Once
again it's that time of the year when we start thinking about everyone we love
and begin planning what to get them for Christmas. Oh, who the heck am I kidding? It's time to start thinking of what we are
going to ask for to fill our tackleb... I mean,
stockings this Christmas.
They
say that this is a time for giving, but us all being bass anglers, we tend to
steal each others' fishing spots anyway, so why shouldn't we be selfish and
forget that the Christmas spirit is supposed to be about giving and make sure
we get what we need.
So,
here is my letter to Santa for 2013.
Again, feel free to just copy and paste, because I know you all want
what I want anyway, I have waived my copyrights for this one article. Besides each time you share this, it might
increase my chances that my friends and family might see this and ship me the
items on it.
Dear
___________ (insert one here - Family Member, Friend, Fan),
From: Dan O'Sullivan
Re: Christmas List
It
is that time of the year again where you need to start thinking about how you
are to bless me with a quality item for Christmas. It has been a year since you have thought of
this kind of endeavor, so, I decided to just provide you a checklist of items
that you should consider when ordering items to honor me this year.
Before
I begin, I must say that last year was a little bit of a disappointment
overall. I had thought that, in most
instances, you would be able to ask your local retailer for the items, and
merely send them to me. Oh well, I guess
they might have been out of stock. You
can try again this year.
The
first item that I really could use would be the new HydroWave
Mini. Yes, I do have a full scale HydroWave on the bow of my boat, but when I fish as a co-angler
or when I go pond fishing, having the HydroWave Mini
could make a huge difference in my ability to test products effectively.
The
second item is the new Buck Knives Splizzors inspired
by Elite Series pro Bill Lowen. The Splizzors is
truly unique, has a bunch of features and actual functions built into the
tool. I would go purchase one for
myself, but at $79, they would cut into my lure budget enough that I think it's
best for you to send them to me as a gift, instead.
One
of the other items that would be great is a 12-inch TH-Marine Atlas Hydraulic Jackplate. The Atlas
is great; because it is self contained, and it will help my boat perform more
efficiently, including getting out of the hole faster.
I
really need about five or six new reels, and the new Lew's BB1 Pro is the baddest reel available, today. I need four in the 7.1:1 speed and two in the
6.4:1 retrieve speed for a variety of retrieves. While I have it listed fourth here on the
list, it may be the most important piece on this list.
I
truly need to fix up my tow vehicle. I have tried to keep operating with my 13-year-old
tow vehicle; because it is paid off, and it allows me to put more fuel into my
boat as opposed to wasting money on a tow vehicle payment. I would love to have you deliver all of the
parts to my shop, it would probably be easier if you would just get me a gift
certificate to CS Motorsports; the business of Elite Series Pro Britt Myers in
North Carolina. Britt and his crew will
really fix up the old Dodge and save me from having to fit in a new truck
payment.
Of
course if you would really like to, I could use a fully funded gas card, money
for entry fees and expenses as well. I
realize that asking for cash is kind of taboo, but sometimes you have to take the
approach of "if you don't ask, you won't receive," so, I'm asking.
I
hope this gives you some ideas, and remember that I am one of the most
important people in your world, and you will feel better about yourself for
making me pleased this Holiday season.
Sincerely,
and
oh yeah, Merry Christmas.
DanO
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