Thanks to ROFB, from SWL

We appreciate that, Chris.... and we're happy to be associated with the
folks in this group.

I'm looking forward to fishing with you, again, when you come down for the
Mid-Tenn Classic on Center Hill in April. I promise, if I'm on the trolling
motor at the time you hook a six-pounder, I will be quicker getting you over
to it.

Chris didn't mention it here, but in the last hour or so of the Okeechobee
Classic last year, a huge bass hammered his spinnerbait as it came across a
hole in the grass. The bass tangled him up in a clump of weeds, and I slowly
steered a zig-zag course over to it, trying to keep on eye on the bass, one
on the trolling motor arrow, and one on the grass to pick out a way through
the slop. Unfortunately, I ran out of eyes, and Chris ran out of time. The
bass came unhooked just out of arm's reach. After such a strong showing the
first day of the tournament, that one bass the second day would have assured
him of first place, I thought.

It just proves how gracious Chris is, that I didn't have to wade and swim
back to Okie-Tantie for the weigh-in.

Chris, I hope you can bring some of your buddies back down with you. Yuell
and the ladies at Hurricane are excellent hosts and cooks, and the fishing
on The Hill seems to have improved over two years ago, too.

Joe
___________
"Chris S" wrote in message
...
Happy Holidays to you also Joe.
Thanks for the very kind offer

Chris S

Thanks Joe I really enjoyed fishing with you as well and hope to get another
chance.
Joe that fish just didnt want to come home but we did get that 4 lber
that you got!!
Now I wouldnt have made you swim after that one, but trying to play with
that HUGE gator as we floated over him now just maybe you may have
Look forward to seeing you all down at Center Hill and I do beleive the my
buddies are coming too as it stands now.
Thanks for the kind words Joe

Happy New Years to you and the Boys at SW

Chris S

"Joe Haubenreich" rofbmail (at) secretweaponlures (dot) com wrote in
message ...
We appreciate that, Chris.... and we're happy to be associated with the
folks in this group.

I'm looking forward to fishing with you, again, when you come down for the
Mid-Tenn Classic on Center Hill in April. I promise, if I'm on the
trolling
motor at the time you hook a six-pounder, I will be quicker getting you
over
to it.

Chris didn't mention it here, but in the last hour or so of the Okeechobee
Classic last year, a huge bass hammered his spinnerbait as it came across
a
hole in the grass. The bass tangled him up in a clump of weeds, and I
slowly
steered a zig-zag course over to it, trying to keep on eye on the bass,
one
on the trolling motor arrow, and one on the grass to pick out a way
through
the slop. Unfortunately, I ran out of eyes, and Chris ran out of time. The
bass came unhooked just out of arm's reach. After such a strong showing
the
first day of the tournament, that one bass the second day would have
assured
him of first place, I thought.

It just proves how gracious Chris is, that I didn't have to wade and swim
back to Okie-Tantie for the weigh-in.

Chris, I hope you can bring some of your buddies back down with you. Yuell
and the ladies at Hurricane are excellent hosts and cooks, and the fishing
on The Hill seems to have improved over two years ago, too.

Joe
___________
"Chris S" wrote in message
...
Happy Holidays to you also Joe.
Thanks for the very kind offer

Chris S

Thanks Joe I really enjoyed fishing with you as well and hope to get another
chance.
Joe that fish just didnt want to come home but we did get that 4 lber
that you got!!
Now I wouldnt have made you swim after that one, but trying to play with
that HUGE gator as we floated over him now just maybe you may have
Look forward to seeing you all down at Center Hill and I do beleive the my
buddies are coming too as it stands now.
Thanks for the kind words Joe

Happy New Years to you and the Boys at SW

Chris S

"Joe Haubenreich" rofbmail (at) secretweaponlures (dot) com wrote in
message ...
We appreciate that, Chris.... and we're happy to be associated with the
folks in this group.

I'm looking forward to fishing with you, again, when you come down for the
Mid-Tenn Classic on Center Hill in April. I promise, if I'm on the
trolling
motor at the time you hook a six-pounder, I will be quicker getting you
over
to it.

Chris didn't mention it here, but in the last hour or so of the Okeechobee
Classic last year, a huge bass hammered his spinnerbait as it came across
a
hole in the grass. The bass tangled him up in a clump of weeds, and I
slowly
steered a zig-zag course over to it, trying to keep on eye on the bass,
one
on the trolling motor arrow, and one on the grass to pick out a way
through
the slop. Unfortunately, I ran out of eyes, and Chris ran out of time. The
bass came unhooked just out of arm's reach. After such a strong showing
the
first day of the tournament, that one bass the second day would have
assured
him of first place, I thought.

It just proves how gracious Chris is, that I didn't have to wade and swim
back to Okie-Tantie for the weigh-in.

Chris, I hope you can bring some of your buddies back down with you. Yuell
and the ladies at Hurricane are excellent hosts and cooks, and the fishing
on The Hill seems to have improved over two years ago, too.

Joe
___________
"Chris S" wrote in message
...
Happy Holidays to you also Joe.
Thanks for the very kind offer

Chris S

Thanks SWL,
Very nice of you. You will be hearing from me.

pat
ps. Hope your Christmas was as you hoped it would be.

p

On 12/25/2004 9:26 AM, Joe Haubenreich wrote:
Merry Christmas from Bob, Charles, Joe, and all the folks at Secret Weapon
Lures. Maybe we can help make the waning days of this season a little
merrier, and brighten up your new year as well.

From the ranks of ROFB came our first field testers, prostaffers, and
customers. A number of you have promoted us with your fishing buddies and
your local tackle shop dealers, and we really appreciate it. To give
something back, we've sponsored several events ROFB Classics and host its
Web site as well. Now, we'd like to do something for individual members.

Through December 2, we're offering VIP pricing, normally for prostaffers
only, to ROFB members. To take us up on this offer, go to
http://secretweaponlures.com, and click the "ProStaff" button under "Login"
in the top menu.

User Name: rofb
Password: blackbass

Happy holidays.... and good fishing!

Bob Rickard (founder, Secret Weapon Lures)
Joe Haubenreich
Charles Summers

Thanks to all the guys at SW lures. I could use a few more, like Joe I spend
quite a bit of time going into brush and trees to retrieve a lure..sometimes
not my own. As I looked back over 2004 a vast majority(95%) of my
spinnerbait fish were taken on SW, most of them (s Baits)were either hand
outs at the Classics or a few that were sent for an ROFB contest.

SW has done a lot for the regular members of this NG.. so those of you
who got ****ed thinking it was spam..too bad..too dam bad, especially those
who have nothing to contribute here. While I respect an individuals right to
lurk here, don't get upset at an offer for the regular members of this NG
and then start spouting your "Don't spam me crap" I know both Charles and
Joe,,they are genuinely good people. It was not a spam offer. Those that
think it is, should come down to the MTC in April and see how much these
guys do for this group. or stick around here and see how much knowledge they
contribute on a regular basis I have fished with a lot of people that post
here.... a better group I can't imagine..it's funny how most of the
objections to Joe's post came from the people that don't know any better.
Get over it, Happy New Year to everyone...wow I did it without cursing!!!!!


Randy-

amen.

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

I spend
quite a bit of time going into brush and trees to retrieve a lure..sometimes
not my own. From: "alwaysfishking"

I carry a folding saw in my boat - keeps me from having to climb trees! I can
get my lure back and make new cover all in one effort.
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

"RGarri7470" wrote in message
...
I spend
quite a bit of time going into brush and trees to retrieve a
lure..sometimes
not my own. From: "alwaysfishking"

I carry a folding saw in my boat - keeps me from having to climb trees! I
can
get my lure back and make new cover all in one effort.
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

Hand loppers are common gear in a boat around here. Mac McDermot (President
of Desert Bass) keeps a pair in a pouch on his pedestal seat right next to
his needle nose pliers.

--
Spinner Baits Tips & Tricks Contest
featuring
Secret Weapon Lures
in December

** Public Fishing and Boating Forums
** www.YumaBassMan.com

"RGarri7470" wrote in message
...
I spend
quite a bit of time going into brush and trees to retrieve a
lure..sometimes
not my own. From: "alwaysfishking"

I carry a folding saw in my boat - keeps me from having to climb trees! I
can
get my lure back and make new cover all in one effort.
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

Hand loppers are common gear in a boat around here. Mac McDermot (President
of Desert Bass) keeps a pair in a pouch on his pedestal seat right next to
his needle nose pliers.

--
Spinner Baits Tips & Tricks Contest
featuring
Secret Weapon Lures
in December

** Public Fishing and Boating Forums
** www.YumaBassMan.com

"Joe Haubenreich" rofbmail (at) secretweaponlures (dot) com wrote in
message ...
Merry Christmas from Bob, Charles, Joe, and all the folks at Secret Weapon
Lures. Maybe we can help make the waning days of this season a little
merrier, and brighten up your new year as well.

From the ranks of ROFB came our first field testers, prostaffers, and
customers. A number of you have promoted us with your fishing buddies and
your local tackle shop dealers, and we really appreciate it. To give
something back, we've sponsored several events ROFB Classics and host its
Web site as well. Now, we'd like to do something for individual members.

Through December 2, we're offering VIP pricing, normally for prostaffers
only, to ROFB members. To take us up on this offer, go to
http://secretweaponlures.com, and click the "ProStaff" button under
"Login"
in the top menu.

User Name: rofb
Password: blackbass

Happy holidays.... and good fishing!

Bob Rickard (founder, Secret Weapon Lures)
Joe Haubenreich
Charles Summers



Thanks Joe, I always look forward to reading about your specials or new
lures, or whatever is going on at SWL. I'll get over to your site tomorrow
and check it out.

Larry