They're here: Part Two

[likwid]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

go check ya front door it's xmas

Not here yet.

[Pete_G]

So lets make a list.

I see a VS. Most people had trouble identfying the lure. Seawolf's custom stick, also real tough to ID. Enlighten me on "advertising for any and all manufacturers"? He's a tester for new VS gear, you can't be too surprised he's got the hat on. What else? They're fairly unmotivated pics, on Mike's part, if you ask me.

Gear positioned just so? That's the rod, reel, plug bag, and wading belt he fishes with all the time, all year long.

The photos were taken during the morning because that's when he showed up with the fish.

It is what it is. I snapped a ton of pics (it's digital so why not) to get some good shots. It's in the running as a potential OTW cover, for the same reason I posted it here in the first place.

I think I've changed my mind about the photo gallery. #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& was right. It's not worth posting photos. Admittedly he occasionally brought some of the flak on himself when he posted pics, but still, he's completely right. He warned me no matter what the reason was that I posted a pic it would get jumped on, and I'll admit I kind of dismissed the warning. The thinking was it was just a good photo of a bass in the surf people would enjoy, which is why I liked the idea of a photo gallery for the board. Lesson learned.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

I think I've changed my mind about the photo gallery. #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& was right. It's not worth posting photos. Admittedly he occasionally brought some of the flak on himself when he posted pics, but still, he's completely right. He warned me no matter what the reason was that I posted a pic it would get jumped on, and I'll admit I kind of dismissed the warning. The thinking was it was just a good photo of a bass in the surf people would enjoy, which is why I liked the idea of a photo gallery for the board. Lesson learned.

Pete..It's F%$#@! sad it has to be like that cause of a few .
I thought the pix were A OK....... Hope ya reconsider and Ignore..Works 4 me dude.

[Krispy]

I enjoyed the pics

[Slipknot]

Pete, don't let any of the nonsense get to you
it's not worth it and it's not even nessesary to have to defend yourself. pretty sad actually.

this is a fishing website, members post pictures of fish we catch, big deal
Maybe we need NIB to post on this thread to kill it, he's the thread killer

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Maybe we need NIB to post on this thread to kill it, he's the thread killer

Consider it done.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by NIB

Consider it done.

If there was any doubt about NIB's ability to kill a thread, just add me to the mix

I think the pic and this thread were both overanalyzed a bit (though I do prefer the pic on the grassy knoll myself) and Pete - I think you are being a little touchy about this thread. Not as bad as you think it played out...

As far as the Iron one joining the board? IIRC a couple years ago Tattoo (or IM's wife - I forget) had to type for him... Not sure even if he has a computer...

[chris L]

these threads are too funny !!!!!!

[t.orlando]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

. The thinking was it was just a good photo of a bass in the surf people would enjoy, .

No need for people to over analyze

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

No need for people to over analyze

Tony, where's the pic of your last?
Congrats dude.

[likwid]

To summarize this thread and people's reactions:



(i forgot to thank spro also)

[jim sylvester]

great fish

excellent pictures..regardless as to whether they were on the lawn or in the surf

enough said

mikes a great fisherman who shares his knowledge.if your lucky enough to know him you would realize that

sounds like some people are a little jealous

[SAXATILUS]

Originally Posted by jim sylvester

great fish



sounds like some people are a little jealous

Thats what I was thinking.

[Chris in Mass]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

No need for people to over analyze

I agree. Over the last 2 years I have seen some of the most knowledgeable people of our time slowly fade away from active participation on the boards because of this. I can see whay a guy like Mike is not a member - I think he knows that this kind of thing goes on and stays away on purpose - it's not conducive to his next 60. We all lose.

[bart]

you people knocking the pics need to get a life

[likwid]

[Slingah]

jeepers creepers..
if we don't have pix...then what.....no talking about catches???
posed or not who cares....the guy is the top of the heap
pro athletes pose for pics....right....why not ironman...is this not a sport of sorts????

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

So lets make a list.

I see a VS. Most people had trouble identfying the lure. Seawolf's custom stick, also real tough to ID. Enlighten me on "advertising for any and all manufacturers"? He's a tester for new VS gear, you can't be too surprised he's got the hat on. What else? They're fairly unmotivated pics, on Mike's part, if you ask me.

Gear positioned just so? That's the rod, reel, plug bag, and wading belt he fishes with all the time, all year long.

The photos were taken during the morning because that's when he showed up with the fish.

It is what it is. I snapped a ton of pics (it's digital so why not) to get some good shots. It's in the running as a potential OTW cover, for the same reason I posted it here in the first place.

I think I've changed my mind about the photo gallery. #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& was right. It's not worth posting photos. Admittedly he occasionally brought some of the flak on himself when he posted pics, but still, he's completely right. He warned me no matter what the reason was that I posted a pic it would get jumped on, and I'll admit I kind of dismissed the warning. The thinking was it was just a good photo of a bass in the surf people would enjoy, which is why I liked the idea of a photo gallery for the board. Lesson learned.

I enjoyed the photo.I think all the naysayer's should just grow up already.An personally I hope Mike does make a few bucks doing it.I know Crazy Al Takes advantage of alot of his photo opportunities an nobody has a problem with that.I here a good fisherman gets something,anything from some reps an I like it.I would put photo's up but I'm too ugly.

Pete please don't stop just grow thicker skin.For the most part the ones complaining have no Idea what it takes.Give one night in Mikes korkers an they probably would not make it back.
By the way I got seven fish over 30 lbs this week.To 39.2
It's to bad the S-C is only one fish per week or I would have 5 fish @175 lbs. from my hand scale.

[Skitterpop]

Originally Posted by NIB

By the way I got seven fish over 30 lbs this week.To 39.2
It's to bad the S-C is only one fish per week or I would have 5 fish @175 lbs. from my hand scale.

nice Tony

[bobber]

nice porch!!! hey, what kinda siding do you use?? and who cuts yer grass??


is that a potato in yer pants??