I have been told there a lot of people trying to get a hold of me. Here is my new email address
genebuchholz1@gmail.com
Gene Buchholz
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Re: Gene Buchholz
Gene,
I heard you are no longer affiliated with the hook, is that true?
Ron
I heard you are no longer affiliated with the hook, is that true?
Ron
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Re: Gene Buchholz
Hi Ron that is correct.
Re: Gene Buchholz
I suppose change is inevitable, what can you do? To me Gene is the Hook will always be that way in my mind.
20 years ago I parked my motorcycles and stopped racing; I was 40 then. I decided to take up a new hobby; fishing and specifically bass fishing. You could argue that 20 years later I still hardly know how to catch them but who cares. It's been a blessing and an adventure thus far.
Back in the beginning I obviously needed a boat and bought an 18' tin boat, a walk through console to a very small front deck. She had a 115 horse Merc but I felt like I was the King. I launched out of Big Break and the Hook was located there in those days. There was a cast of characters that hung around and of course Gene held court. One day he asked if I wanted to fish a tournament; that he had a low key event he himself sponsored and I should give it a try.
Once again it's been 20 years since all those events happened and Gene; its all your fault.
It's your fault I have 20 rod and reel combo's and enough tackle to open my own store.
It's your fault I have a 21' bass boat with a 250 and enough electronics to land a rover on the moon.
So in case I forgot to tell you over the last 20 years, thanks Gene!
Ron
20 years ago I parked my motorcycles and stopped racing; I was 40 then. I decided to take up a new hobby; fishing and specifically bass fishing. You could argue that 20 years later I still hardly know how to catch them but who cares. It's been a blessing and an adventure thus far.
Back in the beginning I obviously needed a boat and bought an 18' tin boat, a walk through console to a very small front deck. She had a 115 horse Merc but I felt like I was the King. I launched out of Big Break and the Hook was located there in those days. There was a cast of characters that hung around and of course Gene held court. One day he asked if I wanted to fish a tournament; that he had a low key event he himself sponsored and I should give it a try.
Once again it's been 20 years since all those events happened and Gene; its all your fault.
It's your fault I have 20 rod and reel combo's and enough tackle to open my own store.
It's your fault I have a 21' bass boat with a 250 and enough electronics to land a rover on the moon.
So in case I forgot to tell you over the last 20 years, thanks Gene!
Ron
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Re: Gene Buchholz
And I still remember how you came up with some unique stories to tell your wife why you needed certain items especially your first bass boat. I have many memories like you and many friends because of the Hook.
You have to have more then 20 rods!!
YOUR WELCOME
Gene
You have to have more then 20 rods!!
YOUR WELCOME
Gene
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Re: Gene Buchholz
very sad to say, The hook was you. I can remember the first time we meant, feb 1994, just moved down from redding, wanted to learn bass fishing and you hooked me up with a legend Dee Thomas, my guide trip was a bass tournament, we finished 2nd, guess I was ruined for life, I bought my first bass boat from you, and over the years have spend 1000"s of dollars with you, , but whats most important to me, is are friendship, you always treated me fair and square, The Hook will never be the same, but times change that's for sure, I always be there for you, a friend always Steve Adams
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Re: Gene Buchholz
Retail is a people business and it's not easy either you have it or you don't! The only way you can build a solid business is by how you treat your customers and Gene was the Hook line and Sinker!
I remember doing a tournament when the hook was at Big Break and I was having issues with my trolling motor I came back in early and ran up to the shop and told Gene he grabbed a hand full of tools locked the shop and came down to the dock and fixed it for me and sent me back out on the water and when I asked him what I owed him he said buy me a beer! I will never forget that and he gained my loyalty ever since!
Over the years he would inquire about my son and with all the customers he would see daily I don't know how he could remember I had a son but he made feel like a friend not a customer! Gene your top shelf in my book!
take care!
Rick Perez...
I remember doing a tournament when the hook was at Big Break and I was having issues with my trolling motor I came back in early and ran up to the shop and told Gene he grabbed a hand full of tools locked the shop and came down to the dock and fixed it for me and sent me back out on the water and when I asked him what I owed him he said buy me a beer! I will never forget that and he gained my loyalty ever since!
Over the years he would inquire about my son and with all the customers he would see daily I don't know how he could remember I had a son but he made feel like a friend not a customer! Gene your top shelf in my book!
take care!
Rick Perez...
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Re: Gene Buchholz
I can still see your face when you told me you were going to be a dad, grinning from ear to ear.
The other one I remember very well is Garrett Bradshaw, his parents stop at the old Hook on their way home from the hospital to show him off
The other one I remember very well is Garrett Bradshaw, his parents stop at the old Hook on their way home from the hospital to show him off
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