mattybculp Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 So I was blowing through Cavan yesterday which is a small town outside of Peterborough, and I had to pull into the gas station to grab some gas. I looked over and noticed a boat that I recognized and saw it was the extreme angler boat. I said "hey Karl, I like the show." He said " wait till you see todays show." I expected that to be kind of it in terms of conversation, I'm not the type of guy who prods for information, or even if its a celebrity or athlete I have never been one to ask for autographs or pictures with them its just never been my style. My folks ran a catering company for years and had opportunities to meet lots of celebrities over the years as they had contracts with various entertainment groups to supply the food from pro hockey teams to artists of country, rock and heavy metal music and comedians, and by know means do I think Karl Kalonka is a big time celebrity, but I do enjoy his show. Any who, I expected the conversation to end at me stating that I enjoyed his show and to keep putting out great shows, well in an extremely busy gas station he went on to take 10 mins to tell me how is day went, on the water, what patterns he was noticing, where fish were staging, lure choices that were producing and body of water fished etc. I just thought it was classy for him to take some time, with out invitation to share information with a guy who just said he enjoyed his show. I wasn't looking for anything in return, and granted he coulda just said thanks and that be that, but he took the initiative to strike up a conversation, and I know a lot of tournament bass guys and information isn't something that comes out to often, or better yet accurate information, its generally pretty vague. It made my day, and even though its only a few minute sample size , I would say he's a classy guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I do like his show as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yep, Karl is a good dude! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I met Karl once and expected the same. He was a cool guy. So....... what did you learn about the bass bite so far this year. Im having trouble on the largies this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 always liked his show. he lived or maybe still lives in OakRidges (north Richmond Hill) and would visit my buddies old video store often. was always happy to chat fishing. cool dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Ya he's a motormouth! Not sure I'd wanna work with him but hes a good guy for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) I have met many great guys during my CFT PRO/AM days and also during my short stint doing bass tournys. I have had great talks with many guys that are fishing hosts and even those that are not. Met Karl twice,years ago. He,s a super nice guy. Other super nice guys that I can think of are JP,Frost,Chong,both of the Izumi brothers,of course Mercer. One of the nicest guys you will ever meet IMO is Mark Kulic.Yes the SLAMMER/SWAMMER GUY. Super nice guy and always willing to share. I have also had the great pleasure to fish with these guys. Those were the best days. There is one guy that I did not get to fish with,but did get to be his scrutineer for two days,was Les Zackney.Fishing wizard with the spinner bait. I learned so much from this guy on fishing Couch. Probly why Im a spinner bait and tube guy. There so many out there Im sure I have forgot to mention. Oh ya,there was this one guy, Charles Nham. He was a member here.Coolieo guy. There are others that will not give you the time of day. Thats probly why I havent mentioned them. LOL To add to all this,Terry was a big part of me getting into this money spending over my budget sport. PRICELESS EXPERINCE Edited July 11, 2014 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I have fished with both Mark Kulik and Karl. Spent one awesome day on the water slamming smallies, I learned a ton and got a boat load of free swag, including a brand new St.. Croix bait casting rod. I would share a boat with either of them anytime! Truely great guys. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I fun fished with Karl for couple years ice fishing and steelheading. He borrow my boat for 2 weeks to practice for the Canada/Us that him and another friend won. All the rest are great competitors. It was great times exchange money with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Karl is a good guy, bought a truck off him once. Great to talk with and even great to my kids while we were at his place. Gave us some St.Croix hats and told my youngest to give her shimano one to some she didn't like lol. He knows his stuff, i enjoy the show knowing he films in waters I can relate too or even try myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I fun fished with Karl for couple years ice fishing and steelheading. He borrow my boat for 2 weeks to practice for the Canada/Us that him and another friend won. All the rest are great competitors. It was great times exchange money with them. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 karl is top notch!! i know he's not the most popular among the "cool tournie" guys, but I think he's great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamS Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Nice! I haven't had the pleasure of meeting him but always thought he'd be a good guy so it's good people are clarifying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidge Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Cool story man. Wish I could stumble about a fella like that. I enjoy his show as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Grerrit what don't you understand. The top 5% tourney guys just take turns winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Grerrit what don't you understand. The top 5% tourney guys just take turns winning. Aint that the truth. Some though,get lucky and win big fish and over all. Once for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Grerrit what don't you understand. The top 5% tourney guys just take turns winning. Not knowing you fished tournies with them you can see why I was confused.... Talking about exchanging money etc... I was very confused lol Regardless great guy(s) G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassHunterOttawa Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 That's a pretty cool story - good to know some people don't get caught up in their own hype and keep their feet on the ground. Peterborough is a great area to fish, I fish there a couple weeks every summer - nice smallies in some spots on the Otonabee. Ontario has a great community of fisherman. In urban areas, it's always like being a member of a private club when I run into other fishermen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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