Let me be the first to say so what. They probably offered him more money than any other boat company out here. I own a Triton and love it but I always wonder what boat the pros would buy if they were not sponsored for boats. Let me say Ike is an awesome fisherman and would outfish all our asses 9 out of 10 times. Good luck to basscat and don't be suprised if he pulls some T O antics on ya.