dogdoc Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Ranger Boats has dumped former Bassmaster Classic champion Michael Iaconelli. Ranger Boat president Randy Hopper said Iaconelli's conduct "did not represent the deep-seated values on which our company was built and continues to operate." Iaconelli's first day catch in the BM Classic was disqualified after the New Jersey angler went into a rage after discovering some if his day's catch had died. oops! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... I think Ranger is doing the right thing. It is about time that sponsors start standing up to these guys who hunt/fish/race/play sports for a "living" and tell them That type of behavior will not be tolerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... i would have to say that ranger is doing the right thing also, but ike is an emotional fisherman and i think everyone knows that, and it sucks for ike but i think anyone of us would have had a blowup like that if you were fishing the "Classic" and you had two dead fish, also i found it pretty funny during the classic when they talked about ike being one of the 10 most hated men in the sports industry, pretty fun, ike did blowup but hes still my second favorite fisherman, gotta give KVD credit for the best fisherman out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... [ QUOTE ] I think Ranger is doing the right thing. [/ QUOTE ] The guy is a MAJOR IDIOT!!! He just acting like this create attention for himself! He does nothing in my mind to promote the sport of fishing! He is nothing but a person who is trying to show off with his attitude and big mouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... I have no problem with Ranger Boats firing him from their Prostaff. He's got no one to blame but himself. Now we'll see how he handles adversity. Any bets on whether or not he makes some off the cuff comments about Ranger in the near future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... Ranger boats did the right thing in my opinion. there is no excuses for acting the way he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... What did he do? Besides being a loud mouth idiot! I haven't watched the Bass Masters in a long time, since Ray Scott got out of it! I cathc parts of it every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... good, I am glad to see sponser not take a "back seat" to such action. Unfortunately i did not see hwta happened, and heard only snippets of what took place. I did just read an apology from him on his sight and must ask, what did he do that may have disgraced the flag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... [ QUOTE ] ...what did he do that may have disgraced the flag? [/ QUOTE ] All of the boats had an American flag attached to the rear light pole. When he found the dead fish, he threw a tantrum and ripped the pole (along with the flag) out of the socket and destroyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ...what did he do that may have disgraced the flag? [/ QUOTE ] All of the boats had an American flag attached to the rear light pole. When he found the dead fish, he threw a tantrum and ripped the pole (along with the flag) out of the socket and destroyed it. [/ QUOTE ] What a dork. I always thought he acted a little looney anyway. I'd be mortified to be seen in a boat with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... Thanks Texan. I looked all over the place to find something on his tantrum and the Flag, but found nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... He and others like him are what I call rock 'n' roll bass fisherman. I don't care for them or their kind. I don't care if they can outfish the old fellas. They just don't represent the outdoors in any way to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... Probably the best move that Ranger made in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... Ranger had every right to dump him. As a sponsor they must keep control of the image one of their people in the limelight is projecting. As for another sponsor picking him up real soon, I'd be surprised. I'm sure they'll let the dust settle some first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... [ QUOTE ] Ranger Boats has dumped former Bassmaster Classic champion Michael Iaconelli. Ranger Boat president Randy Hopper said Iaconelli's conduct "did not represent the deep-seated values on which our company was built and continues to operate." Iaconelli's first day catch in the BM Classic was disqualified after the New Jersey angler went into a rage after discovering some if his day's catch had died. oops! todd [/ QUOTE ] Watched that tournament on ESPN and I'm happy Ranger boats booted him. I do like Iaconelli's passion for fishing. He reminds me of Ted Nugent when he kills a deer. Iaconelli is the same when he catches a fish. But the rage doesn't need be on a fishing tournament. Dont want to see him turn into a Keyshawn Johnson or a T.O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Re: Ranger Boats dump Iaconelli... Good for Ranger, hopefully all of his other sponsors drop him too and he gets a less than honorable discharge from the B.A.S.S. . To think, prior to this year they wanted MORE anglers to be like Ike and show the "enthusiasm" and "energy" that he did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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