Conference wahoo::fishing

    Nope, your not sick at all...
                             
    I too like NBS, but do tend to use BPS some of the time becasue  
    they are still often cheaper.  
                                     
    The fact that they are fisherman really helps.  You call up Bass
    Pro and it often appears your not talking to a fisherman.  Barry
    Hunt is the founder of NBS and Gary Clark (author of Clark's NH 
    Fishing Guide) recently became part owner.  Both real nice guys.
                             
    A sale on all-stars huh?  Hmmmm maybe I'll be taking a ride to 
    Brentwood over the weekend...  
    
    At the expo they mentioned they were expanding their showroom, anyone 
    know if it's done yet?
                             
    Don Mac                         
    

    
    I know Billy personally, he is exactly what you mentioned. And he
    will send you their "Most Productive" lures. The facility itself
    is not all that big but there is 1 of everything they carry on the
    wall to look at. I'm going up on Saturday 3/4 to see him and get
    some things I need.
    
                                                       Guy

    I have been buying from them for the past two years. I visit the
    showroom a couple a times a year. Great group of people, knowledgable
    and make me feel they want to help answer any questions. I shop
    around, but there prices are competitive on most items; especially
    when you consider shipping. They have some good buys in the showroom
    too. 
    
    Ed

    DONT be telling the Bandit this stuff. He is a sick person.
    He currently;
     - is on the denied parties list for furture catalogs from Cabelas
    and BassPro, and a geat number of other places. NBS sent him a catalog.
     - is a charter member of Shoppers Anoymous - they have asked me
    to tell you.
    
    Plus I think he may have passed this diease off to me. Ive been
    6-7 times to the $2 lure table at Zylas. (like today at noon fer
    instance.) Bomber lures....... all you want. If you aint been there
    yet, get there.

    How far is NBS from Mass, say, from rt 495? I'd like to check the
    place out sometime if it isn't too far away.
    
    Ed
    
    

     
    Northern Bass is located on Rte. 125 Brentwood,NH. You would get
    off at the Plastow exit from 495 and follow 125 for quite a ways.
    Just before NB is an intersection that has a flashing light, and
    on your right hand side is a place called "Rivers Edge". About 
    100 yards further you take a right and then a quick left into the
    driveway that has a chain of buildings. NB is the first one on the
    left side, you will see a picture window and a doorway.
    
                                                         Guy
    
    P.S. Their "NEW" catalog just came out
         if you don't have one.....

    
     Anyone have a phone# so I can call for a catalog?
           thakns,
                  walt
    
    

     I was in Northern Bass yesterday pm and entrusted myself to Billy
    for some new technology in lures. One portable shopping basket later
    I was through. I didn't even look at the total on the slip... Lavender
    Jack found the all time great chartreuse "Little N", my all time
    favorite bass plug (No big deal, but probably 10 fish over 4lbs).
     After a brief consultation, they took me out back, where the lures
    go to spawn - it was like a candy store (which by now has considerably
    less candy...). Time for a new box. This will be the year of new
    lures for me, so I might as well start right. Anyone have a
    recommendation on a Jig 'N Pig box also? The NB guys like the 5/16
    blue/black Stanley jig with a #11 black pork frog.
    
    --Impoverished,
    
    --The Skoal Bandit

    IMO the 5/16 is too heavy,and will fall much to fast for early bassin'....
    
    You might want to try a �,or 3/8...this will fall much slower esp. with
    a #11. The black/blue Stanley is also my favorite. Uncle Josh also has
    a new line of pork called Crawdads. the come in two sizes #34,and #33
    the #34's are 3�" (too big) for early spring...These crawdads have
    bouyant claws,so when your jig touches bottom the claws stand
    up,simulating a defending position....I prefer he #33's for their
    size..
    
    also orange,and black jig with Craw Pork is a good bet for the spring.
     

     Billy explained to me that the "pig meat" slows the jig's fall.
    The 5/16 with pig falls just fast enough to suit the fishin' he
    does in NH, i expect.
    
    --The Skoal Bandit
    

    Sounds like a heck of a place! as someone asked previously, could
    someone please post the phone number so we could order a catalogue.
    
    Happy fishing,
    Mike

    I CALLED MA BELL FOR THE NUMBER AND SHE SAID 603-642-4088. THEY
    
    SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEND YOU WHAT YOU WANT.
    
      BUDMAN GEORGE
    

    
    	I called yesterday at (603) 642-4088. They said they would 
     send my a catalog in the next few days.
    
    				Michael

    
    
    I Have the catalog, and it contains lots of good stuff !!!
    However, If you get the chance, take a ride up there, because
    the always have a good deal or two hangin' around the bargain
    bins, and the rod racks.
    
    		Buschmaster
    
    P.S.   (603) 642-4088 = (603) 642-BASS 
    
    

     Out of staters call 1 800 227-7032 (in case the "phone Police"
    at your facility are on the prowl). Right now Northern Bass has
    loads of Bill Norman Little N's on sale in bins in the front of
    the shop. They are doubling their showroom size...
    
    --The Bandit