Paul,
I can't think of any way other than to simply say "thank you" for your hospitality and your patience the two days we were with you! I, as anyone that has had the opportunity
to visit with you for fishing was certainly blessed!
As you found out I am absolutely a "newbie" when it comes to bass fishing and have a long way to go, but your patience and guidance way surpassed what I had expected!
It was certainly an honor (and fun), to say, I have been there, got the hat! More so than the fishing, I just enjoyed hearing the stories and talking with you, that within itself will was such an honor and a story I can share with others that have never or will ever get the chance to do this. It is so refreshing to meet such an humble and sharing person that has the reputation and background on fishing that you have. This is one thing I will always cherish! I didn't mention it this weekend, but I am a 12 year breast cancer survivor and on my "Bucket List" was to fish with a pro. I thought I would have to pay to do an FLW, I never dreamed the chance would be handed to me like it was. Now that is one thing I can mark off my list! Thank you for that one as well!
Jerry either has or will email you and I know he has mentioned he plans to get the rigs to you that you wanted straight away. I just wanted to ask one more favor if I could. I had intended to and forgot. I would like the crank bait that I caught that fish on, if you don't mind parting with it. I would love to put it on my shelving in my office. If this is something you don't mind doing you can send it to me at 10361F North Main Street, Troy, NC 27371, please sign it if you do. This is my office address and someone will be there to get it. This has probably been my last year of club tournament fishing due to more demands at work, so glad this happened before the personnel cuts began. I will be taking on another persons responsibilities as well as my own in 2013.
Again, Thank you and it was sincerely an honor and a privilege to be a guest in your home and have the opportunity that I had!
Hope all goes well for you in the next season and be safe in your travels!
Lynn DeBerry (aka Big Fish Lynn)
Paul, Wanted to drop you a line and again thank you for the great time Lance and I had. The time spent with you on the electronics was amazing,but the real deal was when we put that knowledge and applied it out on the water on Friday.We guessed our best 5 would of been in the 42 lb range, with both of us catching our personal best fish of our lifes.We had 2 over 10 and 1 around 9 from your lake. We are getting ready to start into the Everstart series this year and your class will definitely help us out.