monti FM gathering

[Mark Christianson]

A couple guys at the Monti gathering wanted to see pics of Brandons replica for his 21 inch bass he got.
Here they are. From Fibertech.
It took just over 1 week from order confirmation, to when I got the replica in my hands. Holy **** !
I am one happy consumer.

I like it.

[This message has been edited by biglakeba$$ (edited 08-31-2004).]

[EBass]

Very kewl BLB!!

[Royce Aardahl]

Sweet!!

[BigMike]

BLB - that is AWESOME! That is so cool - Brandon will have that thing forever! It's times and memories like those that solidify a young person's love for the outdoors. Keep up the good work!

Now if either of us can only catch a nice 21 incher! I'm jealous!

Tinman - how about a +1 inch handicap... LOL. There are so many spots on the river between Anoka & the headwaters to fish that I've found spots almost everytime I head out. You just have to do a lot of wading & cover a lot of ground to locate some of them. Thanks for coming out - even if you limited to a fly rod - it's the comradery that I've really enjoyed.

[Corey Bechtold]

BLB, the only thing missing is you in the background giving the thumbs down.

Fibertech did an awesome job on that fish!

[Kevin Turner]

Something tells me...when other kids want the keys to dad's car, Brandon will want the keys to dad's boat. LOL

[BigMike]

Corey... LOL!!!!!!!! That was good!

I think Brandon is the Junior Smallie Magnet

That replica looks awesome!

[river rat316]

Junior?

sounds and looks like he has us all beat!!

awesome fish I know blb was giving him the thumbs down behind his back as he was hauling that pig in!!

[smallie_hawgin]

No way man. I know you were giving BLB a hard time but, I was there, I can vouch for BLB, he was one proud papa!! Brandon handled that fish like a pro!! We both didn't realize it was that big until we measured the fish, and weighed it. Either way, Brandon has me beat on the river for my biggest. I keep threatening to get a replica of my legit 5 lb 21.5" smallie from TX..... but then I keep thinking I'll come up with one that beats 6..... Ever hopefull.

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Love as if it is your last day, eat and sleep for the energy to tackle tomorrow, BOWHUNT, FISH and play HOCKEY for the love of the game!!!

[BigMike]

I knew there was a reason BLB didn't bring Brandon to the Smallie gathering - he wanted a chance to win. If Brandon was there - none of us would have won! BLB you can just say that you were throwing buzzbaits and Brandon followed up on a missed blowup and stole YOUR 21incher! I wonder where he got that from... LOL! Just razin' ya a little more.

Ok, so back to fishing. Or wishing I was fishing would be more like it!

Mike
TJ Tackle Pro-Staff

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[Mark Christianson]

I invited Brandon, but he told me the competition was the D League.
He is in the A league as you know.

[BigMike]

LOL! Too funny! Maybe at the next one he would like to offer a clinic to us "d" leaguers... .

Have a good weekend everyone - I'm off to Springfield, MO. BPS here I come!

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Mike
TJ Tackle Pro-Staff

[Mark Christianson]

Hey KT
Are you looking for any prostaff additions?
Brandon said he would think about it, if you had any openings.....

One thing to note on the pics I took of the replica. It is NOT nearly as light colored as it looks. Its much darker, and closer to the fish he caught. I used a flash on the pics, and it came out very light. The pics I posted of the actual fish are very dark compared to the pics of the replica. They look different online, but I can assure you the replica is done very nicely. Fibertech is awesome! I will go back when I get that 22 incher on the river....

[fishface5]

You're a good dad.

[Kevin Turner]

I was going to offer a Staff position to Brandon, but my insurance policy says: Pro-Staff members under the age of ten years old, must be accompanied by father who can catch fish...LOL,LOL,LOL.....Kevin

[Mark Christianson]

My son better not find out about this disclaimer. He will never let me live it down....

All my fishing stuff is going on ebay. I am not worthy.

[BigMike]

KT - LOL!

BLB - can I have your Loomis rods then? How much - I'll trade you a 21incher for a rod ! LOL Talk to you tomorrow!