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He only caught 2 fish today he lead from day one and the two fish were enough to win the 2023 bass master classic we have our first Canadian winner

I know it's all about the sponsorship $$$, his long time ties to Lund, and his rep as a "northern angler"...but he seems to actually prefer aluminum. Obviously, he's going to pitch that angle because of who butters his bread...but he seems pretty genuine about the choice.. https://www.wired2fish.com/boats-maintenance/aluminum-bass-boat-machine-gussys-full-2020-setup

Yes he has been sponsored by Lund for a very long time and I have heard he has been offered big sponsorship from the big bass boat manufacturers but so far has turned them down to be loyal to Lund I admire that, but he may need to reconsider

Aluminum and glass will always have a totally different feel. But it was pretty calm yesterday, so that’s a lot less noticeable. it moreso is that his top end isn’t close to the glass rigs. guys run whatever boat they get the best deal to get into. Gussy and lunds relationship makes total sense given his locale. Zaldain was a skeeter yamaha guy for a decade and is now with bass pro/nitro/mercury. there is no actual loyalty, the guys are trying to make a living the best they can.

Didn’t go. Went to the Ancaster Tackle Swap instead. Next year I’ll check it out depending on where it is. First time for me being back since pre Covid. Made a few trades. Most of the guys were just trying to get rid of their stuff not bring more on. Only spent $15, but could have spent much more. I think I walked out of there high as the inside had that skunk smell going on lol.

have ridden shotgun on a glass tourney boat down south, how much different would the ride be when they're screaming across the lake in aluminum ? rougher I imagine ?

I will be at the 8th annual North GTA Tackle Swap on the 8th of April. This will be my first time as a vendor. Home for months during the covid hit, working weekends gives me to much time on my hands .I have so much stock built up,I need to get rid of some of it. Going to be a blow out sale,so get some while they last. Twitch,jig and ice grubs and a few others. Way too many to post pics of.

Hey guys! Just thought I would stop in and say hello... man it has been awhile. Glad to see this forum is still alive and kicking! I'll try and check in more regularly, a great way to kill some time on Night Shift! G.

watching the wired to fish video its from 2020 and you can see how even since then his sponsorship money has increased after he won on tellico in 2021. Intriguing, in that first video you can tell Jeff rigged his own boat and was using what was considered top of the line for the various applications rather than dealing with specific brands. One critique I have always had of the Lund Pro V's is that they are a little akward at the very nose of the boat and dont make for an ideal electronics set up. You dont really get to see it in that video because its clear he was down in florida pre-fishing for the first event of the year and he was still running the factory electronics! It will be very interesting to see what happens with Gussy next season, I could see some major sponsorship changes coming up for him, Everyone is going to be wanting a piece of the hot commodity. Your going to see his face on the bags of z man plastics going forward I am sure of that. Considering Jeff is the only guy running a Lund on the entire Elite Series, they bloody hit the jackpot with this win, Im thinking his deal is going to be a whole heck of a lot sweeter next season because you know Nitro is going to be knocking at his door. Im thinking Jeff might struggle a little over the next few elite events, his mind is going to be all over the place trying to manage his new found infamy. Couldnt happen to a better guy though!

With that win under his belt, I am sure the glass boat companies will up the ante 👍

Call St Johns first aid and see what their recommendation is.

Yeah, I guess growing up on LOTW is also why you see a spinning rod in his hands more often than not...and of course he completes the look with his "dinner jacket"...

WOW, what next? Next he’ll be allowed to use scissors and matches unsupervised.

Well there goes the neighbourhood. 😄