biggersnook Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Is there anyone who might be interested in petitioning the "powers that be" to change the name of the annual September owners' tournament to the "Maverick Hewes Pathfinder Cobia (or just Maverick Boat Company) LittleJohn Memorial Cl***ic"?? For those who are fairly new and do not know: LittleJohn was a dear friend and unswerving supporter of our forum, events, and members, who lost his life in a scuba diving accident several years ago. I had the honor of being his friend, and anyone who was a friend will testify that you could find none finer than him. My favorite memory of him was at the last Ft. Pierce event we had which was run by the members as Skip and the company were barely keeping their heads above water with the publicity demands on the company during that time. LittleJohn was almost giggling as he sat in the middle of the gr*** and handed out boatloads of prizes to the kids in attendance of that event. That as much as anything reflected this gentle giant's demeanor and personality. If we can vote - I am one in favor. If there is a request and demand, I can set up a survey question and send results to "management". Just let me know how many are in favor, how many are not in favor, and how many are possibly in favor of a name change but know of a more suiting name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWoods Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I don't know that I would rename that Tournament, as LittleJohn fished everywhere the Owner's went.. I would prefer to have an extra award for an Ironman, for the person that goes wayyy beyond a normal day of fishing, just as LittleJohn did.. Name an Award in his honor.. Maybe a second 'People's Choice' award.. Woodsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggersnook Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 YES - on 2nd thought that is a much better idea. Sometimes my ideas get carried away - as you know my true purpose is just to honor LJ in some fashion. I think your idea is excellent. We could have won that award in '09 amigo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I like Marc's idea. Marc would have won this in 2010 :content: and followed up with OMG award for 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 what would it take to win the 'LJ'? maybe drive all the way from Texas, then catch nothing the entire tournament?? (if spike, pops, and i make it, that's about how our luck would have it) i had a few PM conversations with LJ... he was a great guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggersnook Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I think it would have to be by common vote. There is always someone who did something that stands out......like LJ riding a flip-flop up past East Cape and back on a honking rainy day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidmotion Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 ok... what the H**L is a 'flip-flop'?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flireman Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 LJ had a 17HPX and he took it across Florida Bay from Islamorada to Flamingo and back when it was super snotty and blowing like hell during one OT. Many of us did the same run that day, but we had MA17-21's RF21's and PF22's. I think the flip flop refers to the tiny 17HPX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Aire Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 What's the date of MOT and do we need an application sent to Mav? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWoods Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I think the flip flop refers to the tiny 17HPX. Correct me if I am wrong, but LittleJohn.. the largest of MBC members, had an HPX-15.. It looked like he was sitting in a flip flop.. This 'legend of the OT' started the day with 18 gallons of gas, and his 40 hp motor. He ran all the way to East Cape, fished all day by himself, and then ran back without getting fuel. It was well past dark on the snotty night.. As we ate supper on the ocean, I saw the bobbing running lights & LittleJohn's huge smile as he ran into Breezy Palms' marina. He had on his frog Togs, and was marvelling at the fuel economy of his little boat.. He was amazed, and said that as he p***ed Little Rabbit Key, he was showing only one bar on the fuel gauge. He could not believe he made it all the way back.. He laughed and said that he moved a full fish cooler back to drop the stern a bit for the fuel pickup.. He is a Legend. Normally, the OT is on the last Fri & Sat in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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