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2007 Portable Modification Get Together!"" Sat. 9/22 @ Thorne Bros.

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Matt Johnson Grand Master

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Looks like we'll have a pretty decent semianar line-up. So far it looks like Borch will help discuss the team concept of attacking a lake during the winter. And Corey Bechtold and myself will discuss aggressive tactics for big crappies. We'll also have some seminars on rods and gear, as well as modifying your portable... I've also arranged for some gear to be given away...

If you're looking to buy a portable fish house, auger, new flasher, etc... then we're going to give a discount to everyone...

Last year we modified a few houses, and this year we can certainly do the same if anyone is interested...

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We're working on a few giveaways for the event as well. Maybe a custom rod or possibly even a portable fish house. Still working out all the details. I'll post more within the next couple weeks...

So, let's try and get a head count on who plans on stopping by?......

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We have food!!! smile.gif

Timber Valley and Associates will be donating FREE brats and pop for those in attendance. Timber Valley is a rep group for MarCum and Jiffy, and they will also be showing off a few new ice houses that will be available for the 2007/2008 season.

So I would like to thank them for helping out with our get together.

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My son and I will be there for sure! I will be finishing off a 6x16 Jay Soderbloom wheeled house in November and December, can't wait for the get together to get some ideas!

Does the guy traveling the farthest qualify for a door prize?

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Well it's official. I have that weekend off, I got my kitchen pass from Mrs boilerguy, free brats, discounts on a new rod and shelter cover, tips and tricks for my portable, meeting up with some fellow FM'ers, and maybe a gold star for the farthest road trip are just too much to pass up.

Count me in. I'll see yous guys there!!! grin.gif

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Matt...

Timber Valley Associates would like to thank Thorne Brothers for allowing us to providing the brats and pop on behalf of Jiffy, MarCum and R2-Tec.

Do you have a volunteer that might want to cook the brats?

I have a feeling I will be busy showing everyone the new products from Jiffy, MarCum and R2-Tec.

Looking forward to the event.

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Seminar schedule for the Portable Modification Get Together at Thorne Bros!!! smile.gif...

11am: Team Ice Fishing

Host(s): Jeff Borchardt, Corey Bechtold, Matt Johnson

Description: Using a team approach to become more effective on the ice. Working as a team to catch more fish!!!

12pm: Ice Rods

Host(s): Pat Smith - Thorne Bros Pro Staff and Custom Rod Specialist

Description: Learn about the various types of ice rods and how they can help you become a better ice angler. Also how different ice rods apply to different situations.

1pm: Plastics for Panfish

Host(s): Corey Bechtold and Matt Johnson

Description: Aggressive and finesse techniques for crappies and sunfish. Learn how to attack the lake without the use of live-bait.

2pm: Fish House Modification Q and A

Host(s): Chris Hanson

Description: Chris will answer questions on modifying your portable fish house. Learn a few of the details on how Chris masterminds his way through fish house design smile.gif

3pm: Efficiency on Ice

Host(s): Pat Smith and Matt Johnson

Description: Become more productive on the ice. Learn about modern tools and how they help you spend less time locating and chasing fish, and more time catching fish. Flashers, cameras, GPS, augers... become an ice fishing machine!!!

Seminars are free and we invite everyone to attend. Stop by and check them out and bring questions smile.gif

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I was thinking of the same thing. I have some venison jalapeno and cheddar country style sausage that is excellent on the grill. Hate to be a tease though because I'm not sure if Saturday is going to be open for me or not.

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This will be a fun day!

Thanks to Matt Johnson for organizing this, and to Thorne Bros for hosting us!

Matt has kindly given me a little time for a Q & A session on modifying your portable shack. My love is fishing (specifically Ice Fishing) but my training & experience is in design and architecture. So when you combine those 2 areas of expertise, I really get excited. grin.gif.

I modified my Otter Den nearly 4 years ago now which turned out to be one of the best things I have ever done to my ice shack. The following winter, my Otter Lodge took the design plunge and I came up with an adequate solution. After a couple weekends of using it, I knew I could improve and re-embarked on my design. Currently, I'm very satisfied since the design suits my needs but am always looking to improve.

I'll be available to answer questions, help with process, generate some thoughts, etc. The thing to remember is there is no one correct way. This sport is pretty individualistic so everyone has their "own" right way.

See you guys there!

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