Matt Johnson at Mankato Gander Mountain TODAY 1/20/05 7pm

[CrappieJohn]

This was definitely right up there with one of the best times I have ever had. Lots of good company andinformation from Matt. It was nice to see a blended audience....several women and a couple of younger veiwers too- both girls! Getting to meet many of our readers was also what I consider a highlight, but it was Matt with his outstanding presentation that made it what it was. Matt....the hat is off to you! Congrats on a job well done.

[Matt Johnson]

Thanks Tom, I really appreciate the kind words. But, I would also like to thank you for stepping in and going over the detailed info about jigs and presentations. I'm sure everyone there went home with a ton of new information and tips after you got done talking, I know I did. A minute listening or talking with you is little reading a full magazine article! Again, I really appreciate the help and you're one class act! Thanks bud!

And like Tom said, it was nice to see a mixed audience of parents and kids, that always makes things a lot more enjoyable. I appreciate everyone who attended and it was a lot of fun! A lot of great questions and I could tell everyone there were die hard ice anglers!

And last but not least, thanks to Rick. A lot of times we don't get to see all the hard work that he does to make sure things run smoothly around here. Without Rick we wouldn't have this awesome site and Tom and I wouldn't have had the opportunity to give a seminar. So, thanks Rick, a job well done!

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[CrappieJohn]

Ditto from me El Capitan! Got film?

[1lkstage]

Great presentation Matt, special thanks to CRAPPIETOM for being a guest speaker. Hope to put things I pick-up to good use. It's always nice to see the faces behind the names, as CRAPPIETOM looks nothing like his picture.

Special Thanks to RICK for putting this seminar and FM togather. It is very enjoyable for everyone. Anyone Know what Rick will be doing with the video he took?

Thanks again.