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He offered to make a replica mount of the bass for the winner of the Big Bass Award!

So, during weigh-in, remind me to take length and girth measurements of everyone's big bass, ok?

And someone will get cash, a trophy and a replica mount of the winning fish, is that cool or what?

I'm going to go predict right now that the big fish that wins the competition will be a 4.3-pound smallmouth. That seems to be the magic number for me so far this year... I've caught three or four smallies that size. The mount will make a nice addition to my home office. Thanks, Steve.

Be sure to give him photos of the fish from several angles, with and without flash, too, so his replica will be true in every respect.

Joe ______________________________ "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" <stevehuber@outdoorfrontiers.com> wrote in message news:jK3Ie.2785$c45.1087@fe05.lga... I was out and about yesterday, rounding up prizes for this year's Northwoods Classic. While in Eagle River, I stopped and talked to Cliff, my taxidermist about the upcoming event.... <snip>

Joe ___________________________ "Charles B. Summers, QOF." <hidingmyreal@ddress.phacue> wrote in message news:wsWdnckOyMzpBGzfRVn-rg@comcast.com... What was the size of that smallmouth you caught with me? I was thinking about 6lbs... wasn't it?

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Gil and I were talking yesterday about the upcoming NWC and we both realize that while it's a lot of fun, for some people it might be a stretch financially to make it up here to fish the tournament.

With this in mind, Gil made a very generous offer. He has a 20 something foot travel trailer that is pretty darned nice. He says that anyone that would like to save some money is free to use the trailer for the NWC. It's set up in his backyard right now so it has electricity too.

Let me know if anyone would like to use it.

My brother in SC has a motor coach he uses for all his NASCAR travels, and we spent a lot of time in it last weekend on Lake Hartwell. Frankly, I'd prefer it to a hotel room. Man, are those things comfortable and convenient! When I retire (at the rate I'm going, it may be around age 90), I'll have to get me one of those, too.

Speaking of which.... Bob came across an old fellow touring the county in a motor coach the other day.... the guy had had several major heart attacks and had been resuscitated two or three times. He had not only a pacemaker, but also a defibrillator implanted in his body. And this guy tools down the highway at 80 mph! I guess his idea of the way to go involves keeling over while driving down the interstate, followed shortly thereafter by automatic cremation. I just hope I'm not in his vicinity when he buys the farm.

Joe ________________________ "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" <stevehuber@outdoorfrontiers.com> wrote in message news:C91Je.6860$_41.6857@fe02.lga... Hey all,

Gil and I were talking yesterday about the upcoming NWC and we both realize that while it's a lot of fun, for some people it might be a stretch financially to make it up here to fish the tournament.

With this in mind, Gil made a very generous offer. He has a 20 something foot travel trailer that is pretty darned nice. He says that anyone that would like to save some money is free to use the trailer for the NWC. It's set up in his backyard right now so it has electricity too.

Let me know if anyone would like to use it.