OGF Angler Of The Year.. please vote!

[Lewis]

Attention OGF Anglers!
The OGF staff and South Shore Marine are pleased to announce The "Angler of The Year" Program.

The winner will receive some of the latest OGF gear as well as a special plaque recognizing their accomplishment!

Let your voices to be heard as this will be a member only vote!
You can recognize a member for an outstanding catch or just show your appreciation for a member who has been particularly friendly or helpful here on the OGF forums or on the water.
Maybe even a great new friend you met here on OGF.
Please include a brief paragraph about who you are voting for and why.

The rules are pretty simple...
1.Prior year winners are not eligible.(Shortdrift,Het)
2.You must be an OGF member to vote.
3.Do not vote for yourself
4.Only one vote per member.
5.OGF staff are not eligible.(although the OGF staff will vote in the event of a tie)
6.Please vote in this thread (any votes outside of this thread will not be counted)
7.Do not post in this thread unless it is to vote.
8.Voting closes Saturday January 31st 2009.

OGF thanks all of you for making this a great place!
Good Luck!
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[bowhunter9017]

i vote for xl506

[squid_1]

Sconner-Swohio!

[cjbrown]

After the year KGONE had, especially after the FLW stint in Port Clinton, I gotta go with him. He's open and very forward at helping others and answering questions on the forums for folks. My runner up would be no one other than Gary Zart "Blue Dolphin". Hard to choose between the two as I've had the opportunity to fish with Gary, who's always very informative on his techniques, plus the pig he hauled in over the FishCrazy Tourney. But KGONEFISHIN gets it this time. It was real thrill to be at the FLW Event and witness what he accomplished.

[wave warrior]

i say Gary Zart "blue Dolphin" is my choice...only met him once at the launch for hawgfest but he seems to always have good info and willing to share...and i think i remember him getting his PB of 13+# 'eye!!!

[krustydawg]

Blue Dolphin - Gary Zart helps more people out than he knows ! The man is a class act ! Plus how many guys can claim they have an 11 year old son that is just as good of a stick as they are !

[seethe303]

fishlim

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[fishingguy]

No doubt in my mind, Kgone hands down!! He had a tremendous fishing year and is always willing to help. Honorable mention to COmmodore for his time and effort on his charts and maps. Very much appreciated here!

[hahner724]

my vote is for true2plue

[Marshall]

My vote is for fishingredhawk.

[Big Chief]

Gotta go with KGone.

[normd]

KGone - big year for Kevin. Proof that hard work and dedication pays off.

[tomb]

This is difficult, there are so many helpful people involved with this site. I've been fortunate to meet and fish with some great guys. I don't want to slight any of them.

But, Im gonna have to go with Blue Dolphin/Gary Zart. That guy must not sleep. He always answers questions in threads and PM's., gives seminars, I'm sure he puts in plenty of time with his day job, is a touring pro, and smoked us all in Virgil's Derby. Doing all this while raising a son is all the more admirable.

[Shortdrift]

KZart It is a toss up but seeing Gary is a Little Lighter to toss, I'll go with him this year.

[Net]

Fishslim.

I feel like I know every blade of grass in his pics *sniff sniff*
Here's just a few of his fishing reports from 2008.

[Workdog]

My choice is George Uhl (gju....).

Kgone had a great year. I've been to several of Gary's seminars, and he knows more about harness fishing than any other (plus his showing at the Fishcrazy and Hogfest tournaments). And Jim Stedke... well, I learned most of my dipsy knowledge from him, and for his work with the Walleye College and boat show seminars. But, I give the nod to George this year because of his enthusiasm and above-and-beyond the call of duty effort to help fellow fishermen. He's earned his Captn's license at 22 (in the Spring), has taken many a board member out fishing on his boat, his fishing reports are the most detailed on this board, and has called in dozens of OGFers on a hot bite or shared coordinates. His reports really liven up the board, and I suspect make other OGFers try to be just a little bit better fishermen (if only so they don't get beat by the youngster ).

Workdog

[duckman]

I was thinking about this and what struck me was the common thread of absolute passion for fishing between the previous winners and those being offered here so far. They don't just think about fishing they are dedicated to it.

When you are truly dedicated to and are passionate about something you want to share the gift with others and folks like Het, Shortdrift, Kgonefishing and Bluedolphin do that.

I am thankful for OGF being a resource for these folks to impart their knowledge with those of us who share this passion as well. I can assure you for these folks it is about enriching the experience for the fishing community.

My vote is for Kgone (See CJ Brown's Comments)

Ditto

Originally Posted by cjbrown

After the year KGONE had, especially after the FLW stint in Port Clinton, I gotta go with him. He's open and very forward at helping others and answering questions on the forums for folks. My runner up would be no one other than Gary Zart "Blue Dolphin". Hard to choose between the two as I've had the opportunity to fish with Gary, who's always very informative on his techniques, plus the pig he hauled in over the FishCrazy Tourney. But KGONEFISHIN gets it this time. It was real thrill to be at the FLW Event and witness what he accomplished.

[SwollenGoat]

Fishslim gets my vote, mainly because I can't fish Erie much.
(Certainly not because I don't want to.)

[fishingredhawk]

Marshall gets my vote.

It was a tough choice between Marshall and fishslim. Both guys are always on fish and both are always open to offering advice to others. But Marshall has become one of my best friends and has always been there for me.

[Luckey fishin']

My vote is for Lskater, Terry. He graciously took me out on his boat twice for my first walleye trolling experiences, and I know that he is one of the most active posters in the "extreme" western basin, always providing detailed results on his trips. I know that he has also taken other OGFers out on his boat as well. A great example of what this great site is all about!

[Seaturd]

I'm going with Gary Zart but there are at least five others that are just as deserving.

[Walleye Mafia]

There are so many people willing to help on this site!!! Im gonna have to go with K-gone as well!!!

[Columbusslim31]

Fishslim. He came in second or third last year. He deserves it even more this year.

*Not that other aforementioned anglers don't deserve it. KGone, Blue Dolphin, and fishingredhawk have had a spectacular year according to 2008 posts.

[blue dolphin]

Guys i am truly honored that you would consider me for angler of the year. I would like to vote for all of us on ogf as angler of the year. I dont mean that to sound corny but we all deserve to give are self a pat on the back. This sight is amazing and meeting you all in person i cant think of anyone i wouldnt want to fish with or be around and i know Nicholas feels the same way. This sight and you guys are just awesome. From there if i do get angler of the year it would be a privleage and a truly humbling experience for me.Hats off to you guys. Gary Zart Blue Dolphin

[true2plue]

Originally Posted by hahner724

my vote is for true2plue

Lets be serious!!!LOL!! You are tooo funny! My vote goes to Gary Zart as well. He's a fishing machine, as well as his son!!

[puterdude]

I had to flip a coin to decide between fishingredhawk or fishslim.Sorry Hawk you lost.So I vote:

Fishslim

[K gonefishin]

Originally Posted by blue dolphin

Guys i am truly honored that you would consider me for angler of the year. I would like to vote for all of us on ogf as angler of the year. I dont mean that to sound corny but we all deserve to give are self a pat on the back. This sight is amazing and meeting you all in person i cant think of anyone i wouldnt want to fish with or be around and i know Nicholas feels the same way. This sight and you guys are just awesome. From there if i do get angler of the year it would be a privleage and a truly humbling experience for me.Hats off to you guys. Gary Zart Blue Dolphin

Amen Gary!!! Spoken like a true pimp OGF is actually more than a website is a community, a gathering place, the best fishing site on the web, the best site for info and comrodary.

OGF has actually become a part of my life and who I am, the countless amount of fishing buddy's I have made is rediculous, I love being a part of OGF and anything I can do to help promote it I do and will continue to do so, it gets bigger and better every year and only gets better. I absolutely enjoy and love helping guys catch more fish to rigging boats and opinons on every other topic on OGF it's just awesome.

Thanks to those who have voted for me so far, OGF ROCKS!

[cw261]

This was a real toss up - both Kevin and Gary Zart are great fisherman who are more than happy to share info either here in the forums or anwhere you run into them. My vote is for Kevin this year - nice thing is next years vote should be pretty easy .

[Ohio Banker]

My vote is for Dan Shuga down here in Central Ohio- he knows his fishing - has been doing it for 24 years and is very friendly and willing to share angling information on mutliple forums.

[Bassnpro1]

My vote is for fishingredhawk. He catches fish year-round and is willing to give advice and techniques to anybody.