Conference wahoo::fishing

    Ron and Gary, you guys still planning on heading down there on
    Thursday, the 28th?  There's 3-4 of us from MK that may be heading
    down that day after work.  
    
    Don Mac
    
    (I heard Holeshot Joe was buying the beer...!)

    Yea, we are going there either the 28th or 29th. Not sure yet which
    date. BUT, if Holeshot is buying then I'll be there nomatter what.
    I can't pass that chance up;^)
    
    Does anyone have the program schedule yet?? I was wondering who
    is going to be doing the bass clinic this year. Last year is was
    Billy Westmoreland, and the year before it was Bill Dance.
    
    Tight lines, Ron
    

    Holeshot is buying !!!!!!!!  where do I sign!!
    Bassin' bob
    

    huh????  what's this???
    
    Here I've been scraping my hard earned money together to buy my
    LCR and you guys want me to buy the beer?!?
    
    I think the big money winners from the Mass tourney should buy...they
    can afford it...not us little guys still struggling to put together
    a decent bass machine!
    
    -Holeshot-
    
    PS.  Hey MacIntyre...you walkin' to the show??

    Hey dere Holeshot!! From whot me, I cher dere wuz somewun else dot
    done won wun ob dem turneymounts op in Noveau Hampshire. I here
    tell dat dey mebbe ought to by dem beers too, huh??? I tink dat
    it wuz a 6 an a haf punder too!!
    
    Go git'em Jo.
    
    Coonass

    ...and here I thought Coonass was my friend.  I guess that just
    proves that ya can't trust a Cajun, especially one with a pet alligator
    called Phideaux!
    
    BTW Coonass, the deliar said 6.5 lbs, but YOU know...and everyone
    else that was there knows that it was OVER 7 pounds!
                              
    Holeshot  (wonderin_how_cheap_Black_Label_Beer_is?)

    Come on now Joe... "Black Label"??????
    
    I'd say that BASS ALE would be abit more appropriate!!!!!!!
    
    Don Mac

    
    
    I'm still voting for the 28th. Also it might be fun to meet after
    the show at the-
    "SOLE PROPRIETOR". It's a resturant/bar with BASS Ale on tap. Also
    a Graet place for steamers. Ron doesn't eat any kind of fish but
    maybe we can find him a piece of meat! 
                    Let's do it
    
                    Garry

    Sorry guys...I've got school on the 28th so it's the 29th for me!
    Looks like you lose...
    
    BTW...I think you should all know that my buddy, Bass_Bustin Fletcher,
    suggested that you guys deserve to be served Portland Lager.  He
    also tells me it tastes like it came out of an old smelly sneaker!
    (send hate mail to ASGMKA::FLETCHER)
    
    -HoleShot- (whose_name_may_now_become_HoleSh*t!)
    

    the n.h. fishing and outdoors sport show will be at the manchester
    amory on february 13, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, february 14, 10:00
    am to 9:00 pm, february 15, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

    
    So, when are people planning on going down to the Centrum.
    
    Joe, we still planning on Thursday?
    
    Don Mac

	Following is the schedule of events to help you decide which day
	to go to the Eastern Fishing and Outdoor show:

Wed	5:00pm	baitcasting demo/clinic	Dave Barnes
	5:30	fishing movie 		Paul Kukonen
	7:00	'Rivers of Katmai'
	7:30	Fly casting		Lou Tabory
	8:00	Bass fishin Q&A		Doug Hannon

Thurs	4:00	Fly fishing 		Lou Tabory
	4:30	Fishing w/ sonar	Hugh Wilbur
	5:45	Baitcasting		Dave Barnes
	6:00	Lake Ontario fishing	Bill Kelly
	7:30	Rivers of New Zealand
	8:00	Fly casting		Steve Rajeff
	8:30	Bass fishin Q&A		Doug Hannon

Fri	3:30	Shad in the Merrimack	Dick Pinney
	4:00	Fly casting 		Lefty Kreh
	4:30	Fishing w/ sonar	Dave Mann
	6:00	Striped Bass		Tim Coleman
	7:00	Lake Ontario fishing	Bill Kelly
	7:45	Fly casting		Steve Rajeff
	8:00	150 Fly fishing tips	Lefty Kreh

Sat	11:00	150 Fly fishing tips	Lefty Kreh
	12:00	Fishing at the pool	Jerry McKinnis
	12:30	Lake Ontario fishing	Jim Shouey
	2:00	Salt Water roundtable	Jack Woolner
	2:30	Fly casting 		Lefty Kreh
	3:30	Bass Fishing		Danny Correia
	4:00	Mass F & W freshwater awards
	5:00	Turkey hunting/calling	Bart Jacob
	5:30	Fly fishing 		Lou Tabory
	6:30	Bear hunting in NB	George Klucky

Sun	12:00	Surf Fishing		Jack Fallon
	12:30	Fly casting		Steve Rajeff
	1:30	Lake Ontario fishing	Jim Shouey
	2:00	Mass F&W saltwater awards
	3:00	Turkey calling contest
	4:00	Fly casting		Lou Tabory
	5:00	Bass fishing		Larry Davidson

    Can someone please provide directions to the Centrum in Worcester.
    
    I was there last year, but I can't remember which exit I took off
    Rt. 290 (comming from 495).
    
    Thanx...
    
    -HoleShot-

    
    I don't know the exit numbers, and there are actually several
    exits you can take, but here is one (straightforward) way.
    
    When you come in on 290, as you come into Worcester, you climb
    a long hill then turn ninety degrees to the left.  As you make the
    turn you can see downtown Worcester.  At this point, 290 merges
    with 190 and there are 4 or 5 lanes.  When the road makes this
    left turn, be right, and get over to the right hand lane after
    the merge.
    
    Take the first exit you come to after the merge.  I think the sign
    says 'To Route 9'.  When you come to the bottom of the ramp, turn
    Right.  This road will curve to the Left then straighten out.  Keep
    on this road through about 5 sets of lights (close together).  The
    road will end facing the Galleria.  The Centrum will be on the Right.
    I don't know about other Centrum parking, but you could park in
    the Galleria underground lot by taking a left (at the Galleria)
    and getting in the Right lane.  There is a parking enterance a short
    way around.
    
    If you miss this first exit off 290, you can take either of the
    next two exits.  The Centrum will still be on the right of the highway
    and I beleive there are signs.
    
    Have fun!

    
        
            X    XCENTRUMX                   | |Lincoln
  Galleria  X    X       X                   | |Square
            X    XXXXXXXXX___________________| |_______
            X    ____________________________   _____  \
            X   /                            | |     \  \
           X   /                             | |      \  \
   ParkingX   /                              | |       \  \
 XXXX IN X   /                               | |        \  \___
            /                                | |         \   __\ OFF           /
 __________/           Exit       Exit       | |          \  \ \\RAMP         /
                        \\         \\        | |           \  \ \\           190
    _____________________\\_________\\___________________________\\_________/  /
                                                                              /_
                             W <-- 290 --> E                               
    ___________________________________________________________________________
                                             | |               \  \
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                                             | |
                                           Route 9
                                                

    The exit is #18, and it is route 9.  The signs are clearly marked,
    even just before exit 18 on route 290 a sign says "Centrum next exit".
    
    I was just there on Sunday taking my kids to go see Muppet Babies.
    
    Mike_L
    

    Holeshot and I are heading out in a few, first stop beantown to 
    checkout some Microsoft Windows Applications demos, then onto to 
    Worcester for the important stuff!	Hope to see some of ya there!
    
    Don Mac

    The show was good...Doug Hannon was GREAT!  This guy is called the
    "Bass Professor"...and he's a walking encyclopedia of info!  And
    he can't be more than 28-30 years old. Amazing!
    
    His seminar was a Q & A format.  When he asked for questions from
    the audience, I heard this "ooh...ooh...me...me..." from the crowd.
    There was this guy, jumping up and down in his seat wanting to ask
    the first question, so Doug called on him.         
    
    "I keep losing bass after bass when I tie a plastic worm on my line.
    What do you suggest?"
    
    To which Doug replied, "Well...you have to keep the hook real SHARP!"
    
    The guy then said...."oh...you need hooks???"
    
    Fellow fisherman, I had the pleasure to meet, the one...the only...
    RANGER RON SCHOLZ! 
    
    (sorry Ron...I had to make a dig...)
    
    On the serious side....it was a real pleasure to meet Ron, Gary
    and Gary and go out for a few beers after the show to talk about
    things that are near and dear to our hearts....BASSIN! We gotta
    do it again.
    
    -HoleShot-(who's_wife_didn't_appreciate_me_getting_in_at_2_AM!)
      

	Got to agree the show was good.  I couldn't stay for Hannon's
presentation, but the Fishing with SONAR presentation put on by Doug
Wilbur taught me a lot more about my LCR and my future flasher than I'll
ever use.

	I was surprised to see and talk with Danny Corriea in the Lowrance
booth.  There didn't seem to be too many people that knew who he was.  Seems
like a real nice guy, but what else would you expect from a BASS fisherman?.

	I couldn't believe the crowd in there at 4pm.  Lot's of good
displays but no bargains to speak of.  Also noted a lack of bass boats.
Driscoll had some CAJUN's and Evinrude had a few various boats (there was
one other dealer that I can't remember who brought LASERs).

	Last Monday I called Bucko's in Fall River for some reel parts
I needed and they were kind enough to bring them up to the show for me.
If any of you need reel parts, you might do the same. (617-674-7900)

	I was a little disappointed in that I was lookin' for some
buzz bait 'blades' and I couldn't find any.  Did anybody else happen to
notice them around?

	Over all for 5$ ($3 to get in and $2 to park) it was a good show.
I'm going back again tonight with the Mrs.

				Al

    I was embarrased when Holeshot asked Hannon if he liked the blue
    jacket that Quantum was giving away with their rod and reel combos...

    Hannon was great.  I also enjoyed the Wilbur's sonar seminar.  I
    enjoyed the expo.  I agree on the no tackle deals though, I didn't
    come across any exceptional tackle deals.  Although it looks like Bass 
    Bust'n Fletch got quite a deal on his nifty flyrod.

    We didn't get our hands on any bass, but at least we got a few Bass
    Ales!		Don Mac		_yawn_

    
    		IS IT ICE OUT YET??????????????
    
    It was a good show and we had a ball.......for those of you who
    don't know yet, Holeshot can talk up a storm.......I mean, I'm a
    pretty good bullslinger myself, but I always make room for an expert.
    Holeshot talked non-stop for two hours...........:^)
    
    Tight lines, Ron (or as H.S. puts it, Ranger Ron)

    YA, ANOTHER GOOD SHOW. I got this GREAT DEAL on a custom fly rod.
    Look out Lefty Kreh. I'm gonna try it for bass this year...heh heh
    Should be some sight. Me up in the bow flailing away...Holeshot
    ducked down in the stern....
    And Ron, you're right. Joe doesn't even have a trolling motor on
    his boat. We just tie a sheet like a sail and we blow around as
    Joes goes blah,blah,blah and I go crank, crank, crank. 
    Ya gotta take the bad with the good.,,
    Nice meeting all you guys finally. 

    Hey, Fletch....I wanna know one thing.  Who you fishing with this
    year?!?!
    
    OK...OK...so ya ply me with a couple of beers and I like to flap
    my jaws...I STILL had a good time...even listening to all that "other"
    hot air coming from the table.
    
    HoleShot-

    
    
    
    I Have to agree that "young Doug" does appear to know everything
    there is to know about bass ect. I was very impressed and entertained.
    My feeling regarding the show are-- yeh, ok the same displays,same,same
    I really saw nothing that "knocked my sox off".
    To me the best part was listening to Ranger Ron and Holeshot trying
    to out lie each other. Don mack and I just kicked each other under
    the table and said  Oh shit here comes another one!
    Oh, by the way, as far as bargains...and buzz bait blades go--
    I bought a $3.00 "grab bag" from this lady who had standing racks
    of buzz baits (all sizes). She probably has parts. I can't remember
    if it was north or south of the beer stand. Ranger Ron would know.
    and the grab bag was a good deal, an assortment of all the things
    you can't live without. no kiddin i recomend the $3.00 grab bag.
    
    Hell, you can fish 10 people off Rons Ranger as long as long as
    8 of you don't mind stayin in the middle of the boat.
    
    waitin for the trip to ole Miss
    
    Garry
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

    The best bargen at the show was for the people who collect patches
    for thier club jackets and such!  I got some good ones from the
    following, and all I had to do was ask!!
    
    	Lowarance  and a hat
    	berkley/triline
    	garcia/amb
    	shimano
    	hummingbird

    
    	I don't use any hummingbird products so am willing to trade
    one of those nice black patches with a golden bird and white letters
    for some other patch!!!!  Anyone interested!

    
    Bassin Bob
    

    Well...although I almost bought a rod 'n reel at the show...I finally
    did it.  Just picked up Qunatum's new Transmitter rod (6.5') and
    a Quantum QMG-20 spinning reel.  A well balanced outfit...PLUS,
    I still get a Quantum jacket out of the deal.  SO GUYS...I did it!
    (I told the ole lady that I won them at the show so she wouldn't
    think I spent more $$$ on tackle.)
    
    BTW...for those of you that saw the new Interphase CRT sonar/depth
    finder at the show, Zyla's in Merrimack NH is selling the top end
    model # 20/20 for $350!  Northern Bass Supply was asking $397. 
    The resolution of that thing is absolutely amazing.  It's now gonna
    be a real touch choice between an Eagle Z-6100 for about $275 and
    the Interphase.  For those of you that are planning to buy an LCR
    in that price range, I'd suggest you take a look at the Interphase
    first.
                                        
    
    -HoleShot-(who's_gonna_look_spiffy_in_his_new_Quantum_jacket_that_
               matches_the_color_of_his_boat!) 

    Denver just had a RV show and introduced the "Boaterhome". Called
    the Sport King Boaterhome.  It is a "plushy appointed motorhome
    and 28' cabin cruiser.  It consists of 2 elements or units.  One
    is a road cab with a Ford chasis and 460 engine with a long, low,
    rear extension platform that is the bed on which the living quarters-
    cabin cruiser rests.  The bow of the cruiser noses up snug inside
    the cab.  When the vehicle reaches the water it simply backs into
    the water and releases the cruiser, powered by a 260 HP
    inboard-outboard. There is no trailer or trailer hitch thus no tricky
    trailer-backing problems (I think I read about a trailer problem
    or two earlier in here :^)))  ). Don't laugh too hard the designer
    came up with the slide in camper for pickups and the cab-over concept.
    
                                          ***********
    The price a pittance---------------    $92000.00* (And i don't know
    the options)                          ***********
    
    They had a picture with the article in the Denver Post.
    
    
    Jack-whose_new_boat_ain't_that expensive_but_want's_to_get_it_wet
    
    
    

    We haven't had our outdoors show out here in WMass yet so I'm curious
    if anybody saw the Humminbird LCR that shows fish in red.  Is this
    a gimmick or is this a useful innovation?
    
    Steve who_doesn't_even_have_a_boat_let_alone_an_LCR_but_I'm_working_on_it

    Yeah, we saw it at the Centrum and I wasn't the least bit impressed!
    Although it displays red dots on the screen, they are EXTREMELY
    difficult to see!  And on top of that, Hummingbird, for who knows
    what logical reason, elected to polarize they screen such that you
    must view the screen from below rather than above to get a clean
    view in direct sunlight.  OK, I guess, if you want to mount it on
    the roof of a cabin.  The Lowrance and Eagle LCRs offer superior
    screen resolution (more pixels) and functionality for the money.
    
    BTW...if you haven't seen it yet, make sure to take a good look
    at the Interphase units.  They use a 5" amber CRT with video
    monitor-type resolution.  Outstanding, in fact!  They have two models,
    the 200 and the 20/20.  The 20/20 (top-o-the-line) will display
    up to 1500', displays grey line (or amber), multiple intensities,
    has zoom, plus their triducer (not transducer) provides surface
    temperature and spped.  The CRT digitally displays the depth, surface
    temp, boat speed (knots) and nautical miles traveled as well as
    LCR style graphics for bottom.
    
    The model 200 has the same basic features except no speed, temp
    or distance features.  Northern Bass Supply sells the 20/20 for
    $397 and the 200 for about $325, however, Zyla's in Merrimack, NH.,
    has the 20/20 for $350.  Both units include a sun shade as, unlike
    the LCRs, might be a little difficult to see in direct sunlight.
    On the other hand, for those of us that fish at night, it is highly
    visible and requires no backlighting.  
    
    They're worth taking a look at...a little pricey perhaps, but if
    you're considering dropping $250+ on an LCR, it might be worth going
    a little more.
    
    -HoleShot-

    re: .26
    They also made "AQUA-CARS" for a while.  There used to be a trusting
    soul down here in Jersey that used his for flounder fishing. A very
    strange sight.
    
    
    BTW - Is that Coonass or just a close relative selling Potato Chips
    on TV????
    
    By the By the way (like PPS) 
    	"World Fishing Expo" coming to Rockland Community College in
    Suffern NY at the end of Feb. This is usually a pretty good show
    with some bargains available. 
    
    Beach Bagel {who's_waiting_for_someone_to_plow_the_beach}
    

    
    Just a reminder that the 6th Annual FISHING and Outdoor Show at the 
    Manchester Armory starts tonight at 5pm and goes thru Sunday 5pm. 
                       
    Only $2 admission.
    
    Don Mac

    
    They should re-name it to the 6th Annual BOAT show !
    

    I agree... Lots of bass boats, but that was about it...
                                                  
    I wasn't too impressed, I was hoping to pickup a new rod and reel there.
    Kmart and Service Merchandise BOTH had better deals on rods and
    reels... and they don't even charge anything to get in...
                                                  
    There were a few good deals on lures though...
                                                   
    BTW: Service Merchandise has Shimano Fight'n rods on sale for $36.99!
                                                                         
    Don Mac                 

    Speakin' of Shimano Fightin' Sticks, I just purchased one at K-Mart
    for $56.00.  It's a fantastic rod and it feels absolutely lighter
    than a feather.  It doesn't, however, mention whether it is 100%
    graphite or whether it's graphite composite.  Can someone tell me
    whether this is, in fact, a 100% graphite rod??
    
    Thanks, K. Mikrut

    	Wound up going to the outdoor show instead of going fishing.
    This is the first one I ever went to in Manchester and I can see
    I wasn't missing much. I went to see if I could get a filet knife
    at a decent price but as already mentioned, I've seen better prices
    and selection at K-mart. I'm suprised Zyla's wasn't there or if
    they were, they weren't really advertising it.
    	I did pick up some plastic worms at a good price. I got 2 packs
    of 100 6" flat tail worms. Flat tail worms are harder to come by
    these days as everyone seems to be pushing the curly tail worms.
    Anyway, they were $3.00 per 100. I also picked up some Fat Gitzits
    but at $1.40 a pack, these didn't seem to be any bargain.
    	I went downstairs for a seminar on jig fishing. Didn't really
    learn anything new. He did get me to buy a pack of Gitzits though.
    This guy claims he's had good luck with smallmouths on them. He
    also said that he spends 70% of his time jig fishing. Maybe this
    year I'll give it more of a chance.          
    	I will say one thing about the show, it did get the old bass
    fishing fever going again.
    
    RAYJ_who'll_probably_skip_the_7th_annual_BOAT_show

    re.33
    
    The Shimano Fight'n Rods are Graphite and Boron.
    
    Most graphite composite rods are graphite and glass, and are less
    expensive, and less sensitive.
          
    Don Mac

 
    oh yea, re.34, Zyla's was there, they didn't much of a sign.  I
    was looking for a Quantum 310, thay had it for $60, Kmart had it
    for $49...

    Was there a guy making custom spinner baits for $3.00?
    I any one goes to a show and finds this guy get a name and a number
    please.  I have a few I would like made.  If any one knows anyone
    who makes spinner baits or buzz baits I have a few I would like
    and can't find in stores.
    
    Thanks Bassin' Bob

	Just a note:

	I heard this morning on the radio that the Fishing Show at Eastern
States Exposition Hall in Springfield will run from March 4 thru March 8. 

	I went there last year and I thought the show in Springfield was as
good as the one at the Centrum and it was not nearly so crowded.  Due in part
I guess to it's location, there is a distinct New York flavor to it relative
to the Worcester show.

    Did the announcement happen to mention who would be there?? Pros
    I mean, not me:^)
    
    Tight lines, Ron

<    Did the announcement happen to mention who would be there?? Pros
<    I mean, not me:^)
<    
<    Tight lines, Ron

	Nope, the announcement just told the time and place...

				Sorry,

					Al

    RE:.39
    The only Pro of note is Paul Elias who will speak 4 times on saturday.
    Several other speakers of lesser status will appear including a
    local hero who has held the Mass. Northern Pike record twice.  And
    of course, there will be the usual casting, boating, and talking
    fish language in 6 easy lessons clinics.
    
    Steve
    

    For those of you who still haven't made it to a fishing/sportsmans
    show yet and need a fix that will hold you til ice-out, there is
    a fishing boat expo in Hartford at the civic center this week starting
    today or tomorrow (3/11 or 3/12) and lasting through sunday, I believe.
    
    The featured guest speaker is Mark Sosin who will appear saturday.
    The expo is advertised as a fishing show but since it is sponsored
    by the Conn. assoc. of marine dealers, I've gotta believe it will
    feature more boats than tackle and looks to be salt water oriented.
    
    Even though it's only been a week since the Springfield show, I'll
    be going tomorrow night.  The tax refund check came this week and
    it looks like enough for a down payment :-).
    
    Steve

	I read in the Worcester Evening Gazette on Friday (10-9-87) there
is a Sportfishing Boat Show in Boston from Oct 22nd thru Oct 25th.  250 boats
from 80 manufacturers from 8' inflatables to 42' offshore rigs.

	It went on to say that New England is the largest market in the country
for bass boats at the moment and there will be over 20 brands of Bass Boats
being displayed.  Displays will also include tackle, electronics, free-bee
seminars and lots of other stuff related to fishing.

	The show is open 

		noon to 10pm Thurs & Fri, 
		10am - 10pm Saturday, 
		10am- 6pm on Sunday.  

	Admission is 	$5 for adults,
			$3 for kids 6-12,
			FREE for kids under 6

The piece I cut out doesn't say where in Boston, but I'll find out. 

    It is at the Bay Side Expo

	For those here in New England (and interested) Employee Services & Rec
have distributed here in MRO1 the flyer offering discount tickets to the
Eastern Fishing and Outdoor Exposition at the Centrum in Worcester, Ma.

The show runs from Wed. Feb 3 thru Sun. Feb 7.  The tickets are $3.50 marked
down from $5.  We can request tickets up to Jan 25th.  If your local PSA
doesn't have the forms, request them.  If you get no where, I'm sure someone
will be willing to photocopy one and send it to you...

Note:	there was no schedule of events on the flyer.


						Al

    Anyone going to the NH Fishing expo tomorrow?  
    
    donmac - whould be there midafternoon

I'm going tonight to beat the crowds.

-Joe-

    hmmm, actually thats not a bad idea... maybe i'll go tonight as well...

				10th Annual

		FISHING and OUTDOOR SHOW	

		MANCHESTER, NH ARMORY

		FEB 15TH, 16TH AND 17TH	

		FRI:  5PM - 9PM
		SAT: 10AM - 9PM
		SUN: 10AM - 5PM
	Admission

	Adults - 3.00
	Childer under 12 free with adult

Has anyone ever attened this one in the past and have any comments? Are there
good deals at the show that will beat mail-order?

-bac

    I don't think it's worth the ride north.  It's very small and not
    many deals to be had.  If you've got nothing better to do...go.
    
    It will take all of 15 minutes to view the whole thing.  I haven't been
    up there in 2 years so they may have expanded.
    
    					
    							Legend

    Although the NH expo cannot campare to the woosta expo, it's not
    a bad way to spend a saturday afternoon.  And some deals can be
    found.  Last year I wound up buying a flippin' stick from zyla's that
    had been marked down quite a bit.  Zyla's often has some good deals.
    
    I'll probably be spending a 2-3 hours there on Saturday.
    
    donmac
    

    Does anyone have any information on the Show in Worcester at the
    Centrum this week-end? Did I miss a note somewhere?
    
    bac

    	   The Centrum show starts on Feb. 6th.
    
    					B.C.

    Let me try this again.. I repsonded once already but by the time I hit
    ctrl Z the note was moved!!
    
    I went there about three years ago and ended up buying a 14' Sea-Nyph.
    I don't really remember what they had for deals on fishing equipment
    but they seem to have a decent selection on different items. But like
    the Legend said I wouldn't drive a long way to go there!
    
    Just a side note, While I was there it was during the presidential
    campaign. When all of the sudden all these secret service guys with
    sun glasses come in and George Bush was behind them. So I yelled
    "hey George"!! he came over and shook my hand and we talked about
    fishing for a few minutes. Little did I know this guy was going to
    be the world leader that he is today! 
    
    Just think, Dukakis could be handling this mess now!! (scarey!!)
    
    Bass-O-Matic
    

    The worcester expo is detailed in note 1293.72
    
    bassomatic, sure someone is moving your notes... just like someone
    deleted all your mail?  DS!
    
    that's right, i forgot ol' george was there a few years back...  
    
    donmac

    
    
    I will be traveling the week of the WOOSTAH show.....I know that you
    don't care....It just means that someone else has to pick out a beer
    place!
    
    TBDW
    

    FYI
    
    The Firehouse did cary Bass Ale during the summer Its VERY close to the
    centrum. 
    
    Rich

     Gee, I don't know about the Firehouse. Sure, it DOES have Bass ale,
    sure, it's right around the corner, and sure it's the best place in
    Worcester to look at "foxes" (plus, if you don't like it, there's a
    cheap "bum bar" called Moynagh's right next door). Maybe the Firehouse
    makes too much sense...
    
     I vote for the Firehouse. Otherwise, I'll just go to the new (and
    GREATLY improved) "Pudgie's" afterwards and watch TND.
    
    --The Skoal Bandit

    There is also a place on Main St. (it is fairly close to the Centrum)
    that serves Bass Ale. I dont remember the name of it but there is a
    fluorescent Bass Ale sign that drew me into the place.
    
    Stop there for a few Basses then to Pudgy's to see some ___es!  :^)
    
    
    

    
    	Skoal Brother.......NOW I am realizing what I TRULY enjoy about
    	you....you're as demented as I am....:-)
    
    	Sign me up for this cruise.....
    
    	Gitzit'
    
    	
    
    

 re: bar hopping in Worcester

 Reminds me of "the walk." A tradition at my fraternity at  WPI. Start at the
far end of main street and have a beer at every bar that's either on main street
or can be seen from main street. By the time we hit the firehouse, .... whew!
The funny part was since it was a well established tradition, the bars all knew
we were coming and we were given a cordial reception. ;-)

 Drinking and walking is ok. No driving, please.

 The Doctah