I wanted to start this post in efforts for it to be used as a possible tool that all of us could possibly benefit from.? I'm curious as to what everybody does for a living.? I use fishing as a basis for conversation everyday whether meeting new people or as an ice breaker with prosective clients / customers.? the first time I met Kim Stricker, he came into my office on a sales call selling his paint.? When he saw my screen saver, that had bass boats floating all over the screen, he got a big smile on his face and said this is a start of a great business relationship!? ?I believe networking can be done with almost whomever you meet...you can never know too many people.? ?Now if anyone takes offense to this please let me know and I can remove the post.? Also, if anybody doesn't feel comfortable with releasing information, then by all means don't post.? I'm posting with good intentions.? With that being said...
I am a Project Manager / Estimator for a Structural Steel Fabriction and Erection company in Saginaw.? We specialize in Dow Chemical and Corning plant work as well as commercial and industrial work (example) schools, hospitals, office buildings..
I also have been doing CAD home plans for about 12 years now. I have worked independently for several log home companies and independent builders. My wife finally got me to draw one for us, we are planning to build this spring.
This is a good idea. It is nice when we can all know what we all do for a living. It helps make this a little more personal and maybe strike up new friendships. And with that being said.....
I am a Instrumentation and Electronics Technician at DaimlerChrysler Engineering. If my screen name is not a giveaway.....I am a salary UAW employee. In June of 2005, I got elected Union Steward for my district. DCX is made up of about 9 districts of about 900 Technicians and Experimental Mechanics. When I am not the steward, I work in the ride and handling area for Jeeps and Trucks. I have been with DCX for 21 years.
BD ;D
I am the general manager of a restaurant in kalamazoo called Finley's American Grill were just down the road from D&R Sports, if your in the area stop in and have some of the best fall off the bone baby back ribs you've ever had.
If we make our annual winter tackle shop tour as me and a couple of my fishing buddies like to call it......out to D and R and of course down to Edwardsburg to Lunkers, we will stop in for ribs.?
I LOVE RIBS!!!!!!!
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You can count on it. We just haven't decided when we are going to go. Usually we go when Lunkers has their annual fishing extravaganza. Usually in early March.
BD ;D
Shipping and receiving supervisor with a plastics plant in fowlerville.
I always cringe when someone asks me what I do, because it's kinda hard to describe and I normally get blank stares from people... I am an instructional designer who specializes in eLearning design and development. Translation: I use the internet (the "e") and other digital technologies to facilitate learning (if you couldn't guess, this is the learning part :D)...aka to teach people stuff. Up until recently, I did independent consulting, mostly to Tier 1 suppliers, DCX, Daimler Financial, GMAC, UM Ann Arbor...blah blah blah. But, with the downturn in the economy I've had to go and get a "real" job, so I'm working at Wayne State University as an Employee Development Specialist...a fancy way to say I work in the Training Dept developing eLearning and Performance Support materials, web applications, etc...
I work for a Major oil company selling polyethylene (no 2 on the bottles for you non techno guys) to the automotive market. Mostly into fuel tanks, basically big bottles strapped under your car.
I went to ranger boats this past december to check out their need for tanks and or materials - fun time to rub elbows with stricker and houston on work time!
Better living thru chemistry!
I drive a truck(box,30 ft.)for a copmpany that distributes corian,zodiaq(which are solid surfaces) and merillat cabinets the name of the company is H.J. Oldenkamp.
Short description: computer/medical data nerd
Longer description: work for McLaren Health Plan in Flint monitoring, watching over and babying our AIX - D3 based medical management server along with all the data requirements from the mundane to the kind of tricky when dealing with Michigan Medicaid, TPA and Commercial HMO clients and regulations.
I also try hard not to get stuck fixing everyone's old PC knowing they should really just go out and buy a new one.
I also try hard to avoid diagnosing all my relatives who think because I work for a hospital corporation in the medical field (they do kind of go together) that I must be know as much as any doctor (Ok - diagnosing the heart valve infection when the ER doctor thought it was a heart attack didn't help matters - I just got lucky...).
But I really just want to go fishing...
I don't have a real job yet... I'm still at Wayne State getting my degree... i'm a Marketing major specializing in Advertising and Communications...
Currently I hold a part-time job at American Eagle Outfiiters at Southland Mall...
I need a new job where I can work in the evenings...
I also sell boats for Wonderland Marine West... so if anyone needs to get into a new Stratos, Ranger, or Lowe fishing boat... shout me a hollar and we can see what we can do...
I hope to get a job in the fishing industry after I graduate and maybe fish on the professional level... but I still have alot to learn...
Jose
As my screen name and URL give away... I'm a minister at a church in Eastpointe.? I founded The UCC, a nondenominational church, 9 years ago and see myself doing this the rest of my life.? Don't worry, I won't preach at ya when I see you at a tournament.? :o? As serious as I am about God, I also work very hard at being a regular guy who just plain loves fishing.? 8)? I have a background in Network Engineering, Information Security, and Web Development.? Fancy words for "Computer Geek".? I also have a background as a professional musician.? Prior to church work, I worked for 10+ years playing in clubs and restaurants.? I still love music and play in church every week in our semi-hard rockin' band.? Check out my CD at www.scruffychurch.com?
Former quality control manager for a DOD sub-contractor that builds parts for such things as sidewinder, sparrow and tolos missile systems.
Former Tournament Director for Oakland Bassmasters of Michigan
Now a web site designer and Pixel salesman!
Soon a wanabee on the BFL and bassmasters series
Used to be General Manager of a prominent restaurant chain. Now back in school to teach, 1 year to go. Meanwhile the wife is earning the greenbacks. 8)
Worked as a engineer for OEM alignment equipment, aka front end, headlamp, for Ford and DCX. If you drive a new style Dodge Ram, I design the controls that set the torison bars and the front end alignment. Got sick of living in hotels, in 2004, over 230 days out of town, quit my job in Dec of 2004. Got a real stay at home job, currently work for MAC Valves in Wixom as a controls engineer, designing machines that we use to build valves and test. Great company to work for, and I love being home to fish.
Been with GM in Milford for 28 years as a Safety & Crash Test Engineer... i have been asked a million times.
" Are you one of the crash dummies " my answer is no they are much smarter than i am... hope to retire in a couple of years so i can fish all i want... this year i am fishing a few BFL's, ABA, and the weeknight NBAA with my son and Lola our dog. ( she is the brains of the outfit. )
in the summer we go to Kensington at lunch to see who is fishing..
think spring..
steve smith
I am only 22 right now soon to be 23. I attend Lawrence Tech University right now where I am almost done with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. I spent my first year away at college at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. I also am part owner of a Tree business with my father in the Oakland and wayne county area. That keeps me pretty busy with work and school.. But I do manage a ton of time on the water. This year I plan on fishing over 20 tournaments.
I work for a GMC Buick Pontiac dealer in Manistee, I am the business manager, so what that means is I do all the financing, ext. service contract, on and on. Before this I sold cars at a Dodge, Chrysler and jeep store. I worked very hard in the business to become that dealerships no 1 salesperson.
I met the love of my life about 7 years ago actually I've know him for 25 years. He started me fishing then and I haven't looked back once. Other than working and spending time with our 4 children and 5 grandchildren we are dedicated to the outdoors and hunt and fish every chance we get.
I would love to be able to afford to fish in the wba, but I don't see that in the near future. Oh and I can and do drive the boat, I was so scared when he first started teaching me but I now can do that and pull the boat and unload and load it. He told me if I'm going to fish and be competative that I have to learn it's all part of it.
Just about the middle of February I start getting a little orney I guess you could say, couldn't figure out why until one day I was walking through the livingroom and my husband was watch KVD catching smallies and it hit me I needed a fix and couldn't wait for soft water to get here, we ususally steelhead fish until we can get the boat in the water but it's just not the same as a smallie fix for me.
Im a design engineer/cnc operator/floor leader for my fathers company. I have been in the steel industry since i turned 17. My father has been in it since 17 and my grandfather was in it for 40+ years before passing in 86.
Basically, we do steel shape burnouts. It is a fairly simple process but a very important part of the steel and automotive industry. I can burn as thin as .125" and as thick as 20" steel. It is not a very exciting job, but it pays the bills. In these times i am just happy to be working.
PoorBoy himself :-\'
Hey Dan, I have finally made it on.
I work for Tesco Groups in Auburn Hills. I am a manager of a Mechanical Destop design department. I have been int he field for about 19 years.
I also run the Motor City Inland Division for NBAA with Vic, Mike and Greg.
I am also on the Wonderland Pro-Staff so I am at most of the boat shows throughout the spring and I am heavily involved at my church.
I will be married 20 years this May and my oldest will be graduating and heading off to college in the fall. I have two other youngin's, Klar (13) and Travis (9). And both my wife and I turn forty this year.
It just doesn't get any better.
GeorgeT
GT, You forgot to add 'on bad mofo' to the list.
PoorBoy himself :-\'
I have been in automotive design/engineering for 20 years and currently I am Design Team Leader for Delphi in Troy, married and have 2 great kids, both boys 14 and 9. I will be a co-director for NBAA on St. Clair this year and will participate in Top Bass, BFL, Stren and a weekly Shoot-Out Trail on Lobdell Lake. Look forward to another great year fishing and meeting new fisherman. I am a true fan of the sport of bass fishing as well take part in many other outdoor sports. Archery is very close to tournament fishing, and I look forward to every fall in Michigan as this is truly the Great State, and the month of October needs to be 2 months long!
When I am not fishing I am a pharmacist at a Sav-Mor Store in Tawas.
Have a good day guys, great site Dan.
Scott
Hey Potter, I am in Tawas all the time. Where do you live. what lakes do you fish. We will have to get together up there and fish sometime. I fish the area hard.
5alive, what shoot out are you talking about on Lobdell lake?
Dhuff, I live in West Branch and work in Tawas. I fish the Midwest Sportsman-Clare Division on Saturdays. Because of that I fish a lot on Houghton, Cadillac/Mitchell, and Wixom (like everybody else seems to do). I also fish the "ponds" on the Ausable and some of the other lakes around home (Long Lake in Hale, Sage lake and Secord to name a few).
I have worked in Tawas for a little over a year and I have not spent as much time on the water there as I should, but I plan to fix that this summer. If you are in the area please let me know. (potter@ejourney.com)
I am a Self-Employed Computer Services Consulant. Do what ever with computers/wiring/networking/etc. to bring in the cash. Use to work for a company for 14 years, then they decided to off-shore.
I work in the tool inspection room at Delphi Plant 5 in Saginaw. (No we aren't closed yet) ;D
Quote from: spinninbug on January 24, 2006, 12:36:16 PM
I would love to be able to afford to fish in the wba, but I don't see that in the near future. Oh and I can and do drive the boat, I was so scared when he first started teaching me but I now can do that and pull the boat and unload and load it. He told me if I'm going to fish and be competative that I have to learn it's all part of it.
Pretty funny - reminds me of the first time I stopped at Monroe Reservoir in Indiana - coming back from the BASS Northern Divisional I think about 1989 or so - I was with Art Ferguson and he wanted to check out the lake prior to an American Scholarship (something like that) event.
I'd never seen so many bass boats on one lake at one time. There were like 5 major ramps and all had 90% or more percent occupancy with almost all of the trailers for bass boats. Several tournaments were going on. We went by one ramp and there were over 75 boats with nothing but WOMEN!!!
I was young. Art was younger. We just sat there looking and Art said, "Wow, they even drive the boats."
He will probably deny it now and that's okay. It was a long time ago and I do tend to mix things up and forget things now sometimes. I also remember there were hardly any bass being caught by anyone. Then we see this tall, attractive blonde with almost southern big hard walking up the ramp with not one, but TWO keepers in her weigh bag! Art looked at me and said, "I'm in love!"
That many women in one place actually scared me. I wanted to get back out fishing. I think all I caught that day were two big crappie.
Glad you made it George!
Well, it seems most days that I am a clown at the goat rodeo.
But really my real job is being a paramedic, and my 2 fun jobs are police and teaching emergency medicine at a local college.
Dhuff,
There is a no membership 100% payback tournament every Wednesday night, 6-9pm, at the old White's Landing. Hopefully this year the new owners will let us continue with this. We average 20-30 boats every week.
Good to see you here George.
I sell boats for Wonderland. If anyone ever has a boat question, feel free to give me a shout.
Rob
I'm from Horton Michigan, and live at home with my parents on a 55 acre farm
where we run a greenhouse business selling flowers and plants.
Yes... I live with my Mom and Dad... and I'm 34.... I used to have a house and a girlfriend,
but then I sold the girlfriend and broke up with the house to buy a bass boat (no really, I did).
I have an HVAC Engineering degree from Ferris State, I've done everything from industrial design to building automation and controls.
Currently I just do mechanical engineering for a small metal fabrication shop, it's a little boring, but it only takes me seven minutes to get to work. (I used to have to travel 72 miles one way)
Regarding Bass fishing, I'm a board member of my local club and do the monthly newsletter.
Really cool idea for a post, I've enjoyed reading about everyone.
Josh
I am the maintenance manager for a company called axle alliance. We build truck axles for Freightliner, western star and sterling trucks. Also most of the thomas built school buses you see on the road have our axles in them. I have a degree in electrical engineering and am currently working on my bachelors degree in business administration. My whole carrier has been some involved with industrial automation. I am just amazed at how things like that work. I also have a side business called Fishing Complete. In this business we distribute quality fishing tackle to local stores. Our major product line is Case plastic's you can find them on the web at www.madtoms.com
I am married for 8 years now and am raising a 19 month old boy named McClain that I have nicked named Godzilla. If any of you have a 19 month old boy you know why he has that nick name. I am currently trying to gain a position on the wonderland marine pro-staff. Wish me luck, they are a great bunch of guys and I am really looking forward to being a part of their team.
I am the shop supervisor for Triune Manufacturing in Fowlerville. We build custom semi-trailers with expandable sections on one or both sides, for use as mobile classrooms, display booths, emergency relief services, etc. They can be configured just about any way the customer wants.
We also build custom aluminum truck bodies, such as street light maintenance units, digger derrick trucks, line bodies, etc.
I will be married 27 years this October. I have three daughters, two of which are married. The youngest is engaged. I have a grandson that will be 1 year old in February.
Life is GOOD! ;D
I'm a road service technician for a material handling co. I work out of my house in Traverse city and service Northern Michigan. We service everything from one lift truck to a complete warehouse system.
Oh man, Cwinsiii, I could have used some advice last year up on Elk & Torch! I beat my guts out (so did Blakstr1) for 5 days trying to cover every inch of those 5 lakes in the chain.... :(
It worked out OK, I found some straggling bedders in the wood on Elk and did OK, but I would have done much better with just one more bass..... ;D
I work with dartag in Milford at the General Motors Proving Ground. Auto testing in occupant restraints. Done many things, photographic repair, test engineer, customer service, training and education coordination, presently child and adult clinic coordination. Always something new, kinda like bass fishing. I bought my first glass boat in 1994, fished Thompson, Lobdel, Woodland, and Pontiac. I must have figured I was as good as the big boys so I upgraded to a 175 Ranger, its a great small boat, my trips to Erie were sometimes frightening but I survived and learned my boating limits. I also learned that smallmouth were not largemouth and required different equipment and bait. But hey they live in the water and that narrows it down a little. I will always do something in fishing, I am working to get a position at Wonderland on their pro-staff, learning how to sell boats along the way.
I am a teacher in Jenison, a Grand Rapids suburb. This is my 34th year. I have 4 special education endorsements and have taught in a variety of settings with a variety of students, but currently I teach 6th grade. Hope to retire this year and get serious about bass fishing, jigging for big winter walleyes, bow hunting, and messing with the computer. Spend the summers at a cabin in Michigan's Great Northwest Corner. Great fishing opportunites, but I wish they would take the middle third of the state out and move St. Clair closer. I have been involved in running the Tear Drop Tournament Trail for about 20 years. I try and maintain the teardrop.com webpage. The Tear Drop is fishing Cadillac/Mitchell, Crystal, Torch, Portage, Hamlin, Duck Lake, with our two day classic scheduled for GT Bay. 100% payback on all tournaments. $5,000 two day classic. That money is split up among all that qualify for the Classic from first to last place. Fun group of guys and some good smallmouth anglers.
Savage, I haven't been up here long enough yet to know the lakes. I haven't been on Torch or Elk yet, but I'm in slowly learning the lakes. My company wanted to put someone in Traverse, so I put in for it and got it. I've been here about a year and a half so far, I moved here for the fishing and I've been very happy with the fishing. I think some of the best fishing in the world is within an hour of Traverse city. You can catch any kind of fish you want within an hour of Traverse city.
I'm going to join a club in the area next month so, I'll be fishing the lakes in the area. If your coming up give me some notice and I'll check the lake out and give a report.
Thanks
Clare
I am a Systems Engineer / Information Technology Consultant for a IT Services company in Grand Rapids. That means I implement, troubleshoot and project manage mainly Microsoft based network systems. I specialize in Microsoft Active Directory and messaging solutions. Those of you with a tech back ground will know what the heck I am talking about. I have been in the IT business for about 8 year but graduated from Ferris State with a degree in Automotive Service.
I have only been a serious bass fisherman for the last couple of years and fishing tournaments for about a year. My long term goal is to be able to earn a living in the fishing industry some how.
Cfruel
Quote from: Eric on January 25, 2006, 06:11:22 AM
Well, it seems most days that I am a clown at the goat rodeo.?
That is the funniest thing i have read in a while, thank you.
PoorBoy himself :-\'
that almost sounds like Swindle-ism.. I hope he comes back to D&R this year..
HI EVERYONE- I AM NEW TO THIS KIND OF THING, I AM SELF EMPLOYED AS A CONTRACTOR IN THE MIDLAND-SAGINAW-BAY CITY AREA. MARRIED TO A GREAT REDHEAD 34+ YEARS NOW AND SHE STILL LETS ME GO BASS FISHING. BEEN AROUND THE STATE FEDERATION ALMOST 27 YEARS NOW. BELONG TO 2-BASS CLUBS, SAGINAW VALLEY BASS ANGLERS AND THE SANFORD LAKE BASS CLUB. WON A FEW STATE TOUNAMENTS BACK IN MID-80'S ON THE SAGINAW BAY. I WILL BE RUNNING THE NBAA TOURNAMENTS ON THE SAGINAW BAY THIS YEAR (2006). LOOKING FORWARD TO TALKING TO THE GROUP SOON.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? THANKS TINYBASSMAN
Potter,I use to live in Hale(still go up there alot)I fish Long,Loon,Jose(joe's),Sage(havn't done sage in a long while though)I was in a club up there by the name of Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side, our tounaments were on sundays,it got to be to much getting up at 3:30-4:00 to fish Higgins or St. Helens and then drive home when it was over.I use to work at Kochers Mkt. and knew some of the guys from Coke,Pepsi and Griffin Beverage,I guess alot of those same guys are gone now,its been a few years.By the way are you any relation to Dan(from Hazel Park)
Hi TINYBASSMAN - long time no hear. Glad to see you are still involved in tournaments. I told the guys who asked about you that you've been around the block a few times...
Bronzeback5LBER,
The Sunrise side club is still going. I am not able to fish that many Sunday tournaments right now. I did fish with some of their members in a Wednesday night club last year. They are good guys and shared information without hesitation. I do not have any relation in Hazel Park (that I know of). I do know some of the drivers that deliver to Tawas. Is there someone I should say hello to?
Have a good one,
Potter
Potter,
I havn't seen some of those guys in years,but if you see or know a guy named Dale Kazinski,Charlie Smith or Dave Spleet say Rich from Kochers said hello(I use to be the beverage manager at kochers)and they were all beer and wine salesmen.I forgot to mention I also fish the river and we usually do pretty good on it.Any how take care talk to you later.
I am an Aircraft Mechanic for Doug Kalitta at willow run airport, We run alot of air ambulance flights for shriners, some executive charter and freight. I work after noons so i get to fish Bellville at least 2-3 times a week it less than 2 miles from work.
I am looking to maybe join a bass club but havn't gotten around to it yet.
Hey TINYBASSMAN......Welcome to the forum. Your club runs an open tournament on Wixom every year. What is the date of that tournament this year??? I would like to fish it.
BD ;D
WIXOM LAKE OPEN is June 17th the day before Fathers day. We still have around 33-40 teams each year. Also the SANFORD LAKE OPEN is July 22nd also a Saturday, we draw around 30-40 teams for this one.
THANKS TINYBASSMAN
Wow this got alot of attention thanks guys...did anybody see a possibility of a professional "connection"? This forum is awesome, feedback like no other.
I am a martial arts instructor. Been teaching for ten years now and have a dojo in Clinton Twp. Just started fishing last year. Fortunately my schedule affords me plenty of time to spend on the water.
I actually moved out to Colorado this year and am Teaching Physical Education and coaching football, basketball, and baseball. Can't wait to come home and start practicing for the summer fishing season. Hopefully I find a teaching job in michigan where i can stay around for good. Although the trout river fishing out here is nice nothing beats a day out on a lake with fellow fisherman fishing for the prize.
Steve, great to see you here bro!
I am a sales rep for Ranger Boats. I cover most of Michigan, northern Indiana, northern Ohio, western PA and central Ontario. I have been doing this for eight years. Prior to that I worked at Moore Boats in Ligonier Indiana, D&R Sports Center and Jan's Sport Shop. I did a stint at Lake Superior State in the Soo from 91-94 when my professional BASS fishing career ended. I met Dan Kimmel back in '85 up on Elk Lake when we were drawn together in the state Fish-off. I have worked in the fishing industry for twenty years and except for the time in the Soo, it's all I have ever done.
I live in Jones, Michigan with my wife and son. I still fish some but hanging from a tree, trying to stick an arrow into a Whitetail is now my main hobby.
Pat Kleppert
Ranger Boats
Quote from: Pkleppert on February 09, 2006, 02:55:07 PM
I did a stint at Lake Superior State in the Soo from 91-94 when my professional BASS fishing career ended.
:D ;D :D good one (I think I'm too stubborn to give up just yet...)
Bringing a 4 month old thread to life!
I'm a LAN (Local Area Network) Administrator for the Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek. If it has to do with a computer network I have to dabble in it. Google is my friend.
Sold my boat when I enlisted and havent tournament fished since. Finally stable and wont have to deploy anymore so I'm headed back to the tournament life. Wow, getting back into this is a slow and overwhelming process!!
Thanks to this board it's alot easier to make decisions. Some awesome advice here. I'm currently on page 11 of the Tips,Techniques and General Discussion threads and still reading. Dang I have alot of reading ahead of me.
Brian
I teach Science to "at risk" students. I've been teaching for 30 years.
Married for 34 years. Four grown kids. I have triplets that turned 21 years old last week.
I fish all that I can, and bow hunt when I'm not fishing. When it's too dark to do either, I ballroom dance with my wife.
High School English Teacher @ Knox Indiana. Yes, that's redneck country :-\'. I've been teaching for 4 years and love it. I only wished it paid more; I could do more fishing if it did. These gas prices really hurt me :(.
Duke
I'm a store manager for a 5 store family owned furniture chain. Seems like I've been in sales all my life (34 years so far)
A Ranger rep living in Jones. Who would of thunk it..... ;D
Quote from: canvsbk on May 08, 2006, 10:26:03 PM
A Ranger rep living in Jones. Who would of thunk it..... ;D
That's where the big deer are...!
I'm a software developer/consultant. I'm partner in a small firm based out of GR. We do project management, implementation consulting, system architecture and development work catering to mainly the health care industry. We specialize in producing and qualifying FDA regulatory systems that are commonly required in the medical and pharma industries.
I do mostly architecture and development work on the microsoft .net platform.
Today i'm working from home and leaving at 4 to go spank some smallies. :)
I am a Vehicle Fleet Consultant for the State of Michigan (civil servant). I assist State agencies (I work with five agencies, about 1800 vehicles) with the vehicle needs for their fleets. I help them to select and order the? best vehicle for a given job (or jobs). I deal with everything from utility vehicles (lawn tractors, electric carts, etc.) to class 8 semi tractors, and everything in between.
I was a mechanic for about 25 years, and this offered me a welcome change of scenery, plus, an opportunity to advance. All, without changing job location or losing tenure. On top of all that, it's pretty interesting, too.
Global Records Manager for the Dow Chemical Co. At Dow since graduating from Northwood University in 1983 -- 8 years to retirement!!! Basically ensure the company maintains records and documents according to the billions of laws needing compliance to globally. Career has allowed this farm boy to see the world, but there is nothing I enjoy more than my log home and 30 acres in little Coleman, Mi. Occasional member of the Sanford Lake bass club- signed up again last year after a 10 year absence only to miss every tourney due to other commitments - yech. Never miss the club open's on Sanford and Wixom -- I believe the first prize has been increased to 1500 this year.
Great reading all.
frogman
I work in sales selling Engineering Services for DAXCON Engineering in the Automotive, Heavy Equip, Military, and Aerospace industries to name a few. Our company does inhouse as well as on site contract work.
Keith
I'm a residential contractor - I build the stuff for you that your wife wants done so you guys can go fishin'! Unless it's real nice out, then I go fishin'!
Retired once already, sold a printing business but my wife got the check. She's just darn lucky to have a guy like me.
I'm a journeyman electrician / machine repair tech for Perrigo in Montague. I work third shift so I get to bring my Boat to work and head out to White lake or Muskegon Lake first thing in the AM. It's nice to be out in the morning before things get too busy.
When I'm not fishing and chasing my kids..
I work as analytical chemist for a local food company playing with flavors and aromas. Main job is method development and research on fancy machines and playing with beakers? ;D
Fish the CATT circuits during the week and fish BFL as a coangler, going on my 3rd year and love it. The boaters fishing the BFL are great guys and I've had some great draws. Since I'll never own a boat, I'm known as the Boat Beech of the west side - ROFL? ;D
Looking forward to the new season and thanks again to Dan Kimmel and Anthony Adams for getting us a C&R Season and dropshotting in Michigan <Crowds CHEER !!!>? :D
Later Ckev
I am the Director of Admissions and Graduate Affairs for a youth program administered by the Michigan National Guard. I spend much of my fishing season free time fishin or talking about fishing...drives my wife nuts...and the off season working boat shows with Wonderland Marine West (Pro-Staff)...also drives my wife nuts. Ohhh yeah... I am also sweet with a bow staff and numb chucks!!! ;D
mechanical engineer for automotive facilities material handling. mainly deisgn, consultants, bid packages, on site supervision and install for conveyor systems. ghafari companies also does architectual and industrial design work projects. office is out of dearborn.
I'm not sure why I haven't noticed this thread until now but...like my handle says, I'm a camera guy.? I operate various types of cameras on a free-lance basis for various events, mostly sports.? You can see me at pretty much every Pistons game usually on the court right next to the stanchion.? I also work some Red Wings, Tigers, Lions games.? Shoot a lot of footage for Fox Sports Net Detroit.? Also, college football, basketball, hockey, softball, volleyball, gymnastics, etc.? Have shot many concerts including the recent two Kid Rock concerts at the Palace.? (BTW, Jenna Jameson made a special appearance.? She's very nice.)? Worked the All-Star game last year and the Super Bowl.? Have worked sporting events for ABC, ESPN, FSN, NBC, CBS, TNT, WTBS, CSTV, U-M, FX, OLN, Comcast, and more.? Contributed a shot for the open of the Bassmasters show when they were here in 1994 (the one Kim Stricker won).? Taped a plane crashing into Pontiac Lake that same year while taping a fishing show I used to produce (and am trying to start up again).? That footage ended up on Real TV and Maximum Exposure.? Have had footage on America's Funniest Home Videos.? Shot some footage with Inkster police during some prostitution stings that ended up on ABC Network News (or whatever it's called).?
Blah, blah, blah.? Okay, I guess that's enough.? Anybody who is interested in sponsoring a fishing show or just needs professional video work please e-mail me.
dhuff...maybe you should consider putting your e-mail address on here (did I miss it).? What do you mean by Tree business?? Do you cut them down?? If so, I would like to contact you.? I have a great big maple tree in my backyard that I would like taken down.? I'm in Ferndale if that matters.?
Nothing quite like a good stanchion...
Ha! I even had to bust out the dictionary to make sure I spelled it right. I guess I could have wrote basket.
Swish! Nothing but stanchion... doesn't sound the same...
Yeah, but technically I'm not next to the basket. The basket is hanging ten feet in the air. The stanchion is what is holding it up.
Yeh - I know I'm technically illiterate about some things - that's what I have you around for... ;D
I thought I was around to catch all the drum and toothy critters so you can catch the monster bass. :)
Oh yeah - that too... but sometimes you catch all the bass too... I must be doing something wrong sometimes...
You sheephead record is still intact...
(http://www.greatlakesbass.com/images/wMGbigDrum.jpg)
(looks like a mutant)
I am a project engineer at Johnson Controls, I work in the DCX Business Unit and am currently the lead engineer on the 2008 Dodge Viper seats.
I'm self employed in the insurance business with offices in Oscoda and Standish. We're a independent insurance agency representing several companies and selling all lines of insurance.
I never realized there were several members close to my area until reading all these posts. I currently belong to the Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side bass club and just joined and fished the first NBAA Saginaw Bay tournament last Sunday. Mark Joyner put on a great tournament with the anglers he had to work with. I'm glad my partner & I had a great day of fishing! ;D We hope to fish more........as long as the dates don't conflict with our club dates.
When I'm not fishing.......I'm usually pheasant hunting with my 2 labs.........either at Rodney's in Spruce MI. or in Mitchell South Dakota. During the winter........it's off to Da' U.P. snowmobiling........until the water gets soft again.
Mark
Firefighter/Medic but I haven't worked since 9-16-05 seperated my ACL (2nd time)
student at MSU...ill be a junior there next year
I do sales/service and mechanical/electrical/hydraulic engineering for tube bending machines in Brighton. I also travel quite a bit so it is hard to find time to fish. Kind of new to bass fishing so hopefully I can learn some things here.
Also just got married 3 months ago in Vegas. ;D
Lot's of very interesting things to learn here. Thanks for posting and thanks for being members! I appreciate it and hope for the best for all of you.
Quote from: Bender16v on June 05, 2006, 04:29:59 PM
I also travel quite a bit so it is hard to find time to fish. Kind of new to bass fishing so hopefully I can learn some things here.
Also just got married 3 months ago in Vegas.? ;D
Well when the bass fishing really gets in your blood and your wife becomes a "fishing widow" ...maybe you can use the line.."
what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!?"? ?:D
Welcome...enjoy the board... ;)