Mid-Tenn Update

If you are planning on joining us at Center Hill this year for the 2005
R.O.F.B. Mid-Tenn Classic, be sure to visit our web-site:
http://www.midtennclassic.org and sign up using the form. April is getting
close and a few of you are already wanting to start the trash talk. Me...
I'll stay out of it for a little while longer. Besides, I can just use my
ole' fishing prowlness to show you guys wrong. LOL

Currently on the roster, we have 9 people signed up as boaters, and 11
people signed up as non-boaters. It's still too early to consider this a
problem, so I know we have time to find another boater or two. Dave "The
Rodmaker" Norton informed me that he is going to be unable to make this
tournament and wanted me to let you know that he'll still be there, if only
in spirit. We do have his uncle "Papa John" joining us again as weigh master
since we can't rely on any of ourselves to honestly keep up with the
weights! LOL. I appreciate his help again this year.

I talked to Jerry today and he's ready to come on down and show us what fish
look like. He's gotten his reels back from Fishermans Blessing after having
them cleaned, and even had new bearings installed. I just hope he has time
to get use to them again before getting down here. If not, I hope he brings
alot of extra fishing line after he has to pick out all of those
"professional overruns". I think Jerry's even been getting some inside
information from Mr. Beck as well. Warren might end up with a little more
competition this year!

Joe "TNBass" is also planning on running over to the Secret Weapon plant in
Missouri next weekend and asked that I get him a list of baits for you guys.
His offer still stands for the Mini Kits in any color or size at the
Pro-Staff pricing, so let me know if you need anything. Joe is also going to
be on Fishing University with Charlie Ingram this weekend (Sunday). If
you've never met Joe face to face, you really need to try to see this! LOL.
Joe is one of the most honest, well versed person that I've ever met...
until you get him on a boat. Maybe its' that the two of us have spent alot
of time together or he's already given up on teaching me anything... but
there's a difference there. Anyway, the show airs on Sunday at 7:30am
central, and repeats on Friday at noon... I think.

I'll continue to do what I can as far as collecting gifts, but so far I've
hit alot of dead ends. Steve Huber is still building us a Huber Custom Rod
to be awarded to one lucky person, RichZ and Lunker City has promised
donations, as well as a few others here. I'm going to work on some more
places to see what happens, but whatever happens... happens. You just can't
compare any of this to the great times and friendships these events generate
anyway!

I think I've rambled long enough... but I'm just trying to get to spring,
and all I can do right now is think about fishing. (sigh) April is just
around the corner, so I think I'll make it.

Thanks,
Charles