Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

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Ron G

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

Good i was already tired of his sh#t,the livewell did'nt malfunction he forgot to turn it on.and what about culling dead fish with smaller live ones?I understand all about be passionate but this dudes been crossing the line for a while,and about the dead fish im preety sure theres a stste law against wasting fish like that.
 

gonefishie

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

They said a C.O would have to actually witnessed in person him throwing a dead fish back for him to be in trouble. But I think a videotape would be just as good too. Ranger did a good thing to drop him since they're not BASS sponsor anyway. Lets Triton pick him up and maybe he can wear that stupid flame shirt with Triton logo on it.
 

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

Thats something to think about,ranger is FLW sponsor,They may not let him fish in the FLW if he chooses too.
 

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

When he first came on the scene it was different and somewhat entertaining, but it got old real fast. His immature antics got him exactly what he deserves. He'll just be a memory from now on ( we can only hope)
 

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

Yep, time has come and gone for crazy Mike. He was good for the sport at first, now it will be good to see him go.
 

LubeDude

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

I watch quite a few fishing shows, I follow BASS and the FLW. I was watching the other day when the wife walked through just about the time Mike caught a Bass. She imeadiatly said. "Who is that Idiot"? She knows one when she sees one.!!!!!!!!!!!
 

PierBridge

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

The big winner here will be the next sponsor Ike has, can you imagine the hits on the website of his new sponsors.<br /><br />Ike is awesome if the flag was not involved they would not have made such a stink.<br /><br />Never thought I would follow Bass Fishing...LOL<br /><br />My favorite thing about Ike is all the work he does with Kids it's amazing watching one of his kids seminars.<br /><br />How about ESPN's coverage of the event, I found it horrible from the announcers to the weigh in.<br />And yes they wasted to much time on Ike...gotta luv the media...NOT!<br /><br />Later Pier.
 

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

About the only boat options he has left are Skeeter or BassCat. Most every other company has dropped their Prostaff. After dissing Triton the way he did, I doubt they want him and BassCat are a very family orientated company so I'd be they don't want him either. Gonna be interesting.<br /><br /><br />spots
 

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

there is just to much to say,just glad he is gone<br />or going.
 

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

Well you all my disagree with me..........but he is making the sport very popular, and more importantly getting a younger crowd excited about fishing. <br /><br />Not to mention he has the skills to at least back up his talk.
 

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Yes he has made it more interesting and well hes been on the pro circut for what 5 years and hes brought in over 600K how many of you can say that? Ranger dropped him yes, big deal he will get triton, skeeter, gambler, or someone else to pick him up. Berkely which I think would have been a Bigger deal to drop him will continue to support him. Just my 2Cs.
 

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I think that he will surface from this if he plays his cards right! I also think that him getting his Hand slapped for his behavior is actually a good thing for the young people to see. It shows them that there are concequences for your actions.
 

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Re: Iaconelli looses his mind...and his ride.

A Statement from Michael Iaconelli<br /><br />"I want to publicly apologize to anyone I have offended by my recent actions during the 2006 Bassmaster Classic. As you know, I am a very passionate person. Sometimes my emotions get the best of me and that is exactly what happened. After finding several of my fish dying, I handled this crisis in the wrong way. I wish I could take back my actions but, I am human and I made a mistake.<br /> I want to ensure everyone that my frustrations and anger were in no way purposely directed toward damaging safety equipment or degrading the American Flag. I love this country and I love everything that the flag stands for. I am very patriotic and totally support our troops. No group more than professional anglers should feel as fortunate to live in a country that provides opportunity for so many to chase their dream.<br /> By quoting the famous American President John F. Kennedy, "When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters--one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity." In the spirit of this statement, I ask for the forgiveness from my fans, peers, sponsors and all others who may have been offended by my actions.<br /> This has been an unfortunate incident and I regret what I did. When things like this happen you have to learn from your mistakes, keep fishing and move forward. This is what I intend to do and hope you will move forward with me."
 

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Ike has always gone against the grain of the pro tournament stereotypes. Although what he had done is inexcusable, it is certainly a means to maintain media attention as a viable resource that continues to add a touch of controversy. ie. Rip Rap and break dancing in front of a bunch of peers who embrace country music (2003 Classic) Fishing off limits resulting in a DQ (2004 Classic) Forgetting his fishing license (2005 Classic) and Culling dead fish and the flag pole kick off (2006 Classic). <br /><br />The point I am making is folks know:<br />Ike finds trouble....or trouble finds Ike<br /><br /><br />I have always respected Ikes abilities as a fisherman but am not really sure if the passion he exhibits for the sport is genuine or self serving. If indeed it is genuine, he will bounce back and continue as a successful pro fisherman, but if his antics were to develop additional sponsorship for the $$ which is soon likely to be diminished we will all know the answer to the question.....Will the real Mike Icoanelli step forward.<br /><br />PS it will be interesting to see how much this Ike signed shirt will sell for:<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Mike-...223787244QQcategoryZ36158QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 

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And if his name was Jeff Gordon, some of you would be calling for a lifetime ban.<br /><br />Personally, I think he is a nut.<br /><br />Let him buy his own boat.
 

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Ikes transripts 180 degrees from his public statement<br /><br /><br /> If any one I went fishing with made that much noise, I would tie the anchor around his ankle and throw it overboard.<br /><br /> mikes tantrum clip <br /><br /><br /> Disqualification does seem a bit harsh, but obviously its the only way to drive the point home with Ike.<br /><br /> As far as Ranger dropping him, I would have more respect for Ranger if they sponsored Weird Al in their next tourny.<br /><br /> Its their boat, their Money, and their call..... and it was a good call IMO
 

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I just discovered tournament bass fishing last year when I happened to flip the channel to ESPN2 one Saturday morning. Since then the whole family has gotten into it. Last year seemed to be a big year for Mike; he got a lot of face time every Bass Saturday. We live in NJ, so I guess we kind of picked him out as our hometown guy. Once I got used to his exuberant style I decided he was fun to watch and liked him. <br /><br />All that said I have been mulling this last incident over for a week before making a decision on how I feel about Ike. I lost a lot of respect for the guy. Every time he goes a little over the top he explains it as being passionate about the sport, which is great. Nothing wrong with being passionate about what you're doing. But his behavior at the Classic was ridiculous. If you screw up, suck it up and move on. Instead he threw a temper tantrum any 5 year old would have been ashamed of. Being passionate about fishing is a crappy excuse for bad behavior due a basic lack of self-control. <br /><br />I know it will take time, and some serious growing up on his part; but I hope he is able to get it together, redeem him self, and clean up his image.
 

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Ike says Pop.<br /> Ya'll say Coke.<br /> Ike says Grill..<br /> Ya'll say Barbecue.<br /> Ike says You guys.<br /> I say ya'll.<br /> Know whut? That boy just ain't same's allus.<br /><br />That's where it started, and he didn't see the need to change.<br />When we tho a fit, It's sorta funny and the rest of us understand the feelin...<br />When Ike tho's a fit, It ain't right. Somebody better do sumthin, or go git Bubba to do it.<br /><br />You can't understand Ike. Most of us will never be able to. (understand?? maybe....Grasp, never).<br /><br />I have employees that are good ole boys that deal with other good ole boys.....AND, I've got one that isn't. <br />The one that isn't can use the same sentence as any of the others, in the same scenario, and instead of getting invited to a customers daughters wedding....He might just get his teeth knocked out.<br />His job is to deal with the folks that don't consider themselves to be "folks". (somebody's got to do it)<br /><br />I'd agree with Ike when he thinks he gets the raw end of everthing. You can't help but to keep a close tab on the "outsider". <br />Cause somethin's wrong, He just can't fish like we can.....must be cheatin er sumpin..He ain't from round here....Better keep an eye on him...<br /><br />The only way he would have ever fit in (in the Bass fishing world) would have been for him to not "be himself". Little too late for that now, and that'd been a bunch to ask for somebody with his fishing tallent.<br />I've never much cared for him, prejudice I guess (never met him though). <br />Wonder if things woulda been different had he showed up for every tournament with a mouth so full of red man that he couldn't talk? Little dribblin down his chin?<br />Guess he'd have a sponsor..might even be on the cover of some Martha White packages of ready mix gritts?
 

cart7

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I've yet to weigh in on this....haha, ike hasn't weighed in either... hahaha...<br /><br /><br />What an immature idiot. "I don't see where I did anything wrong" <br /><br />That's the problem ike, you can't control yourself and throw a fit like a child, damaging a very expensive boat that isn't even yours and you don't want to take responsibility for your actions, instead, WE'RE supposed to understand you and your passion....<br /><br />F you. Go grow up and learn to be a big boy. Learn to be a man by taking responsibility for yourself, your actions and how they effect those around you. <br /><br />Otherwise, go carp fishing for all I care, you're a poor representative for Bass fishing and I wouldn't want my kids emulating you either.
 
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