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Title: Ike spotted.
Post by: Mike S. on June 30, 2013, 02:37:47 PM
Mike Iaconelli has been spotted today on Muskegon Lake. I didn't see him, but a friend of mine has a pic of him at the Snug Harbor State Park launch, from about an hour ago. They're starting to trickle in.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Dan on July 01, 2013, 01:55:36 PM
I like Ike.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Mike S. on July 01, 2013, 02:43:49 PM
Me too. He's the Happy Gilmore of the Elite Series, in my opinion. Very entertaining individual.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Dan on July 01, 2013, 02:52:06 PM
During my Marshaling trips over the last five years I've asked Ike to sign the hats I've been collecting from each year. Each time he goes way beyond just signing a hat. Several times he's asked me to sit down in his boat and we have chatted. Very genuine 1:1. Same goes for Skeet. His TV persona is not what you see when you are in the boat or on the dock with them. Can't wait till the St. Clair event and see who I draw for my three trips out on the big water. Looking for a decent motel over near Metro. Any recommendations out there?
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: motocross269 on July 02, 2013, 09:42:14 AM
Dan, if you want to stay someplace decent the Holiday inn express by Walmart on 59 and 94 is your best bet....I think that is the City of Chesterfield there....It's about 15 mins or so from Metro..It's  fairly new and appears clean and secure..


Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: thedude on July 02, 2013, 10:31:38 AM
there's a baymont inn in roseville. 75$ a night through booking.com. we stayed there in may, it was fine.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Skulley on July 04, 2013, 11:23:14 AM
There will be many more pros spotted as the events in Michigan draw near. It's very exciting to see our state get that much exposure. It's been a long time coming.


BD.                 ;D
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: dartag on July 04, 2013, 01:29:08 PM
I checked and he is 47th in points.  Going to have to make a huge comeback to make the post season.   Unless there is another event???.....
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Dan on July 04, 2013, 10:28:50 PM
He's quite likely to be voted in by the Fans.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: dartag on July 04, 2013, 10:37:47 PM
Yep bet that is it.  Forgot about the fan vote. 
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Mike S. on July 05, 2013, 11:18:16 AM
I'd like to see Ike, Gman, KVD, Skeet, Brandon P, JVD, Edwin Evers, and Greg Hackney here for sure.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Dan on July 06, 2013, 12:17:15 AM
I like that list. Would be nice to see Evers as well.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: djkimmel on July 06, 2013, 02:34:19 AM
I'm going to have to bump someone off that list to add Chad Pipkens.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Mike S. on July 06, 2013, 03:20:50 PM
There is room there Dan. Arent they bringing 12 or 14 anglers here?
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: djkimmel on July 07, 2013, 02:26:38 AM
14: Top eight in Elite standings. I don't think he will make that cut his first year.

Rookie of the year - he's in 8th place. I'm not sure a pep talk will work at this point - I've wished him luck a number of times. Another spot goes to the recent Classic winner.

Then, there are 4 fan favorites. I think we may have to get him some votes for that. Tough to beat some of the names above if they are in the fan voting but not impossible.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: Mike S. on July 07, 2013, 05:19:20 PM
Regardless of who makes it here, it is sure to be a heck of a show.
Title: Re: Ike spotted.
Post by: djkimmel on July 07, 2013, 06:07:35 PM
Yes, that's true.