Met ike tonite

[OcBassman63]

Went to the Chicago outdoors show today. Ike was one of the guest speakers. He talked about finess fishing. Shakey head,Tubes, and Sinking minnows (Senko Type).

He also gave a great tip on how to spool up spinning reels so they don't get that anoying line twist that turns into a birds nest.

He gave a great seminar and spent time before and after to sign autographs and take pics all with a smile and a thanks.

Heres the tip;

To help keep your spinning reel from getting line twist Ike said you shoul load it like this;

Take the spool and hold it so the line comes off counter clockwise take a soft towel and spray it with reel magic or any line conditioner or silicon spray and run the line through it. This takes the powder off the line from the manufacturing process and relaxes the line (Great for florocarbon). This works so well because the reel will put the line on clockwise and eliminate line twist. Also make sure after you cast that you close the bail by hand and make sure the line is in the roller.

Oh and he also said to use a reel one size bigger than the rod manufacturer recommends. Like if it calls for a 2000 size use a 2500.

Hope this helps.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Cool, thanks for passing that tip.  

[Vyron]

nice tip ,thanks!!!

[jagdbdg]

Thanks for the info

[Grey Wolf]

Thanks for the insight.

[Gatorbassman]

That's good infor. Was Ike standing on a box or something? I know you can't be that short.

[Daniel My Brother]

I tried to read everyone's replies, I really did,  but I got to Vyron's avatar and my brain stopped. Not since the Reese's peanut butter cup has someone combined two things I loved so much and created something even better! Well done Vyron, well done.

[Hawgin]

I went to his seminar on Tuesday night at the KC SportsShow.  He covered the same things he covered in Chicago.  A lot of it was stuff I had seen or heard before, but some of the smaller details were new to me and worth trying so it was worth the time to go.

Also, when you watch Ike on tv, love him or hate him, I think I am beginning to see that the loud, break dancing guy is just a character that he "transforms" into on the water.  He seemed  to be very personable, very humble, and truly enjoying what he was doing.  He made it a point to talk to all the kids at the seminar, he never promoted himself, but rather the techniques, and he even promoted other anglers and some of their products.  He spoke very well of Denny Brauer and Kevin Van Dam during his seminar.  He really took the time to answer the questions asked (even though if I were him I would have blown off a few of the dumb things asked)?  And he never got upset when one guy at the seminar kept interjecting his own commentary.  Also he was very gracious in signing autographs and posing for pictures, talking to the people he was posing with the entire time.  I know how he appears on the water turns some people off, but away from the water I have a new appreciation for this guys and the type of ambassador he is for the sport.  If you ever get a chance to see his presentations I would recommend them.  

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Thanks for the tip.

Wayne

[BASS fisherman]

Wow, you got to meet Ike!  You lucky, lucky man!

[gloomis7]

I would love to go to one of those seminars but it always seems like I find out about them after they've already happened. Is there a site I can go to or some way that I can find out when someone is coming to my town?? Awesome tip basser thanks!

[senile1]

I went to his seminar on Tuesday night at the KC SportsShow.  He covered the same things he covered in Chicago.  A lot of it was stuff I had seen or heard before, but some of the smaller details were new to me and worth trying so it was worth the time to go.

Also, when you watch Ike on tv, love him or hate him, I think I am beginning to see that the loud, break dancing guy is just a character that he "transforms" into on the water.  He seemed  to be very personable, very humble, and truly enjoying what he was doing.  He made it a point to talk to all the kids at the seminar, he never promoted himself, but rather the techniques, and he even promoted other anglers and some of their products.  He spoke very well of Denny Brauer and Kevin Van Dam during his seminar.  He really took the time to answer the questions asked (even though if I were him I would have blown off a few of the dumb things asked)?  And he never got upset when one guy at the seminar kept interjecting his own commentary.  Also he was very gracious in signing autographs and posing for pictures, talking to the people he was posing with the entire time.  I know how he appears on the water turns some people off, but away from the water I have a new appreciation for this guys and the type of ambassador he is for the sport.  If you ever get a chance to see his presentations I would recommend them.  

Ditto to what Hawgin said.  I was there the same night in KC but I went to the 8:00 seminar.  We discussed the KC seminars in the Central Bass Fishing forum.  Ike was entertaining and intellectually engaging without being condescending.  I enjoyed the seminar.  While I was familiar with most of what he covered he gave one tip that I appreciated.  I have tube weights with the holes in them that I use to slip in my tubes for Texas rigging.  Ike uses a cheap bell sinker inside the tube and threads the hook shank through the wire loop at the top to T-rig his tubes.  How's that for a money saver.  Why didn't I think of that?

[dizzy5868]

I met Ike at a seminar 2 years ago and it sounds he is the same person today. Really great guy to talk to. Many people think he is obnoxious but I think thats just his way or technique to get siked for a tourny.

Thanks For the update.

[OcBassman63]

I went to his seminar on Tuesday night at the KC SportsShow. He covered the same things he covered in Chicago. A lot of it was stuff I had seen or heard before, but some of the smaller details were new to me and worth trying so it was worth the time to go.

Also, when you watch Ike on tv, love him or hate him, I think I am beginning to see that the loud, break dancing guy is just a character that he "transforms" into on the water. He seemed to be very personable, very humble, and truly enjoying what he was doing. He made it a point to talk to all the kids at the seminar, he never promoted himself, but rather the techniques, and he even promoted other anglers and some of their products. He spoke very well of Denny Brauer and Kevin Van Dam during his seminar. He really took the time to answer the questions asked (even though if I were him I would have blown off a few of the dumb things asked)? And he never got upset when one guy at the seminar kept interjecting his own commentary. Also he was very gracious in signing autographs and posing for pictures, talking to the people he was posing with the entire time. I know how he appears on the water turns some people off, but away from the water I have a new appreciation for this guys and the type of ambassador he is for the sport. If you ever get a chance to see his presentations I would recommend them.

Hawgin hit it rite on the head.   Ike is a Class Act.  He even made it a point to interact more with the younger anglers there. You could see them get excided when he would ask them a question.

[WhiteMike1018]

AWESOME! You so lucky..also thanks for the tip

[New Bass Man]

Ike is a really nice fellow.  I met him when the Bass tour came to the Potomac last year.   Very personable guy.  Never give up!

[s_self88]

I met Brent Chapman on Thursday night at the KC sports show.  Didn't get a picture with him, but he signed my zoom baits hat. He talked about fishing deep, clear lakes with dropshots and football head jigs.

[Ky_Lake_Dude]

LUCKY