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Portable Modification Recap


Matt Johnson

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First off, thanks to everyone who attended the Portable Modification Get Together this past Saturday at Thorne Bros. All the staff at Thorne Bros had a great time and I've been hearing nothing but positive comments from those in attendance. It's always nice to meet new people and put a few more faces with some of the names, and of course I enjoy seeing familiar faces too smile.gif

Hopefully everyone went home with something from one of the raffles. I would also like to thank everyone for attending gthe seminars and for asking questions. I had a blast throughout the entire day!

Here are a few pictures from the event... I also encourage others to chime in and post any pictures they might have... and expect to see the 4th Annual Portable Modification Get Together held at Thorne Bros again next year! smile.gif

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The Location smile.gif

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The Gear smile.gif

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The Food smile.gif

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The Crowd smile.gif

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The Seminars smile.gif

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The Raffles smile.gif

Thanks again to everyone who attended the 3rd Annual Portable Modification Get Together!

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I heard about it after the show was over, so i am a little sad that I missed it. I have a FT Guide that I have modified a little bit and was curious of what some of the spectators saw at the show and what they have done on their portables to make them more comfortable/fishable.

Thanks CB

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I was busy in the morning but I was able to sneek away for a little while but I got there pretty much at the end of the event. I think the last seminar was going on so I didn't really talk to anyone but I did pickup some new gear and got some really good info from the Thorne Bro guys.

Is there a date for next years get together so I can put it on my calander now. grin.gif

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