"He says you fish poorly."

[Rob Jepson]

This past weekend Avery Pro-Staffers from the Atlantic Flyway met for a few days of product training and brainstorming on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

It was an enjoyable and productive couple of days and I wanted to post this photograph of Avery Pro-Staffers (L-R) Mark Hoke/Maryland, Jason Connellee/Maryland, Joe Williams/Maine, Michael Bard/New York enjoying some "down-time" after class.

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Rob Jepson
Avery Pro-Staff Relations Manager

[JJ McGuire]

They sure do look bigger when you hold'em toward the camera. :D

[Chris Holleger]

Looks to me like they had alot of fun. :D Nice pic.

[Jeremy Abbas]

Looks to me like they trying be like the Bassmaster Bloomhuff smile.gif

[Mark "LA CROSS" Hoke]

ANYBODY CAN CATCH THE BIG ONES.YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY. :eek: :D

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MARK HOKE
AVERY PRO-STAFF
ZINK PRO-STAFF

[Joe Williams]

As you can see in the picture we were in the presence of a magnificent angler. Just look at the way Mark holds his fishing pole... It’s an extension of his arm!

Joe Williams
Avery Pro-Staff

[Mallyard]

Hahaha... nothing like some good fun. I've caught my share of fish like that.. Infact I've thought of freeze drying one and putting it on my wall.. smile.gif
Thanks agian for the laughs guys.

Mallyard

[Mike Bard]

Just for the record...that fish was the bait, Jason was demonstrating the proper way to put your bait on the hook. It's a shame, but Rob's camera ran out of batteries just after we started getting into the 10 pounders.

[Mallyard]

10 pounders... on those kinda poles.. I'd imagine, youv'e got some great kindling left.. :D

Mallyard

[goosehunter64]

Y'all share that one HUGE fishy.... :D :D

[Allan Stanley]

That picture is an optical illusion, that fish is not nearly as large as it looks...Jase's arms are like 4 feet long! :eek: :D tongue.gif

[Jason Connellee]

What a good weekend. Yeah....the fishin' outing was a success. Joe, any time you want me to teach you that patented "lure cleaning" move, let me know.

Should have tied the palomar knot !!!!!!!!

[Mark "LA CROSS" Hoke]

ALLAN STANLEY :D IS RIGHT JASON IS A FREAK OF NATURE. THAT FISH REALLY IS LEGAL IN MOST STATES.

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MARK HOKE
AVERY PRO-STAFF
ZINK PRO-STAFF

[Rusty Hallock]

My mistake, I thought it was a picture of the bait. :D

[Mark Brendemuehl]

Here in Minnesota, a fish that size would be used as "chum." I hope you guys brought food, cuz you sure can't fish.
Mark

[imported_Derek Rambo]

SWEET FISH!!! I have just a little smaller on my wall...I'm so proud of that fish. ;)
The central flyway boys are going to Loveland,CO this weekend.....poor us I know....I will take plenty of pics and post them next week!!! smile.gif

[Jason Connellee]

Hey, I worked the water HARD for that fish. Some serious angling stratgies were being displayed on the fishing grounds that evening.

[Dave Weidner]

Jas--Don't let them get to you! I understand that while you were baling the big ones - some of the other pro staff were doing what they do best. :rolleyes:

Dave

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[Jason Connellee]

It's all in good fun. Good bunch of guys here on this board and in the Avery family.

[David Hochman]

Maine guys should always do the dishes. Its standard for any North American camp. :rolleyes: ;)

Who loves you Joe.

[Mark "LA CROSS" Hoke]

JASON IS RIGHT THERE ARE SOME GREAT GUYS IN THE AVERY PRO-STAFF. AND I AM GLAD TO BE APART OF IT.
HAT'S OFF TO ROB JEPSON AND T_ _.

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MARK HOKE
AVERY PRO-STAFF
ZINK PRO-STAFF

REMEMBER SUCCESS DOESN'T COME WHEN THE JOB IS FINISHED BUT WHEN THE CUSTOMER CALLS YOU BACK TO START THE NEXT ONE. :rolleyes:

[Dave Weidner]

Maine boys also double as kennel run clean up boyz as well! ;) tongue.gif tongue.gif tongue.gif tongue.gif tongue.gif

[Joe Williams]

Dave,

Thanks for posting that picture... Now Maggie knows I am not deathly allergic to dish soap like I've been telling her for years!
That's ok though. I just hope you got a lot of white spray paint in your pit bag, because painting those Brant white might be as close as you get to Eiders this season!

P.S. anyone get a picture of Dave H. Brushing his teeth???

Joe

[Mark "LA CROSS" Hoke]

WHAT DAVE SAID ABOUT MAINE BOYS IS TRUE. I SAW IT ON TV .I THINK IT WAS 60 MINUTES. :eek:
GOOD PULL DAVE.

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MARK HOKE
AVERY PRO-STAFF
ZINK PRO-STAFF

[Paul Cupka]

What a fun weekend, I can't tell you the last time I laughed so hard. We need to get Mark Hoke signed up for the Blue Collar Comedy Tour! Them stories will have anyone rolling on the floor. What a great bunch of guys on this team, the diversity of these guys is unmatched, Avery has compiled one heck of a team, and that's just one region!! It is a good thing Rob, Rusty and Mark had the meals planned out, because if we had to rely on the fishing for food.......we would of been in deep trouble!
So Joe, I don't have to stop in Jersey on the way up? That should knock some time off the trip!
On a serious note- GUYS, THE NEW LINE UP OF DECOYS ARE FLAT OUT BAD***! ALTHOUGH THE CAN'S ARE MY FAVORITE, THE BLACKS ARE RIGHT THERE TOO, AND FOR YOU DRYFIELD GUYS, WAIT TILL YOU GET A LOAD OF THE FULLBODY MALLARDS, OH MY GOODNESS! MAKES A MAN WANT TO UP AND MOVE!!
A big thanks again to Rob, Rusty, and Mark for making everything perfect.