Have You Ever Iaconelli'd It? 2024
outdoorsman110 reply :
Have ever thrown your rod out of frustration from losin that one tournament or when that big mama threw the hook?
NCbassmaster4Life reply :
I usually get the sailor mouth cause i'm not gonna do damage to my equipment that I work hard to use. 
WookieeJedi reply :
I have never done it, but I can see it happening. That's probably why I have only entered one tournament. Competition and money changes things.
Bankbeater reply :
Couple of years ago I lost one right as my partner was reaching down to lip it. That bass would probably have been 5+ pounds. I think that the only thing that kept me from blowing my stack was the fact that there were some little kids about 50 feet away on the bank and they would have seen me lose it.
NCbassmaster4Life reply :
On the other note if you check out bill dance's bupers on youtube, I have lost one of my nicest rods while not paying attention to it and a fish just snatches it off the boat...lmao
clayton86 reply :
yup iv gone Ike both the good and bad. Iv thrown rods I broke one over a tree once. I used to have a really really bad temper back when I was younger before I settled down and started a family I used to break everything when I got ticked. luckily back then $30 was a expensive combo to me so it wasn't like now if I was smashing veritas's over trees because something dumb happened. Now I will just swear like a trucker which I do anyways even if everything's fine.
Now good Ike I do alot more often when I catch a big fish I scream like a lunatic and get all exited. I do it when my son catches fish to and even at 2 hes embarrassing of his dad and starts blushing telling me to stop it lol but then goes home and recreates it to his mother to show how big his fish was.
outdoorsman110 reply :
I swear like a trucker when I lose one, and when I catch one, I yell at the fish " I CAUGHT YOU!!! ". People find it amusing..On 5/7/2012 at 2:13 AM, clayton86 said:yup iv gone Ike both the good and bad. Iv thrown rods I broke one over a tree once. I used to have a really really bad temper back when I was younger before I settled down and started a family I used to break everything when I got ticked. luckily back then $30 was a expensive combo to me so it wasn't like now if I was smashing veritas's over trees because something dumb happened. Now I will just swear like a trucker which I do anyways even if everything's fine.
Now good Ike I do alot more often when I catch a big fish I scream like a lunatic and get all exited. I do it when my son catches fish to and even at 2 hes embarrassing of his dad and starts blushing telling me to stop it lol but then goes home and recreates it to his mother to show how big his fish was.
ww2farmer reply :
Not usually, just a few swear words when a big one comes off, or I get a lure bite off by a pike. The one time I did go "Ike" was just a few days ago, I got a jerkbait that I only had one left of get bit off by a pike, I swore and threw my rod on the deck................breaking it. Oh well, live an learn.
NCbassmaster4Life reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 2:23 AM, ww2farmer said:Not usually, just a few swear words when a big one comes off, or I get a lure bite off by a pike. The one time I did go "Ike" was just a few days ago, I got a jerkbait that I only had one left of get bit off by a pike, I swore and threw my rod on the deck................breaking it. Oh well, live an learn.
That my friend is wise words.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 12:29 AM, WookieeJedi said:Competition and money changes things.
Money and competition changes nothing, If one is prone to go ballistic they will lose their cool over minor issues as well. Many people lose their own money, whether it be investing, business or gambling and never flinch. Would Warren Buffet or Carl Icahn have a rage over losing 30 million dollars on a deal gone bad, I rather doubt it.
I lose a big fish and hardly pay much attention to it, I know I get some and lose some.
WookieeJedi reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 2:29 AM, SirSnookalot said:Money and competition changes nothing, If one is prone to go ballistic they will lose their cool over minor issues as well. Many people lose their own money, whether it be investing, business or gambling and never flinch. Would Warren Buffet or Carl Icahn have a rage over losing 30 million dollars on a deal gone bad, I rather doubt it.
I lose a big fish and hardly pay much attention to it, I know I get some and lose some.
I don't know about that, tournament fishing seems to be less like Warren Buffet losing a few mil, and more like 30 crackheads fighting over an 8 ball. That prize money means more to them than it would to a silver-spooner like Buffet. When I was younger, I did some prizefighting, and I can tell you, money changes things. Win or lose can be the difference between making a little money, or not having gas money to get home. I don't think tour anglers are much different, especially ones that are just coming up.
flippin and pitchin reply :
Nope. I pay for my stuff and and don't care for people who don't a have a reasonable level of self control. Drama queens need not apply.
Stasher1 reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 5:34 AM, flippin and pitchin said:Nope. I pay for my stuff and and don't care for people who don't a have a reasonable level of self control. Drama queens need not apply.
Thank you. I was just getting ready to post something very similar.
zip pow reply :
X2 should have heard me this weekendOn 5/7/2012 at 12:25 AM, NCbassmaster4Life said:I usually get the sailor mouth cause i'm not gonna do damage to my equipment that I work hard to use.
Sam reply :
No, because I don't fish any tournaments with thousands of dollars and Angler of the Year points in the balance along with sponsorships.
I have been known to express myself with lots of four letter words and stomp my foot a few times.
slonezp reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 6:31 AM, zip pow said:X2 should have heard me this weekend
Heard you all the way up here in Chicago, Brandon
I never have, but my son does on occasion. Today was one of those occasions. It really ruins the "zone". We should have weighed a limit and been in the money, but due to operator error on his and my parts, we brought one fish to the scale. We changed our gameplan on a whim at 8am and went for a long run, locking thru the river, which basicaly took away 2 hours of fishing time. We found a 50 yard stretch of rip rap that had fish. Had 10 bites in a half hour landing (1) 3.5lbr(shoulda landed all 10). Went to another spot to let the rip rap fish settle down, with plans to return later. Torrential downpour with nasty lightning rolls in and we take cover under a bridge.for an hour until the lightning subsides. Well, my son is in a crappy mood because we missed 9 bites and he is deathly afraid of being on the water with lightning. Rain subsides a little but it's time to head back up thru the locks. We hit one more spot before we head in to weigh in. He hooks a 4lbr and while trying to flip it into the boat instead of letting me net it...well, you know what happened. Iconelli' moment.
Bassn Blvd reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 5:34 AM, flippin and pitchin said:Nope. I pay for my stuff and and don't care for people who don't a have a reasonable level of self control. Drama queens need not apply.
X2. BUT, do I get mad during a tournament and and let off steam? Absolutely, but it's almost always my fault for whatever it is that made me mad.
Here is a piece of advice an old timer (deceased) custom rod manufacturer once told me
"Learn to control your emotions." I would visit him with my dad when I was about 14yrs old. He would say that quote everytime someone was leaving his store.
Michael DiNardo reply :
Not until St.Croix is buying my Avids for me.
Mike
loodkop reply :
In my rugby days I was taught " dont get mad- get even"On 5/7/2012 at 7:19 AM, Bassn Blvd said:X2. BUT, do I get mad during a tournament and and let off steam? Absolutely, but it's almost always my fault for whatever it is that made me mad.
Here is a piece of advice an old timer (deceased) custom rod manufacturer once told me
"Learn to control your emotions." I would visit him with my dad when I was about 14yrs old. He would say that quote everytime someone was leaving his store.
If I lose a big one I know where it lives and " I wil be back....."
I can see no reason to abuse my tackle, in fact having to replace something broken through anger is about as stupid as it gets for me.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 2:51 AM, WookieeJedi said:I don't know about that, tournament fishing seems to be less like Warren Buffet losing a few mil, and more like 30 crackheads fighting over an 8 ball. That prize money means more to them than it would to a silver-spooner like Buffet. When I was younger, I did some prizefighting, and I can tell you, money changes things. Win or lose can be the difference between making a little money, or not having gas money to get home. I don't think tour anglers are much different, especially ones that are just coming up.
I think it's hard to compare an amateur or lower tier professional to that of a top tier professional in any competitive activity. Quite true than many of these tournament fishermen need to score in order to make a living and gain noteriety. Iconelli is not one of them, he's his own brand name. Tournaments have already been won, books written, DVD's produced, the list goes on, he's one of the 10% that makes 90% of the money.
Regarding the OP thread, I never lose my cool over a fish. If I were fishing tournaments they would not be on the level of the ones with 6 figure purses, for me I'd be there for the sake of having a good time, win or lose, it wouldn't affect my lifestyle. In business and investing I have lost numbers that significantly affected my lifestyle, but I've won too. That's how the game of life is played.
Losing your "cool", isn't cool !
tomustang reply :
Heck no, couple of damnits is as bad as it gets
Lund Explorer reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 12:23 AM, outdoorsman110 said:Have ever thrown your rod out of frustration from losin that one tournament or when that big mama threw the hook?
The first thing I would do is to follow the old adage of "Walk a mile in his shoes!", and then come back to us wih an answer.
Bass Dude reply :
I don't break anything...I just let out a string of swear words like the dad in 'A Christmas Story' when the furnace goes out!!
SirSnookalot reply :
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flippin Dan reply :
I lost a big fish that would have won a $100 jackpot lat week. I let out 1 word that I won't put on here, gently laid my pole down and took a seat and lit a smoke. My partner looked at me and said you can't quit. I told him I would fish in a minute but I needed to throw up first. lol Would have been my biggest ever by about 3 lbs. probably weighed 9 or so.
Frog Turds reply :
i've never abused gear in the heat of the moment, i'll cuss like a SOB though. more of what happens when I lose that exceptional fish on occasion, its takes my soul for the rest of the day along with it...
scrutch reply :
I had a little "Ike Moment" at the 2012 Roadtrip recently. We were deep cranking on a shcool of fish stacked up on a bridge. We were BOTH hooked up and fighting a couple good fish when mine came off. I was very amped up because I wanted a "double" for both of us. I jumped up in fun frustration when it happened and out of impulse I slapped the water with the crankbait. I never thought that it would break the crankbait, but it did (it was a Rapala DT20). I never cussed, I just yelled and Gary just laughed at me while landing his 3.5 pounder. He just said, "Yup, Rapalas do that." I think he might have been speaking from experience...I don't know for sure. 
We went on to land a bunch more fish off that bridge and broke three more cranks in the process. Not out of frustration, they broke from casting them into the low hanging bridge. The school was under the bridge. We are the two charter members of the newly formed Guntersville Busted Lip Club!
ChrisAW reply :
I have snapped one rod on purpose, just like Mike did during that Texas Bass Challenge. Last year, a custom rod a friend gave it to me since he was heading into the military, and had also gave up fishing a few years before.
It was a 6'6" M-F. I liked it a lot. It was very lightweight and was very comfortable. But it seems like no matter what I did, I could NOT land a fish with that rod. First trip out, I hooked up with about 15 fish, and only landed 8 out of those. I don't know what it was. The rod I was using before was the same power/action and I never had a problem getting fish in the boat with it. Maybe lost 5 out of a much larger number of jerkbait fish I caught last year on that combo.
I fished it for a little while and got mad at it, and threw it in the closet at home after I that horrible trip. After it was in time out for a month, I got it back out. I fished a couple other presentations with it, but never got a hit with it. At one point, I tied a jerkbait on it again after a couple trips. I lost 4 small fish right off the bat, and I completely blew my cork after losing a high 3, or maybe 4 pound LM. I cracked it over the side of the boat and threw it in the floor.
I really believe there was something supernaturally wrong with that rod. It didn't like me, or it was mad its owner gave it away or something. But I am glad to be rid of that one.
Other than that, I do like to cuss at bad times on the water.
Blue Streak reply :
I just fish I don't get emotional about it. If I have a good day or catch a lunker I know have put it all together or I just got lucky. When I lose one then the fish won that round no big deal you can't possibly win them all. I just love being out there and nothing is going take that away from me.
jkarol24 reply :
One choice word under my breath is enough for me, then onto the next cast and the next fish
grimlin reply :
Nope,I cannot afford to break my things...LOL
Da**,S***,Oh hell!, you gotta be sh******* me are usually the word I utter when i get frustrated. I never take it out on my equipment.
Scorcher214 reply :
Sometimes I get so angry I black out and wake up with nothing but a pair of ripped shorts. Usually there are a bunch of snapped trees and flipped cars around.
Hooligan reply :
No, and there's no more terrible representation of a sport that I love, as much as Iaconelli. His yelling and screaming, pounding on the decks of a boat is disgusting, at best. His behaviour and temper tantrums are juvenile; the good and the bad. I mean, really... Every two pound fish is a giant, and he's screaming about it like it's just won him $50 million.
It's like Kelly Jordon said, someone needs to oil him so he'll quit squealing.
As far as my behaviour, no. My tackle is out of my pocket so I don't abuse it. I have good equipment and I expect it to stay that way. I also don't scream and cuss, it's ridiculous.
Fishing Rhino reply :
On 5/7/2012 at 1:42 AM, NCbassmaster4Life said:On the other note if you check out bill dance's bupers on youtube, I have lost one of my nicest rods while not paying attention to it and a fish just snatches it off the boat...lmao
I cannot tell you how many times I have seen anglers leave their bait dangling in the water while they are busy with something else. Nothing good can come from that practice. If a good fish grabs the bait, one of two things is likely to happen. The rod and reels end up on the bottom, or the fish breaks the rod.
It's not likely to happen, but it is possible. Disregard Murphy's Law at your own peril.
grampa1114 reply :
Every time I see Mike Iaconelli explode during a tournament. I suggest to the tv set that he stop the nonsense and just continue to fish, but he and his behavior are one of the reasons the ratings for tournaments are so high. Some people just go to the races to see the wrecks. The question that comes to my mind is "How real is this loss of control?" and"Is he being compensated for his foolishness? How far away is the WWE?
Grampa
clayton86 reply :
On 5/8/2012 at 6:45 PM, Fishing Rhino said:I cannot tell you how many times I have seen anglers leave their bait dangling in the water while they are busy with something else. Nothing good can come from that practice. If a good fish grabs the bait, one of two things is likely to happen. The rod and reels end up on the bottom, or the fish breaks the rod.
It's not likely to happen, but it is possible. Disregard Murphy's Law at your own peril.
I have that habit in the canoe I get several pike a year that way lol scares the crap outa me but I have cat like reflexes lol
TylerAustin22 reply :
I would say my "Iaconelli Moment" would be when I lost what wouldve been my my PB a bass around 10 lbs or so. I was throwing a buzzbait across a weedy point and the fish broke the water with a strike and missed the lure. I saw the fish and my initial though was around a five pounder. I cast back again and brought it directly over the previous strike point. He struck again and this time he was hooked. the point was only 15 or so feet away from my boat (a pond prowler), inexperienced at the time i reeled as quick as possible and the fish was coming directly at me. At about two feet from the boat he made a U-Turn and came out of the water and thats when I saw the "big one" clearly. In mid air he snapped the line and i was just apalled. I threw my rod in the water out of fury. seconds later I said "oh *****" and jumped out of the boat and grabbed the rod, it was a bad day after that needless to say.
TylerAustin22 reply :
me and my cousin named that fish "BIg MIke" haha
bassmaster3541 reply :
I give a yell most of the sometime when I catch a big one, not a maniac by any means though.
When I lose a big one, I usually just start swearing like a sailor, one time on a monster that I lost right next to the boat I slammed my rod down just out of reflex because I was ticked but I slowed myself down before I let go of it because I knew better so it thankfully didn't break.
Catching a big one or losing a big one, I always sit down and light a butt after cuz I get all fired up and need to settle myself down
"BRB" reply :
I had to hold myself back before. I like to break my rod over my knee and give it a sling but it also make me mad when I do that fishing is supposed to be fun and relaxing. But you better believe when i catch a good one everyone on the lake will know!
Clash City Rocker reply :
Never ever even came remotely close to throwing any of my gear. Maybe his parents bought him to much new stuff as a kid?
scrutch reply :
Mike is just passionate. It's what drives him to achieve what he has achieved. We all could stand to walk a mile.
Raider Nation Fisher reply :
When I first started tournament fishing, my partner and I lost out by 0.7 oz.s . I snapped a rod over my knee and flung it into the woods. After having to spenf the money for a New rod, that has never happened again. Plus its not the kind of behaviour that's gonna get me noticed in a good way. Now cussing after losing a fish. That happens all the time.
ChrisAW reply :
On 5/10/2012 at 5:11 AM, Clash City Rocker said:Never ever even came remotely close to throwing any of my gear. Maybe his parents bought him to much new stuff as a kid?
Good assumption. Read his book, you'll find out you're absolutely wrong.
I find it funny so many people think he's putting on a show for the camera's and all that. He acted the same way long before he was ever a famous angler.
As for his "over-reactions." I want anyone here talking down about how he reacts to the good and bad times he has, and think about something you're passionate about. Your children maybe? Did any fathers here every jump for joy and cheer when their son or daughter won at some big event? Or maybe something you invested a lot of time and money into completely failed, you didn't take out a little frustration on something nearby? If you haven't, then you're not human. I sense there are many hypocrites in the crowd, though.
Those are the kind of emotions that Ike is showing because he has a lot of passion for fishing. Fishings not just something he just fell into doing because he's good at it. Its what he has always WANTED to do, and he worked his ass off to get it.
tomustang reply :
On 5/10/2012 at 5:40 AM, scrutch said:Mike is just passionate. It's what drives him to achieve what he has achieved. We all could stand to walk a mile.
No thanks, being professional is also acting with a high level of standard, not being ill tempered and throwing tandtrums.
outdoorsman110 reply :
It's a good book, I like him a lot. And respect him.On 5/10/2012 at 7:27 AM, ChrisAW said:Good assumption. Read his book, you'll find out you're absolutely wrong.
I find it funny so many people think he's putting on a show for the camera's and all that. He acted the same way long before he was ever a famous angler.
As for his "over-reactions." I want anyone here talking down about how he reacts to the good and bad times he has, and think about something you're passionate about. Your children maybe? Did any fathers here every jump for joy and cheer when their son or daughter won at some big event? Or maybe something you invested a lot of time and money into completely failed, you didn't take out a little frustration on something nearby? If you haven't, then you're not human. I sense there are many hypocrites in the crowd, though.
Those are the kind of emotions that Ike is showing because he has a lot of passion for fishing. Fishings not just something he just fell into doing because he's good at it. Its what he has always WANTED to do, and he worked his ass off to get it.
scrutch reply :
Well, I would say that most of the people that read this thread and say "I would NEVER behave like that" may have never been in that situation. I have never been a pro fisherman so I can only relate to this from my experiences as a golf pro. When you put every fiber of your being into a profession like that, it takes on a different form. It is pure passion and love for what you're doing that drives you to greatness. NO ONE has ever achieved greatness without it. That passion takes on different forms in different personalities. When I was young and less in control of my emotions, I would throw a few tantrums during practice rounds while I was alone. And a couple times I embarrassed myself during a round of golf with people watching. That embarrassment is what helped me control myself in the future.
Everyone needs to know what that passion feels like. In me, it feels like a monster inside me pushing me to absolute perfection, and when you fall short of what you percieve is perfect, that monster wants to roar. Because you have put everything you have into what you love to do and you are millimeters away from validating all those hours, days, weeks and years of preparation, and you get beat. Yeah, it is nearly impossible to control that passion in that situation.
I'm not condoning the behavior, but I understand it. And I won't judge him looking down my nose at him.
Glenn reply :
I've known Mike for about 12 years now and have gone fishing with him - 3 times so far. We also email, talk on the phone, and even Skype every now and then. And I can attest, there is no "act". What you see, is about as real as it gets. That's how he is. Passionate, enthusiastic, and not afraid to show his emotions.
As for an "Ike moment", I haven't had one quite like that, although I did let out a very, very loud yell when I lost a 6 1/2 pounder during a tournament once. And I also witnessed my fishing buddy break his rod after losing a 5 pound smallie during a tournament.
Ya, we all lose it every now and then. We ALL do. Don't judge lest ye be judged.
NorcalBassin reply :
Never broke a rod or anything, but man did I let loose in my head with a cursing tirade when I lost what would have been my first DD right by the boat. Fortunately nobody else heard it.
Helluva_Engineer reply :
I was back home fishing with my old equipment and had just switched rods. First cast a 10 lb bass nails my lure. Line starts peeling out and I look down to see a spur on one of the eyes of this rod. Sure enough, a few seconds later the line frays away. Throw my hands up in the air and let go of the rod...it lands on the tip and loads up the rod and the thing sprang straight into the water. I fish it out and put the reel on a better rod, but it was never the same. Learned my lesson.
outdoorsman110 reply :
Really well spoken.On 5/10/2012 at 8:56 AM, scrutch said:Well, I would say that most of the people that read this thread and say "I would NEVER behave like that" may have never been in that situation. I have never been a pro fisherman so I can only relate to this from my experiences as a golf pro. When you put every fiber of your being into a profession like that, it takes on a different form. It is pure passion and love for what you're doing that drives you to greatness. NO ONE has ever achieved greatness without it. That passion takes on different forms in different personalities. When I was young and less in control of my emotions, I would throw a few tantrums during practice rounds while I was alone. And a couple times I embarrassed myself during a round of golf with people watching. That embarrassment is what helped me control myself in the future.
Everyone needs to know what that passion feels like. In me, it feels like a monster inside me pushing me to absolute perfection, and when you fall short of what you percieve is perfect, that monster wants to roar. Because you have put everything you have into what you love to do and you are millimeters away from validating all those hours, days, weeks and years of preparation, and you get beat. Yeah, it is nearly impossible to control that passion in that situation.
I'm not condoning the behavior, but I understand it. And I won't judge him looking down my nose at him.
Hooligan reply :
On 5/10/2012 at 9:24 AM, Glenn said:I've known Mike for about 12 years now and have gone fishing with him - 3 times so far. We also email, talk on the phone, and even Skype every now and then. And I can attest, there is no "act". What you see, is about as real as it gets. That's how he is. Passionate, enthusiastic, and not afraid to show his emotions.
As for an "Ike moment", I haven't had one quite like that, although I did let out a very, very loud yell when I lost a 6 1/2 pounder during a tournament once. And I also witnessed my fishing buddy break his rod after losing a 5 pound smallie during a tournament.
Ya, we all lose it every now and then. We ALL do. Don't judge lest ye be judged.
I'm glad you think that of him, Glenn. I, on the other hand, have had different impressions of him in person; obviously I don't know him as well as you.
At no point, in any thing I said, did I say I don't respect him. Just because I do not like his actions, or the way he represents himself doesn't mean I don't respect what he's done. His book is enlightening, certainly, but it doesn't change the way I feel about his actions on and, in some situations, off the water.
A-Jay reply :
Mike Iaconelli frequents these forums on occasion.
So Mike, I'd like to hear from you.
Most Bass fishing fans don't know you. Most will never meet you. Impression are built solely on how you choose to conduct yourself in the media. (fishing show, Tournaments, etc. )
Mr Iaconelli, you have many superior accomplishments in the fishing industry that you are undoubtedly proud of.
They include:
2011 2nd Place Toyota Texas Bass Classic
2010 2nd Place Toyota Texas Bass Classic
2009 2nd Place Bassmaster Classic
2009 2nd Place FLW Forrest Wood Cup
2008 Stren Series Northern Division Points Champion
2008 Winner Stren Series Northern Division Event at Kerr Lake
2006 Bass Angler of the Year
2006 Winner BASS Southern Challenge
2005 Winner FLW Chevy Open
2003 Bassmaster Classic Champion
2002 Winner Georgia Tour
1999 Winner Vermont Top 150
1999 Wrangler Angler
1998 Winner BFL Champlain
1998 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation Mr. Bass
1997 Redman Points Champion
1994 Winner NC Top 100 Amateur Division
Is "going Ike" also one of those accomplishments ?
A-Jay
SirSnookalot reply :
Every now and then a thread evolves into a topic about M.I. specifically. The OP question was "have you Iconelli'd ?"
The issue is not what M.I.'s merits and shortcomings are, but what are yours?
tomustang reply :
On 5/10/2012 at 3:27 PM, SirSnookalot said:Every now and then a thread evolves into a topic about M.I. specifically. The OP question was "have you Iconelli'd ?"
The issue is not what M.I.'s merits and shortcomings are, but what are yours?
Thank you. I think philosophical replies should be up there with the religious and political rules since they are just as similar.
outdoorsman110 reply :
Let's stay with the topic guys, I know we can talk about Ike all day, but let's not get this topic locked.
A-Jay reply :
On 5/10/2012 at 9:24 PM, outdoorsman110 said:Let's stay with the topic guys, I know we can talk about Ike all day, but let's not get this topic locked.
yea - sorry about that.
A-Jay
outdoorsman110 reply :
No worries!On 5/10/2012 at 10:53 PM, A-Jay said:yea - sorry about that.
A-Jay
lou304 reply :
can't say I've ever thrown one, per say, but i have tossed one down in anger a few times. That was before I started buying higher end stuff! On the other hand, I have hooted and hollered a few times when i got the big one!!!
scrutch reply :
I just busted a crankbait when I went "Ike". I think I'd be pretty upset with myself if I busted one of my Dobyn's.
Lund Explorer reply :
I like to follow the lead of the world's greatest athlete. I enjoy "Going Tiger"!
Woods makes a habit of cursing both bad shots and spectators with cameras, pounds clubs into the ground or throws them at his caddy or bag, and don't forget those fist pumps and other theatrics when he is on the green. All this done within a sport that was always played in hushed tones and whispers before he got there.
So has anyone thought of emulating a player in any other sport? Imagine being the backseater to a Bobby Probert fan.
bigbassctchr101 reply :
I probably cuss more in conversation than I do when I get upset. I've had times I've jumped up and down and look at my partner...buts it's always more like "did you see that!!!" lol And i've hit my buddy in the arm before. lol
I don't get mad though. I love fishing too much. It excites the crap out of me as soon as I see or feel that fish until the fight is over. My adrenaline is going and I love every aspect of it. Nothing to get mad about there.
NOW...after its done. I'll hate myself for being such an idiot. I mean, how much of a genius do you have to be to trick some little green slimy thing 100X smaller than you to get in a boat.
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