Mike Goodwin I hope you are ok

[Ray L.]

Mike I know you read on hear sometimes and I was glad to see you still out fishing on Sunday. I heard what happened and am glad to see you are ok.
You have balls of steel to go back out and fish after sat. incedent.

[Guy Williams]

So Mike was the ONE? Man, this story sounds like one that happened before!
Guy Williams

[mike goodwin]

Ray, thanks for the well wishes. I have had my great bass'n buddies call all day long from all over the southwest just spreadin the love. Every one of you better go huddle up with your wife & babies and tell them how much you love them. Please do your families a huge favor every time you go out fun fishin or whatever is boat related and wear your real lifejacket and never forget to use your kill switch. I am still very sore, and yes it is a miracle that I was able to continue fishin, I had 3 good ones in the boat at the time of mishap. After about 2 hours of talkin to GOD & my wife I some how was able to catch a few more to end in 5th place after day 1. Saturday night we watched George St Piere destory Matt Hughes in the UFC Championship at our house. When I went to bed and laid by Ruth it felt like our house fell off a cliff, unbelievable dissyness. I did fish all day sunday, and somehow managed to finish in 9th, Sunday night was pretty rough. Mike Goodwin

[Mike Phua]

What up dog.......way to tough it out and fish the rest of the tournament wish I could of been there.........Had a football playoff game to coach. See you at the next one though.

[Kevin]

Glad to hear you are doing fine Mike. Hopefully seeing Hughes get his @ss kicked Saturday night by St. Pierre made you feel a little better.

[mike goodwin]

my brother Mike P. thanks for the love. Clint & I did miss your funny ***. Would have loved to heard the country version of the national athem, especially Sunday mornin. All you so cal guys need to hear this in mike's truck. If I had this system in my truck and played LeAnn's song, I think it would be hard to not win. I know you would have taken home some of the Havasu $jack.00. Get your cheese ready for the FLW Series event at Havasu, my b'que is just about ready for some action. We might even park your truck in the back yard for some bad *** sounds, look foward to see'in you, mg

[mike goodwin]

thanks Kevin, man what a thrashin Matt took. You know he was on the verge of a whip'n the first time they squared off. Don't think Matt wants any more of this guy, even though he is one bad ***.

[JamesH]

So Mike, what did happen?

James Huffmon

[Jeff Augustyn]

Damn Mike...I heard & I'm glad you made it through o.k. Them damn Rangers can get a little loose from time to time!!(just kiddin' Mr. Grover!!) Anyway, I heard the story last night & you're a hard *** to go out again & end up with a top ten!! Great job Buddy. You are the big DOG !!

[Brian Linehan]

Thank God you are ok. I was telling my wife about your experience last night and she said, "You have your kill switch attached at all times right?" I said yes, fully knowing that I hardly ever do. That's some scary stuff Mike. I'll definitely think of this when running the boat. Have a good Thanksgiving!

[S. Bailey]

Mike,
When Rooke told me what happened I got chills down my back and my eyes teared up. Theres nothing more eye opening than getting thrown from your boat at 72 mph. We all know I've been there guys. Not fun stuff. My hat is off to ya for fishing the rest of the day and the next day. Your a true champion. Just rest up . If your whole body turns black and blue call me ok, if you need anything let me know. I am only a few miles away now . ok get well soon.

Shaun

[mike goodwin]

James H. Saturday was one of the best days ever on Havasu to give the horses a little reign. The water was like a sheet of glass, and I was makin a run to a big fish area down south. It's about 10:30 when absolutely out of no were was the left over rollers from that sorry *** casino boat, remember there is not a boat in sight in any direction. I was probably runnin 70mph when I tried to get out of it, to late. I think I was driven 10ft deep from the force. When I surfaced the boat looked like it was 100 yards away, water temp 59 degrees, tee shirt & shorts. I think I know a little how Tuff Heademan felt when he rode Bodaious, without losing my face. You guys should never ever think it won't happen to you. My life was sparred by the good Lord above. Please always wear your REAL LIFE JACTETS, & KILL SWITCH so we all can have fun shoot'in the **** at these tournaments. mg

[B Becker]

I heard too Mike..I saw Clint at the gas station Sunday morning and he told me what happened.....funny thing, is I saw the same thing Sunday, and my partner asked my why I was slowing down in the middle of the lake......those damn wakes have no white-cap too them...I no exactly what you saw, or didn't see......take it easy....I will see you in Feb!!! And yes, hug your family....you never know when it is your time....I had my near death this year too!!! Humbles the crap out of you!!! God Bless!!!

[mike goodwin]

My bother Jeff, your are a great friend. Wish you could have afforded the entry fee, ya right. Please get started on that propeller we talked about at the Bass-A-Thon, need a little more rrr's. Just kidd'in I will never worry about speed again. Have a great Thanksgiving, your friend always....mg

[mike goodwin]

Guy, Yes I was the one, and I'm just like everyone else. Something like this could never happen to me. I will never think like that again. You should have been here, I know you would have been paid. Have a great Thanksgiving...mg

[mike goodwin]

Brian, I was "quote was" as guilty as any one about not wearing my life jacket & kill switch. It will never happen again. Have a great Thanksgiving, and hug your wife real good, you'll never know when it will be your last...mg

[mike goodwin]

Shaun, Mike told me it happened to you also. As you know this deal happens in all of 2 seconds. You and I lived to talk about it with our bud's, we were very lucky. Maybe this happened for really good reason, if so I'm ok with that. Young bother, you are gett'in to be a thorn in our butt's. You told me you might move to Alabama in a couple of years or was the weeks. Just wolf'in Shaun, you are a stick. Love the competition. You made a great come back Sunday on a very tuff day. You have a great Thanksgiving my friend...mg

[mike goodwin]

Brent, No I did not see them , and yes that humble pie was tasty. I know you were on fish, wish it would have came out better for you. You get them next time. Have a great Thanksgiving...mg

[BassTraveler]

Hey Mike,
Let me first say...I'm glad to hear your alright.
I was wondering what happened...Thanks for explaining.
It takes us Northern guys a little longer to figure things out.
I hit the same waves at this years Stren....not fun. Shot me straight up like a rocket.
I always wear my Lifejacket, manual Lanyard and yes everyone in my boat wears a wireless lanyard.

http://wirelesslanyard.com/cast/

All this takes a few seconds...but will last a lifetime.

Again, glad to hear your alright.

Sieg

[mike goodwin]

Sieg, thanks for the love, sounds like you are already one of the sharp guys that wear the right stuff, before something like this happens. You and your family and them gals have a great Thanksgiving....mg

[J. AKINS]

Mike glad you are ok! I knew it wasn't your day when I seen you leave the gas station though. HA HA! See you at the next one.

[mike goodwin]

Jason, Thanks for the love , you don't know the times
that Terrible's pump would not give out a receipt, ha ha back. No love lost there. Man you are to young to being busting out the campin gear on this lake. But you stayed strong, great job. You have a great Thanksgiving....mg