Mike Fischer of HOF Triple Bypass Surgery

I started a similar thread yesterday in the General Discussion Forum but I want to add it here in the Rochester Area Lakes Forum today also

. The person I need prayers for is Mike Fischer at Hooked On Fishing in Rochester. Please don’t confuse him with Mike Smith who owns Hooked On Fishing. Mike Fischer is the person who makes the custom St. Croix rods at HOF. Mike had a heat attack. This is the second one as he had one a few years back. Mike will be under going a triple bypass surgery tomorrow [Wed] and he still needs your prayers to pull through this all.

I want to Thank all of you for your prayers. I am a big believer in prayer. My God answers prayer, maybe not always the way I want it to be but then again I don’t know the whole plan of things either. Mike shared with me last winter that he is ready to meet the Lord anytime HE wants to take him home. I’m being selfish here maybe but I don’t want that time to be now. Mike has friends and family who still need him so please pray for him to pull through this ok. Thanks. Prayers do work, they have helped, hes still alive today.

I fished my 3rd Walleye Searchers Tournament with Mike back in 1990. Mike is a guy who goes the extra mile for a person. Many years ago he was driving a big truck and was coming down a hill in the Twin Cities and the brakes failed. He had a choice to either go straight at the end of the hill and smash into alot of cars sitting at a red traffic light or turn the truck trying to make a turn which he knew would probably roll the truck but only he would be hurt bad. He chose to risk his own life instead of hurting others. He and his wife lost their home and everything back then due to his permanent injuries and unable to work. Thats the kind of person I am asking for your prayers for. I want to see my friend and yours live life longer here on earth.

Thanks, Bill

Yes, Mike is the kind of guy we want to keep around. My prayers and thoughts are with him.

Prayers said.

UG

Bill,
As you and many know, I personally know the power of prayer, particularly in the heart surgery area. Ours will continue. It sounds like Mike is one person I should have the pleasure of knowing. All along I knew his rods were special, I am beginning to understand much more as to why.

dave

Mike is one of a kind…..that’s for sure!!!

Just a good hearted man who can raz with the best of em.

I’m sure he’s got the will power and strengh to pull through this……God knows he has his faith in the right place.

GET WELL SOON MIKEY!!! The world wouldn’t be the same without you.

Just got word that Mike came through the surgery well. Everything went OK and he is still sedated at this time. He did have a triple bypass and is in St. Mary’s hospital. Keep him in your prayers that the recovery goes well.

Thanks,

Mike

GREAT NEWS!!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Thanks, Bill

Awesome news, thanks HOF.

Get well soon Mike!!!!!!!!

Hi Bill,

Is Mike Fischer the older gentleman that also repairs the rod tips etc? I was just wondering because I stopped in the other day to have my rod repaired. Glad to hear he is doing better after the surgery.

That’s GREAT!!! news
Get well soon Mike.

Yes Sean, Mike Fischer is the older guy who makes and repairs the rods there. He just looks older because everyone else there is sooooo much younger. [couldn’t resist Mike]

Thanks, Bill

Latest word is Mike is being moved out of intensive care. Thank you Lord.
Thanks, Bill

Stopped up and saw Mike this afternoon for just a few minutes. St. Mary’s, Mary Brigh, 5C, room 690.
He looked pretty darn good for someone who has been through what he has. No pain, however, a little tired. Thinks he will be dismissed the first of next week. I think this is the first time I have ever seen Mike without a hat. For a guy his age, he has a good head of hair. He is HUNGRY!! Hospital food is not to his liking and right now he has a real craving for a Chicken sandwich and French Fries from where else, McDonalds. I am sure his doctors will appreciate hearing that.
Mike wishing you a speedy recovery. Now, get back to work.

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Hospital food is not to his liking and right now he has a real craving for a Chicken sandwich and French Fries from where else, McDonalds. I am sure his doctors will appreciate hearing that.

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That is his favorite lunch!
Get well Mike!

See what happens when you stop eating the healthier foods Mike.
Great to hear everythings going much better.
Thanks, Bill

Great to hear that mike is doing better. Ashley asked if we could go and see him in the next couple days. After surgery I told her he needs some rest, but be ready mike, Ashley is excited to tell you about more fishing stories we’ve had!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!! Troy, Debbie and Ashley Pike

hello everyone
i am home and feeling alot better,with a special thank you to all the people that where praying and holding me up before the LORD you all have humbeled my gracious soul.

mpfish

Welcome home Bud. Great to have you out of there. If you need to borrow any fishing tapes to make the recovery days go by faster just hollar. Take care.

Thanks, Bill

Many people were praying for you my friend.Check Here

Welcome home mike. Glad to hear your feeling better. Hope to see you soon. Troy and Ashley

Mike,
Glad to hear you are home and on your road to recovery. I know you doing OK if you are already beginning to show an appetite. This surgery can put a quash on food for sometime. Keep up your good work.

dave