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Hey Thanks!! I'm working on some stuff to make it bigger and better than ever!!

I believe you are correct, that's why they were in SW Ontario, and remember.. I think this was a test run that was VERY successful.

Ya.. thats a good idea.. Roger should be able to help you out.

Super report!!

Funny thing is, I am having Justin Work on an extensive article on this subject!!

Oh dude...... Dan.. it would be great to get in there with a chainsaw and bring that natures artwork home!!

Thanks!! No ones too fat to fish!! smbhunter, It was a pleasure to meet you.

How many rods do you own????

So yesterday morning Monique and I get in the buggy and make our way down to el smoko grande... we felt we had left early enough so we would arrive in Toronto, around 3 or so pre rush hour... LOL... umm lesson learned we were on the QEW for at least 2 hours from Mississauga till the 403... pain is a good teacher ill say... any way upon arrival we booked in and had a quick bite to eat at the restaurant, which was fine... i did notice however that they served nice big glasses of draft (this comes in handy later) At 6:30 we head out the the "Grand Ballroom" cause that's when the doors open and theres a line up to outside the motel... so we get in line and eventually get in and grab a good seat.. with Spiel, Fish Famer, nauti, Dan, big ugli, deg, hometown handyman, mike, slowpoke, Pat, and many more present!!! (even some lurkers who came up to shake my hand, which was as always quite humbling.) Sorry ya couldnt make it Rick. And then it starts, what turned out to be 2 hours of very entertaining fishing banter by three well ... professionals .. well.... Anyway most of the time they crowd was pretty good and all three presenters worked their way through some .. well fairly over imbibed hecklers.. lol (no not me.. ) The seminar was very well done, entertaining and a big hit, and I can't see why this type of thing wont happen again. After the seminar was over, Dave sat down and signed autographed $10 subway cards and talked to each and every individual that wanted face time with him.. He really appreciates his fans. After they were through they were handing out Subs to everyone. I told Dave we'll be in the bar if you have a minute to spare after this is all over. So all of us OFC'ers took over a portion of the restaurant, cause the bar was too small (and noisy - some people shouldn't sing...) and put a few back. (You know your getting old when your proud of closing the restaurant...) In comes Dave, JP and Ryan, as well as the Subway executives, and a Shimano Rep, and Dave buys a round!! What a guy. So we had a few more and had some good laughs and called it a night!! In the morning Monique and I headed out and decided to see what this 407 thing was... WOW WOW WOW... next thing I know we've been transported to the BPS exit...... so obviously I had to turn in to make sure everything was still ok at the store.. I worry a lot you know. Anyway turns out my fears were unjustified as the store is just fine. I bumped into Roger BPSbassman and had a nice chat with him, and told him I was looking for a couple new reels and a two piece pickeral rod. He told me that smbhunter (member) was the rod and reel expert and was quickly guided to what I should be buying at a great price I may add! Thanks for all your help Jason, it was much appreciated! Off we went from there and arrived safe and sound. Thanks to everyone who came out, and everyone who had the patience to sit around and listen to me... lol. There were a ton of hats/tackle gave away, at one point they were throwing $75 dollar cooler bags of Berkely Baits into the crowd.. I got a great picture below of a attendee snapping it up!! I gotta say that Subway has done alot for this seminar series, and its nice to see a large corporation like that take an interest in the angling community. Kudos to them. Heres some pictures from the night!

I'm sure Subway will see the overwhelming success of these events and schedule more!!

WOW!!! What a time!! Just got done at the bar!! Time for a snooze and the return trip tomorrow.. thanks to everyone who showed!! I think I got the poopie dance on the vid camera!!! Ill see whan we get home.. Thanks Dave for the drinks (he bought a round for all the ofners!!!) the subs.. more than could be ate!! and the gift cards!!! AWESOME. BIG THANKS TO SUBWAY!! WHAT A GREAT COMPANY!! Got to meet some Subway executives.. nicer people are hard to meat!! (Get it... MeAT!! lol) Thanks again Dave and Subway... Great Night!! You to JP!! All kidding aside...

It was great to meet ya dude!!!!

Thats a good thing... he can carry me around now.

Were HERE!!! Quick bite and the doors open at 6:30!!

Thanks for all the replies.. it was a blast.. we were at the Iberostar Daquari, i would highly recommend it for a family.

Oh ya... wear your OFC hats if ya got them.. if ya dont ill bring some with me!!

We're leaving in about an hour... see ya all there!! Daves seminar series. Seminar location. Its gunna be fun!!! FREE Subs and cards!!

Ill be there!! I cant wait!

Spent last week in Cuba, our third trip there.. as usual a great time, here some pictures I wanted to share. It was wierd... the old breast implants were all over the beach... must have washed down from Florida! This flamingo never left the pond! Lotsa creatures along the beach. Some fairly big fish swimming by the pier. Avery going parasailing... lol.. braver than me!! Happy to be back!! The clay man in the restaurant!! My favorite.. well one of them.. bars! Finally got to do some fishing on the bridge.. only had an hour though... Moniques got a good story, but I finally outfished her.. and she had the locals helping her! Avery... I finally hauled in this monster!! thay are the toughest things to set the hook on!! And then I got this one... It SNORTED at me!! We even had elephants in our room. Kids did some Kayaking. Avery played some volleyball.. I would have but I think I would have stroked out.. its was hot! We even went out and trolled behind the paddle boat.. chased a stingray for a while, but no luck. At least the seagulls liked the bait! We went for a HUGE walk down the beach... then ran in to a local easter party! This crab attacked Moniques shoe... I think it was incensed by the smell. The beaches are incredible.. Our family. Ah the lobster dinner at the lobster shack! I'm not sure whos more red...Monique or the LOBSTER!! Some flora! The pool bar! Im gonna be a chef! Some friends we met from Toronto.. Jim & Marylin, He caught two nice snappers... red ones... off the bridge where we fished form.. He's gonna get me the pictures... he got them back to the resort and they cooked on up.. fantastic. All in all a great family trip.. I highly recommend Cuba for a family vacation, affordable, safe and you cannot find friendlier people on or off the resort.

Not much!! I hope to see alot of people tomorrow nite!! any pictures??

Thursday April 16th 2009 Western Fair Association - Argiplex 316 Rectory Street. London ON 7:00 More info here We're leaving Tomorrow morning for the Brantford one!! I can't wait!

I finally finished the last season on the plane!

First thing in the morning..... its coming!!

Ola!! were back.... Even got some fish!! Great family trip.... I got a crapload of email to attended to and then its down to Brantford on Friday!!