| here's the transcript of the finals:
lambeau: first up is suick48 vs nwild, followed by Rich W vs crackpot ...then the final of the other 2 against each other
lambeau: i've got 3 questions for each of them...we'll alternate back and forth.
lambeau: whoever has the most is the winner. i've got bonus questions in case of a tie.
lambeau: you will have 30 seconds to answer the question from the time it's asked.
suick48: im nervous
crackpot: so am I
C_Nelson: dont worry, it is only for a $140 reel, no pressure. LOL
suick48: i need a reel
lambeau: tighten up the drag boys!
lambeau: OK...first question is for suick48:
lambeau: suick48: how big (length/weight) is the magnum bulldawg? (clock's running now)
suick48: 12 inch 7 oz
lambeau: 15 seconds
lambeau: 5 seconds
lambeau: time.
lambeau: you get 1pt (out of 2 possible). 12" and 6 ounces according to MInnov. website.
lambeau: next question is for nwild...
lambeau: nwild: What is the Muskies Inc slogan? (time is running)
lambeau: 15 seconds
nwild: no clue
lambeau: time
lambeau: i'm sorry, that's incorrect. "youth, fisheries, research"
lambeau: 1 to 0
lambeau: next one is for suick48
lambeau: suick48: who founded Muskies Inc? (time running)
suick48: gil hamm
lambeau: correct!
lambeau: next: nwild
Slamr: Norm, you are in serious trouble
nwild: no kidding
lambeau: nwild: who invented the Bobbie Bait?
nwild: bob vander valden
lambeau: correct!
lambeau: 1.5pts to 1pt if suick48 gets this next one correct, he'll win...
lambeau: suick48: What did Abu Garcia originally produce?
lambeau: 15 seconds
suick48: watches
lambeau: correct!!!!
lambeau: that's a lock...sorry, norm. suick48 is moving on to the final!!! (in about 10 minutes...)
suick48: are you serious?
nwild: the agony of defeat
suick48: i cant believe this
suick48: this is my first ever reel!
lambeau: RichW vs crackpot...you guys both ready?
crackpot: I suppose
Rich_W: yes
lambeau: first up is crackpot...
lambeau: crackpot: Who is Helen Bessett?
Lil_Red entered the room.
lambeau: 15 seconds
crackpot: no clue
lambeau: 5 seconds
lambeau: sorry, "no clue" is incorrect. she's the Helen of Rollie & Helen's fame.
crackpot: duh
lambeau: Rich W...next up
lambeau: Rich W: where is the original Reed's sporting goods located?
Rich_W: Minnesota somewhere
lambeau: 15 seconds
lambeau: 5 seconds
lambeau: sorry, not quite good enough. Walker, MN is the right answer.
lambeau: 0 to 0...crackpot up next
lambeau: crackpot: what was the Abu Garcia "Morrum" reel named after? (time is running)
crackpot: the Morrum River
lambeau: correct! home of the original Abu Garcia factory.
C_Nelson: glad he knew that, LOL
lambeau: Rich W: what size is the Shallow Invader lure (length and weight)? (time is running)
lambeau: 15 seconds
Rich_W: 9 inches 2oz
lambeau: correct!
lambeau: 1 to 1 going into the final questions
lambeau: crackpot: what is the IGFA recognized world record muskie?
lambeau: 15 seconds
lambeau: 5 seconds
crackpot: spray
lambeau: sorry, incorrect. Cal Johnson's 67.5 lb'er from 1949
muskie!_nut: spray shot his fish - not allowed
lambeau: Rich W...chance to grab the win if you get this correct.
lambeau: Rich W: what year was Abu Garcia founded?
lambeau: 15 seconds
Rich_W: 1921
lambeau: correct for the win!
crackpot: nice work Rich
suick48: good job rich
lambeau: congrats to nwild and crackpot for making it to the Final 4.
Slamr: Lambeau, we ready for the Finals?
lambeau: yes we are!
lambeau: the final is suick48 vs RichW...you guys both ready?
suick48: yes
Rich_W: yes
suick48: im shaking
lambeau: this will be a speed contest. you both get to answer the question. first correct answer gets credit. 3 questions...first person with 2 points wins!
lambeau: any questions how it will work? you're BOTH answering the same question as fast as you can.
suick48: ok
Rich_W: I'm good
lambeau: 1st question...
lambeau: what new program did Muskies Inc endorse at yesterday's International meeting?
lambeau: tick tick tick...(jeopardy theme music)
lambeau: 30 more seconds and we'll move on to a different question
lambeau: 10 seconds
lambeau: time.
lambeau: the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record program
lambeau: did ANYONE know that?
suick48: nope
Rich_W: no
muskie!_nut: yes i was there
lambeau: ok...next question...
lambeau: who is the newest member of the MuskieFIRST team? (hint: he's a boat/motor specialist)
suick48: kenny o
lambeau: that is partially correct. need more info...(like a last name)
suick48: ken olsen
lambeau: correct!
lambeau: check out Ken's article on springtime prep...
lambeau: suick48 is in the lead 1-0
lambeau: next question...
lambeau: What muskie-related event is happening in Wisconsin on April 10th?
suick48: the pelican lake size limit vote
lambeau: partially correct...30 seconds for each of you to add more info.
suick48: 50 inch min. size limit proposal
lambeau: 15 seconds
lambeau: 5 seconds...
lambeau: time!
lambeau: the conservation congress meetings vote on a number of muskie-related initiatives (pelican, fox/gb/winnebago system, etc.)
suick48: did i get partial credit
lambeau: yessir!
lambeau: suick48 is the winner!!!!!
Rich_W: Nice work
C_Nelson: CONGRATULATIONS SUICK48!!!!!
Schuler: congrats suick
suick48: yay!
Merckid: nice job
nwild: Nice work Suick
muskie!_nut: congrats suick48
A-ROZ: nice job s48
suick48: this is sweet
Slamr: wow, this huge monster contest and a 15 year old wins
crackpot: congrats
Merckid: suick48 you beat me so glad to see you take it
theedz155: way to go 48
suick48: thanks
lambeau: congrats to Rich W for 2nd place: an Abu 6500 C4 reel, hat, and lube supplies
lambeau: congrats to suick48 for winning: an Abu Record reel, hat and lube supplies!
Slamr: a huge thanks to Abu Garcia for their support of this contest!
lambeau: thanks to everyone else for showing up to show their support to our finalists.
crackpot: ya....round of Records for all!!
nwild: Thanks Abu
C_Nelson: thanks Abu Garcia
muskie!_nut: I love those Abus
lambeau: please support our sponsor - Abu Garcia.
theedz155: I have been supporting them for years.
suick48: thanks abu garcia
Rich_W: Not a problem. Thank you.
Slamr: i have like 15 reels of support in my garage
C_Nelson: Guys, if you EVER have any questions on Abu reels or anything, please post in the tackle forrum and I will help the best I can |
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