BRO

[hamms-scooter]

I know this is an old topic now but does anyone know why Brian Brosdahl went to frabill? Is he getting out of the Genz shadow to start his own line of rods and things or is there more to it? Anyway i think he is a great angler and i think it was a good move for him.

[harvey lee]

I would guess more opportunities for him with Frabill.

[mrpike1973]

i wish i could answer for you but i'll tell you i met him last year what a awesome guy he never pushed his items i think that says alot about a guy with out pushing the envelope i feel the other 'guy' is good but a little pushy on his stuff i felt like if i didnt have something of his i wasnt good enough

[hamms-scooter]

I am with you there.I have met them both and they are different in a good way.You have to think though when you are so good at something and you are trying to give imformation to people the way it is presented says alot and thats where Bro has the (people) person edge.imo

[ozzie]

I met and talked with Bro for about 5-10 minutes one day at a store and he was sure pushing his new line of baits but can you blame the guy.......he was a treat to talk to even though it was basically about his line of baits. Why wouldn't either of these individuals push their product? After all this is how they make there paycheck!!

[mww24]

i would guess the all mighty dollar had a lot to do with it.

[Ed Carlson]

One word..."Opportunity".

He felt he had something to contribute to Team Frabill, and they did too. Bro is a good egg, born to fish, loves his work, very intuitive.

And so is Dave G..so don't take that as a poke at him of any type, as it isn't. I have a lot of respect for them both.

[Brad B]

I talked to bro at the ice show last year and he also made the switch fom vexilar to the new hummingbird line.

[Valleye]

The great thing is these guys have the opportunity to talk and show people what they love to do, and that is ice fishing. I know Dave and he is all fishing and loves to share his knowledge with everyone. As for pushing their products. I see nothing wrong with it. Its a business and luckily for them it is in something they truly enjoy.

[Northlander]

i would guess the all mighty dollar had a lot to do with it.

Exactly. He went where he thought he had the opportunity to make more money. Cant blame him or anyone else. Although there is a lot to be siad about loyalty as well.

[toughguy]

I would endorse maxipads to be a professional ice fisherman

[aquafang]

I have some experience as a pro staffer (bowfishing) for two companies. And Let me tell you this. I take the sport very seriously as do Dave G. and BRO. and I am only going to use what I truely believe I have the best chance at landing that trophy fish for what ever advantage that product may carry. I'm out there for one main reason......Me!! What I use is what I truely believe is the best. So, I would never use something that I would consider second best just because I get some stuff free or other opportunities. I don't think with his talent and love for ice fishing, that in any way did he sell out or be unfaithful. He wanted to break away and do it on his own and Frabill and Hummingbird are most likely two products that will help him with his sucess.

[hamms-scooter]

I would have to say if i wasn't a vex guy i would switch to it as well.It is a good product from what i can see and full of features that are practical.Humminbird found a good person to prove it's worth.

[leech~~]

I would endorse maxipads to be a professional ice fisherman

"Beautiful"Toughguy brand maxipads!

[Northlander]

I would endorse maxipads to be a professional ice fisherman

Now thats funny. That would make one goofy looking boat wrap. How about a Ice House wrap?