I won the 1st Photo Contest - Big Mistake

Wally15 · February 23, 2025, 11:44:00 AM

I won the 1st photo contest 10 years ago this month! Thanks Christina (I think) for drawing my number out of the hat.
I was a newbie member of the board at that time. Enjoyed the forum and winning a Penn 99 so much I decided to sign up for one of the SoA long range trips. That 2015 trip was to Los Benitos and incredible YT fishing. Fast forward 10 years and about 25 fishing trips with AT and company, with 3 more trips scheduled this year. Putting a dent in my daughters inheritance!
Indirectly, that might be the most expensive free Penn 99 in history!
But I wouldn't exchange the shared experiences for anything. And, being from the East Coast, it totally changed my opinion of CA and the entire West Coast.
I quickly found out that most CA women are good looking and the guys are mostly ugly! But they are pretty good fishermen.
The 99 is still in the same pristine condition it was when I won it 10 years ago. Never been fished. I should probably donate it back to the forum for a future photo contest or something similar. Unless someone has a better idea? I'd really hate for it to become a $10 yard sale item after I kick the bucket.
Peaches (AKA GA Mike)

JasonGotaProblem · February 23, 2025, 01:40:09 PM

Sounds about right. Like a free puppy.

I came here in 2020 for advice on a spinner. This forum changed me so much I don't even really fish spinners anymore.

Keta · February 23, 2025, 02:46:13 PM

I realy enjoy putting up with your BS Mike.

Wally15 · February 23, 2025, 04:56:16 PM

Quote from: Keta on February 23, 2025, 02:46:13 PMI realy enjoy putting up with your BS Mike.

It's NOT BS, Gnome! Those are Words of Wisdom.
And I rest my case on ugly West Coasters.
Mike

Wally15 · February 23, 2025, 05:06:46 PM

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on February 23, 2025, 01:40:09 PMSounds about right. Like a free puppy.

I came here in 2020 for advice on a spinner. This forum changed me so much I don't even really fish spinners anymore.

More like a free pregnant kitty, Jason

I came here to get advice on repairing a couple of 4/0 Senators and a 209 pier reel/rod combo my Mom got me for my 10th birthday. Almost 66 years ago. With S&H green stamps! Now they are all on the shelf and I only fish two speeds.
Mike

Gfish · February 23, 2025, 07:03:11 PM

Good idea Georgia Mike. Guy's here will treat it right.
Ugly California guy

Dominick · February 24, 2025, 06:20:03 PM

I just looked in the mirror. You are wrong. Dominick

Jimmer · February 25, 2025, 01:16:16 AM

I'll never forget your birthday quote ' I done had me three turkey samiches already" at about 6am on the way to breakfast. - Jimmer - Looking forward to the ten day

MarkT · February 25, 2025, 01:59:48 AM

Hey Peaches, it was cheap at twice the price!

Gobi King · February 25, 2025, 02:56:49 AM

Phew
Glad I am in the middle in Michigan
In the land of manly Dutch women

MarkT · February 25, 2025, 03:06:38 AM

Quote from: Gobi King on February 25, 2025, 02:56:49 AMPhew
Glad I am in the middle in Michigan
In the land of manly Dutch women

I thought it was all swarthy Bengali's!

Gobi King · February 26, 2025, 03:16:19 PM

Quote from: MarkT on February 25, 2025, 03:06:38 AM
Quote from: Gobi King link=msg=467228 date=1740452209Phew
Glad I am in the middle in Michigan
In the land of manly Dutch women

I thought it was all swarthy Bengali's!