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Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? #111446 03/13/08 10:33 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,355 Likes: 118 Granbury, Texas Bob Lusk Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
Bob Lusk Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,355 Likes: 118 Granbury, Texas	I want your thoughts.... At the BassMaster Classic, watching the weighin twice, talking with pro anglers, observing now for several years, it struck me that with good planning, the right equipment and good backing, maybe someone of the angling prowess of a Bruce Condello could thrive on the professional fishing circuit. Maybe even compete. I have watched Bruce fish, fished with Bruce and heard lots of Bruce stories. Here's my thoughts....maybe some of us could sponsor the dentist from Nebraska in some tournaments and see if he can compete. Do it as Team PondBoss. Each of us has different talents and skills. Some promote, some donate, some help with administrative duties, scheduling, getting the boat from place to place... I called Condello tonight. He is interested. How about you guys? Anyone interested in living vicariously through our favorite Nebraska dentist? Heck, we might invest and maybe even get a return in a few years. Your thoughts? Teach a man to grow fish... He can teach to catch fish...

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Bob Lusk #111449 03/13/08 10:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,960 Likes: 20 Red River County,Tx C Chris Steelman Moderator Lunker
Chris Steelman Moderator Lunker C Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,960 Likes: 20 Red River County,Tx	I will volunteer to be your Coangler Bruce. It would take a lot of time and effort but I bet that it could probably be done. Bob, you have a PM.

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Chris Steelman #111453 03/13/08 11:12 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,261 el dorado ca D dave in el dorado ca Ambassador Lunker
dave in el dorado ca Ambassador Lunker D Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,261 el dorado ca	bruce, yer a lucky man. bob, i think that's a killer idea. note of caution....if it comes out west here, do yer homework on the delta, clear lake, and all the deep clear cold lakes..... i'll volunteer as co-angler too chris $\:\)$ GSF are people too!

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? dave in el dorado ca #111458 03/14/08 12:20 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 101 Starkville, Mississippi T tjstubbs Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
tjstubbs Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker T Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 101 Starkville, Mississippi	I think that is a great idea....I would be willing to help wherever it is needed. Count me in Fisheries Biologist Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks "Success is often overlooked because it dresses up in overalls and disguises itself as work."

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? tjstubbs #111462 03/14/08 04:52 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,676 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,676 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W	It's about time one of those World Famous Bass Fishermen is somebody I've heard of. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Theo Gallus #111466 03/14/08 06:34 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 20,043 Likes: 1 Northeastern Indiana Cecil Baird1 Hall of Fame Lunker
Cecil Baird1 Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 20,043 Likes: 1 Northeastern Indiana	Will Bruce still call them green carp or will he now call them green cash? $\:D$ $\:D$ $\:D$ If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Cecil Baird1 #111467 03/14/08 06:38 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,256 San Antonio, TX D davatsa Lunker
davatsa Lunker D Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,256 San Antonio, TX	Bruce in '08! "Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Theo Gallus #111468 03/14/08 06:47 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,794 Plano Texas G george1 Lunker
george1 Lunker G Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,794 Plano Texas	Bob, you asked for my thoughts about sponsoring Bruce on the tournament trail, so here goes even tho I�ll get into trouble. .. I�ve always heard that the only way to ever really get to know a man is to spend a day on the water with him, and I have had that experience fishing with Bruce. Sign me at the top of the list as his sponsor. Now the rest of the story�..don�t be too harsh with me... I personally have a strong dislike for tournament fishing, and in many cases tournament fishermen. I have been cussed at, blasted off the water by 75 mph bass boats, and run off my favorite fishing spot by a camera crew, which incidentally produced the winning stringer for a Classic Bassmasters Tournament. I realize that tournament fishing has resulted in light speed developments of high tech fishing equipment, but I cringe every time I see �fishermen� making money from public waters, racing up and down lakes, dressed in Nascar outfits. Please forgive me � I throw myself on the mercy of the court... $;\)$ N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds Original george #173 (22 June 2002)

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? george1 #111469 03/14/08 06:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,114 Ft. Worth, Texas &Richland,Tex... FattyMcButterpants Lunker
FattyMcButterpants Lunker Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,114 Ft. Worth, Texas &Richland,Tex...	intriguing.....IN

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? george1 #111471 03/14/08 07:02 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,505 peoria n8ly Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame Lunker
n8ly Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,505 peoria	George, I very much agree with you about the tournament fishing and fishermen. BUT, also would jump at the opportunity! you know what they say "If you cant beat 'em, join 'em." I would help sponsor Bruce! Also the Bassmasters classic looked like so much fun, my dad and I are planning on attending next year. Anyone else?

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? n8ly #111473 03/14/08 07:13 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 3 United States Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 3 United States	I'm really flattered by your offer, Bob. Heading up "Team Pond Boss" would be a dream for me. I would only be able to consider it if I spent a year studying the process, and at least two years trying some local tournaments at my own expense to see how I would hold up against the big boys. Instead of "Bruce in '08", it would be more like "Bruce in '11". $\:\)$ $\:\)$ $\:\)$ My wife also has veto power, and her veto stamp is really, really big! Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? n8ly #111475 03/14/08 07:20 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 709 Pompano Beach, Florida Sue Cruz Ambassador Lunker
Sue Cruz Ambassador Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 709 Pompano Beach, Florida	I'm IN!! [img][/img] Last edited by Sue Cruz; 03/14/08 07:21 AM. Sue Cruz Vertex Water Features www.vertexwaterfeatures.com

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Sue Cruz #111476 03/14/08 07:26 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA	Well, I think Sue has given the most convincing arguement to be the fishing partner. I'm in. Let me know what I need to do. Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Bruce Condello #111477 03/14/08 07:27 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,256 San Antonio, TX D davatsa Lunker
davatsa Lunker D Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,256 San Antonio, TX	Originally Posted By: Bruce Condello My wife also has veto power, and her veto stamp is really, really big! Smart man! "Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? davatsa #111478 03/14/08 07:39 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,676 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 14,676 Likes: 509 40 N, 82 1/2 W	I've been thinking about this and doing some rough mathematical calculations. Being a full-time bass fisherman might cut too far into the amount of time Bruce spends fishing. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Theo Gallus #111479 03/14/08 07:51 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University D Dave Willis Lunker
Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	Bob -- I would do everything I could for Bruce to succeed. In other words, he'd mostly be on his own! $\:\)$ I've seen him fish! Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Dave Willis #111480 03/14/08 07:55 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,598 Likes: 37 Raymond, NE S Shorty Lunker
Shorty Lunker S Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,598 Likes: 37 Raymond, NE	The first thing Bruce needs is a boat!

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boa Dave Willis #111481 03/14/08 07:58 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 328 Louisiana, USA E ericdc Lunker
ericdc Lunker E Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 328 Louisiana, USA	I believe I am the closest "pond boss forum guy" to next year's Classic in Shreveport/Bossier City. Does that qualify for anything. $;\)$

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boa ericdc #111485 03/14/08 08:30 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Bruce, I think you would regret it, turning your beloved hobby into hard work. That's just me. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boa Dwight #111489 03/14/08 10:08 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 214 Lima, OH C Chip Rowland Lunker
Chip Rowland Lunker C Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 214 Lima, OH	You never want to be a slave to your passions but if the team needs a layover spot near me, I'll be glad to assist. Hat tip and good luck, Chip

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boa Chip Rowland #111491 03/14/08 10:17 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,033 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,033 Likes: 483 Miss.	I am all for helping Bruce but I would rather fish with Sue if she can show me where those LMB were caught and with what. $\:o$ - Last edited by ewest; 03/14/08 10:18 AM.

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boa ewest #111495 03/14/08 10:44 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
Sunil Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,300 Likes: 450 Somerset, PA	We'd probably all rather fish with Sue than with Bruce. Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? n8ly #111496 03/14/08 10:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,386 Butler In. Very NE corner B Bob-O Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bob-O Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker B Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,386 Butler In. Very NE corner	I wanna fish with Sue and I don't care where any fish are!!!! Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? Bob-O #111503 03/14/08 12:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,319 Central Texas H heybud Lunker
heybud Lunker H Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,319 Central Texas	I propose instead of a fishing type chair we put a dentist chair in the boat. Dr. Bruce can work on teeth at the tournament to support his fishing habits. In Dog Beers, I've had one.

Re: Team Pond Boss? Condello on the bow of the boat? heybud #111508 03/14/08 12:48 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 3 United States Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bruce Condello Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,854 Likes: 3 United States	First of all, my ego is allowing me to enjoy every comment on this thread. You people are great. Secondly, let me predict for you how I think I'd do if I fished ten tournaments against 100 really good bass pros. Here's my finish by tournament: 97th 94th 99th 5th 90th 98th 6th 91st 95th 99th I think that if the patterns were something that I was familiar with I'd do really well, but when it would come time to do something that I'm not experienced at, I'd get killed--at least for a couple of years until I refined my techniques. The worst part is this. I did an analysis this morning of what my time availability looks like for the next few years while my kids are at home, and you know what I found? I found that I'd have to give up pondmeistering to be able to do this. $\:\($ $\:\($ $\:\($ I think that I'd love to try a local tournament though. Sue, do you think you could bring your boat out this way? $\:D$ Holding a redear sunfish is like running with scissors.