Happy New Year, NTOWS members

[Rich Stern]

I wish you all a safe and happy New Year!

 

[Adam Murray]

You too, Rich! Thanks for another great year and for providing this awesome outlet for us to hang out, chat, fight, be silly, learn and make funny noises (Tox).



I hope 2003 is even more fun and brings lots of good fortune for you and your family!

 

[Mike L.]

Rich...Thanks for making this site 'happen' for all of us to enjoy so much! We really do appreciate it! The best to you and your family in the coming year!......Mike L.

 

[Greg Meyer]

Thanks Rich... You and your family, have a great and happy New Year.

 

[Staci Matheis]

God Bless you and your family, Rich!

And thank you for your Friendship!



me!

 

[Brian Feist]

Rich,



Yes, thank you for this site. It has become a several times a day ritual for me....

 

[Bob G.]

Hapy New Year to everyone on this website.



Thanks rich for an awesome website. This is my "go to" site if I only have time to check one.



Bob G.

 

[Buzz Bouvier]

Thanks Rich for an awesome site.. I really appreciate all you do for us..

 

[fishrmn70]

Thanks for such a great site. All the best to all members. May you be blessed with full livewells and large fish.



fishrmn70

 

[Sam Elkins]

Happy New Year Rich. Thanks for all you do with the site. Number 1 in my book!!!!!

 

[Dan J.]

Happy New Year Rich and family! Thank you for this incredibly helpful forum. My New Year's resolution...take Stern fishing!



P.S. How goes the "battle of the bulge"?

 

[Rich Stern]

Dan...if your New Years resolution is to take me fishing, I'm gonna do everything I can to make sure you don't fall off the wagon this year!



Fished Lanier last Friday with Jeanne, we posted a goose egg, but we were thrilled to see the lake so full!



Battle of the bulge: Got down as low as 173, hovering around 180 after the holiday binge. I feel a whole lot better than back in September when I started. It's time to start working on it again. 170 is still the goal!

 

[Dan J.]

Great to hear about the success! I hope I still recognize you!! Man, you're gonna think I'm pitiful, but over the last week I've been fishing more off the dock with shiners than out in a boat. My little boy and I have been catching some nice spots(2-3lb.ers), stripes up to 10-12lbs., catfish (one flathead about 10lbs.), white bass, crappie, AND carp! Yes carp on shiners! (As Leilo would say,"an abomination!")I'm noticing the herring getting shallower, especially in the evening, and just about everything that swims is investigating the "new" shallows, more in the afternoon. When the herring, gizzards, and threadfin get comfy enough to hang shallow longer, all heck will break loose.(Usually mid Feb. depending on temp. trends.)We've got to hook up soon and play catch up! The next couple months will be busy with boat shows, Spring Classics, and tourneys, however I'll have a few 3-4 day breaks around the house. If we can't stretch our skins in a ride, maybe we can plant ourselves in a lawn chair over the brush pile, or both!(Gotta have a fall back plan in case we Trep up, ummm, I mean trip up.LOL!)Maybe after the 18th-19th? Holler when you get the itch!(I bet if we ask real nice, Trepster might join us?!)

 

[Rich D]

Happy new year to all!!



Rich D

 

[Barb Baggott]

Happy New Year and best wishes for 2003.



Barb

 

[Mike Levesque]

Happy New Year to you and yours, Rich, and to everyone else out here too, as mentioned above by a few, this site is just fantastic, partly 'cause of your hard work and partly 'cause of everyone on it, I wish you all a great 2003... egMike

 

[Pierre Voisine]

All the best to all of you and your loved ones...





Pierre

 

[TrepMan]

Happy New Year eveyone! May 2003 bring your families all the joy and none of the pain!



Dan J - Thanks, a NEW use for Trep - Darn it, we pulled a Trep again!!! NP big dog! Hitting the water on Sunday, hopefuly for a NON-Trep day!!! Waiting to see which of my buddies will join me but i'll be up on Lanier most likely from probably noon - 4pm, if you have any advice drop me an email PLEASE!!!



TrepMan!

 

[John Foster]

Happy new year to all. I agree with all above. If I only get to read one site, It's definately going to be this one. I may not post as much as I would like but I do try to read every day.



Rich, Way to go on your battle. Keep it up, or should I say Down..HA



John

 

[Dan J.]

Trep - Dropped you a note. Couldn't resist the play with your nickname. No pun, just fun. Hope to hook up soon!