For all of you who have not met
ballywhoo, let me formally introduce him to the Board: He is a native New Yorker, but in spite of that, every once in a while he comes up with a worthwhile opinion or a correct observation--just not often. He does happen to be the world's greatest fisherman--If you don't believe me, just ask him. ballywhoo and Drifter, and another guy named Steve (who has the good sense not to post too often) all work together. The first time I ever met ballywhoo, I was pissed off at him to start with because he had not shown up for one of my meetings. But after talking to him for about half an hour, I was glad he hadn't shown up!
He was sitting in his office with a humongous unlimited Chair Rod that could have served as a tower crane and a humongous single-speed reel, and he was bragging about getting a good deal on the setup, so I knew right away somebody had seen him coming.
Ballywhoo is a government employee. He bought a new dog and named it "Coffee Break".
He's also one of the funniest guys you will ever meet. Only, don't laugh at him--he doesn't realize he's being funny. I have no doubt he will make some pathetic response to this post--but no matter--having a battle of wits with ballywhoo is like having a gunfight with an unarmed man.
He takes his advice on buying tackle from Drifter, so you can bet he will end up with a bunch of broken gear.
Anyway, the boy has the offshore bug bad. He can give you some excellent tips on how to tell your wife you are going fishing--just watch everthing he does and then---don't do it. The bottom line is that I'm about as likely to let him and Louis "test" my gear as Minister Wright is to be elected Vice President.
Russ