Another milestone reached!

[Riptide Charters]

There are certain professional milestones that you reach that you are really and truly proud of. I've been fortunate to have several. Guiding Melissa Ciolek to 2 world record shark and a Governors Cup are a couple that I'm very proud of. Today I reached a milestone that I am not only proud of, but one that came quite unexpectedly.

Now it's no secret that I've been using Penn reels on my boat for years. I believe in the product and I recommend it whenever possible. It's also no secret that Penn Reels has a very small and select Pro Staff that is next to impossible to become a member of. It's a Pro Staff that includes names like Ray Rosher, Bouncer Smith and Dennis Braid.

This afternoon while working at the RISSA show, I was approached by representatives from Penn Reels and offered a slot in that select group. After being momentarily stunned and then trying to control the grin that was quickly stretching from ear to ear, I graciously accepted!

I would like to publicly thank Penn Reels for deeming me worthy to be a part of such a select group. I would also like to publicly thank Capt. Eric Stewart and the entire crew of THE HOOK-UP! Capt Eric knew that being affiliated with Penn Reels was always a goal that I had. What I didn't know was Capt Eric and crew were major champions for my cause and their efforts played a major role in putting me on Penn's radar. Representatives from Penn were in attendance at our "BFT Seminar Series". Apparently my presentation helped make up their mind that I would be a good fit with Penn Reels.

Thanks again to Penn reels and Capt Eric Stewart for helping me reach another milestone in my guiding career!

[Glenn W]

Big congrats Terry

[shoefish]

Congrats on reaching a milestone and goal Terry! They couldn't have picked a better person to be on their pro staff. I'm sure you'll be putting some Penn gear to the test this summer and for years to come!

[cblocal]

Congrats on the nod

[dunn6253]

Congrats on that milestone terry, it really says something being on the penn pro staff. When I first started reading this post, I said to myself this must stem from your appearance at Capt Erics seminar, then I read futher down in your post that penn representitives were there. Once again congrats, and can't wait for the weather around here to change so we all can put our gear to use.

[WAHOONBOX]

CAPTAIN RIPTIDE........YOU EARNED IT MY FRIEND

REEL COMPANIES ARE A TOUGH NUT TO CRACK..........I HAVE BOUGHT EVERY FRIGGING REEL I HAVE EVER FISHED WITH.........I HAVE GIVEN PRAISE TO THE REEL GODS SINMCE THE EARLY 80'S..........BUT NEVER REACHED SAIDF MILESTONE...........

HECK ONE OF THE PREVIOUS OWNERS OF PEEN REELS IS/WAS BY BACK DOOR NEIGHBOR FOR CRYING OUT LOUD AND WE NEVER SPOKE OR CROSSED PATHS..... I CAN SEE HIS BACK DOOR FROM MY BACK DOOR.....


PRETTY WORK MY FRIEND....PRETTY WORK

[gottaflylee]

Conts Terry...maybe one day they will give me a nod also...but I won't hold my breath...

[Animal 1]

Good for you Terry,you earned it.

[HOLWACHAGOT]

Congrats Terry. Very cool position to be in.
Holwachagot

[Wild Life Management]

Big congrats to you Terry. We use all Penn reels and they do make a great product.

It's got to feel good to see your name on that list.