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Three cheers for TGO!

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missmolly

01/11/2019 08:12AM

His bait shop sold and he's going fishing instead of telling others how to catch fish, which he's done for half of forever!

Hip-hip....

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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ellahallely

01/11/2019 08:54AM

Nice!!!

Raised by wolves!

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Jackfish

Moderator

01/11/2019 10:12AM

Attaboy Jim!

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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Pinetree

01/11/2019 10:41AM

Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass.

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missmolly

01/11/2019 10:59AM

Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

What grinds my teeth pert near down to the gums is the fact that Jim hates the "scaly rats," but he's the only bwca.comer who's caught a 24-incher. God is a comedian.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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Jaywalker

01/11/2019 11:08AM

Congratulations, TGO!

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andym

01/11/2019 11:47AM

Congrats

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Zulu

01/11/2019 11:51AM

This is great news! I’m really happy for Jim being able to move into the next phase of his life! Now He can devote more time to creating handcrafted crankbaits called Crapalas, learning to play the accordion and volunteering with the DNC! (Don’t Nock Crankbaits)

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HowardSprague

01/11/2019 12:24PM

Congrats TGO! I know it's been a p-i-t-a at times, glad it's done. Enjoy everything!

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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The Great Outdoors

01/11/2019 12:36PM

Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

YUCK!!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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DanCooke

01/11/2019 03:17PM

May you be able to enjoy your retirement for many years.

Dan Cooke

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LindenTree

01/11/2019 03:25PM

The Great Outdoors: "
Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

YUCK!!!!!!"

Congrats TGO.

BTW, I stopped into your business last fall hoping to see you. It was in the afternoon so I was not expecting good chances for a meet up since you had told me I need to be there in the AM to catch you.

May the rivers be crooked and winding, and your portages lonesome, leading to the most amazing view.

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nctry

01/11/2019 03:57PM

Enjoy watching other people get harassed for trying to operate a legitimate business.
I mean, enjoy retirement Jim! Or are you opening up a pizza joint or something?

Nctry

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The Great Outdoors

01/11/2019 04:27PM

LindenTree: "
The Great Outdoors: "
Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

YUCK!!!!!!"

Congrats TGO,
BTW, I stoped into your buisness last fall hoping to see you.
It was in the afternoon so I was not expecting good chances for a meet up. since you had told me I need to be there in the AM to catch you."

Had many health issues from mid August until we closed on September 30th, so wasn't around.
Brian took the reins and carried the shop by himself for which I'll forever be grateful. :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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ozarkpaddler

01/11/2019 06:31PM

Congratulations!

"Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." Mark Twain

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nooneuno

01/11/2019 06:55PM

So any info on who is taking the reigns on this runaway show horse? We made a deliberate effort to stop every time and buy our bait at TGO's for no other reason than to support the man in charge. (okay also because we could fill up on any liquor we needed without moving the truck, but I digress. Congrats.....

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The Great Outdoors

01/11/2019 07:09PM

missmolly: "
Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

What grinds my teeth pert near down to the gums is the fact that Jim hates the "scaly rats," but he's the only bwca.comer who's caught a 24-incher. God is a comedian. "

I thought it was closer to 25 inches, but by pure accident and not with any intent on my part to put that "disease" on my hook!! :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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Spartan2

01/11/2019 07:31PM

Congratulations on your retirement and sale of the business, GTO. We wish you many years of happy relaxation on the lake.

The Spartans

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missmolly

01/11/2019 08:22PM

The Great Outdoors: "
missmolly: "
Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

What grinds my teeth pert near down to the gums is the fact that Jim hates the "scaly rats," but he's the only bwca.comer who's caught a 24-incher. God is a comedian. "

I thought it was closer to 25 inches, but by pure accident and not with any intent on my part to put that "disease" on my hook!! :)"

Great. Now I'm going to grind through the gums and down to the bone.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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01/11/2019 11:37PM

where am I going to go now to get my Burntside laker fishing reports and intelligence insulted?;)

Seriously though congrats Jim! And I hope your health is fairing better these days so you can enjoy retirement!

tg minus the o
PS feel free to email me your cell phone number;)

and into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul

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DeanL

01/11/2019 11:47PM

Congratulations Jim! I've really enjoyed the time we've spent in your shop and the instructions you gave my young boys is something they still talk about every time fishing in the BW is the subject. Best wishes with your future endeavors.

"Leave it as it is.....The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it." Theodore Roosevelt

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bfurlow

01/11/2019 11:51PM

Congratulations and best wishes!

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The Great Outdoors

01/11/2019 11:56PM

tg: "where am I going to go now to get my Burntside laker fishing reports and intelligence insulted?;)"

I'll quit after you finally drill a hole in the ice next time you're Trout fishing!! :)

PS-Cell number 218-235-1096

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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Stumpy

01/12/2019 12:15AM

????????
Not much else to say, other than...
God bless in your retirement !

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly

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bwcasolo

01/12/2019 07:36AM

congrats, and thanks for all the tips and advice, and licenses.

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PatrickE

01/12/2019 07:57AM

Jim,
It was a pleasure to get a chance to meet you this past June and pick your brain over coffee. It was one of favorite parts of my trip up to Ely. I remember you mentioning the shop was for sale. Much to my disappointment, my wife wouldn't go for it. Something about the weather being different than Orlando. Congrats on the sale and hopefully the new owners will be as genuine as the previous.
- Patrick

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PatrickE

01/12/2019 07:57AM

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missmolly

01/12/2019 08:44AM

PatrickE: "Jim,
It was a pleasure to get a chance to meet you this past June and pick your brain over coffee. It was one of favorite parts of my trip up to Ely. I remember you mentioning the shop was for sale. Much to my disappointment, my wife wouldn't go for it. Something about the weather being different than Orlando. Congrats on the sale and hopefully the new owners will be as genuine as the previous.
- Patrick "

There's no higher praise than "genuine."

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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3Ball

01/12/2019 09:54AM

Congrats TGO. You did a fine job with your store. It was always clean, the bait was lively and you tried to help people catch fish.

I wish you the best in retirement.

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overthehill

01/13/2019 10:11AM

Wish you the best Big Daddy. It just won't be the same in Ely, but at least you may have time to throw more lures out of that bushel basketfull you secretly love! BWahahaha!
God Bless You Mac. oth

Not to Hurry-Not to Worry

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Basspro69

01/13/2019 11:34AM

Congrats T G O now you don’t have to worry about losing business when you tell Packer fans what you really think :-)

" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD

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The Great Outdoors

01/13/2019 08:52PM

Basspro69: "Congrats T G O now you don’t have to worry about losing business when you tell Packer fans what you really think :-)"

I don't really want this to say this, but the Packers are the Smallmouth Bass of football!!

Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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ducks

01/14/2019 07:01AM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ride EZ

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yogi59weedr

01/14/2019 01:48PM

I'll still bring ya deer sausage from Illinois for fishing info,congratulations Jim.

Ah retired @ 50

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jcavenagh

01/16/2019 10:11AM

Congrats! All the best on the next big thing!!

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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Jackfish

Moderator

01/16/2019 11:11AM

The Great Outdoors: "I don't really want this to say this, but the Packers are the Smallmouth Bass of football!!

Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! :)"

That must make the Vikings the lutefisk of football. bah dum bump. :)

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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Pinetree

01/16/2019 11:18AM

Did I hear right? TGO is going to start up a smallmouth bass guiding service,he knows where the big ones are at.

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The Great Outdoors

01/16/2019 05:25PM

You mean right where they should be, in the garbage can!!! :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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The Great Outdoors

01/16/2019 05:26PM

Jackfish: "
The Great Outdoors: "I don't really want this to say this, but the Packers are the Smallmouth Bass of football!!

Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! :)"

That must make the Vikings the lutefisk of football. bah dum bump. :) "

Actually the Packers could also be the lutefisk of football, really stink up the place, and hard to swallow! Bwahahahahahahaha!! (bah dum bump!) :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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WhiteWolf

01/16/2019 07:10PM

3Ball: "Congrats TGO. You did a fine job with your store. It was always clean, the bait was lively and you tried to help people catch fish.

I wish you the best in retirement."

+100

The two loudest sounds known to man: a gun that goes bang when it is supposed to go click and a gun that goes click when it is supposed to go bang.

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Pinetree

01/16/2019 07:37PM

The Great Outdoors: "You mean right where they should be, in the garbage can!!! :)
"

That was a good one.

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missmolly

01/16/2019 08:18PM

Pinetree: "Did I hear right? TGO is going to start up a smallmouth bass guiding service,he knows where the big ones are at."

Ironically, he does.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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QueticoMike

01/17/2019 10:00AM

The Great Outdoors: "
missmolly: "
Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

What grinds my teeth pert near down to the gums is the fact that Jim hates the "scaly rats," but he's the only bwca.comer who's caught a 24-incher. God is a comedian. "

I thought it was closer to 25 inches, but by pure accident and not with any intent on my part to put that "disease" on my hook!! :)"

Did you mount it? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ........Congrats on the sell!

I can be followed on Instagram @queticomike

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The Great Outdoors

01/17/2019 01:08PM

QueticoMike: "
The Great Outdoors: "
missmolly: "
Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

What grinds my teeth pert near down to the gums is the fact that Jim hates the "scaly rats," but he's the only bwca.comer who's caught a 24-incher. God is a comedian. "

I thought it was closer to 25 inches, but by pure accident and not with any intent on my part to put that "disease" on my hook!! :)"

Did you mount it? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ........Congrats on the sell! "

No I didn't, but may have thought about it IF it wasn't the first year and day, that C&R went into effect in September!!
If I did mount it, would do so only as a trophy as to how much garbage I took out of the lake in one sitting!! Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!! :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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mgraber

01/19/2019 02:20AM

The Great Outdoors: "
Pinetree: "Good going now you will have plenty of time to catch that big Smallmouth bass."

YUCK!!!!!!"

LOL! Congrats Jim!

So many fish,so little time

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northallen

01/22/2019 10:18AM

Congrats and all the best.
Wishing you calm waters, the wind at your back, and tight lines.

One more cast... 'Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience' R.W. Emerson

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missmolly

01/25/2019 08:54AM

Hey, TGO, are you loving retired life? I have to keep working for another 4 years, so I must retire vicariously.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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The Great Outdoors

01/25/2019 09:49AM

missmolly: "Hey, TGO, are you loving retired life? I have to keep working for another 4 years, so I must retire vicariously. "

Hey MM,
Loving it, healing up from a few surgeries so I can be ready to fish the first opener in 35 years.
PS-I feel your pain!! :)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Outdoors-Bait-Tackle/1606420532911075?skip_nax_wizard=true

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missmolly

01/25/2019 05:59PM

The Great Outdoors: "
missmolly: "Hey, TGO, are you loving retired life? I have to keep working for another 4 years, so I must retire vicariously. "

Hey MM,
Loving it, healing up from a few surgeries so I can be ready to fish the first opener in 35 years.
PS-I feel your pain!! :)"

Your reply has me grinning. Heal well and fish, fish, fish!

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.

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