Basstrix-The thruth behind the bait by Mike Gash

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:16 pm

Dear fellow anglers,

Before I spend a bit of time telling you the truth, I would like to know how much interest there really is in knowing it.I was there,I lived it and would love to share it.I will not,however, stand for any type of controversy or bad blood. I have left that life to move to Idaho where I don't have to wait in launch lines or pay outrageous entry fee's just to enjoy fishing. The story is interesting,I promise you that.Just let me know if you'd like to hear it and I'll tell you.

Basswishes,

MIke Gash

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:19 pm

Id love to hear it Mike, might write a book and well all probably bay 19.95 to read it!

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:32 pm

Dear Hollywood,

I definately don't wan't to write a book,but I do have over 20 bass over ten pounds including five over fifteen and Mike Long's Twenty pounder on video.Now, that's not something you see everyday.I have put it all on DvD,maybe I should offer that instead?I have only let my immediate family watch it,maybe I should offer that to everyone?What do you think?

Bass Wishes,
Mike Gash

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:34 pm

Wow, must be an incredable video to see! you can always send me a copy!

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:39 pm

Yes, it is fun to watch. One of my favorite scenes is Mike Long and myself with Bill Rice(Senior editor of WON News) holding over 40lbs of bass for five!Mike actually holds all of them at once with both hands. Imagine holding holding five bass at 40lbs on stage during a tournament.Wouldn't that be cool?

Mike G

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:40 pm

Sure would be insane! its hard enough to houst a 25 or 30lb sack, let alone 40!

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:48 pm

That day the only day that I had ever caught a bigger bass than him. We had four ten's and my 13.5. WON Bass did an article on it
at the time.I still think Mike loses sleep over it.He's that competitive.I still love him though.

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:52 pm

looking forward to the story Mike and the video, ha ha...

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:53 pm

If anyone wants a copy of the video let me know.I will look into how much reproduction will cost. I'm guessing that I will have to charge for shipping as well.I'm thinking that $10.00 bucks for the video and $5.00 bucks for shipping should be the norm.Anyone work for UPS?Maybe you can offer some insight.

MIke Gash

buddy brown · Post by **buddy brown** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:03 pm

I heard the mexican food is bad in Idaho..

Why did you stop the tourneys and leave CA. I mean you had the sponsorships, recognition, success. I heard Idaho is nice though and the people are pretty mellow..

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:05 pm

Give me a little bit of time to find the pictures and figure out how to post it.That way you all can enjoy it.

MIke Gash

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:08 pm

We just got a new taco bell on the corner. I wish it was In-N-Out though. You hit the nail on the head about Idaho.

MIke Gash

smpboy · Post by **smpboy** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:47 pm

when i was about 14 or 15 i always remember seeing u and rich I come weigh in your toads at the marina while i was fishing off the docks

Terry Battisti · Post by **Terry Battisti** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:38 am

Hey Mike,

Terry Battisti here. I was the writer that did the swimbait article with you and Long for In-Fisherman back in 2002. I'm here in Idaho too (have been for 14 years). If you'd like to hook up some time, let me know. My email address is battisti1@cableone.net. I'm heading to Boise next week for a conference and Brownlee is on.

Take care,

Terry

Mike Phua · Post by **Mike Phua** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:49 am

Hey Mike.....................Whenever you get the chance I'd like to hear the story behind the baits. I'm curious about what you have to say. MP

Rick G · Post by **Rick G** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:38 am

Hey Mike, glad to hear your still around. Hope all is OK. Gettin any Smallmouth? You left DVL a little too soon, place is awesome. Keep in touch and fill us all in. Rick G.

Ray L. · Post by **Ray L.** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:29 am

Hey Terry I think you found someone to fish with.
Mike I would love to hear about it. I remember so many times seeing you out at Perris and also Mission.
Good luck in Idaho.

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:48 am

If you can get the videos on CD, send it on to one of us computer-types and we'll put it up on the Internet for everyone to enjoy. I can work with sTony or Gator to make it happen.

Gator · Post by **Gator** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:56 am

Definitely! Get it to Brian or to us and we will put it up on the WB.tv section.

sTony · Post by **sTony** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:56 am

I'm thinking Mike would like to make a buck or two from this venture so putting it up in it's entirety on the net is bit premature. But a snipit or two to help promote sales would be a good thing and we'd love to accommodate that if Mike wishes.

sTony

Bruce Porter · Post by **Bruce Porter** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:14 am

Hey Mike,
I'd sure like to hear the truth myself. I hear there are a lot rumers flying around so a little truth would be nice. I just joinded the site and will try to keep up, but I am super busy these days. I reall don't have time to monitor all thats going on so please don't get angry if I don't respond.
The Best to Alll
Bruce

DanWarme · Post by **DanWarme** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:44 pm

.

This could get interesting.....

gonna sit on the sidelines here and see what develops!
Don't mind me, gentlemen, please continue.

lol

Bill Brown Jr. · Post by **Bill Brown Jr.** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:38 pm

Hey Mike,

My In-Laws moved up to Idaho (Priest River area) and absolutely love it. The wife and I are thinking of picking up some land up there for a retirement home.

Would love to hear your story.

Photoman · Post by **Photoman** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:13 pm

Hey Mike Photoman hear, it's been awhile and I hope all the videos you shared with me are on it because they are awesome. You've shown them to me numerous times but I would pay to see them again.
P.S. I've been to Idaho and there is some great authentic mexican food there.

JJCJR · Post by **JJCJR** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:45 pm

Good knowing where you are now Mike,

Doesn't seem like that long ago when you, Mike, John and Micki were here in the shop doing the seminar on swimbaits. Boy has the swimbait world evolved since than. I still have a video of the presentations you all gave that evening. An awesome night to be sure.

It was the first time I believe that Mike or John had spoke in public. Mac Weakley and Jed Dickerson were in the audience that evening and you all got those boys all fired up to go out and catch those big bass. Mac bought a G-Loomis rod here just shortly afterwards and I believe it was on that same rod the 25-1 came off of. He also caught that bass on one of the WP Rattlesnake jigs.

One just never knows the ripple effect that even our most slighest efforts make. You guys created a title wave for sure.

Fishing in your part of the world sounds good. Just keep your senator on the water and out of the restrooms!

Good fishing
jc

Pred · Post by **Pred** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:58 pm

Bruce Porter wrote:Hey Mike,
I'd sure like to hear the truth myself. I hear there are a lot rumers flying around so a little truth would be nice. I just joinded the site and will try to keep up, but I am super busy these days. I reall don't have time to monitor all thats going on so please don't get angry if I don't respond.
The Best to Alll
Bruce

I really would like to hear it. Seeing you are here Bruce, can you tell us what the issue is over there? I mean you are basically double dipping tubes, with a .01cent 3D eye and a little paint.

If its a business plan to increase demand, thats fine. I'd just like to know

Its too bad its gonna be copied so fast because of the lack of availability.....

Bruce Porter · Post by **Bruce Porter** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:04 pm

Read my book........
It will be published the day no tallent guys like you are driven from the industry.

Photoman · Post by **Photoman** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:08 pm

Hey Pred please stay off this chat if you are going to start any drama because we would all like to hear from Mike ASAP and his first post said if there was any controvery that he would not reply. I've know Mike for years and he is all about fishing and none of the drama.
Please just drop anything with Bruce and please take it somewhere else
Thanks
Photoman

Mark Hiser · Post by **Mark Hiser** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:10 pm

I am up for the Video, and would also like to know the truth.

Mark Hiser

Pred · Post by **Pred** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:17 pm

Photoman wrote:Hey Pred please stay off this chat if you are going to start any drama because we would all like to hear from Mike ASAP and his first post said if there was any controvery that he would not reply. I've know Mike for years and he is all about fishing and none of the drama.
Please just drop anything with Bruce and please take it somewhere else
Thanks
Photoman

let me clarify. I have no issue with Bruce.. im not even from this area and dont know your drama.
Next YOU will never be able to buy my baits because i DONT sell them. Nor WILL I.
Its nice to see Bruce and his true self, This is KEY to this thread because it help establish his credibility when Mike says his peice.

Note the attack, from an uninformed source. At least his attack on my supposed lack of "talent" Why the anger Bruce? So we can expect a brutal attack from bruce on mike when mike posts the truth. As Bruce is already on the defensive.

Pred · Post by **Pred** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:37 pm

idahobass wrote:Dear fellow anglers,

Before I spend a bit of time telling you the truth, I would like to know how much interest there really is in knowing it.I was there,I lived it and would love to share it.I will not,however, stand for any type of controversy or bad blood. I have left that life to move to Idaho where I don't have to wait in launch lines or pay outrageous entry fee's just to enjoy fishing. The story is interesting,I promise you that.Just let me know if you'd like to hear it and I'll tell you.

Basswishes,

MIke Gash

Pray tell and im with you on the lines. I can't wait to go back home. I cant understand waiting an hour to get your boat from the dock... Im used to people getting in and out like clockwork instead of taking 30 min to get a 21 foot wakeboat on their stinkin trailers.

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:39 pm

Save the drama for your mama.

I don't really think anyone cares much.

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:52 pm

Dear Moderators,

I would love to share my story with you all.Thank you all for your kind words.I will not,however, do so if a guy like Pred is still around.Delete him and lets move on.

MIke G

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:47 pm

Nuke the whole thread, the story, EVERYTHING!

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:49 pm

its getting interesting, can't wait to hear what mike has to say

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:30 pm

Dear Pred,

Your an idiot!I was going share with these fine folks how an ordinary bass fisherman transformed into a big bass fisherman.I was going to share about a dream of myself wanting to catch the bass of my dreams and through the story developed relationships that have lasted a lifetime.One bait changed my fishing world.One bait made my dreams come true.Growing up all I wanted to do was catch a ten pound bass.Now I have 143 documented fish as large as 17.2. It's a great story.Sorry you'll never get to hear it. People
like yourself are the reason folks don't want to learn to fish.

DL · Post by DL » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:52 am

Just write the damn story or dont. Quit jerking us off. I dont care if you know the truth or not. I get the feeling you are doing this to hear yourself talk.

That's what the bathroom mirror is for, get over yourself already.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:38 am

Darren,
That was priceless!! LMFAO

DeltaBound · Post by **DeltaBound** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:59 am

Darren,
you wont get anywhere in this sport by kissing up.

but you're my new Hero

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:17 am

LMFAO! Priceless!

Mark Rogers · Post by **Mark Rogers** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:13 pm

Hey Mike...

I was wondering where you got off to. I thought you left because they outlawed waterdogs in Cali or you told the wrong person to "stay off my water"

DL... that was pretty funny. I would have laughed if you said that to me.

stan vanderburg · Post by **stan vanderburg** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:32 pm

Hey...arent you the Tom Cruse of Bass Fishing? Hi Mike.
Aside from all this... How are you doing up there? Long time no talk to. I just jumped on line to see all this. Sorry about all the crap. If I were you, Id get intouch with Batisti. He is a hoot. He will keep the smile on your face up there. Give me call at the office. 800 BASSBOAT
Be well my friend. Stan

Ray L. · Post by **Ray L.** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:48 pm

Hey Stan very interesting stuff last night with the lake.
Hey listen I need to talk to you or Ken about the Federation stuff. Give me a good time to call on friday.

stan vanderburg · Post by **stan vanderburg** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:10 pm

Hi Ray. That was interesting. We will see how things progress in the future. They have a business to run and they are not on the state payrole so they have to do things a little different. I know that they are addressing many of the problems and want to work with the bass fishing comunity to make things better. At least they are listening. Where else have we got that? Anyhow.. you can call the office in the am. I will be in and out tomorrow. I know that the afternoon is pluged. Try between 10 and noon

Ray L. · Post by **Ray L.** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:14 pm

Thanks Stan

Brian Linehan · Post by **Brian Linehan** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:16 pm

Hey Mike, the trout in Idaho should be perfect size for flylining.

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:39 pm

Dear Brian,

Thank you, for showing your true colors. I've never heard that one before. The previous post about me using drugs and being too short was great too. It's a wonderful thing when the public can see what type of person they are spending thier hard earned dollars to support.You work for Mercury,I'm sure they are going to be really pleased with your actions.They already know.I emailed Mercury everything.Good luck and God Bless.I was only trying to share a positive story with the bass fishing public.It's no wonder why the top guys dont post here.They dont want to get attacked..
I wish I could be at your next sales meeting. To the general public,
I'm sorry for this imbarrasing message.There is few guys that are out there that want to ruin it for eveyone.If I can help you catch bigger fish,please Pm me.I will answer your request.Keep your heads up not everyone is bad in this industry.

Love Ya,

MIke Gash

idahobass · Post by **idahobass** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:47 pm

OOps,

Got them mixed up again,who can tell?That's OK it run's in the family apparently.One brother ruining another brothers career.

Good Bye forever.

Brian Linehan · Post by **Brian Linehan** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:51 pm

manas_bass · Post by **manas_bass** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:52 pm

Mike it really sucks having the small man syndrome 4ft 11in, personaly I dont care about anything you have too say , coming from a Mike Long wanabe or should I say the last name says it all , lets see gash or put a gash in the 143 ten pounders.

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