Ikes ganna be an abu guy!!

[fathom]

jeez, folks.

he cut a better deal...wouldn't read into it anymore than that...does kvd fish quantum because he likes it or because he gets paid for it?

it ain't like a fisherman never lied.

[Hammer 4]

"Remember Paul Newman the actor/racecar driver...well, he came out with BBQ sauce, and salad dressing..In todays world, Nothing would surprise me."

One BIG difference......all of the profits from Mr. Newman's products went to charity ALL OF IT!!!

Just pointing out that, there's really no limits on what a person can market.

Curious, how do Know all profits went to charity.?

[Bassnajr]

I saw a show on it when he passed away. I watch to much TV...no doubt!!!!

[Hammer 4]

Oh..I thought you were his accountant or something.. ;D

I saw a show on it when he passed away. I watch to much TV...no doubt!!!!

[Bassnajr]

Oh..I thought you were his accountant or something.. ;D

Now that's funny right there!!!!!! ;D

I saw a show on it when he passed away. I watch to much TV...no doubt!!!!

[Pantera61]

Good for Ike! Go tear them up Ike with "Abu" this year Quantum three years from now, and Ardent after that. He'll eventually go the path of Bill Dance and Roland Martin and endorse just about any company that is willing to give him $$$. Isn't marketing great?!

My objective rankings below

1.Daiwa/Shimano (You pick)

2. Abu

3. Pflueger/Quantum

4. Ardent/Okuma/US Reel, etc

Yup, he can walk down that path with Skeet Reese who dumped his rod contract to go with a real no-name rod company or Greg Hackney who dumped his boat company to go with a less known boat company.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

I don't see why this is a big deal.  From what I understand, he was let go from daiwa, if that's true, why not sign with Abu, he already is sponsored by Berkley.  It's kinda like he's a free agent that signed with another team. 

[KYntucky Warmouth]

Good for Ike! Go tear them up Ike with "Abu" this year Quantum three years from now, and Ardent after that. He'll eventually go the path of Bill Dance and Roland Martin and endorse just about any company that is willing to give him $$$. Isn't marketing great?!

My objective rankings below

1.Daiwa/Shimano (You pick)

2. Abu

3. Pflueger/Quantum

4. Ardent/Okuma/US Reel, etc

Yup, he can walk down that path with Skeet Reese who dumped his rod contract to go with a real no-name rod company or Greg Hackney who dumped his boat company to go with a less known boat company.

Wright & McGill are a no name company?   :

[5bass]

I don't see why this is a big deal. From what I understand, he was let go from daiwa, if that's true, why not sign with Abu, he already is sponsored by Berkley. It's kinda like he's a free agent that signed with another team.

I agree. He's just on a different team now. No big deal.

[rubba bubba]

If KVD signed on with Pocket Fisherman today, by tomorrow they would be the best thing in the world in some people's eyes.

Are you implying the Pocket Fisherman is *not* all that?  If so, I think you and I are going to have to take it outside...

[Simp]

Well, I'm a big fan of Mr. Bill Dance, but he endorses

EVERYTHING! It's really past the point of being

meaningful.

:

Ya I mean seriously what's with all those horrible Tennessee hats he wears.

[tkite16]

I would rather take less money from Daiwa and fish with a better product than take more money and fish ABU. Money does talk though. And Im sure he has his own reasons.

:

[MtCarmelTriton20x]

Well, I'm a big fan of Mr. Bill Dance, but he endorses

EVERYTHING! It's really past the point of being

meaningful.

:

Ya I mean seriously what's with all those horrible Tennessee hats he wears.

Hey easy on the TN hat....That is probably the most valuable item in his boat. ;D

[Pantera61]

Good for Ike! Go tear them up Ike with "Abu" this year Quantum three years from now, and Ardent after that. He'll eventually go the path of Bill Dance and Roland Martin and endorse just about any company that is willing to give him $$$. Isn't marketing great?!

My objective rankings below

1.Daiwa/Shimano (You pick)

2. Abu

3. Pflueger/Quantum

4. Ardent/Okuma/US Reel, etc

Yup, he can walk down that path with Skeet Reese who dumped his rod contract to go with a real no-name rod company or Greg Hackney who dumped his boat company to go with a less known boat company.

Wright & McGill are a no name company? :

Rod wise?  C'mon, now.  Compared to Lamiglas?  Prior to Skeet signing with them, how many people were running around with Wright and McGill bass rods?  Skeet put them on the map.  I believe Ike will give a boost, a little "street cred" to Abu rods.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

Good for Ike! Go tear them up Ike with "Abu" this year Quantum three years from now, and Ardent after that. He'll eventually go the path of Bill Dance and Roland Martin and endorse just about any company that is willing to give him $$$. Isn't marketing great?!

My objective rankings below

1.Daiwa/Shimano (You pick)

2. Abu

3. Pflueger/Quantum

4. Ardent/Okuma/US Reel, etc

Yup, he can walk down that path with Skeet Reese who dumped his rod contract to go with a real no-name rod company or Greg Hackney who dumped his boat company to go with a less known boat company.

Wright & McGill are a no name company? :

Rod wise? C'mon, now. Compared to Lamiglas? Prior to Skeet signing with them, how many people were running around with Wright and McGill bass rods? Skeet put them on the map. I believe Ike will give a boost, a little "street cred" to Abu rods.

ok....I'll give ya that, I've heard they make a darn good fly rod though.  They really weren't associoated with bass fishing, as far as I know, other than Eagle Claw.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

Well, I'm a big fan of Mr. Bill Dance, but he endorses

EVERYTHING! It's really past the point of being

meaningful.

:

Ya I mean seriously what's with all those horrible Tennessee hats he wears.

Hey easy on the TN hat....That is probably the most valuable item in his boat. ;D

Hold on now....it maybe up there but he always has a bottle of KVD L&L and BTS

[cart7t]

"Remember Paul Newman the actor/racecar driver...well, he came out with BBQ sauce, and salad dressing..In todays world, Nothing would surprise me."

One BIG difference......all of the profits from Mr. Newman's products went to charity ALL OF IT!!!

Just pointing out that, there's really no limits on what a person can market.

Curious, how do Know all profits went to charity.?

If you're not aware of Paul Newmans history of giving to charitable causes I suggest you look it up.

Mr. Newman has a long history of selfless giving that goes beyond his salad dressing, popcorn or any of the other products that bore his name.

[SWMIBASSER]

"Remember Paul Newman the actor/racecar driver...well, he came out with BBQ sauce, and salad dressing..In todays world, Nothing would surprise me."

One BIG difference......all of the profits from Mr. Newman's products went to charity ALL OF IT!!!

Just pointing out that, there's really no limits on what a person can market.

Curious, how do Know all profits went to charity.?

If you're not aware of Paul Newmans history of giving to charitable causes I suggest you look it up.

Mr. Newman has a long history of selfless giving that goes beyond his salad dressing, popcorn or any of the other products that bore his name.

And that is besides the fact that his salsa and salad dressing is GREAT!

Newmans own Pineapple Salsa is the best ever!

[chasiubao73]

Well, I'm a big fan of Mr. Bill Dance, but he endorses

EVERYTHING! It's really past the point of being

meaningful.

:

I remember the zebco episode of Bill Dance when he was fishing with one of the heads of zebco and he said: "let us switch and fish these bass with our zebcos for the rest of the show." It was a hoot to watch.

As for Ike, this is a clear example of his mantra: "Never Give Up."

[Bassnajr]

Forget about ike...I hear those vendetta rods are well worth the $$$$.

Any response???

[Pantera61]

Forget about ike...I hear those vendetta rods are well worth the $$$$.

Any response???

I got 4 of them.  Nice rods but my baits keep bouncing off the surface now!  I'll have to wait for softer water conditions to continue my research.

[Stasher1]

Forget about ike...I hear those vendetta rods are well worth the $$$$.

Any response???

I got 4 of them. Nice rods but my baits keep bouncing off the surface now! I'll have to wait for softer water conditions to continue my research.

Sounds like you need to add more weight. 

[Sherlock 60]

"Remember Paul Newman the actor/racecar driver...well, he came out with BBQ sauce, and salad dressing..In todays world, Nothing would surprise me."

One BIG difference......all of the profits from Mr. Newman's products went to charity ALL OF IT!!!

Just pointing out that, there's really no limits on what a person can market.

Curious, how do Know all profits went to charity.?

If you're not aware of Paul Newmans history of giving to charitable causes I suggest you look it up.

Mr. Newman has a long history of selfless giving that goes beyond his salad dressing, popcorn or any of the other products that bore his name.

It has been common knowledge for 20 years that his food company profits went to charity. There were a number of news stories documenting the charitable donations.