BR Elite member-July 08- Sam !!! 2025
Glenn reply :
Everyone, let's congratulate Sam as he is the July '08 BR Elite member of the month!!!
Sam has been a member since the forums opened 3 1/2 years ago. From the get-go he has always been pleasant, participates frequently on the boards, has very specific and informative responses and stays on topic. Sam is a pillar in our community - steadfast and reliable. I know many members look up to him.
On behalf of the staff, let me be the first to say "thanks" for being a stand up member.
[move]Congrats Sam!!![/move]
BR Elite member profile
Name: Sam Rosenthal
Age: 62
city/state: Richmond, Virginia
Occupation: Insurance Consulting, no sales
Education: BS Degree, Louisiana State University
yrs fishing: 54
preferred style (describe a typical, quality day): Freshwater fishing using all types of baits and techniques. Finesse with plastic worms; wacky rigged Senkos; crankbaits; topwaters, especially buzzbaits; shaky head presentations. Like to fish rivers and ponds but do go out on lakes. Any day on the water is great, even if you do not catch many bass or other fish. Will fish for bream and bass with kids using Nightcrawlers to make sure they catch something.
Fav food: Crawfish,shrimp, crabs and any and saltwater seafood
Fav movie: Too many to select among but like comedies and adventures
Fav quote "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" by President Kennedy.
Fishing: Freshwater rivers, ponds and lakes.
Fav bait: Wacky rigged Senkos.
Fav set up (rod/reel): Shimano Curado 200 on a medium heavy rod.
Fav lake: Lake Gaston
Fav hobbies other than fishing: Reading fishing books; following LSU sports; Cajun and Creole cooking
10 People I respect and/or admire:
President Ronald Regan
Rush Limbaugh
Newt Gingrich
Bill O'Riley
Skip Bertman (Former LSU Baseball coach and Athletic Director)
Pistol Pete Maravich (Greatest college basketball player, ever)
Mike Iaconelli
Kevin VanDam
Zell Rowland
Jimmy Houston
Turn ons: Comedy; beautiful sunrise or sunset; seeing animals in nature; fishing; football; planning next fishing trip; and Louisiana cuisine.
Turn offs: Salty food; nasty people; loud and obnoxious people; snow; outboard motors that will not start; people who are "takers" and are not "givers" towards others.
Aspirations: To make it to 90 years old and still be fishing.
Essay: Some of the major factors that have affected my life are growing up poor with my mother; seeing my extremely intelligent father work for the underworld and go to federal prision; going to college, which was a fantastic experience and an escape from my early past; My Uncle Abe who introduced me to fishing in the Biloxi Marsh, Gulf of Mexico and Lac desAllemands; the VietNam conflict where I saw what war can do to people and how it changes them; starting own business so I can do what I want to do and do it my way, even if it is wrong plus go fishing whenever I want. Mostly business people were my influences, supporting my decision to venture out on my own and go for the gold ring.
Photos are from redfish trip in the Louisiana's Biloxi Marsh, southeast of New Orleans, this past November.
I like the redfish one the best, the one on the left.
Great honor and surprise to be selected.
Troutfisher reply :
Congratulations to a top notch member!
[move]Go SAM![/move]
fishinfiend reply :
Congratulations!!! I always enjoy reading your posts.
skillet reply :
CONGRATULATIONS ! A good choice...
As Ever,
skillet
.dsaavedra. reply :
i've always found Sam to be very helpful.
he definitley deserves elite member.
frogtog reply :
Congrats Sam, They couldn't have picked a better member.
bkoguy07 reply :
Yeah he's definately helpful, thanks for all your help, congrats!
garry77 reply :
Congratulations Sam, you deserve it! 
KevO reply :
Congratulations!
fishbear reply :
Congratulations, and I can think of no one more deserving. You are always insightful and full of good information.
roadwarrior reply :
;D ;D ;D ;D WOO-HOO! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sam, you represent everything BassResource.com wants to be for our members.
Thank you!
-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior
Global Moderator
8-)
Micro reply :
Way to go, Sam. Sam is a great resource for everyone, but a particularly good one for us Virginia folk. He always has great advice.
daviscw reply :
Congrats Sam!
Big-O reply :
Yu-Da-Man Sam "Congratulations"
Big O
CJ reply :
Congrats Sam!
I hate outboards that won't start too! ;D
Definantly a deserving member.
Chris
Paul Naj reply :
Way to go Sam!
rondef reply :
Congrats Sam, this is well deserved. I know I have used your advice many times and I really appreciate your assistance.
firefightn15 reply :
Kudos!
basser89 reply :
Well deserved for sure! Congrats Sam!
johnkook73 reply :
Congrats Sam!!! I just want to say he is very helpful with all my fishing questions. I met Sam last year and had a blast fishing with him. He is a good person.
Take Care, John.
5bass reply :
Atta boy Sam!
Low_Budget_Hooker reply :
It's been a pleasure Sam, looking forward to moderating your posts when you're 90 (I'll help if the spelling gets sloppy,hehe)
Any time you are up north, I'd be happy to turn you on to the New England seafood scene.
Congrats and thanks for being such a stellar member!!!!!
Alpster reply :
Very good! Sam always tries to be helpful and you gotta love anyone who has a crawfish for an avatar. CONGRATULATIONS!
Ronnie
Painter Dude reply :
Another fine example of the wisdom and intellect on this board!
Catt reply :
One of these days you & I will terrorize the fish
MALTESE FALCON reply :
Congratulations Sam!!
Falcon
Grey Wolf reply :
Great choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MaxDal reply :
Good job,
Bravo Mr Sam !
NitroMan reply :
Congratulations Sam!!!!
Popeye reply :
Congrats, Sam! Way to go.
Top reply :
Congrats Sam... very very good choice...
AL
Black Bass reply :
Congratulations! With your attitude, 90 should be a snap. If you have a motorhome, check out the FMCA Cruisin' Cajuns chapter. We meet in Rayne, LA a few times a year. Great Crawfish rallies. FREE beer wagon, live bands Friday and Saturday nights. Coon-***** know how to party and have fun.
Vekol reply :
Congratulations Sam--you have always taken the time to help me out when I had a question. Couln'd have been given to a more deserving BR member.
Brian_Reeves reply :
Congrats Sam! Your humor mixed with your knowledge always makes for a good read. Well deserved!!
Trent, B reply :
I didnt know you are a LSU graduate thats cool. My family all lives in baton rouge but im stuck in alabama. lol. I plan on attending lsu. anyways congrats and GO TIGERS!
Jimzee reply :
Congrats Sam!
Masshole Mike reply :
congrats sam! 8-)
.RM. reply :
Congrats Sam!!!
Tight Lines & Well Deserved For Sure!
Siebert Outdoors reply :
Congrats Sam 8-)
senile1 reply :
Sam stated:
QuoteGreat honor and surprise to be selected.
You shouldn't be surprised, Sam. Since I have been here you have always been what a good member should be, IMO. Rather than announcing every good deed you perform on the boards you just sit back, on an even keel, responding with level-headed wisdom and fairness to many who have questions. I can't say I've ever seen a bad response from you. Whether you are giving advice, agreeing, or disagreeing with someone, you always do it tactfully.
Tokyo Tony reply :
Congrats Sam ;D
I'm a big Rush fan too 
Big Matty L reply :
AWESOME!
congrats!
Chad. reply :
Nice congrats
tennwalkinghorse reply :
Congrats Sam Well Done
Paul Roberts reply :
Hey Sam! Congrats! You're advice is excellent and practical, and you are quick to pop in and welcome newcomers. You have a warm respectful on-line presence that is very much appreciated.
Bass XL reply :
QuoteCongrats Sam, They couldn't have picked a better member.
X1000. Thank you Sam.
fourbizz reply :
Sam is the MAN!!!
When I first signed up, Sam mentioned that he was upgrading his on board charger. I asked him what he wanted for his old one and he INSISTED on giving it to me, free of charge.
What a guy, and a great sense of humor too!
New Bass Man reply :
Way to Go Sam!
slomoe reply :
Congrats Sam.
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