"Stripers Gone Wild" Mike Laptew says THANK YOU!

[Fish_Eye]

I want to say thank you to everyone who has purchased my latest DVD. “Stripers Gone Wild.” I would also like to thank those of you that posted such encouraging remarks after having viewed it. I work very hard to try and bring anglers a unique and educational product that is as entertaining as it is informative. When I read reviews like some of the ones posted here, it makes all the days of crummy weather, blown out conditions, dirty water, fish that won't perform for the camera...or even show up, equipment failure, editing nightmares, hard disk crashes, and all the other less than glamorous parts of the job well worth the effort.

You folks are great and the crew at The Saltwater Edge and Joe Lyons of Surfcasting-Rhode Island have been terrific at getting the DVDs out to everyone who wanted them for the holidays.

It's so important for me to get feedback from you folks. I'm always trying to improve my work and deliver unique content that is exactly what you people want to see. I hope that my underwater perspective into the secret world of stripers will help you connect with more of them.

Hopefully I’ll get a chance to thank you in person at the upcoming blueberry social in Newport. A fine tradition here at S-B with many funny stories.

Yesterday I received an e-mail from a dear friend and I was completely blown away by it, here's what he had to say:

I think “Stripers Gone Wild” is AWESOME—and no one will ever match this work and the incredible information, beauty and advice for striper fishermen. This is a landmark production!
I really like your narration and the selection of words is superb and I loved the opening.
It’s very easy to look at any specific subject--the friendliest DVD to use I’ve seen.
The organization is superb and anglers will love the close ups of prey—and the look at the seasons.
The film is not only instructive—but is a work of art—truly beautiful stuff.
Mike I have never been as impressed with any tape or DVD as this one—it is truly a masterpiece.

Congratulations Old Friend,

--Lefty Kreh
World-renowned author and fishing personality; member of the IGFA Hall of Fame, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, and Fly Fishing Hall of Fame

I humbly thank you all and wish you the best of times this holiday season.

[RIJIMMY]

I know mine is wrapped and under the tree.......cant wait!

[crash]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

I know mine is wrapped and under the tree.......cant wait!

Same here, Its killing me

[spinncognito]

Originally Posted by crash

Same here, Its killing me

I have been very tempted to unwrap it, view it and re-wrap it while my girl is at work. kinda feel like a child again..... I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

[zacs]

me three

[striperondafly]

just ordered one for me and one for my bro for Xmas - thanks Mike I heard it's killa!

[redneck24]

i have to wait until my birthday

[PaulS]

I can't wait to see the DVD.

Is that how lefty really signs his emails?

[Flaptail]

Mike, I saw that dvd yesterday, it's on my Christmas wish list. That has to be the best underwater footage of bass I ever saw and I own a few of your earlier works. Don't know how the bass got so close to you if it was me I would have been screaming so much with excitement those fish would have boogied 40 miles in one day from there. Thanks for your good work with these projects!

[Mr. Sandman]

It’s killing me not looking at it. Placed my pre order and it arrived very promptly but is being given as a gift and I am trying to set a good example for my kids by waiting till Christmas to open it. I try not to think about it to get by but the reviews by others here make it even harder. I feel like an anxious 4 year old waiting for Christmas to come.

Mike, the next time you release this something of this magnitude please do it in June.

I am thinking of have a few fishing friends over during the holiday and I bet this ends up running in a continuous loop on the big screen with lots of mouths ajar.

[JohnR]

I've heard from several people that it is fantastic - have not seen it yet

[Sluggoslinger]

Originally Posted by zacs

me three

Me 4!!

[shadow]

I'am going to watch mine again today! no way was I going to sit on that thing till x-mas.very well put together with some great footage makes this dvd an A+.at first I thought wow 90 min this is going to be draged out who can watch 90 min of a fish?But the truth is I wanted to see more in each chapter.that is way I'am going to get in the water this year and view some of my holes from underneath the water.the only thing I would like to see next time is some underwater footage of some artificials in action.

[mrmacey]

Recieved two videos today will be watching it later when things calm down.

[mrmacey]

Is mike that was awsome your narration kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole movie I am not saying what is in it because a lot of people have not seen it but I will tell you it is worth the wait this was the first movie Ive seen that you did besides 3-4 years ago at the tctfn when you did a show I love diving and you bring it right to the living room I am going to watch it again today on my 42" tv Ill be right beside you down there.
Thank You
Michael

[fish4striper]

Watched mine the day it came. Mike, Great stuff. Can't believe the footage you get up close to them. Keep it coming!

[Slipknot]

I have one under the tree also, but I have waited this long for it that I can wait. I'm sure it will be worth the wait Mike, if it's anything like the clips we have seen over the years at several events.

[Fish_Eye]

Hi Everyone,

I am humbled by the response to my new DVD; I’m so happy that you folks are getting so much pleasure (and hopefully a valuable tip here and there) out of watching those magnificent fish pass by my lens.

It is so cool knowing that on a very special holiday, thousands of anglers and their families will be viewing a production that I poured my heart and soul into. I love it when I hear back from someone that says my whole family watched it from start to finish and now they have a better understanding of why I’m so obsessed with this sport, why I leave a warm bed in the middle of the night, and why I spend hours on-line at S-B.com.

Best fishes to all and may you catch large -- happy holidays to you and yours.

Mike

[bttfish]

Mine too!! Under the tree and tape to death!!!

[Sluggoslinger]

This is killing me. I just want to watch it!!!

[Mr. Sandman]

I finally got to see SGW this AM. Wow. This is probably the most definitive work ever done on this subject. Blows away any other videos on this topic that is for sure, even your own past work. Looked like a herculean effort to compile all this. The table of contents chapter alone is very impressive. I wonder how many man hours it took to do all this? Probably needs to be measured in man-years. Well done Mike!Well done.

my favorite parts? : The sounds of those bass swimming by and the slow-mo action shots. IMO this is some groundbreaking work, you don't see/hear stuff like that every day. Was the "clicking" sound made by nearby crabs?

[onecastmike2003]

great DVD but did a little spot burring don,t ya think!
RHM

[Christian]

omg soooooooo awsome, best christmas gift in forever!
love those huge fish in cutty section.

[Bob Thomas]

I opened my gifts this morning and low and behold, Stripers Gone Wild! I can't wait! So many great reviews I'm dying to see it Now if only work would slow down so I can watch it!

[Roger]

I agree with everything Sandman wrote. It was clearly an amazing amount of work and provided valuable insights into behaviors and habitat. It confirmed a number of things that I thought I knew, and caused me to reassess others.

Great job Mike.

[capecodder]

My wife took the hint and I found the DVD under the tree. Have not had a chance to watch it yet as my boy has the DVD monopolized with Cars and Star Wars. Soon....

[jim sylvester]

watched it today

nice footage, chapters are a nice touch

Man there are a lot of SKINNY fish out there.....

well worth the wait, defintely lived up to the hype



nice work mike

[Skitterpop]

Great DVD Things seen only through your lens....Thank you and Best of the New Year 2007 to you.

Nice work

Thank you!
Mike

[FittyPoundah]

My Dad got me it for XMas, and it is really sweet. Great Job! So far I think my favorite shot are the slow mo's of the stripers in the swells. Really great footage. I'm up to the 'Hunk section and already I'm waiting for spring!

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Was the "clicking" sound made by nearby crabs?

feeding blackfish make quite a racket