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Good stuff Jimmy Mellowing that almighty learning curve on Lady O is something many anglers are fortunate enough today to take advantage of. Like I said and continue to rest my cap on, if the Pro's like yourself believe in it, who am I or why would I want to prove you otherwise !!!! Good to hear from you also !!! Never saw the time to get back to you there a few weeks ago Talks soon my friend Tom

Grrrrrr. Actually I have had a few requests through the years for pink fighting belts...... I think Tricky Ricky wears one right Pork ? I will have to look a bit harder seeing as though we all know there will be plenty of tail on that nice new 10 Meter !!!! Tom

Tournament tactics !!! Such as........ How to: Maintain the subtle/quite "team composure" but always end up where the fish are? How to: Win repeatedly while against the elite on the lake? How to: Make Kings bite while their being pressured from much traffic or mid day? ...........or you can just pm me the info Tom

Blacks are a great release, its all some of us use !!!! You would be very happy with Blacks Tom

SOME OF THE NEWEST IN DESIGN AND MOST CREATIVE SPINNIES EVER CUSTOMIZED BY A-TOM-MIK New for 2011 (Cell image) Let us know what you think of them all at our booth.... FEBRUARY 27, 2011 CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 4H BUILDING 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport, NY (Route 78, two miles north of Lockport) 　 A-TOM-MIK LOTSA Specials (1 day only) 　*A-TOM-MIK Copper sections* Anglers in the Eastern Basin of Lake Ontario have helped define this art and use it to its fullest potential making the presentation an everyday staple 45# Copper .037 7 Strand Ultra Soft Wire **Note: Raw copper prices are rising very fast, we have had significant cost increases** 200'($17) 300'($25) 400'($33) 500'($40) 600'($45) Buy 1 get the second for $10.00 (Same or smaller size spool, while quantities last) 　 *A-TOM-MIK Torpedo Trolling Weights* Our very popular Slim Darter type streamline trolling weight which offers very little resistance and little blow back 13# Torpedo $70 set (2) 15.5# Torpedo $100 set (2) 　 *A-TOM-MIK Trolling Flies* Our Tournament Series Trolling Flies packaged in single body packs for mix and match sales Only available once a year..... (Exclusive for L.O.T.S.A.) $3.25 ea. 4/$10.00 10/$20 Harnesses also available 　 *Spin Doctors* Very popular spinnies in some new exciting colors for 2011 Buy 1 at $11.99 and get a matched fly pattern for free (body only, value $3.25) or 5/$50.00 (no free fly body) *while quantities last* 　 *A-TOM-MIK Custom Copper Combo's* Buy any copper loaded reel off our site for delivery at the show and receive 1 free spool of copper of the same length, deposit must be made prior to show date, we pay the tax example: Tekota 800 w/400' copper for $230.00 and receive a free 400' copper section Value: $33.00 http://www.atommiktrollingflies 　 ***This event is A-TOM-MIK's only selling show*** Also available: Bead Packages, Components (Owner, Spro, A-TOM-MIK Rattles), Sampo Swivels, Items and Specials available the day of the show only. All items are while quantities last the day of the show, no backorders, no pre-orders except copper loaded reels NY state sales taxes included in all purchases Lic. #NY991717358 Note update : We will have a new section of single packed fly bodies that are not necessarily new to our Pro Staff team but new to the public, in most cases they have been secret flies we have built for Pro Staff or odds and ends that were mistakes and in some cases even new flies for 2011 that just didn't make it in time for our SKU system for new to 2011 flies, please look for them.

June 25, 2011 TYVM

I'll sell mine for 75k Stripped Fully Rigged However you want it !! One of the largest dance-floors in what's considered a small boat now days Free gas for your lifetime I will pay your way into all tourneys forever Whatever you want Deal?? Tom

Hi Mike, For the Newly named "Big Jon King of The Lake" series of events you are correct, the WHI is a must-enter event if you are into the Big Jon "Over-all", you need to enter at least 2 of the 3 KOTL venues in addition to the WHI to qualify !!! Great stuff !!! Tom

Andy had a few bucks lying around.............. Looks like he could turn around and sell it for a profit !~~~~~ Tom

For tackle manufacturers (those that are compliant anyway) we pay a similar FET (excise tax) for maintenance, upkeep, the building of..... etc etc. fishing related launches, fishing access sites etc etc. I loved how during a past FET audit it was noted that the hiking trails in BFE also took a % of my $25,000+/yearly taxes sent to the IRS for above noted maintenance Also had an accountant of mine point out to me that I had over-paid during a past quarter and that some goods were not FET applicable. It's been 18 months and no refund is yet scheduled, this even after a lower than real value was assessed. Meanwhile I was 7 days late for my 3rd QTR FET payment in 2010 already, a $132.00 penalty and interest fee was charged with a date of 12/27/10 for me to pay LMAO Also I noted to my FET auditor that I would possibly need to re-consider the future of my online web-site? This of which about 30% of my FET is based or $7500.00 of FET maintenance revenue. Due to various items I sell with no proof of FET collected from manufacturer but that I have to be compliant on. His answer, "Oh, ok, no problem" WTF It's not just NY, but it makes it tough to keep the doors open at times. Tom

Yep your right on Que as usual Bob, I don't post much or usually offer my opinion, rather timid sole I am !!!!! He He He 2011 Wilson Invitational It's gonna be good !! It's gonna be fun !! The "who is who" of the sport will be there !! Great Idea Kevin BTW of a possible new type of "King" crowning from several different tourney style formats !!! Lets go: Team VQ !!!!!! Tom

I realize your not a newbie Tim, wasn't my intention towards you at all !!!! See you soon bud Tom (:

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You know what they say Pete They have a better chance if let go then they do in the cooler The proof is in the pudding That one was missing a good percentage of it's face and fought another day (: Tom

The typical pinch-pad style release has had a bad reputation for many years when selectively targeting Kings as a general rule, a black release is a popular choice for a reason, as with most majority votes there is usually a reason. It is obvious that some anglers have had luck with the scotty releases and through various posts around the forums there are more who also like the scotty's. IMO the black release is the current best answer in a release on the market today. My tourney experience is broad, I simply fish with some of the best on Lake Ontario, all of which use blacks 100% & pretty much all would not leave the dock without them especially if fishing a tourney where every bite is utmost crucial. Then again when targeting outside the adult Chinook class of fish I have witnessed at times top teams who have "scaled down" to use pinch pad style releases with long lead's for that ease of detecting smaller fish. I agree with Vince 100% that the trained eye can detect a skippy or smaller fish a high percentage of times on a black, I feel that would be comparable to a skill rating from an angler who uses scotty's. I remember also targeting adult Kings but being plagued with skippers through more than just 1 tournament in 2010, with experience there was never a question. BTW I pay full shot for all the black releases I use. For the greener angler who are a great breed I might add, you may be onto something Tim with the endorsement of a leadered pinch pad style release for an ultimate conservation of all species. During my involvement on the lake in 2010 from the Salmon River to Dalhousie then to Darlington and quite a few ports inbetween, and even different time frames associated in a comparison of past years I feel there were "ample" 2 year olds, not over-whelming by any means but ample. The quality however of the same 2 year olds could possibly be the best in the history of the lake IMO. Without my knowledge of the same info from the time frame of the late 80's to about 2000 (when we took 40 lb Kings), and only experience of the eastern basin at that time, we could be in for another year of quality Kings never witnessed. I will never forget day 1 of the 2010 Whitby KOTL when over 30 teams had a 20+ lb. average with 5 Kings. Back to the 2 year olds: From tourney to tourney I made it a point to take a bit of time and question the biologists taking scales samples, weights etc., we had an enormous quality of fish in our 2 year olds, not quantity but quality, 2 year olds to over 20 lbs. and not just 1 or 2. There were 50,000 Adults from CA that had like clippings to our 1 and 2 year olds (these from 3 years ago at the time), so some of these "thought to be" 2 year olds were actually adults, but after testing there were still many 2 year olds in excess of 15 lbs. Two fish from the 2010 Oswego KOTL were 26 and 28 lbs. and were missing an adipose. I never found out what they were but I am sure the next series of State Of The Lake Meetings will tell the final tail. If I were anyone reading this post I would be there as this info could not be more pertinent to the interest of us all. Skippers were abundant no doubt, right into our river runs from my area as there were simply more than ever. Hopefully as many more that did not run the rivers will yield good things. If these fish grow like they did last year and we are taking them into the season at 15+ lbs. Woo freak'n Hoo !!!! Add the quality of the adults as well and my optimistic mind says 2011 isn't looking too bad. Tom

Bob Buck is in anglers !!!!! When Bob gets in it's a party or a mystery sometimes..... lol I can say one thing about our friend Bob, if 10 colors of lead is working we're all screwed Tom

Ray Shhhhhhh (: Its a small world some days Tom

As Rick, Billy and I have known for many many years, the power of the internet is quite broad, our A-TOM-MIK Challenge in Oswego grew to 71 teams d/t much internet influence in 2010, the largest growth in a few years, while some events struggle to get players!! I also heard of that "other" big name and if his teams deposit is sent in it will speak large about the acceptance of The Wilson Invitational rules in a No Communication event, which has been hoped for by a majority of anglers for quite a few years. A level playing field is very very hard to come by these days most feel, many teams will fish various events due to its all that is out there, but watch how this No Communication event grows. To respect the wishes of the players comes with growing fields of competitors. As Primetime Pete's commitment has done, the proof is in the pudding, make an event, "The anglers event" as Kevin has portrayed and continues to preach , and watch what happens !!!! Tom

Yeah buddy, Top Dogs a clashin' huh Pete, I am sure you and John will put up a fierce competition !!!!! Good to see some of the old school boys back in action in a No Communication event !! I talked to Kevin today and he said he was surprised at the names sending in deposits, bringing out the old school top guns of the day That's another team with 6 titles boys !!!! New sponsors coming out of the woodwork also for the right event !!!! This is saweeeeeeet !!!!!!!!! Wow !!!! Tom

Awesome Greg Sounds great You and Ace?

Just did a quick search Greg It is tough to say, much is dependent upon size of body of water, diet, avg. temp of water Seeing as though the St Lawrence has areas of somewhat deep depths and quite large Diet would have to be rather great A guess would be 15 or 20 years old and possibly as old as 25 Tom

Just new is all !!!!

Just an FYI Invitations are being sent out in "waves" There are plenty still left to go Tom