New Field Staff addition…!

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    Keymaster
    Posts: 2756
    June 23, 2003 at 4:18 am #1227293

    We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Mike “Mike T” Thomas to our Field Staff ranks here on the websites. Mike T is a diehard St. Croix River angler that really has the muskie and pike bug! The best news about that is he’s willing to talk about it here with all of us!

    Some more about Mike…

    It’s safe to say I’m about as “all ’rounder” as you get when it comes to my fishing experience/preference. I grew up in the st croix valley and have fished the river, either from shore or boat for the better part of the last 20 years. To pin me down as an angler is tough, I love to fish trout, steelhead, annual trips to MI for salmon, Muskies, walleyes, pike, crappies. Honestly, if it swims and it’s the hot bite, it’s generally what I’m after. I tend to break things down to the simplest level, what’s the prey and what’s the best tool for the job. It’s always been my goal to effectively fish, no matter where my travels might take me.

    I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to get to know the Croix and surrounding waters better than most, and I see the reward in my ability to share some of the things I’ve learned with others, be it a close buddy, a client or the on-line community.

    So let’s hear a loud and friendly welcome to Mike!

    Good to have you aboard Mike!

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    June 23, 2003 at 2:14 pm #269149

    Welcome aboard Mike. If you are ever up near Osceola I am the guy with the white van in the parking lot and the polar kraft jon on the water. Stop by and say hi.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    June 23, 2003 at 3:07 pm #269155

    Mike T ,

    Welcome to the site !! I look forward to reading your reports and love to see the pics that come from your parts.

    Again , welcome and if there is anything i can do just give me a shout !!

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 23, 2003 at 3:19 pm #269156

    Welcome aboard Mike. Look forward to your reports and photos.

    And to all of the other St. Croix river guys, I have really enjoyed reading this forum since the opener. I have not made it down there too much this year as I am concentrating on Pool 2 whenever I can make it out. Keep up the outstanding coverage.

    Thanks,
    Jon J.

    mike t
    St Paul, MN
    Posts: 127
    June 23, 2003 at 3:24 pm #269157

    Howdy All!

    Thanks for the intro James! Some of you folks already know me from the river & elsewhere, a big hello to those who don’t.

    I’ll be working up a report today regarding the Croix events for the last week. I’ve only been after the eye’s a couple days with limited success, but the Muskie and Pike are still going strong. More to come later.

    I’m on the river in a Alumacraft TP 175 with Yamaha’s hanging off the back and a black lab usually in the boat. If you see me out, stop on by and say hi!

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    June 24, 2003 at 12:27 am #269196

    Mike,
    looking forward to your reports. ’bout the only two species of fish I haven’t caught on the ‘Croix has been pike and ‘skies.

    jerrj01
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 1547
    June 24, 2003 at 12:54 am #269197

    Welcome aboard. I’m a new member on the message board and fished the Croix a bit. I’m looking forward to your reports. I believe I’ve noticed your fishing buddy (the black lab)out there before.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    June 24, 2003 at 2:15 am #269206

    Welcome aboard Mike! I have a daughter living just outside of Stillwater. We’ll have to talk about chasing rockets sometime.

    redneck
    Rosemount
    Posts: 2627
    June 24, 2003 at 2:18 am #269207

    Welcome aboard Mike,
    I haven’t been on the Croix much this year yet but that may change soon. I have some strange illness that whenever I get the boat behind the truck I can’t go anywhere but Pool 4. I’m looking for a cure so I can get back to the Croix and Pool 3 but I’m not looking for that cure too hard.

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    June 24, 2003 at 10:16 pm #269270

    Welcome Mike! I am looking forward to reading how things are doing up that away. Sounds like you been doing pretty good on those big toothy critters.

    jeff-patrick
    Fort Atkinson, WI
    Posts: 2128
    June 24, 2003 at 11:30 pm #269279

    Welcome Mike, looking forward to see your reports and pic’s. Also always welcome another ALUMACRAFT on the staff.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    June 26, 2003 at 1:39 am #269365

    Welcome aboard Mike. Look for to reading your reports and of course seeing some of those eyes pics. Thanks, Bill

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