Few folks have ever been as turned off by Ike than myself when it came to watching him on BassMasters/MLF, so much so there was NO way I was going to even think about watching his new show. But then my father asked if I had watched (he has no idea my feelings about Ike) the first 2 episodes as he had quite a positive attitude towards it.

It takes a lot for me to say this... but after watching myself, I have to say Ike truly did a great job on the first 2 episodes (New York/New Orleans). He could have chosen to be his usual "Goin' Ike" self, but he really kept himself in check. He was mature, kind, friendly, humble and left me actually saying 'There is a guy I would enjoy having in the boat with me...".

Everyone matures eventually.... Keep it up Mike, I like your approach and unique idea for a new show!

Sure, but I also don�t have fans and young ones who look up to me. He said it on bass live; My main issue with it is how he said it. Not every angler in the world is up to date and follows the elite guys every move and tournament or even knows who any of them are... The dude was just fishing, Ike needs to get over himself.

I was at Disney World in Florida on vacation when Ike was disqualified in the Classic for breaking the light pole on his boat that happened to have the American Flag on it. I think it was in 2006. We saw it on TV and then a couple days later ran into him and his family at Disney. Up to that point, I always thought he was a little over the top, but my young son liked watching him on tv. When we saw him at Disney I was unsure of how to handle it. I don't like going up to people because I'm sure they like being able to enjoy their personal time, but my son recognized him so I said something like "tough break in the classic" and shook his hand. He was truly remorseful and was happy to chat with my son and I for a few minutes.

My opinion of him changed that day. Seems like a truly genuine and nice guy that chooses to handle himself differently that I would, but it seems to be working for him.

So you hold yourself to a lower standard than you do others? Smh...get the log out of your eye, brother.

I�d say based on others experiences and my experiences, Ike is modeling pretty good behavior. Sure, he�s gotten overly passionate a few times about the sport he competes in for a profession, what�s the big deal? You�re saying you want kids to act like robots when they�re competeting and show no emotions? Most of us have never competed for $100k+, so most of us don�t know how we�d act in a stressful moment during one of those events. Everyone releases stress differently. I�d say his contributions to the growth of the sport and the way he acts 99% of the time greatly outweighs the 1% he�s acted like an idiot.

So... After all this .... What circuit is he fishing.... Did I miss it?

Well said Kevin

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and....yelling at the dog to shut the f up at the Classic then coming back and apologizing to him was great entertainment and in the end....that's what we want to be...entertained!

He may be great with kids. But I don't want him in my boat . That screaming is too much for me. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Id like to see one of those judges turn around and slap him on the head next time he screams out.

I did not think to much of him until i have seen and read all the things he does for kids, if your good to kids your good in my book.