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Member Introductions => New to MNO? Please introduce yourself => Topic started by: FishThumper on October 10/24/23, 08:07:27 AM

Title: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: FishThumper on October 10/24/23, 08:07:27 AM
Hello Everyone. New member here so I thought I’d introduce myself a little. My real name is John. I’m 59 years old. I’m an avid outdoorsman. I fish everything, but probably spend the most time chasing Bass. At one point in my life I use to hunt most everything. These days my hunting is down to just mostly muzzleloader deer hunting. At one time I was a real big waterfowl hunter but just don’t seem to have the time to do much of that anymore. I take several trips to Canada each year. Usually one in early may to Reed lake in Manitoba and another each early Sept. to Tobin lake in Saskatchewan. The spring trip is mostly a mixed bag trip. We primarily chase BIG pike but also spend time catching Walleyes and Shallow lake trout if we get there while the water temps are still low enough. The fall trip is just a BIG pike trip, although the lake is know for monster walleyes. As for employment I am a Farmers Insurance agent. If anyone is looking for insurance, or just has an insurance question, feel free to contact by email at jcline1@farmersagent.com. I currently live in Sartell Minnesota. I am Married and have 1 Daughter. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you on here.
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: Sharon on October 10/24/23, 08:16:25 AM
Good to see you over here fishthumper!!  :smiley: :cheesy:

Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: mike89 on October 10/24/23, 08:18:30 AM
welcome Fishthumper!!!  I'm sure you will find lots of good conversation here and some even that's off the wall, mostly from Glenn!!  just kidding..  jump in and enjoy!!!  do you get to Manea's meats??   good stuff there..   and the deli sandwiches are awesome!!! 
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: FishThumper on October 10/24/23, 08:22:35 AM
welcome Fishthumper!!!  I'm sure you will find lots of good conversation here and some even that's off the wall, mostly from Glenn!!  just kidding..  jump in and enjoy!!!  do you get to Manea's meats??   good stuff there..   and the deli sandwiches are awesome!!!

Thanks for the welcome Mike. I do stop at Manea’s meats from time to time. I have not stopped in since they expanded it. May have to stop on my way home today. I drive right past it on my way home
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: mike89 on October 10/24/23, 08:40:22 AM
heard about the remodel too, can't wait to see it too!!!   and get a cuban!!!   
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: deadeye on October 10/24/23, 09:14:45 AM
Nice to meet you on line and hope to bump into you sometime in the future.
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: FishThumper on October 10/24/23, 10:03:48 AM
A few Photo's of Myself

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Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: mike89 on October 10/24/23, 10:35:23 AM
nice fish!!!   
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: roony on October 10/24/23, 11:37:39 AM
Welcome to all!
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: Sharon on October 10/24/23, 12:39:33 PM
Great fish pictures FishThumper! 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁 Mind if I share some too?



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Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: mike89 on October 10/24/23, 01:09:06 PM
great pic's!!   everyone!!! 
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: deadeye on October 10/24/23, 02:12:26 PM
"A few photos of myself", he says. All I see is FISH.  :rotflmao:  Nice fish for sure.
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: Boar on October 10/24/23, 07:16:01 PM
Welcome! Tonyu both! Thanks for post8ng pics, now glenn understamds what a fish!
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: Jerkbiat on October 10/25/23, 07:20:40 AM
Welcome and nice fish!! I used to go up to Tobin. Went for 10 years straight. And same here only fished the pike. Funny one of the guys was an insurance agent also. Duane Ozgood(spelling?).  Ring a bell?
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: FishThumper on October 10/25/23, 10:14:11 AM
Welcome and nice fish!! I used to go up to Tobin. Went for 10 years straight. And same here only fished the pike. Funny one of the guys was an insurance agent also. Duane Ozgood(spelling?).  Ring a bell?
Yep, It rings a bell.
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: Boar on October 10/25/23, 03:22:46 PM
I remember reading an article about lake tobin, it was said a new world record walleyw xould  come outa that lake. . Anywho welcome!!!
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: Jerkbiat on October 10/25/23, 03:51:04 PM
I remember reading an article about lake tobin, it was said a new world record walleyw xould  come outa that lake. . Anywho welcome!!!
Yes it is known for its monster walleyes. I think it broke the provincial record 2 or 3 times. I think the last time was mid 2000s by a pastor up there.
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: LPS on October 10/25/23, 04:37:21 PM
How trustworthy is this pastor??   :rotflmao: :rotflmao:  He's got a little extra luck on his side too.
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: FishThumper on October 10/25/23, 06:23:04 PM
I believe Tobin lake holds the ice fishing world record for walleye. I think it was close to 19lbs. We catch a few each fall while fishing large pike baits. I think the largest we have caught was near 30”. I know I’ve caught a few around 28. These are BIG FAT fish we are talking about up there in the fall.
Title: Re: New Member Here - Hello
Post by: FishThumper on October 10/26/23, 10:53:30 AM
Great fish pictures FishThumper! 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁 Mind if I share some too?

Great picture Sharon. Always nice to see that smiling face.