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by Jerry Fournier
Sat Sep 04, 2010 8:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toys for Troops "Drop off Locations"
Replies: 12
Views: 1564

Re: Toys for Troops "Drop off Locations"

Tony, I will have another drop off location in Manteca, Ca. coming this weekend. I will get the address posted as soon as the it comes in. Thanks everyone for your help and supporting out troops. This is growing off the hook and the interest to attend and compete in this tournament is awesome. Some ...
by Jerry Fournier
Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I could use some help from my Friends
Replies: 23
Views: 4082

Re: I could use some help from my Friends

Drop off locations: Wow this event is going off the hook. We have so many people showing their American Spirit and their support for our Troops. I think we are going to have a lot of boats which means a lot of money to the winning Team. That also means lots of Toys for the Troops Kids. There are dro...
by Jerry Fournier
Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I could use some help from my Friends
Replies: 23
Views: 4082

Re: I could use some help from my Friends

Yes, by all means bring your camera. This year with the economy the way it is, I know spending money on a tournament and buying toys is going to be tough. I also know how tough it is for these families; so anything you do is a sacrifice for them. I know the kids and the troops will appreciate it. On...
by Jerry Fournier
Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I could use some help from my Friends
Replies: 23
Views: 4082

Re: I could use some help from my Friends

Thank you for your response and interest in helping the kids. Current Drop off sites: Scotty's Automotive in Campbell, California Coyote Bait and Tackle and South San Jose, California Gone Fishing Marine in Dixon, California We have more sites that I will confirm later in the week and post. Thank yo...
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our Heartfelt Condolance go out to Bret Leber!
Replies: 18
Views: 3279

Re: Our Heartfelt Condolance go out to Brent Lieber!

I am so sorry to hear this news. May the peace of God be with you and your family.
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I could use some help from my Friends
Replies: 23
Views: 4082

I could use some help from my Friends

Hello all,



Some of you already know who I am. Some of you have heard of the “Toys for the Troops Kids Charityâ€
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Support our Troops and take the time to give back a little
Replies: 11
Views: 1283

Re: Support our Troops and take the time to give back a litt

KB, As Always Thank you for all your support. As I have shared with many of you over the last four years, I do not know anyone fighting over seas. What I do know is I am a Father of four kids and I couldn't stand the thought of being away from my family at Christmas; let alone the idea of not having...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Support our Troops and take the time to give back a little
Replies: 11
Views: 1283

Support our Troops and take the time to give back a little

The Toys for the Troops Kids team bass tournament and Toy drive is coming to Lake Shasta Saturday Oct. 2nd and at the Delta on November 6th. CBAF and the Toys for the Troops kids Charity is working hard to generate toys for the children of the men and women of our armed forces. These kids parents ar...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DAVE RUSH GET WELL!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 7350

Re: DAVE RUSH GET WELL!!!!

Dave,
Keep fighting buddy I had cancer over twenty years ago. I just kept laughing and thinking of the good things to come. It was not easy and treatment was not fun. Thru the Grace of God I healed. Keep positive and stay strong... May God conquer all your fears. I will pray for you.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone fought for you today...
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Someone fought for you today...

You are right we need to say thank you. We also need to do our part here at home. CBAF and the Toys for the Troops Kids team bass tournament is going on five years now. Come out to Lake Shasta Saturday Oct. 2nd or the Delta Saturday Nov. 6 fish a well run team bass tournament bring a unwrapped toy f...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone fought for you today...
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Someone fought for you today...

You are right we need to say thank you. We also need to do our part here at home. CBAF and the Toys for the Troops Kids team bass tournament is going on five years now. Come out to Lake Shasta Saturday Oct. 2nd or the Delta Saturday Nov. 6 fish a well run team bass tournament bring a unwrapped toy f...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone fought for you today...
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Someone fought for you today...

You are right we need to say thank you. We also need to do our part here at home. CBAF and the Toys for the Troops Kids team bass tournament is going on five years now. Come out to Lake Shasta Saturday Oct. 2nd or the Delta Saturday Nov. 6 fish a well run team bass tournament bring a unwrapped toy f...
by Jerry Fournier
Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!
Replies: 68
Views: 10714

Re: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!

Cooch,
You put a lot of work into your research; I did not understand how Skeet lost AOY. I appreciate your helping me understand how Skeet got Robbed. I agree with you the system has to be changed.

Thank you for sharing this with us all.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lexington Reservoir
Replies: 4
Views: 1444

Re: Lexington Reservoir

I am going to date myself here a little but back in the early to middle sixties I cut my teeth fishing for bass in that Lake. It was one of the best bass lakes around back then. We would have our parents drop us off and leave us all day to fish. Every time I drive by that lake I think of the big str...
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rods moving.
Replies: 14
Views: 3161

Re: Dobyns Rods moving.

Way to go Gary and the Dobyns family. Congrats on your new move.
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats to Clifford Pirch
Replies: 15
Views: 2756

Re: Congrats to Clifford Pirch

congrats Cliff awesome job.
by Jerry Fournier
Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy Birthday America....Thank you to our Military
Replies: 2
Views: 368

Happy Birthday America....Thank you to our Military

Happy Birthday America, There are So many things going on in this world of ours. One thing is for sure the men and women of our armed forces are still protecting this country. Thank you all for taking care of me and my family. I appreciate all of you. Please support the "Toys for the Troops Kid...
by Jerry Fournier
Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thank You Gone Fishin Marine
Replies: 5
Views: 970

Re: Thank You Gone Fishin Marine

Mark and his crew do an awesome job....Mark supports the Toys for the Troops Kids bass tournament. He is always there to make sure we have a great event. I have sent customers over to him to have service done to their boats...I get nothing but great reports. Just another story about Gone Fishing Mar...
by Jerry Fournier
Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 4th of July Sale of the week!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

Re: 4th of July Sale of the week!!!

If you haven't visited Coyote Bait and Tackle you should. The inventory is off the wall. They have everything you could possibly want to make your fishing trip a success. Best part is not only are they friendly, everyone there can fish....they know what they are talking about and they really know th...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: End of an Era
Replies: 43
Views: 6624

Re: End of an Era

Lee,
I am sorry for your loss...my prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless,

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Going to National Shooting Championships NFR
Replies: 3
Views: 811

Re: Going to National Shooting Championships NFR

Congrats to your son and your family. My son was shooting for Roseville High School. What a great event we had a lot of fun and all the kids were just outstanding. This was our first time at the state shoot, I can not believe how well run the event was. Kingsburg was a beautiful place to hold this e...
by Jerry Fournier
Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FELLOW ANGLER NEEDS OUR PRAYERS...
Replies: 8
Views: 1691

Re: FELLOW ANGLER NEEDS OUR PRAYERS...

Scott,
Thanks for letting us know about Mike. I will pray for Mike's recovery and the healing of him and his family.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLS Coverage on KCRA
Replies: 9
Views: 1842

Re: FLS Coverage on KCRA

You were right the timing was not good...however maybe because it was live coverage they had only one opportunity to cover the event. I am not making excuses for her, but I am sure she didn't recognize what was going on around her or because the station didn't know what was going on at that given ti...
by Jerry Fournier
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass clubs in san jose/santa clara
Replies: 7
Views: 1268

Re: Bass clubs in san jose/santa clara

You are welcome...I reflected back on the old days as I was writing a response. I hope you will consider sharing The Toys for Troops Kids team bass tournament on November 6th at Russo's with all the members. This is a big toy drive for the kids who's parents are over seas fighting. Last year a few c...
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass clubs in san jose/santa clara
Replies: 7
Views: 1268

Re: Bass clubs in san jose/santa clara

I help start the Santa Clara Bass Busters in the late sixties. The club has turned out many great anglers. You shouldn't have any trouble meeting good people there.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toys For The Troops - Nov 6 - Russo's
Replies: 14
Views: 5852

Re: Toys for the Troops!

DG,
Thanks for checking out the video; I thought it was so powerful that it needed to be shared with all.

I hope this will help send a message to all our Bass Fishing Family to come out to the tournament and support your troops.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Fri May 28, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Extreme 744 Full Grip or Split Grip?
Replies: 15
Views: 4180

Re: Dobyns Extreme 744 Full Grip or Split Grip?

I have been a full grip guy forever. It is a matter of what you like and are use to.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Fri May 28, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Online tackle stores???
Replies: 36
Views: 6039

Re: Online tackle stores???

I like using Coyote Bait and Tackle's in south San Jose. Go to their website and check it out.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Mon May 24, 2010 6:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sad news, a friend was taken today.
Replies: 29
Views: 6478

Re: Sad news, a friend was taken today.

After reading everything you all wrote about him " What a Great person". I did not know him...I wish I did....the world could use more of us to walk on this planet like he did. May God put him on the best bass water ever. May peace come to his family and all his friends.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Tue May 04, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CBAF Kids camp at Collins Lake was Great!
Replies: 9
Views: 1658

Re: CBAF Kids camp at Collins Lake was Great!

Wow what a video it sure tells it like it is. These kids had a great time and so did I.

Thanks for all your hard work...everyone check out the video it is great.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Mon May 03, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CBAF Kids camp at Collins Lake was Great!
Replies: 9
Views: 1658

CBAF Kids camp at Collins Lake was Great!

I attended my first CBAF kids camp at Collins Lake yesterday. I have to say that the CBAF guys really work hard for everyone who goes. Those that showed up with boats to help with the tournament walked away with a great feeling of satisfaction. We were also given shirts, and towels. I saw fifty kids...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats to Randy Pierson!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2059

Re: Congrats to Randy Pierson!!

Randy,
Way to go man Great Job! I look forward to our next visit.

See on the Water,

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Savvy Rods
Replies: 19
Views: 3572

Re: Dobyns Savvy Rods

I am on the pro staff for Gary's Rods. I can look you or anyone in the eyes and tell them they have a good rod in their hands. I have many Savvy rods...I have great confidence in their performance. They are built well and the company stands behind them.

Jerry Fournier
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just for Chit's N' Giggles .... With the B.A.S.S. Here .....
Replies: 15
Views: 2731

Re: Just for Chit's N' Giggles .... With the B.A.S.S. Here .

Dan,
Great question I believe it will be plastic in shallow water. Brush hog or creature bait.

Another question what do you think it will take in weight to make the top Ten?
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Help Catching a Scumbag!
Replies: 27
Views: 6297

Re: Need Help Catching a Scumbag!

John I am very sorry to hear about your break in. Those that did this we all know every dog has his day. I know you have been in the bass business helping people for years. I am glad to see your back. If you need to borrow anything please let me know as I would like to help you any way I can.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We lost a few good men last week
Replies: 16
Views: 2681

Re: We lost a few good men last week

What a loss. I am sorry. I will pray for them and their families.

JF
by Jerry Fournier
Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: loomis vs dobyns vs lamiglas???
Replies: 14
Views: 5165

Re: loomis vs dobyns vs lamiglas???

Dobyn's rods will give you more for your money. To start with they were designed by a world class bass fisherman. That alone should make Doybn's Rods stand out above the other two companies. I quess this question came from a bass fisherman "RIGHT". Doybn's rods are built better in materail...
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: U.S. Angler’s Choice Tournament Trails adds Bill Hutcheson
Replies: 17
Views: 3108

Re: U.S. Angler’s Choice Tournament Trails adds Bill Hutches

Hutch,
Welcome back and good luck in 2010.
by Jerry Fournier
Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best flouro, I'm sure this has been covered many times.
Replies: 13
Views: 2073

Re: Best flouro, I'm sure this has been covered many times.

Long, When you are fishing you are tough to beat! P Line is also tough to beat. Floro Clear for spinning reels is very good and has less memory than other brands. P Line Halo 15# to 20# is tough line so Long when you get your next kitchen pass let's go flip some Halo and I will show you how good it ...
by Jerry Fournier
Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wadda & Rodstrainer jigs
Replies: 13
Views: 2578

Re: Wadda & Rodstrainer jigs

Contact Coyote Bait and Tackle they will send you what ever you need. Their telephone number is 408-463-0711 anyone there can help you.

Merry Christmas,

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: won delta teams this saturday 12/5/09
Replies: 2
Views: 631

Re: won delta teams this saturday 12/5/09

Steve,
WON Bass couldn't have found a better person for their Delta and Vineyard TD. I wish you well. Thanks for always having a smile on your face greeting me and all the tournament anglers every weekend at Russo's. I look forward to seeing you in this up and coming new year.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for dog trainer
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Re: Looking for dog trainer

Hey Sean,
I got my dog trained by luann Pleasant out of Oakdale, Ca. Call me I will give you her number.

Jerry
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Gone Fishin Marine and Kent Brown
Replies: 0
Views: 356

Thanks Gone Fishin Marine and Kent Brown

I just wanted to Thank Gone Fishin' Marine and Kent Brown for all their support for the Toys for the Troops Kids charity Toy Drive. CBAF collected over six hundred toys this year for the Troops Kids. I went to Gone Fishin" Marine last night to see a great seminar on the new Sonar features comin...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking at California for a move
Replies: 58
Views: 8606

Re: Looking at California for a move

John, I was born and raised in San Jose, California lived there for fifty of my fifty six years on this earth. I moved my family to Roseville, California six years ago and it was the best move I ever made. The area which is close to Sacramento is very nice. The people are great. It is a great place ...
by Jerry Fournier
Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: One Proud Father
Replies: 8
Views: 1323

Re: One Proud Father

Way to go Josh! I started as a founding member of the Santa Clara Bass Busters when I was your age...forty years later I am still at it. I have some many good friends because of this sport and you will too. Dad way to go as well... Keep up the good work. It is stories like this that help all dads st...
by Jerry Fournier
Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Zack Thompson Toys for the Troops Kids Champion 22#s
Replies: 1
Views: 536

Zack Thompson Toys for the Troops Kids Champion 22#s

I wanted to share with everyone that out of over forty plus teams half blanked. Zack fished by himself and won the tournament blowing away everyone with 22 pounds. He not only is a champion, but a class act representing all of us western bass fishermen. Zack donated back a large sum of his winnings ...
by Jerry Fournier
Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toys For Troops and Tracy Bass
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Re: What a great event

Zack Great Job yesterday! I just wanted to share with everyone what a class act we have among us. Not only is Zack Humble but very generous as well. It is because of people like Zack this country we live in is so great. He is a champion in many ways and he showed it again yesterday. I want to Thank ...
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Getting Shot at....No you are sleeping well aren't you!
Replies: 1
Views: 962

Getting Shot at....No you are sleeping well aren't you!

That is right you are sleeping well because of the men and women of our armed forces protecting you and your family from harms way. Please come out and support the Toys for the Troops Kids bass tournament Nov. 7t at Russo's Marina Bethel Island, Ca. there is no membership. This is a great team event...
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: They don't know you but they still protect you.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1072

Re: They don't know you but they still protect you.....

See response thank you for your support
by Jerry Fournier
Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: They don't know you but they still protect you.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1072

Re: They don't know you but they still protect you.....

Great questions guys...and thanks for your support. I know the kids will really appreciate all that you are doing. I also know that their moms and dads (our military) appreciate your support and help with their families. There is no membership for this event... Blast off will be like normal tourname...