Bassmaster Classic

[Joshuall]

Well we watched last part of Saturday and all of Sunday's coverage by ESPN
and we thought it was excellend (except for the nasal Aussie reporter) and
that it was great prime time coverage for the sport. What did y'all think?

Also noted that the anglers all seemed to let their hair down a llittle more
and were more "demonstative" on the water and in the arena post Iconelli's
reaction last year. And that reaction seemed to inspire both positive and
negative comment here as I recall. I think it's great. Wondering what you
boys n girls think.

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

[SimRacer]

"Joshuall" > wrote in message
...
> Well we watched last part of Saturday and all of Sunday's coverage by ESPN
> and we thought it was excellend (except for the nasal Aussie reporter) and
> that it was great prime time coverage for the sport. What did y'all think?
>
> Also noted that the anglers all seemed to let their hair down a llittle
more
> and were more "demonstative" on the water and in the arena post Iconelli's
> reaction last year. And that reaction seemed to inspire both positive and
> negative comment here as I recall. I think it's great. Wondering what you
> boys n girls think.
>

Good observations, but Ike isn't the only one "making noise" in the BASS
ranks. I got to see Gerald Swindle and Greg Hackney AND Jason Quinn in
person this weekend, and they are all boistrous types apparently. For that
matter, Jason Quinn wears more jewerly than my wife! LOL!

IMO, it is just a sign of the times. Not all fishermen will be the laid back
conservative types with today's youth getting into the sport. Strikes some
people the wrong way, granted, but I don't see it being a bad thing. If we
don't get this sport turned over to some youth, there will be no more BASS.
And the people these younger Gen X guys can reach, that the older guys
can't, then the better for the sport and the sponsorship situation I'd
think. Not that I dislike the older guys, don't think that, it's just that
tourney fishing HAS to wear on one's family and on them physically as well
and these guys of the 70s and 80s have got to be thinking it's about time to
go ahead and pass the baton...honestly, after talking to Rick Clunn for a
few minutes at the show yesterday, I felt old myself...I grew up watching
that young wipper snapper winning Classics left and right, and we both sat
there and talked about our grey hair yesterday...lol And don't talk to me
about Hank Parker and Shaw Grigsby, saw them both in their best Grecian
formula this weekend too. ;-)

[SimRacer]

"Joshuall" > wrote in message
...
> Well we watched last part of Saturday and all of Sunday's coverage by ESPN
> and we thought it was excellend (except for the nasal Aussie reporter) and
> that it was great prime time coverage for the sport. What did y'all think?
>
> Also noted that the anglers all seemed to let their hair down a llittle
more
> and were more "demonstative" on the water and in the arena post Iconelli's
> reaction last year. And that reaction seemed to inspire both positive and
> negative comment here as I recall. I think it's great. Wondering what you
> boys n girls think.
>

Good observations, but Ike isn't the only one "making noise" in the BASS
ranks. I got to see Gerald Swindle and Greg Hackney AND Jason Quinn in
person this weekend, and they are all boistrous types apparently. For that
matter, Jason Quinn wears more jewerly than my wife! LOL!

IMO, it is just a sign of the times. Not all fishermen will be the laid back
conservative types with today's youth getting into the sport. Strikes some
people the wrong way, granted, but I don't see it being a bad thing. If we
don't get this sport turned over to some youth, there will be no more BASS.
And the people these younger Gen X guys can reach, that the older guys
can't, then the better for the sport and the sponsorship situation I'd
think. Not that I dislike the older guys, don't think that, it's just that
tourney fishing HAS to wear on one's family and on them physically as well
and these guys of the 70s and 80s have got to be thinking it's about time to
go ahead and pass the baton...honestly, after talking to Rick Clunn for a
few minutes at the show yesterday, I felt old myself...I grew up watching
that young wipper snapper winning Classics left and right, and we both sat
there and talked about our grey hair yesterday...lol And don't talk to me
about Hank Parker and Shaw Grigsby, saw them both in their best Grecian
formula this weekend too. ;-)

[Thundercat]

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 07:12:30 -0500, "Joshuall" >
wrote:

>Well we watched last part of Saturday and all of Sunday's coverage by ESPN
>and we thought it was excellend (except for the nasal Aussie reporter) and
>that it was great prime time coverage for the sport. What did y'all think?
>
>Also noted that the anglers all seemed to let their hair down a llittle more
>and were more "demonstative" on the water and in the arena post Iconelli's
>reaction last year. And that reaction seemed to inspire both positive and
>negative comment here as I recall. I think it's great. Wondering what you
>boys n girls think.

I took notice, as well as discussed it with a few of my friends on the
phone. I think the energy is great. Make Red Bull the official energy
drink of BASS and give them all wings! :)

BTW, who was the guy that made the "how do ya like them apples"
comment? One of my favorite shots from the classic.

Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/products.html
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

[RichZ]

SimRacer wrote:
> I got to see Gerald Swindle and Greg Hackney AND Jason Quinn in
> person this weekend, and they are all boistrous types apparently. For that
> matter, Jason Quinn wears more jewerly than my wife! LOL!
>

Wow. Totally opposite impression from what I've gotten. Gerald is actually
kind of shy and uses humor to overcome it. And Jason, despite his
appearance, was nothing but dignified on stage when it comes to his
behavior. My wife -- who likes jewelry on guys about as much as a thorn in
her foot -- even remarked that his behavior was a pleasant surprise, and she
was actually rooting for him.

RichZ©
www.richz.com/fishing

[RichZ]

SimRacer wrote:
> I got to see Gerald Swindle and Greg Hackney AND Jason Quinn in
> person this weekend, and they are all boistrous types apparently. For that
> matter, Jason Quinn wears more jewerly than my wife! LOL!
>

Wow. Totally opposite impression from what I've gotten. Gerald is actually
kind of shy and uses humor to overcome it. And Jason, despite his
appearance, was nothing but dignified on stage when it comes to his
behavior. My wife -- who likes jewelry on guys about as much as a thorn in
her foot -- even remarked that his behavior was a pleasant surprise, and she
was actually rooting for him.

RichZ©
www.richz.com/fishing

[Joshuall]

I loved that one too TC lol lol. May steal it . . . nope . . . know I will
<g>

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

[Joshuall]

I loved that one too TC lol lol. May steal it . . . nope . . . know I will
<g>

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

[SimRacer]

"RichZ" > wrote in message
...
> SimRacer wrote:
> > I got to see Gerald Swindle and Greg Hackney AND Jason Quinn in
> > person this weekend, and they are all boistrous types apparently. For
that
> > matter, Jason Quinn wears more jewerly than my wife! LOL!
> >
>
> Wow. Totally opposite impression from what I've gotten. Gerald is actually
> kind of shy and uses humor to overcome it. And Jason, despite his
> appearance, was nothing but dignified on stage when it comes to his
> behavior. My wife -- who likes jewelry on guys about as much as a thorn in
> her foot -- even remarked that his behavior was a pleasant surprise, and
she
> was actually rooting for him.


Maybe that is just their stage personas, but Gerald and Jason were both
quite excitable acting and raising cain when it was their turn under the
lights. I like the guys, I really do, didn't mean to convey anything
different. But none of them came across as shy, so maybe it is something
that they do to get through being in the public eye. I can understand that.
I think all the young guys and newcomers (that may not be so young) are
assests to an already great sport, that's all.

[SimRacer]

"RichZ" > wrote in message
...
> SimRacer wrote:
> > I got to see Gerald Swindle and Greg Hackney AND Jason Quinn in
> > person this weekend, and they are all boistrous types apparently. For
that
> > matter, Jason Quinn wears more jewerly than my wife! LOL!
> >
>
> Wow. Totally opposite impression from what I've gotten. Gerald is actually
> kind of shy and uses humor to overcome it. And Jason, despite his
> appearance, was nothing but dignified on stage when it comes to his
> behavior. My wife -- who likes jewelry on guys about as much as a thorn in
> her foot -- even remarked that his behavior was a pleasant surprise, and
she
> was actually rooting for him.


Maybe that is just their stage personas, but Gerald and Jason were both
quite excitable acting and raising cain when it was their turn under the
lights. I like the guys, I really do, didn't mean to convey anything
different. But none of them came across as shy, so maybe it is something
that they do to get through being in the public eye. I can understand that.
I think all the young guys and newcomers (that may not be so young) are
assests to an already great sport, that's all.