Day 1 Launch of the BASSMASTER Northern Open at Osbourne Landing

Not fishing today, but since I like boats as much as I like fishing I went down to the ramp with the camera. Thought I would share a few with you all. Hope you enjoy.

-Will

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Great pic's thanks sign him up Camera man!!!!

Neat pictures!

If I was a dedicated crappie fisherman I would say something like ...

1. ...Poor misguided souls.rotfl

2. ...It reminds me of Shakespeare...Much Ado About Nothing. Rofl

But it wouldn't be right to joke 'em for chasing a couple of green carp. Would it? :rolleyes:

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Neat pictures!

If I was a dedicated crappie fisherman I would say something like ...

1. ...Poor misguided souls.rotfl

2. ...It reminds me of Shakespeare...Much Ado About Nothing. Rofl

But it wouldn't be right to joke 'em for chasing a couple of green carp. Would it? :rolleyes:

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Probably no when you look ]at some of 'em's lifetime paychecks over green carp fishing.:rolleyes: I never fails to amaze me how much money somebody has in the boats, trucks, and accessories some of them guys use for fishing. Whew!

Looks like quite a turn out. Thanks for the pics.

If I heard right I believe there were about 150 boats.

nice pictures, thanks

Thanks for the pictures,when I get home sick I enjoy looking at pics of the rivers & lakes....especially Osborne since I spent so much time there (lived 4 miles away).

I miss that place!!

Way cool!!!

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I like this one most of all. Thanks for posting these, I had forgotten about this event! The picture "downsized" when I copied it, but, this is the "Semper Fi" boat and the angler is a Wounded Warrier, double amputee. Hope he competes well! The boat as the Legend Alpha Tactical, here's the story of the Marine and the boat, it humbles me to know about this inspirational story:

"The Alpha Tactical was previewed to the public just weeks ago on the Ultimate Fishing Experience airing on NBC Sports Network, where aspiring bass pro and double-amputee Marine Corporal Larry Draughn joined Bassmaster Elite Pro Jason Quinn to chase dreams and big bass at Promise Ranch in central Florida. At the conclusion of the experience for Larry, and after boating a 13lb largemouth for Quinn, Larry was presented with paid entries into the B.A.S.S. Opens, a boatload of gear and tackle, and the keys to the first ever Legend Alpha Tactical. Larry’s boat is now on display at the Bassmaster Classic this weekend in Shreveport, LA".

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I like this one most of all. Thanks for posting these, I had forgotten about this event! The picture "downsized" when I copied it, but, this is the "Semper Fi" boat and the angler is a Wounded Warrier, double amputee. Hope he competes well! The boat as the Legend Alpha Tactical, here's the story of the Marine and the boat, it humbles me to know about this inspirational story:

"The Alpha Tactical was previewed to the public just weeks ago on the Ultimate Fishing Experience airing on NBC Sports Network, where aspiring bass pro and double-amputee Marine Corporal Larry Draughn joined Bassmaster Elite Pro Jason Quinn to chase dreams and big bass at Promise Ranch in central Florida. At the conclusion of the experience for Larry, and after boating a 13lb largemouth for Quinn, Larry was presented with paid entries into the B.A.S.S. Opens, a boatload of gear and tackle, and the keys to the first ever Legend Alpha Tactical. Larry’s boat is now on display at the Bassmaster Classic this weekend in Shreveport, LA".

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I actually saw that episode on tv here in GA so it's cool to see a picture of him competing afterwards. They presented that truck and boat and he was overcome with tears....so was his wife and small child if I recall. Great story.

Some of you already know Josh Wagy, the winner of this tournament (story). In his regular job, Josh operates Virginia Trolling Motor Services (previously known as Wells, Inc.) in Richmond. For a number of us, Josh is the closest factory authorized service center for MK and MG. Josh does good work both on and off the water & is a great guy to deal with!

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Some of you already know Josh Wagy, the winner of this tournament (story). In his regular job, Josh operates Virginia Trolling Motor Services (previously known as Wells, Inc.) in Richmond. For a number of us, Josh is the closest factory authorized service center for MK and MG. Josh does good work both on and off the water & is a great guy to deal with!

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I know Josh, I followed this story, even saw the picture that you posted, and never put 2 and 2 together! The last time I had Josh do a job, early this year, for me he had a bandage on his right hand, had shot himself while cleaning a pistol, and had another young 'un working with him!