i need someone to teach me the way of the ocean!

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by seriola_killer

Thats weird. Ive chatted with Josh on numerous occasions and always found him to be open and overly helpful, despite never having gone out with him and/ or paying him for his services. Maybe you are reading something into it. Just a thought.

Josh is definitely a guy who will help you. Maybe he is just booked up right now. Afterall, his business relies on helping people.

Jerry hit the nail on the head. Thanks.

For the record: I was contacted by Jimmy last Spring; more than a year ago. I told him exactly what I would have told anyone else. I was booked up at the time; not to mention being backed up due to conditions. Which is easy to do when your business revolves 100% around conditions, mind you.

I also had a skateboarding accident that put me out of commission for a month (during peak season). I had ripped my sternum and had swelling in my stomach. I lost 40 pounds from the accident 'ta boot!

I remember telling him that I prefer my clients to have already gone out there and pounded out a couple seasons first. It's those clients, who've already spent a significant amount of time trying to figure it out themselves, who truly appreciate the service I provide. I suppose that could be misconstrued...

Which is what I still tell prospect clients to this day. If they appreciate that notion, while continuing to insist we proceed regardless, again, Jerry spelled it out quite well. My business revolves around helping people. The clients who really want to catch fish will always find a way. I can assure you of that.

A couple hundred guys seemed to have made it past that first e-mail---and have the screen-savers to prove it.