Posted
by JOHN G on 2003 PM:
NyBass.com Outdoes
Itself at 1st Bass Univ Seminar!!!!
what was a unique event for a dot com
board to begin with, turned out to be the biggest get together we have had so
far!!
we had about 45 people all together including the
speakers, and it was such a fabulous event, I really don't know where to begin
on how nice the day was!
I will say that Mike Hogans restaurant, Casa Miguel,
was a great place and perfect for what he had there, Mike was such a generous
host, the food was good and plentiful, and for 10 bucks a head, including the
speakers, you couldn't find a better bargain.
Mike DelVisco, our featured speaker was just terrific
with his enormous screen and presentation....Mike had to speak and RUN as he
had a 12 hour drive to Indianapolis right after us for his next
engagement.....Mike, I can't thank you enough for what you did for all of
us...and the content: WOW.....some dynamite sonar and deep water
instructions...
Earthworm was the most fidegety and nervous I have ever
seen him in anticipation of getting up there with his presentation, however,
once he got going, Craig defied Flop Sweat, and gave a wonderful presentation
on Shallow, that's right, Shallow drop shotting, along with a ton of giveaways to the audience.
After a delicious lunch break, my secret weapon, Postcard (
Frank M), and his "sidekick" John, captivated the audience
with what I described as a Mad Scientist Lab of Lure tinkering and tweaking. I
mean, these two guys had some of the most ingenious variations and suggestions
with both wire and plastic, that they had all of us in amazement!
Mike Delvisco left us a huge bag of Yammie giveaways, and Wild Bill also had a box of snagproof and assorted goodies that we raffled off to
several lucky people.
I forgot to mention the donuts and bagels and coffee the first hour as everyone
came in and met....
Again, hard for me to describe all that transpired today, it was kind of
overwhelming including a presentation I received from Paul and some guys of a
dynamite fishing set up for appreciation of my work with NyBASS
which just bowled me over!
To all the people who helpe with this thing: Tim,
Mike, Pete, our speakers, commuterBill bringing the
small aquariums, etc and so on, I can't thank you all enough for making this
one of the most special events we have ever had......
I thought I had met everyone in creation, but I met a lot more today!
I'll let everyone else come on with their own comments and fun...
JOHN G
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Posted
by Gregg on 2003 PM:
What can you say it
was great
Thanks again to Mike our
host, the speakers and everyone who helped make it possible. I learned some new
things, enjoyed the company but it didn't help all that fish talk I just want
to go fishing now more then EVER!
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Posted
by HugeFish4 on 2003 PM:
Sounds like a great time
was had by all! I am sorry I missed it!
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Posted
by bobn on 2003 PM:
just a great and unique
day-
my congratulations to the people who organized the event-not an easy task-
thanks mike for the generous use of your restaurant-
and thanks for the speakers for making it so interesting-the day just flew by-
a truly wonderful day-
just a thought regarding sonar questions to mike and questions in general-why
not post your questions on this thread instead of e mailing mike
individually?-this way he only has to answer in one place and it would
eliminate duplicate questions--we can e mail him and tell him to look here-this
way everyone can share the question and answer-what do you think?---bobn--2/16--6pm
ps or better yet-set up a separate thread just for
questions to eliminate all the cross talk
Posted
by BARRY on 2003 PM:
To
Mike, TVal, JohnG and all. Thank you for a great day.
Marvelous people and great information and quite a few laughs coming, going and
during. It was great to put faces behind the names. Thank you one and all
again.
Barry
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Posted
by Northbass on 2003 PM:
A big thank you to Mike,
TVAL, John G., Mike Delvisco, Craig (Earthworm77),Postcard and John. A unreal event
that will have me tweaking my drop shot, tearing apart baits, and finally
understanding sonar. Great bunch of people. Scully you
were missed as well as Kenny C. Proud to be a part of NYB!! Rob 
Meg receives
the Iron Woman award . Thanks for coming!
Posted
by joe pido
on 2003 PM:
NYBASS does it again!
Remember the 1st and 2nd
Mahopac Get together? Those were unreal. But todays gathering was just
special and unique for one reason. INFORMATION! A lot of it.
And everybody came out of Mike H's Casa Miguel full and contented. And Im not even talking about the superb food
!. Excellent accomodations and service
provided by its staff.
A lot of faces and names to remember. Laughs and good natured ribbing. One way
to spend a cold, February Sunday- with NY BASS.
My congratulations to all of our speakers. Great job!
Mike D, Craig , Postcard. We are all grateful.
Also to TVal for the planning and
logistics.
John G...we cant thank you enough....NYBASS is here
because of you.
Good to see the old and new faces. I cant keep up with
the names...lol
Joe
Posted
by Pete L on 2003 PM:
Nybass has a PERFECT track record. Every
get together is better than the last one. Thanks to all who contributed to this
event. Never ceases to amaze me what a great group of people we have here. And its always a pleasure to meet even more. Hopefully
, we will have many more events in the future , and a whole lot more
fishing!!! Pete
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and
"mental illness."
Posted
by Meg on 2003 PM:
It was a really fun
day!
Thanks to Mike for
providing the meeting place, and the wonderful food. Thanks to Mike D, Earthy,
postcard and his frined for the presentations. They
were great. I really learned alot about sonar, and
now in order to put it to use, I just need a boat!
It was great to see Scott C, Gregg, Earthy, Rob, Robbie, Pete L, Bobn, Paul, Nick the Rat, Dean, The Other Scott, Woody, Joe
P my fellow Falcon friend, Jeff, Mike D the NYB photog,
John, and everyone else. It was also nice to meet Paul HS,Mike our host, Tina, BARRY, Frank from RO, the other
Joe, Dennis, and everyone in general.
Some things I learned:
1. Barry and I should never sit together-he might be 39, but he sure acts like
a teenager, and it's CONTAGIOUS! Love ya Barry.
2. People who drive in the left lane should atleast
go the speed limit, preferably 20-30 MPH over it
3. After 4.5 hours in the car, Earthy's handpours permeate every fabric known to mankind. The cats
have never been so happy to see me-must be the craw scent...Thanks for the box
Craig!
4.Robbie's car has this cool light feature, but
apparently, it doesn't mean there's a message?
5. The NYBass guys are a great bunch. Well, I already
knew that, but this outing cemented that fact.
6. Mapquest does NOT give good directions, but Paul
Mattie does!
Thanks guys, it was fun!
Posted
by bobn on 2003 PM:
hey meg-i was thinking of you and that trip home--glad you are safe
and sound-it's starting to snow here and it's going to be a real blizzard-seems
like everyone made it ok-a good nite not to be out on
the roads--bobn--2/16--9:25
Posted
by joe pido
on 2003 PM:
Ahhh....Meg....you got wigglege....( thanks, Earthy for
some ghetto talk lesson...LOL)
Try the 6/7 Wacky Worm Rod, Meg. Im sure the Cara
series has it, too. Very versatile rod. Could almost do anything with it.
And yes. Us Lab Techs dont like snooty RN's......but
I like you!!!
joe
Posted
by mikeD in NYC on 2003 PM:
outstanding event!!...what a great day packed
with interesting info, delicious food and true comraderie...
mikeyD kicked ass as expected while earthy hit a home
run with his unique take on the drop shot rig... the lunch was a serious spread
that hit the spot...thanks mikeH for coming through
in a BIG WAY!... the post-lunch presentation by mcGyver(postcard)
and john blew me away...put these guys on a deserted island with a piece of
wire, some matches and a few scaps of plastic and
they'll be fine!... we missed scully and hope he
feels better... __________________ Posted
by Lpbassman on 2003 AM: What a great day and a
super get together! Thanks to Mike, John, Tval,
Craig, Frank, & Mike D for putting it all together and making some very
interesting and imformative seminars. I was great to
meet more of the people from the site. A great day for all
who were there. __________________ Posted
by Tina E. on 2003 AM: Wow Thank you to Mike H. for
opening his restaurant to us, TVal for organizing it,
to John G for being a great master of ceremonies, and to the speakers MikeyD, Craig,Frank and John
great presentations and lots of information. __________________ Posted
by Dean on 2003 AM:
I'll echo the sentiments
of those who have already posted. It was really a great day. Had a chance to
meet alot of new people and put faces to the names. Friendly atmosphere, great speakers and host. Special thanks
to the guys that organized the event. It went off very well. Posted
by mjdel17 on 2003 AM: Hey Y'all, Posted
by TVal on 2003 AM: Glad to finally meet all
of you. My only regret is I didn't have more time to chat 1 on 1 with everyone.
Hope to do that on the water. Thank god this blizzard held off till everyone
got home safe. __________________ Posted
by MikeH on 2003 AM: I appreciate all the kind
comments................I think it says a lot about EVERYONE on this board,that an event like Sunday
came off so well. NYBASS is made up of proactive people who don't wait to be
taken by the hand. Thanks John G. for a great board,Tim,Mike D.,earthworm and
postcard for a great day. Posted
by Hooked Solid on 2003 AM: Many Thanks.... My Thanks go out to one
and all who put the whole day together.It says alot about the Bass fishing community when you can get a
bunch of folks together who have basically never met before and it seems like
we just got together with a bunch of old friends. __________________ Posted
by Scott E. on 2003 AM: Thank you once again to
our most gracious of hosts and members Mike H. and his staff at the Casa Miguel
restaurant in Mt. Kisco and thank you to our organizer
who put this all together Tim(TVal) and thank you to
our own message board moderator John G. for doing a great job as master of
ceremonies. Thank you to our presenters, Mike D., Craig D.(Earthworm77),
Frank(Postcard) and John, you all did a excellent job and I am sure I speak for
many or all when I say NYBass.com is proud and blessed to have you gentlemen as
members. __________________ Posted
by Bass Rat on 2003 AM: Scott F............no..no..no........I
mean F-Dean __________________ Posted
by Scott E. on 2003 AM: quote: Originally
posted by Bass Rat __________________ Posted
by Dean on 2003 AM:
You should have. I know
there was a movement about, but nick and Robbie could get enough followers to
conform to their hilarious sect of the f-dean guys. I would have handled it
great. I love making people happy! Posted
by bass 64 on 2003 PM: Scott C's nametag said
F-Dean so it got Dean pretty popular. I had a great time. I really can't say
anything that hasn't been said. It was worth the long drives and loss of sleep bigtime. I had a great time meeting many different people
including Meg, Gregg, Bassrat, Dean, Joey P and
finally the head honco, evil tyrant, and Nybass King of King Arthurs
Court: the one the only John G! He is also added into the baron von Loomis club!LOL I met many other people
that were great as well and had a real nice time. Thanks to all. - Joe A (or to
Meg, the other Joe)LOL __________________ Posted
by Woody on 2003 PM:
Yesterday's bash was really
something special. Posted
by earthworm77 on 2003 PM: Guys, I had fun although
I was nervous speaking in front of so many people. I've done a seminar or two
before but for 20 guys or less. Thanks for hanging in with me. I really went
off the cuff as I've been getting ready for NY's impending doom last week with
all of the anticipated terror warnings. I really would have liked to been more
prepared but as Woody said, I'm my own biggest critic. Anyway,
Great to see everyone. Mike Del. did a great job and Mike H was a great
host. Awesome food. Funny that a few guys mentioned
BURP!!!! Right Northbass???
Great to talk with John, Wood, Robbie, Jeff, Meg(who made out like a bandit)
better send me some baby blankets, Scott E, Joe A and Joe P, Nick, F-Dean,
Leigh, Scott C, Tina, Frank, Hooked, Mike D, Mike K, Bill, Canoe, Bob, SRDFish and forgive me for leaving the rest out. __________________ Posted
by theole34 on 2003 PM: that drop shot box was a nice gesture craig. some good shiznit in there!! would have
liked to walk away with it. __________________ Posted
by postcard on 2003 PM: What can I add to all
that's been so well expressed. I'm speechless (for a
change.) Posted
by Woody on 2003 PM:
You can tell I was a wee
bit excited... Posted
by Scott C on 2003 AM: As always this NYBASS get
together was a huge success !! __________________ Posted
by donw40 on 2003 AM:
earthy. to answer your question earlier, it
was i who won the dropshot
kit.. even my kids were drolling
over the hellgies.. Posted
by Scott C on 2003 PM: I knew I would forget
someone....... __________________ Posted
by dodgeguy on 2003 AM: what a great day!!!john
g. is definately the thread that holds the cloth together.paul mattie said it all
with his presentation to john.paul is a class act everytime you see him.i learned alot from mike delvisco's sonar
presentation that i never knew.e.w.
did a fantastic job on the drop shot.both were full
of great tips.it was nice meeting the people behind
the names even if some of the greetings were short.it
would have been nice if everybody could get to everyone else for extended chats
but it can't always be that way.i guess that's why
future get togethers are so much fun.thanks
to mike h. for the great place and good food.mike,your
a great guy.i can't wait until the june mahopac get together!!!! __________________
wow!...i don't know how we're gonna
top this one... i can't wait til
mahopac!... here are a few screen shots from the
video i took... look for highlights on NYBTV soon!
Mike D in NYC
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I really enjoyed putting faces to names.
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Had a great time, this is exactly what it's all about. I wish I had the chance
to stay and chat and also get to listen to all the other seminars. As it turned
out I made it out of town at the right time. I made it to
Thanks to everyone who made this a great success, John G, Tim, Mike Earthy,
Mike D etc. You can definitley count me in next year
no matter how busy I am.
Good Fishin'
Mikeyd
ps. BobN had agreat idea of posting questions in a thread, let's do that
and I will try my best to answer all.
Great
day
Maybe coming in to work today ( the rest of the office
staff took the day off) will get me a few brownie points with my boss, and I
can take a few wednesdays off to go fishing. Plus I
have a new lunch destination, Casa Miguel, when I'm traveling that way on
business.
Really makes you appreciate the power of the internet, when you can pull
together such a diverse a group of people, from such a vast area, all with the
common interest of bass fishing.
Tim
No phone, no fax, just fishing.
Thanks to ALL who came and made it happen......
With all the snow,I'll watch
my Brewer's video for
the fifth time. Can't wait to fish with you all.
It was great to shake a few hands with some of the people I've chatted with in
the past;
Woody, we have serious plans this season.I'll e-mail
you my Tx schedule for our pre-fishing campaign,was a pleasure my freind.
Meg,Was a pleasure,enjoy the blade,if you'd
like me to sing for you on 
.The sides of
the bait are extremely important!
Rob,Your baits are done!!
Wild Bill,Big Guy,Big Fish Guy,Just what I
expected,keep in touch.
My apologies to Postcard,Frank.
Mike and I had a customers house wide open in
Thanks again all and see you all at the Candlewood thing...><>...HS
Nothing says LOAD the boat ><> ><> ><> ><>
><> Like the last part of an outgoing Tide!!!!!!!
Wow!!!……How
can I describe this but as unbelievably informative!!!
I also want to thank Gary Yammamoto Custom Baits, Snagproof, Case Plastics and our own Earthworm77's(Craig
D) Micro Munch Tackle for supplying the door prizes.
All I can say is I of course enjoyed the presentations but I also enjoyed
seeing and talking to everyone and glad everyone made it to their destination
safely.
PS: Meg, which Scott is the other Scott? There was
three of us
Scott C., Scott D. and Scott E., all we needed was the rest of the alphabet.
Nothing sets a person so far out of the
devil's reach as humility.
Jonathan Edwards
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Scott E.
scotte@pikeonline.net
bass,bass,baby!
Scott F............no..no..no........I mean F-Dean
Nick,
I almost walked up to Dean and said "So your F-Dean guy", but didn't,
wasn't quite sure how he would handle it.
Nothing sets a person so far out of the
devil's reach as humility.
Jonathan Edwards
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Scott E.
scotte@pikeonline.net
When in doubt,
Words
don't do any justice...
I was sorry to hear that Blue was under the weather....Feel better my friend.
Mike...Thank You for providing the venue and the AMAZING food...Your
hospitality will never be forgotten...See you in tne
Spring .
Mike DelVisco's Presentation was Awesome...You heard
me mention this prior...Thanks Mike and it only got better!!!
Good Luck with your future shows...
Earthy...Brother, that was an OUTSTANDING Presentation....I really was
unconfident about trying to Drop-Shot until you made it so Crystal
Clear....Shallow and Horizontal...Who Knew
Thanks Earthy for the Gift Bags...Baits look phenominal...I
can't wait to try them Out
Paul Mattie....You showed us once again what a Class Guy you are by making that
presentation to John...I can only hope we spend a day on the water this year.
TVAL and Johnny..I think
everyone's gratitude is evident...Great Idea and a great effort all around.
Wild Bill...It was a pleasure to finally meet you...Thanks for putting together
the door prizes...You know how to contact me in the Spring.
Postcard....If there is ever a Nuclear Explosion....I want to be in the bunker
that you are in...Great Job
I am sorry I missed the last presentation because Crazy Nick sent me on a
Journey . I thought
Frank was the last guy so I "Settled in.) Scott C ...It was a really nice
to finally chat with you....You are welcome anytime to fish on my boat. Frank(Broadbill)...Sorry we didn't get a chance to chat
much...offer goes to you as well.
Hooked...I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking with you...Seems like I knew
you forever... I eagerly await a chance to spend the day with you on the boat.
Animal...A pleasure
Nick and Dean ...You guys are just nuts...
NorthBass...Always a pleasure my friend...Our time
will come shortly.
MEG...I WAS THINKING OF YOU FOR HOURS....NEVER DOUBTED YOU WOULD MAKE IT
TRAVELING AT MACH SPEED...
YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION....WE WILL FISH TOGETHER SOMEDAY...I PROMISE
Scott and Tina...I am sorry for not getting a chance to chat more...Scott, I am
sure I will see you in the Spring.
Joe...Congrats on the boat!!!!! Always a pleasure and I will see you at the
head of the season.
Mike D...They broke the mold brother...I have never met someone so nice in my
life...Awesome job on Mike Del's
presentation...Remember the offer. It is this year or BUST .
Theole...my brother... Awesome truck and I will see
you after iceout...Feel Better
Commuter...You better take me out on my boat !!!!
Enjoy
The other cast of characters (You know who you are)
Gregg, Mr VonSenko ect...Always a PLEASURE.
To the folks I didn't get a chance to meet....There will always be a "Next
Time."
Basserichi...A pleasure to have finally met
you...Some good people have said a lot of nice things about you...I now see
why.
Thanks again to everyone who made this possible,
Regards,
Woody
Next time I'll do the legendary Jig and Hamster presentation. Can't believe I
actually won a raffle, I'm the king of never winning anything.....by chance
anyway. Happy that you guys liked the Samples I gave out. Who was the lucky guy
who won my dropshot box????
Scully, I missed you bro!!!! Pat, if you read this, Mike took a couple of jigs
for you, problem is I think you'll never see them, his eyes opened really wide
when I passed them to him. I said " Could you
please give these to Pat when you see him??" His reply was not too
convincing! Way to go guys, nice show!
www.micromunchtackle.com
robbie
www.Theole34.com
We're talking about "Spring"
fishing...... right?
It sure beats going to the Rockland Expo and getting jostled around by
strangers rushing to save $.50 on a bargain-bin lure.
The audience was courteous, supportive and forgiving.
Like Craig, when JohnG approached me at the door and
said that I was going to be a substitute speaker, icy fingers went up and down
my spine! (John and I were only going to sit in a dark corner and demo a few
tackle ideas after the last speaker.)
But, after a few minutes of intros to various members, I knew the event was
going to be a huge success in every way that was already mentioned by all. I
immediately felt the comraderie of people who weren't
just killing time or escaping cabin fever. If ever there was a new bass club to
join, I would want everyone I met to be in it.
The size of the room was just right! No one could escape volunteering,
which helped keep everyone's attention. (You never knew if you were going to
be next!) Hopefully the demo objects and demos got the central ideas
across. Feel free to ask any question about anything presented in a post or
e-mail.
The info and generosity by the morning speakers (Mike and Craig), was
outstanding. Thanks Craig, for dispelling the theory that Senkos
are not the only cigar able to catch fish!
Thank you JohnG for putting me on the spot at the
last minute! But, it was well worth it, to be able to share ideas with a
receptive and very, appreciative group of fellow anglers. You're welcome in my
boat anytime, anywhere!
Regards,
McGuyver and his sidekick
Sorry
about the Epic above....
I forgot to acknowledge three great folks that I was chatting with..
Leigh...You are too much and I will take you up on the fishing offer.
Killer Bill and Son....My Joysy Boys...Call me when
you are ready for the lakes we discussed...Shhhh .
To Anyone I forgot to mention...My apologies
See you all at
Pat....Wish I was sipping a cocktail in
Best,
Woody
Thank you Mike for having us all, you have a great place there. Awesome food. The presenters did an awesome job and I want
to thank them all for sharing their knowledge. Craig.....we couldnt
hear you in the back so we couldnt tell that you were
nervous. Can you start over from the begining ??
Meg....I love ya ! You are the sweetest.....and Tina and Scott...thank you
for your generosity....I truly appreciate it.
It was great meeting all the people. I learned a new excuse that seems to
work......
"Woody made me do it. He said it was like holy water........."
Well it WAS Sunday !! LOL
Thanks Nick and Dean for carting me around and Nicks
wife for the van.
To all my new friends......I cant wait to get out on
the water with you all someday....and the offer stands to come to LI to fish
the salt this year....I would love to put you guys on some back bay fish.
Basserachi, LPBassman,
Swordfish and others....we WILL be fishing with each other at some point no
doubt.
Thanks TVAL for all your efforts as well.......you out did yourself.
Thanks to all that donated their products....there are some fine baits out there and we all have a sampling.
Scully and Ken C I hope you are both feeling better soon.
Thanks Mike for capturing it all on film and for all you do
for NYBASS and certainly thank you John G for bringing us all together. we have all benefited from your hard work and dedication.
It was all good on Sunday !!!
And for anyone I havent met yet...........That is NOT
ME in my avitar !!!!!!!!!!!!
SC
Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites?
Spawn till you die
ESBA
thanks again, and thanks again to everyone who helped
make it happen.
w/ me speaking about fishing and having won the kit,
the kids are all abuzz agin.
"daddy, when does bass fishing start? why so late in the year?"
"i dunno
kid, just shutup and keep shoveling that snow.."
LOL
dw
Paul M He is a REALLY nice guy !!
or is it.......He really IS a nice guy ????
Either way.
Paul....it was a pleasure meeting you and chatting.......
And it was REALLY nice what you did for John G.
SC
Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites?
Spawn till you die
ESBA
chrysler master technician
and avid fisherman