PLEASE Send us some recent pictures! Just attach them to an e-mail with a short explanation to sales@gloomis.us and we’ll make sure they are posted on the “Braggin’ Board”. We will also try to get them in our newsletter.

Gunther Van Ginneken holds a winter pike caught from his float tube. I believe both Gunther and the pike are smiling!

My pal Jarvis seems a bit confused at what happened to the rest of his fish. One word; SHARK!

David Osterman holds one very nice flounder caugh of the Texas shore line. Great eating tonight!

Gunther Van Ginneken is a far better man than me fishing from his tube in freezing weather. And, he catches some great fish!

Jonathan Wilson is a real pro as evidenced by these stripers from Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

Seth Brown shows off just one of his “tournament winning” largemouth bass.

Mike Klofas holds one of two nice 36 and 42″ redfish caught on his G. Loomis GreenWater rods!

Terry Ellwood holds just one of many fish caught “down under” in North Queensland while on a 7 day houseboat fishing trip. Gee, it looks SO warm down there!

Gunther Van Ginneken in full gear ready for action.

Jonathan Wilson holds another nice striper caught in Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

Davis Osterman holds a HUGE sea trout. This had to have been a great fight!

Jarvis has his hands full with this beauty from the Maldives. I want to be there in that WARM weather!

Leland Foley holds one nice largemouth caught in 20 degree weather on Kentucky lake in December. You CAN catch nice fish in winter, but Brrrrrr!

Matt Brumwell displays a limit of nice redfish caught on dead shrimp on Big Lake in Cameron, LA on December 13th. It took about 2 hours to catch this nice limit!

Gunther Van Ginneken shows us one of his zander (walleye) caught on that freezing day. Would this be a “frozen fish”?

Terry Ellwood holds another nice fish from his houseboat fishing trip.

One more very nice striper from Jonathan Wilson’s Smith Mountain Lake trip.

I thought this was an appropriate last picture given our current weather. Check the upper right hand corner of Gunther’s fish finder. 2.4 degrees C. What a man! 

That’s all, folks! How about your fishing pictures? Send them in to us!

Tight Lines!

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We found a great article in Take Me Fishing’s web site that we think is very useful. Too often we forget the basics and proceed on to the minutia. This article gets back to the basics you need to consider when contemplating such a large purchase. Unfortunately it does not provide any guidance on how to justify this to your spouse…………….

Here it is:

Buying a boat can dramatically expand your angling horizons and open up a world of recreational opportunities for your family. But, as with any major investment, you should be diligent in your shopping approach. To hone in on the boat that perfectly matches your fishing interests, ask yourself these five key questions:

1. What type of fish species do you like to catch most often? Fishing boats are designed to operate safely and effectively in different types of water where certain fish live. For example, the walleye angler might jig in large lakes that can be deep and wavy, so having a stable, high-sided hull is important; the saltwater flats angler might chase redfish in very skinny water, so having a boat with a shallow draft is key; and a bass angler might need a versatile boat that rides comfortably in different rivers, lakes and ponds.
2. Where are you going to fish? If you do 99 percent of your fishing on a certain lake or river, get a boat that works best for that water, and for the fish species that live there. Look around and ask other anglers what boats are proven performers in that place – odds are the answers will be very clear. If you plan on fishing in different spots for different species, you’ll want an all-around boat you can launch and put on a trailer easily.
3. What gear are you most comfortable fishing with? For instance, someone who likes to troll for lake trout in deep water will want a boat that can accommodate downriggers. The fly fisher needs a flat open space at the bow of the boat, where anglers can stand and cast, and loose line won’t catch on seats, latches or cleats. The bass angler also wants a casting platform, and he/she wants a boat designed to handle a trolling motor. If you fish with bait or in tournaments, you’ll need a live well on your boat.
4. Who are you going fishing with? If it’s just you and your buddy, you might want a specialized boat that’s dialed into the fishing you like most; a three-person skiff, for example. If you envision evening cruises around the lake with the neighbors, or pulling the kids on a tube, you’ll want a larger recreational boat. You never want to overload a boat, so it’s better to guess high in this regard. It’s usually smarter to fish out of a recreational boat than it is to make that specialized fishing boat do things it really wasn’t designed to do.
5. What type of engine do you really need? All engines-inboards, outboards, two-strokes, four-strokes have their own advantages by way of power, speed, fuel efficiency, ease of maintenance and so forth. You never want to overpower your boat, but to get optimal performance, you may want to match your boat with an engine that has a horsepower rating at or near the maximum the boat is designed to handle.

When you answer these questions (and also factor in where and how you plan to dock, store and maintain your boat), you can start looking for options with different hull designs, engines and other accents that best fit your budget.

Here’s another hint: The many consumer boat shows that take place in winter months are the perfect places to see different models, and more importantly, ask some qualified boat experts specific questions about your needs and interests. Moreover, if you are on the verge of buying a boat, some of the best deals anywhere can be found at these shows.

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“World’s Best Fishing Gear – World’s Best Service” 

Free T-SHIRTS for ALL, EMMA the PUPPY, EVERGREEN RODS, CHOOSING A NEW BOAT, Lots More….

John Michael Vine shows off a gourgeous rainbow trout caught from Avington Fishery in Hampshire, England. This rainbow came in at 14lb. All caught on G Loomis rod and reel

Hi friends,

Winter is upon us here in southern Indiana. We haven’t had temperatures above 30 degrees for 2 weeks. Nighttime temperatures have been in the single digits. All of the lakes are thick with ice and we are beginning to see skating parties now and again. We had snow the last 2 days and, although it wasn’t much accumulation, it’s not going anywhere soon. Tonight we’re supposed to be at zero and next week just more of the same. So much for global warming, at least in southern Indiana!

                                     

The day before Christmas Eve we welcomed our new puppy, Emma, to our home. If you recall from our earlier newsletters Emma is one of the puppies born at the same time our 13 year old golden retriever Jessie slipped away. Emma is now 10 weeks old and a bundle of fur, love, joy, and awkwardness. Although she will never replace our beloved Jessie, she’s pretty special. Our 11 month old Hanna (a white golden retriever) has found a new playmate. Emma may see Hanna as more of a challenge than a playmate. We have already had some loud, painful yipes from both. Emma’s “needle teeth” vs. Hanna’s 50 lbs. Fun to watch.

With our first real snow this last Wednesday Emma had the chance to experience real winter for the first time. I don’t know about you, but “first experiences”, whether they be with our kids, grandkids, or in this case our puppy, are wonders to behold. There’s just such a marvelous innocence and honest awe with our kids or pets that makes these very, very special moments.

And Emma did not disappoint. Her first reaction was wide eyed wonder as she walked out the front door and stood on the porch. Then we had apprehension, caution, investigation, exploration, confirmation, and finally elation. What a wonderful moment. Our innocent puppy discovering snow for the first time. And in that moment I think Dixie and I discovered once again just how beautiful a child’s innocence and honesty is, whether that child be one of our own, a grandchild, or a little puppy like Emma. True beauty is found in the simplest of acts or situations.

As you might expect, Emma is now firmly entrenched into the Ashby household and quickly discovering many new things. Things such as the tassels on my favorite pair of loafers (since removed), the support slats under our mattress (teething material for sure), the corners of some of our furniture (I will wait to touch up), and worst of all, Dixie’s hair brush (since disassembled). The only thing she seems NOT to have discovered is the newspaper for potty training. But, we’re working on that.

And so it is in the middle of this southern Indiana winter we are being entertained by a puppy and her antics and innocence. I like that. She gives us unqualified love in infinite quantities. The best gift she can possibly offer. Just like Jessie…

Fishing here is a challenge for now, but in no time we’ll be back on the water. Until then we’re cleaning and lubing our gear and getting everything ready for the first warm breeze we feel. We have some great deals this newsletter along with some new products as well as restocks of products that have been in short supply. There’s some industry news and other features we’re sure you will enjoy.

As always, thanks for your continued support and confidence.

Tight Lines,

Tom Ashby

OUR JANUARY T-SHIRT GIVE AWAY!!!……

Nothing beats a FREE Gildan 100% cotton Heavy Duty T-Shirt with our custom imprints. Buy one of the Products below and we’ll include the appropriate t-shirt ($20-$24 value) FREE with your order. (you must specify your size when you checkout in the “notes” section of the checkout screen). This is a limited offer and only good while supplies last. Act Now!!

BOGAGRIPS: Buy any model of BogaGrip (315, 130, 260) and receive a FREE American Legacy “Fish With Attitude” T-Shirt. Please specify white, black, or navy along with your size in the checkout “notes” box.

WORLD’S BEST FISHING HAT: Buy a World’s Best Fishing Hat and receive a FREE American Legacy “Fish With Attitude” T-Shirt. Please specify white, black, or navy along with your size in the checkout “notes” box.

CUSTOM ROD RACK with G. LOOMIS STICKERS: Buy one of our 40 rod rotating all-wood rod racks (with 2 G. Loomis logo stickers) and receive a FREE American Legacy “Fish With Attitude” T-Shirt. Please specify white, black, or navy along with your size in the checkout “notes” box.

SUNLINE: Buy 2 spools of any Sunline Product  Line and receive a FREE Sunline white T-Shirt. Please specify your size in the checkout “notes” box.

WORLD’S BEST FILET KNIFE: Buy a World’s Best Fillet Knife and receive a FREE American Legacy white “Logo” T-Shirt. Please specify your size in the checkout “notes” box.

The Fine Print: Ebay purchases are not eligible. Free goods will be shipped with your purchases items at no additional shipping charges. Offer only good while supplies last. Offer expires January 31, 2010. This offer is not retroactive and does not apply to orders placed before January 10, 2010.

NEW EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL RODS DUE THIS WEEK……..

We have definitely scored a big “win” by obtaining the rarest of the rare new 2010 Evergreen International rods. We have a shipment coming in with 14 of “almost impossible to get” 2010 models. These will most likely not make it to our web site as there are only one or two of each and these are the hottest rods in Japan and Asia right now. If you want one (or more) of these just drop us a note at sales@gloomis.us and we will email you an invoice you can pay with PayPal or a credit card. Keep in mind our prices are lower than those in Japan! Shipping is $17.50 to the USA, $20.00 to Canada, and $68.50 for the rest of the world. If you want one email us NOW!!

Here’s what will be here this week:

1 - Temujin Kaleido Black Racer      TKLC66MFX         $679.00

1 – Temujin Kaleido Stallion               TXFC68MH           $599.00 

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American Legacy Fishing Company – NEWS FLASH – December 24, 2009

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