Dan OK'd me putting this on here so here is the scheduled Open Houses\In-Store shows for the following dealers:
Matteson Marine, January 31 9-3PM. Joe Balog, Mark Brumbaugh, Randy Ramsey, Ben Felton, Dave Kolb, John Gillman will be giving seminars and hanging out talking bass and walleye. NBAA will be there for sign ups and Lt. Dan is planning on being there.
Lindy's Sales, February 28 9-4PM. Still working on details. John Gillman, Steve Vandemark, Jason Kerr will be the walleye Pro's.
Wonderland Marine, March 28-29. Still working on details. They plan on having vendors and seminars.
Ranger's Promotion is a Free Cover, $750 or $500 worth of entry fees paid depending on model, $250 Free Rapala gear plus 50% off Rapala gear for a year, Ranger Owners Group that includes a $80 Gift Certificate towards the Rangerwear catalog. If you don't want the entry fees, you can get a Rangerwear Certificate instead. This applies to new '09 models and any non-current models in stock. Offer is good until March 15th on stock and ordered boats.
For those that are thinking of getting a new boat, there has never been a better time to buy one.
Pat K
Looking forward to the seminars and great boat deals at Matteson Marine (http://www.mattesonmarine.com/) next up (and the cinnamon rolls too ;D ). I'm still trying to decide if I like the Z21 or the new Z520 better?!? The 208VX is an intriguing model.
I hope to see all of you there on the South end of Gun Lake. Say hi to Vaughn Mills and tell him you heard about the open house on GreatLakesBass.com!!
Matteson Marine - Building Memories
12001 MARSH RD
SHELBYVILLE MI 49344
269-672-5292 (Ask for Vaughn or Dale)
(whoops! typo in the model number - sorry Forrest)
I'm curious Pat, is the 209 an updated version of the 205?
Its called a 208VX and its basically a revamped 520VX. They put new consoles and seats in the boat and renamed it to fit better in the VX lineup. Now we have a 170, 178, 188, 198, 208 as our VX lineup. Its a 20' 9" boat rated for a 225 just like the 520 was but at a lower price tag.
PK
Quote from: jcheetam on January 13, 2009, 09:04:04 AM
I'm curious Pat, is the 209 an updated version of the 205?
Jeff I can see you in one of those.
You too dartag. Then you can stay out on the big water longer and Lola has a lot more room to frolic in! ;D
When will they let me finance for 50 years? I desperatly need (want) a new boat but im still just a poor boy from a poor family. A new 208VX would look good being towed down the street behind my 09 Dodge Caliber.
McCarter himself :-\'
McCarter--Sounds like you got your priorities mixed up. The new 208vx is supposed to come before the 09 Caliber! Besides, with all the gobies you're pouring now, Nemisis Baits could surely use a tax deduction! ;D
And anyone going to the Matteson and/or Lindy's open house, be sure to give John Gillman a hard time! He's a great walleye pro, but he's also a closet bass fanatic!
Quote from: dartag on January 13, 2009, 12:20:58 PM
Quote from: jcheetam on January 13, 2009, 09:04:04 AM
I'm curious Pat, is the 209 an updated version of the 205?
Jeff I can see you in one of those.
You buying?
The only time out of our booth at the last show was spent drooling over that Z522 Wonderland had. Only 9,999 bags of gobies to get it. :(
since i will be writing checks to MSU or Grand Valley the next 4 years, that will be like buying a new boat every 2 years.. Looks like Lola will be riding the old Ranger for quite a few years...
Hope to see everyone at Matteson Marine next Saturday and I'll get info on Lindy's and Wonderland Open Houses ASAP.
Pat
I'm thinking of heading down. Anyone from the Durand/Lansing area want to tag along?
You could ride with me, but I'm going early and staying late (at least until the cinnamon rolls run out ;D)
Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a "hands on" Humminbird Side Imaging class this weekend at the Matteson Marine show.
Bryan what the time for the class?
Not sure of the time. I just talked to our guy from Johnson Outdoors who is doing the seminar and got confirmation that he was able to make this happen. So you might call Matteson. They have the seminar listing on their website, but no time schedule.
http://www.mattesonmarine.com/
The Humminbird Side Imaging class (I recommend it and hope to be watching too) will start at either 11 AM or 11:30 AM and run for 1 hour according to Win Matteson.
The Matteson web site (http://www.mattesonmarine.com/) will be updated for all seminar times a little later today.
Bryan,
Is there any specific time that you plan on starting the seminar?
As of now, I plan on being there, as long as I do not contract the flu bug that my wife has.
Joshimoto son
Look above one post dude ;D
Josh,
Read what Dan said! ;D
Actually, I'm not going to be the one giving the seminar, as I'll be at another event in Ohio.
Sorry fellas... I didn't even look to see that there was a second page on the post.
I'll do better next time.
Aww, I don't get much chance to pick on you so I took advantage in a weak moment ;D
Sounds fair enough Dan.
You'll get your chance Saturday. I was always told that if I wasn't being picked on that it meant nobody liked me. ;D
Hopefully you'll have some pics of those baby Mexican bass with you.
joshimoto son
Anyone in the GR area willing to stop or meet in GR and pick up a Jr. Fisherman? That is trying to make it in the Fishing Ind!
Lindy's Open House is coming up on Feb 27-28. Mark Modrak will be having a seminar at 11AM on Saturday and Trent Masterson will have seminars at 4pm Friday and 10AM on Saturday. John Gillman and other Walleye pros will also have seminars on Friday and Saturday. Lindy's will have special pricing on boats.
For more info their number is (989) 893-9931.
PK