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The Bassholes
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Welcome to the LPLT website, an experience almost as unique as the
eclectic group of characters who are card carrying members of the LPLT cult.
Before describing each individual a couple of things bear mentioning.
First and foremost, the group has two contingents, sort of like the American
and National League, if you will. Being lovers of the great sport of
hockey the LPLT crew is aligned along hockey fan bases, as detail below.
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First, the good guys, or the GLC (Great Lakes
Contingent) and fans of the fabulous Detroit Red Wings: |
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Bill "Buck" Ames -
Charter Member 1977 - is the groups'
Vice Chairman and, along with Deadeye, the only other charter member of
the LPLT crew. Buck also shares most of the primary cooking duties
with Deadeye and is particularly famous for his specialty biscuits and
gravy and his signature cocktail, the "Buckwheat". While not much
of a fisherman, Buck is legendary for his penchant for nickname
creation, taste in Vodka, wager making, and is the groups official Poet
Laureate. |
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Mike "Banjo" Wood -
member since 1997 - came by his
nickname the old fashioned way, he earned it through a feat thought
impossible - he actually caught a Walleye using the "Banjo Minnow
System" - a life changing experience. And speaking of life
changing experiences, Banjo actually survived his wife's wrath after
depositing his wedding ring at the bottom of Lake Powell. He is
our official computer geek, electrician, lead guitarist and arsonist. |
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Fred "The Doo" Shuart -
member since 1999? - the GLC's
token Polish representative. Strangely, the "Doo" has chosen to go
MIA the last few years. We're not sure if he's afraid of getting
out fished by Wallstreet or just doesn't care for the Wine by the Drum
selections that Wallstreet brought last time. Hopefully "The Doo"
will get his wife's permission to come out and play again soon. |
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Dennis "Knickerknocker" Nybakken -
member since 1981 - An illustrious Banking Executive from the Minneapolis area with outstanding hockey savvy and Norwegian heritage. Sort of the Quiet Assassin member of the GLC,
and the father portion of the only father/son tandem to ever join the
club. A great fisherman and vodka drinker in his own right! |
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Gary "Flagman" Auten -
member since 2005 - is the
newest member of the GLC team and a 2005 rookie (Oh what lessons he has
to learn). Flagman is our groups' resident Hells Angel and a
legendary beer drinker by reputation and proportion. With his
meticulous Engineer's attention to detail Flagman ain't much of a
sprinter but he's sure to be a strong finisher to every race!
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Next, the well
experienced providers of the GLC Community Booze and unfortunate
followers of Claude "the turtle" Lemieux, Paddy "the wife beater" Waah
and other despicable Colorado AvNots, aka the DC (Durango Contingent),
in no particular order: |
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James E. "Deadeye" Morehart
- Charter Member 1977 - Our Grand
Pooh-Bah and CEO, aka Jimmie
Wayne, aka Wayno, aka Jimmy Moreforehead . . . I think you get the
picture. Although a respected businessman, in his spare time Deadeye has
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penchant for sleeping with hash-marked skivvies on his head and for
peddling across the U. S. in his pink leotards (yes, when there are
several other reliable modes of transportation available). He is the only member to make every one of the previous 28 tours. A true
fishing legend he is still using the same equipment after 28 years and
his Budweiser reel is a classic. |
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Max "Stinky" Scholfield -
member since 1991 - An outstanding, avid fisherman, part time stock broker (at
least he's broken most of his clients we hear tell), former Kansan, and Master Flaggelator. Stinky also brews up a terrific bowl of
posole and a mean mess of fresh fish. If Stinky can't catch 'em or
cook 'em you might as well pack up and go home. |
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Dick "The Drug Dealer" Byler -
member since ? - Cousin of Stinky, also
a former Kansan, former Pharmacist, and current Mexican citizen. Byler has also been MIA for the last 10 or 15 years but we keep inviting him cause he always
sends good stuff and we hold out hope that we'll all get to witness him brutalize the DC Polski just one more time. |
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Wally "Wallstreet" Brynarksi
- member since 1992 - A former Chicago Polock who does the
stereotype proud. Now retired, a former day trader (code for legalized
theft of investor funds). Wallstreet is truly a joy to have along as
you just can't wait to see what he says or does next. Almost outdid
himself in 2004 with his Harry Carey sunglasses disguise, but may have
jeopardized his future inclusion as . . . Don't tell anyone this cause
it's a secret . . . the Executive Committee has ruled that only one
member of each household can attend future trips and, right now,
Bogie (The Dog Ski) appears to be the People's Choice (and we'll bet Bogie
wouldn't forget the cinnamon rolls). |
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Jon "Luther" Ellis -
member since 1980 - Now of Denver and CEO of the wildly successful enterprise, Dependable Drywall (talk about your classic oxymoron). Luther, aka Jon Boy, is to fishing what
Flagman is to Weight Watchers, and master of the quick release system. I believe Luther is now #3 on the LPLT seniority list and needs to be placed in charge of the DC booze procuring, assuming a continuation of the DC 3 year
booze buying trend. Watch out
for Luther . . . he calls 'em as he sees 'em, and even though he don't
know jack about hockey! |
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Don "Freeburg" Freemyer -
member since ? - The DC's other token member. Obviously we don't like to say too much about the fact that we allow a member of the Legal profession to accompany us, but he makes a wicked pot of beans and
an awesome Green Chili so we just tell people he's a convicted Child Molester. Freeburg
also likes beer
that works better with a fork than a straw. If Freebie would spend
as much time fishing as he does asking Stinky about tackle or studying
his Spanish lessons he might actually catch a fish one of these years.
But, then, that'll cut down on his Gin and Tequila guzzles. |
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Errol "Jake" Jensen -
member since 1990 - our resident Mormon, Jake
also came by his nickname the old fashioned way . . . he earned it, and almost died one year of
Plastic Poisoning (let that be a lesson to you to never drink Jim Beam out of a plastic jug). Jake is our water expert and knows Powell better
than most anyone else on the planet. We miss him greatly when he can't make the trip.....mainly cause of the outstanding vitals his wife
Grace sends along!!!! |
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Billy "Deuce" Nybakken -
member since ? - You may recognize the similarity of last name with one of the GLC Good Guys. This is
Knickerknocker's offspring, and I do mean, "OFF" as in something is off with a guy living in the Great Lakes and chooses the Colorado AvNots as
his favorite hockey team. That notwithstanding we all wish "Deuce" would grace us with his presence once again (and maybe change his name to
"Tres"). Deuce does have some redeeming traits despite his hockey preference and actually built a custom rod for Deadeye and, even more surprisingly, actually helped him catch a fish with it. A feat seldom
repeated since Deuce's last trip. |
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Gary "Ponch"
Torgerson -
member since 2009 -
Ponch is the
Brother-in-Law of Luther Ellis and must have those rumored "Goat"
pictures of Ole Jon Boy to have wrangled an invitation. Actually Ponch
is a retired Colorado Highway Patrolman, thus the nickname from the
CHiPs TV show of the 70's and 80's. He is also reportedly a bowler of
some renown, at least according to him. And, as a fisherman, he is a
hell of a bowler. Ponch has also earned quite a reputation, and some
other unmentionable nicknames, for his disdain of some of life's finer
things, such as Green Chile, Mexican food, and Mustard. |
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Ray "Raggae"
Gates -
member since 2010 - Ray came to us through his friendship with
Wallstreet, making him Wally's most significant contribution since the
"Shit Stick". And, just for the record, his nickname has nothing to do
with any personal preference . . . if that were the case it would be "V.
O.". Actually Reggae was a very welcome addition as he brought his own
boat. Despite his difficulty maneuvering the ever elusive gang plank,
Reggae is a pretty decent fisherman with his Rattle Trap, as long as he
can keep his boat away from Wallstreet.
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There you have it. That
is pretty much the entire cast, other than Mathis (no, Ed, not Johnny) he doesn't have an email address so he misses out on all the real fun.
Oh, and there's Willie (as in Nelson) who's made every trip in voice and
occasionally Jose and Ralph show up (but you hardly ever get one without
the other). And, in memoriam, our pal Chuck "Sparky" Lyle,
the worlds greatest Willie fan and Jasper "I'm so hung-over even my
hair hurts" Vallejos, who have gone on to the Big Lake in the Sky but certainly
are with us on each and every trip.
It's a motley cast of rogues, to be sure, but they share the same
admirable passion for the awesome beauty of Lake Powell, the timeless
traditions of the LPLT experience, the incredible drinking and dining
decadence, and the brotherhood that is born from great times, great
laughs, and great friends. We also share one common belief...."If
Lake Powell ain't heaven, you can see it from there!" |
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- Our Missing Compadres - |
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Chuck "Sparky" Lyle |
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Jasper Vallejos -
Charter Member 1977 |
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And last but certainly
not least..... |
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Willie (as in Nelson) - his reply to
an offer to join us on a tour. |
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