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I'm BACK!!!!!

Started by mikesmiph, June 14, 2017, 03:46:59 PM

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mikesmiph

Some of you may remember me, some of you won't. Some of you remember the devastation I felt when I lost my boat due to financial reasons. Simply put, I love fishing more than anything. Fishing was the biggest connection I had with my granddaughter Veronica. I know some of you still have bruises on your shoulders. I can't describe to you how I have felt for the last 3 years being boatless. It's really hard to find people to take you out fishing. That all changes on Friday. Thanks to my good friend Ralph at Wonderland Marine West ( a friend because of this website), I will be the VERY HAPPY owner of a 2008 Stratos 176XT. No, it's not a 250hp 22" rocket bassboat, but it will get me out there again. It will be perfect for inland lakes. If I have to, on a calm day, I think I could do the mile roads. Either way, I'll be fishing again. It's newer and nicer than any boat I've ever owned. I can't tell you how happy I am. Now to just find time to fish lol. I'm working 7 days 10 hours right now. I'll do it. I have missed you guys, and missed this site a bunch. I hope some of you have missed me too.  It's just been too hard to come on here and talk about fishing, and not be able to go fishing. I plan on becoming an active member of this site again. I can't tell you the feelings going through me right now. I'm one happy fisherman.

dartag

Welcome back buddy.   Great talking to you the other day.  Be waiting for pictures of the new ride.

Manxfishing

Welcome back Mike
I have a friend that owned a 176, It fished well

Enjoy the new boat,
We do need pictures

21XDC

 :) The ups and downs we face should help make us stronger... Stay focused!  :)
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I like fast boats and fishing.. I can do both the same day.


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fiker

That boat will take you anywhere you want. I've fished Clair and the rivers in one.  You just pick your days.

Ralph also found me the boat of my dreams.  He's a great guy.
So much water.  So many lures.  So little time.

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djkimmel

Glad you're able to hang out again and - GET OUT FISHING!!! Very important somehow to do that.

Help stop invasive spcies. Don't move fish between unconnected bodies of water. Clean, drain and dry your boat before launching on another water body.
Unless clearly stated as such, opinions expressed by Dan Kimmel on this forum are not the opinions or policies of The Bass Federation of Michigan.

t-bone

Mike, We've missed you! Glad that you'll be back on the water and in the forums.
Terry Bone
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Hooksetter

Welcome back Mike. I know exactly how you feel. Enjoy the new ride.

Willie
Peace.
It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

Firefighter Jeff

    That's terrific Mike !!!!  So glad for you.  As you know it doesn't matter if its a rocket boat or not.  It'll do what you need whenever you want !!  :)

Skulley

Sorry I'm late Mike, but welcome back.  Glad to hear that things are turning around for you.  All the very best to you.  I haven't been on the site for quite a while myself.  Haven't been on the water the last 4 to 5 weeks as well.  Lots of other stuff going on.  Hopefully going to try to get out next week.  See you on the water.


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djkimmel

Yes... get out there! The fish are probably biting!

Help stop invasive spcies. Don't move fish between unconnected bodies of water. Clean, drain and dry your boat before launching on another water body.
Unless clearly stated as such, opinions expressed by Dan Kimmel on this forum are not the opinions or policies of The Bass Federation of Michigan.

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