Scott Ferguson Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 The Bronzeback Blowout will soon be here, Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 3 to 9pm. This is our 14th Blowout and as usual, it promises to be a fun evening. Our featured speakers will be Jeff Little (his bio is below) and Illinois stream specialist, Steve Pescetelli. In addition to the guest speakers, we'll have lots of raffle prizes that can be won for just a $1 ticket, dozens of silent auction prizes like guided trips, week long vacations, smallmouth artwork and a Jackson Coosa kayak! Dinner is included along with a couple of other surprises. Everybody needs a cure for cabin fever and this is it. Spend an evening with a couple of hundred other smallmouth fanatics all for the bargain price of $25. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Click on this link and it will take you to the place to buy your ticket. http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/html/blowout.php See you there! Jeff Little, Featured SpeakerOwner of Blue Ridge Kayak Fishing LLC and Confidence Baits LLC, Jeff Little can't put it down. He's on the water in all months, trying new tactics, shooting video and teaching others how to do what he does. Certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA) to teach Basic River Kayak, Jeff started Blue Ridge Kayak Fishing as a means to introduce kayak anglers to the skills they need to be safe and effective kayak anglers. He taught the ACA lesson plan, meshed with his own angler- and pattern-specific topics to kayak anglers in the mid Atlantic for ten years. He then turned to video as a means to teach a broader audience in the fast growing sport of freshwater kayak fishing. Many of his YouTube videos can be found on the Videos link of kayakbassfishing.com. His DVD series started with River Kayak Fishing Skills, a video version of the ACA class he taught. It covers river safety, pattern development, stealth approaches, basic whitewater maneuvers, forage assessment, trip planning and more. The subsequent DVDs are seasonal tactics for river smallmouth, starting with summer and fall patterns. His winter patterns DVD is coming out soon, and will be available at confidencebaits.net along with his line of hand crafted lures, perfect for river anglers.Jeff served as president of the Potomac River Smallmouth Club. He credits that club with a rapid learning curve of river smallmouth fishing. "Getting out on the water with different club members each weekend, and learning their favorite presentations and baits - you can't pay for that type of quality education." Jeff holds pro staff positions with St. Croix Rods, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Do-It Molds, Adventure Technology Paddles, Assassinator Baits, HOOK 1, Kokatat, and YakAttack kayak fishing gear. He lives in New Windsor, Maryland, but considers Pennsylvania rivers, the Susquehanna and Juniata his home waters. He plies these fisheries in kayak and cataraft with his sons Sawyer (6 years) and Cooper (4 years). "Fishing with my kids is like relearning it all over again. Each milestone catch they make is huge, certainly more dramatic than when I caught my first 20 incher, or 4 pounder." His sons have routine cameos in his YouTube videos, posted on kayakbassfishing.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Lots of great prizes again this year with the same old fantastic home style food we all love. Jeff Tallis (our prize wonder boy) has an even bigger and better prize in store than ever before. Lots of great guided trips, an update on all the DNR smallmouth activities going on around the state from Steve Pescitelli, DNR Region 2 Stream specialist. Another Jackson Coosa on the silent auction table graciously donated by Tom Loo! Fatantastic stream smallmout angler Jeff Little and a great all round time to hang out and talk smallie fishing with friends. Be there and get your tickets now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 The Blowout is THE best way to kick off your 2013 smallmouth season. Remember, this is open to anyone so ask a friend or family member to come along. It's a great time. Hope to see a BIG turn out this year. See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 We are always looking for raffle prize donations for the Blowout. If you or your company have any items that would make a good prize for the Blowout, like a gift certificate to a restaurant, store, gym, or whatever, bring it with you or drop me a line and I'll make arrangements to get it from you. If you haven't bought your ticket yet, what are you waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Lee Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Cannot wait to initialize my 2013 smallie season with some of the greatest camaraderie and delicious food the world has to offer. I wanna see some new faces this year! Bring a friend and introduce them to the wily brown bass and their pursuers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just under 2 weeks left, don't put off getting your tickets any longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Wow only 2 weeks,I didn't realize it was that close.I look forward to seeing every one there. Ed Buric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgoodmanii Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Got mine the other day. Bringing one of my sons with me this time. He is excited about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 i passed out blowout flyers to the workers at rockfest yesterday . rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 One more week. Show your support and join your fellow members for an evening of fun and smallmouth talk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 It's not like this...... It's more like this...... 2013 Bronzeback Blowout Get your tickets now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bterrill Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 If you are on the bubble, you should go if just to listen to Jeff. I'd go just to listen to Jeff. He knows his stuff. If you can't make it to the Illinois blowout, maybe live downstate. We have ours in Indiana the same day in Zionsville, IN (just north of Indy) . Good luck ISA. Fun event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 MENU IS SET!!! Fried Chicken Italian Beef Italian Sausage Potato Salad Corn Mashed Poataoes and Gravy Baked Beans I can taste it now!!!!! Last chance for tickets! Get em NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-mo Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 MENU IS SET!!! Fried Chicken Italian Beef Italian Sausage Potato Salad Corn Mashed Poataoes and Gravy Baked Beans I can taste it now!!!!! Last chance for tickets! Get em NOW! What is on the alternative healthy menu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Oh man, did I fail to mention it's all organic and that we are having it catered from Whole Foods? Not a hormone in sight, MSG doesn't even exist, fat content of .0000000009 We would never feed our healthy fishermen and fisherwomen anything other than the best we can afford. Even the Vodka is potato. Ice for drinks from Artic glaciers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-mo Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Oh man, did I fail to mention it's all organic and that we are having it catered from Whole Foods? Not a hormone in sight, MSG doesn't even exist, fat content of .0000000009 We would never feed our healthy fishermen and fisherwomen anything other than the best we can afford. Even the Vodka is potato. Ice for drinks from Artic glaciers. Which glacier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 What is on the alternative healthy menu? Next year asian carp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Lee Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Artic glaciers are super rare and I told Jim not to tell you... Arctic glaciers on the udder hand... Mostly Mothaah Russssssyaa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshw Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 What is the deadline for purchasing tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 We'd like you to purchase your ticket ASAP so we know how many seats we need to provide. Please try to get your ticket by this evening. Get it here. http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/html/blowout.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 The clock is ticking....don't be left out in the cold!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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