Andy October 14, 2013 at 12:13 pm Reply Gord, I can only wish you an even more profitable 2014 season, as I have very much enjoyed the investments that have been made at VBL. I also appreciate those things that have remained a constant with hospitality at the top of the list. Two weeks at VBL spread over two different seasons (spring and fall) was a real treat that should probably be repeated with retirement rapidly approaching. I can say that 2013 was one of the best fishing year’s I have experienced at VBL. The spring excursion to Caribou was exceptional for small mouth bass and pike. The August Walleye discoveries yielded a personal best for walleyes at VBL. Shawn caught his best Laker that same trip. And of course….who can forget the perch? I will be in touch soon regarding 2014 and am hoping for a repeat with perhaps a 50″ class musky. Do you think that could be arranged?
Professor October 15, 2013 at 9:55 am Reply Gord…Are there any plans to bring back those beautiful VBL mugs?
Gord October 15, 2013 at 10:07 am Reply A good suggestion. Much less work than the 3 story boat house, but others have mentioned their desire for a VBL mug. Let me research what is available…..I’m sure it’s doable.
Andy October 16, 2013 at 10:49 am Reply Gord, I think the mugs have run there course and I have a shelf full of them. Still waiting for the one for the “best video”? How about something a bit out of the ordinary? Here is a list to get you started. I was thinking something more like a VBL faux beaver tale tie? http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-year-in-swag-27-ridiculous-promotional-items-w,36511/
Andy October 16, 2013 at 1:25 pm Reply I am anticipating “pricey” to enter the conversation, but how about a VBL tie? Can you imagine the envy this would generate in the other camps when they see the VBL ties flying in the wind? http://www.zazzle.com/beaver+ties
Gord October 16, 2013 at 1:31 pm Reply I’ll bite……so. let’s say I wanted the “Canada Day beaver tie”…..how would you customize it to make it a specialty of the lodge? Add VBL somewhere? …..and pricey, would you pay forty bucks for a tie? You are retiring soon….are you planning on fishing in a suit and tie… Keep up the research, you may stumble on something..
Sturno January 31, 2014 at 1:02 pm Reply I saw a few ties that I would rate in the “exceptional” category. Now whether my wife would let me where them in public is another thing…
charles weiss October 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm Reply Good Fishing! Big Pike is a sight to behold! Hey! Isn’t the Electric Beaver 5 years old now?
Andy October 16, 2013 at 4:37 pm Reply Gord, I was thinking the VBL Beaver ties complete with your logo would be complimentary. I could see them serving as an emergency fish towel. Maybe you could even add a ruler? And yes, I think its time we start classing up the joint and dressing like our forefathers did for the big fishing occasion.
Gord October 16, 2013 at 5:22 pm Reply Andy, due to your interest in coming up with some innovative VBL swag, I hereby appoint you as “Swag Master”. Your mission…..come up with the item, the design and at a price we can hope to sell at least two (you and the professor). I look forward to your acceptance, and an item so irresistible, I will be able to market them on line, from the comfort of my couch…. …by the way, the idea of a fishing tie isn’t bad….especially with a built in ruler. It could double as a “dew rag” in the case of the professor, or he may choose to wear it stylishly wrapped around his upper thigh…….
Professor October 16, 2013 at 10:39 pm Reply Gord…I’ve got a VBL hat, fishing shirt, fleece jacket, several tee-shirts, two mugs and my current favorite–the genuine VBL towel (which makes a heck of a bib when eating ribs at Busters). What I could really use is a VBL blazer. I’d feel very proud to wear this to the Sunday night fish fry. Please consider.
