Just thought I'd toss my .02 in here. Ike is a whale of a fisherman...no doubt about it. He may be the cat's behind when seen in person...but I can't vouch for that. HOWEVER, his "TV persona" makes me want to retch. I have taken to recording all BassMaster shows on the DVR and every time he comes on the screen I hit the "skip" button and move on to the next fisherman. The "going Ike" schtick got old after the first time......