Classic predictions

[frogtosser]

no I have not has he matured at all

[river rat316]

 Originally Posted By: Central Bassman

[color:#006600]Ike is just being himself and thats fine by me, the guy can catch fish!!!

LOL from what I have seen that is the biggest act in all of fishing, get a camera around him and he comes unglued, otherwise you never hear from the guy

[stillfishing]

his show is actualy not bad he is perty normal on it

[stillfishing]

he goes to these lakes or like central park in new york and fishes for bass from shore

[olski]

Hey river rat. I will say he can be over the top but you might want to do a little research into his charity work or the kids clinics or the free promo stuff he does for the sport before you judge. Also there is not one guy out that is not a walking bill board and self promotor, It's there job. I.E. The shirts, boats, trucks etc.

[Slyster]

"I LIKE IKE"

[bassNspear]

i dont like him at all.

[ptkane]

I like Aaron Martens.

[TonkaBass]

I saw his show "City Limits" and all I know is that Ike dressed like he was trying to either score pionts with the ladies or wanted to pose a an innercity gangster with his flat billed hat, "homie" T-shirt, and some kind of a fluffy braclet thing that athletes wear.

[Central Bassman]

Its no joke or "act" that he one AOY!!!

[East Rush Rules]

Just curious if u guys have ever read his book....like already stated, he does alot to promote fishing! Anyways, im hoping the MN boys of Haimes and Remitz get it dun down there!!!!

[st.crioxfishin]

I have read his book. I thought it was a great read and would recommend it to anyone who's curious about whats its like being a professional angler off the water. I personally have nothing against the guy. He gets a little crazy at times, but I like that. I feel he's in the sport for all the right reasons. He has an unbelievable passion for fishing, he can flat out catch fish, and he also has a drive to help the sport grow.

Whether people like his personality or not thats up to them, but I don't see it changing. Besides, whats a sport without a couple goof balls?

[Central Bassman]

 Originally Posted By: st.crioxfishin

I have read his book. I thought it was a great read and would recommend it to anyone who's curious about whats its like being a professional angler off the water. I personally have nothing against the guy. He gets a little crazy at times, but I like that. I feel he's in the sport for all the right reasons. He has an unbelievable passion for fishing, he can flat out catch fish, and he also has a drive to help the sport grow.

Whether people like his personality or not thats up to them, but I don't see it changing. Besides, whats a sport without a couple goof balls?

Well said, I couldn't have said it better myself

[lookincalifornia]

don't forget about steve kennedy and his swimbait this weekend.

there is such a list of guys who will have a shot, but i'll go with steve.

i am not an ike guy at all, but he is comming off a 'quiet' year, so look for him to make some 'noise' as well.

[Andrew Erickson]

KVD!

[Craig Plummer]

Who's book?

[lookincalifornia]

i have decided that i still don't like a feb. classic. it just eliminates any water north of the mason-dixon line to ever host a classic. no eire, no michigan, no northern mississippi. i think it'll change back some time as the pros are starting to really spread out across the country now. it's not just about the good ole' boys from the south anymore.

[Fluker]

It was the pro anglers (and not just the good ol southern boys) that really pushed the change of the Classic date. The motivation behind it is that pro anglers felt with the Classic at the same time each year, it helped those that were best in fishing during that season. There were some anglers that are better spring fisherman, vs. fall, vs. summer. So they wanted to switch it up a little. I don't think it will always stay in Feb. I like that they moved it, but will probably be ready for it to move before it actually does.

I can tell you this, they will go to a location where they are wanted. From what I've seen with MN, the state does NOT want them. They could care less what the event brings in. It just seems odd to me coming from a place where they welcomed tournaments (and the money they bring in) with open arms.

[Bassman55]

It is going to draw more people to watch if they are catching a bunch of hogs rather than a tourament like KVD won a few years ago where there was not many fish caught and they were small. A bad tournament can happen in the spring to, but it is not quite as likely.

[frogtosser]

there were some nice weights brought in today. I heard the DNR was very tough on the pros when they were here giving out speeding tickets and other fineson the water, too bad I wish I would have went when they had it on tonka cause I dont think they will ever have another tourny here.

[lookincalifornia]

hey, brent haimes got a limit. not bad. looks like alot of guys need a miracle.

i was thinking more of detroit or buffalo hosting a classic. i wonder if lacrosse would have the ability to host? plenty of water, i think the accomodations hold more sway than the waters anymore. i hope it comes out west to the delta before i leave. that would be great.