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Post by happyshad on Sept 18, 2012 14:27:36 GMT -4
JOHN (jmcfish10101) Started this last year and had mentioned starting it again this year - I thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread (instead of wading through 4 pages from last years) but credit still goes to JOHN, aka: jmcfish10101973
RapalaNation Members Exchange 3 lures with another member.
Pairings will take place @ November 1st.
3 lures should be New in Box, Hard to Find, Discontinued, etc.
List of Names:
jmcfish10101973
happyshad
bacon
tamefish1
nathanha
helsinkishad
nathenpd
Fishooked
007fishfingers
omigosh
olscratchy
talolucha
thebosst127
tigermystic
masterbaiter
karakudki
carbarten77
walleyeking69
honkamaa
Jcbyrne
robertm47
amemark
shadrap712
walleye270
tttkkk
hellangler
ospreynn
Please get on the list - we will need to set a date to pair up members and start the exchange @ Nov. 1st
Please do not commit unless you are serious.
Happy Holidays!
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Post by bacon on Sept 19, 2012 9:28:38 GMT -4
well, of course you can count me in
bacon
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Post by happyshad on Sept 20, 2012 8:43:22 GMT -4
OK - Bacon added to the list - looking for more.
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Post by tamefish1 on Sept 20, 2012 12:36:48 GMT -4
Sign me up. I'm game!  |
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Post by happyshad on Sept 20, 2012 18:39:39 GMT -4
Also added nathana to the list!
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Post by helsinkishad on Sept 21, 2012 15:24:41 GMT -4
Count me in. |
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Post by nathenpd on Sept 21, 2012 23:22:04 GMT -4
Count me in please. This was great last year.
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 24, 2012 6:51:27 GMT -4
I am in. I will sticky this thread so everyone sees this. happyshad, if you want to run with this, by all means, I'll be here for support, and I can send out an email update to all members, so hopefully that will get the ball rolling.  Does anyone remember who bailed out of this last year? Because they will most definitely be excluded moving forward. |
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Post by happyshad on Sept 24, 2012 8:33:45 GMT -4
THANKS Ted! I added you to the list. I have also pm'd a few of the members, with a few more to go.
The member that never replied to me was banned - I don't know if there were any others? Already quite a few signing up - this will be fun!
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Post by 007fishfingers on Sept 24, 2012 10:51:11 GMT -4
ive had no pm's and i was in last year, as i will be happy to do so again, im in  |
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Post by omigosh on Sept 24, 2012 19:18:45 GMT -4
Definetly count me in!! Really enjoyed it last year. Thanks.
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Sept 25, 2012 4:50:55 GMT -4
hi tom and ted
i am willing to help again on this but do not have much time to work on this
this year has been very busy for me and my family my dad is not good
but
i got the 3 or 4 rapalas all ready set a side for this
thanks to
tom and ted for doing this again
john
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Post by keesvanderlaak on Sept 25, 2012 6:16:32 GMT -4
I don't have 3 special lures laying around so I unfortunatly can't join on this one.
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Post by happyshad on Sept 25, 2012 10:21:35 GMT -4
The three lures do not have to be "Special" - The requirements are pretty loose - here were some of the guidelines from last year - I copied these from a couple of Ted's/Fishooked's Posts: ***************************************************************************** Fishooked wrote: "Hi everyone! Glad too see we got some more people to sign up! Well....if folks cannot come up with something rare/discontinued/special etc to include in their group....then I don't know, do your best I suppose. Maybe pick out a pricier new model Rapala to include instead, such as a Max Rap, F-18, etc? Just a suggestion. I think the main point should be to have fun with this and the thrill of not knowing what you're going to get." IN ANOTHER POST FISHOOKED WROTE: "I would have to say yes to that(A QUESTION "DO THEY NEED TO BE NEW IN BOX?) - I mean, if they are older stock lures and they've got store rash I would say that's no big deal. I think the primary focus on this grab bag would be to try to 'wow' the person getting the lures- throw something at them they might not expect. Lets face it if someone were to send out 3 HJ-6 lures in pedestrian colors that would be kinda lame in my book. Definitely try to include 3 different models and mix up the colors. Personally I'm not sure what I'm going to send yet - it might even include a custom (not sure yet) but if I do it will be top notch to be sure. Use your best judgement everyone!" ***************************************************************************** So as you can see - they don't all have to be "SPECIAL" or RARE - rather 3 rapalas that somebody would have fun receiving and fishing with! Plus - there were RapalaNation members last year that included extras - "Above and beyond" the three Rapalas!  I am thinking Three Rapalas and a Hand dressed Zonker Maribou spinner?  Here is what I may be sending out: ONE Rare or Hard to find Rapala ONE NEW RELEASE (2012/2013) Rapala ONE Customized Rapala (I might even throw in something extra - like a Salmo or Powerbait - who knows - ) Like Ted/Fishooked Said: "Use your best judgement everyone" and "I think the main point should be to have fun with this and the thrill of not knowing what you're going to get."  |
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Post by keesvanderlaak on Sept 25, 2012 10:39:16 GMT -4
Ok, I'll first see if I can find some interesting lures before I'll sign-up.
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Post by olscratchy on Sept 26, 2012 22:19:50 GMT -4
Im In,, This was great last year ,, glad your doing it again,,,I'll begin my search for three +,, thats half the fun
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Post by talolucha on Sept 27, 2012 5:12:35 GMT -4
Hello,
I say yes for this year!!
Last year was fine to me, and I like the idea....a lot!
I have 2 vintage Rapala new in box and another new one to trade.
So If you think that's ok let me know !!!!
please forget my English....I try to improve every day!!!
Regards
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thebosst127
CD01
banned for screwing over another member
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Post by thebosst127 on Sept 27, 2012 6:37:57 GMT -4
I'd like to get in. Please somebody send me some lures that'll find fish when I have no clue!!
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Post by tigermystic on Sept 27, 2012 16:22:23 GMT -4
Count me in. I did last year and had fun doing it.
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masterbaiter
CD01
banned for screwing over another member
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Post by masterbaiter on Sept 27, 2012 20:08:17 GMT -4
throw me into the list too
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Post by karakudki on Sept 28, 2012 2:46:42 GMT -4
The more - the better I also would like to participate |
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Post by carbarten77 on Sept 28, 2012 12:52:11 GMT -4
Am I to late to put my name down? I have nothing really rare (sorry if you get paired with me) but could try and put a nice mixed batch together.
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Post by walleyeking69 on Sept 28, 2012 15:31:07 GMT -4
I want in too.
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Post by honkamaa on Sept 28, 2012 17:48:23 GMT -4
Im in this year again. Should we write our country as well in order to be able to match the pairs better (as we did last year)?
Finland for me.
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Post by indafishinhole on Sept 28, 2012 18:32:38 GMT -4
I'm might be in but not positive yet
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Post by happyshad on Sept 30, 2012 12:53:59 GMT -4
Please do not comment unless you are going to seriously commit. Also - if you are worried about sending three plain lures - we will refer to the wisdom of Ted: "Use your best judgement everyone" and "I think the main point should be to have fun with this and the thrill of not knowing what you're going to get." As of this post - we are at 19 participating - many of which are 2nd year players. |
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Post by Jcbyrne on Sept 30, 2012 21:47:28 GMT -4
Ok
Count me in.
Jim.
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Post by robertm47 on Oct 7, 2012 4:29:13 GMT -4
Count me in on it Ill try it and see what happens....have a few in my arsonal that may not be to old but they are good and trustworthy.
Cant wait for first ice to use my jigging raps.
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Post by happyshad on Oct 8, 2012 19:47:43 GMT -4
Just a reminder to all - that the three lures need to be New In Box (NIB) and 2 of the 3 need to be discontinued, hard to find or special.
Unless of course, that you and your trading partner worked out something diferent - like a coffee cup, key chain, custom painted, Giant Rapala, rare with no box, etc.
Thanks to all!
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Post by happyshad on Oct 9, 2012 7:32:53 GMT -4
Am I to late to put my name down? I have nothing really rare (sorry if you get paired with me) but could try and put a nice mixed batch together. Carbarten77: You are not too late to sign up - I sent you a pm - please respond to it. I will put your name on the list. |
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