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Well the word is out on Mikes FB page so now I will comment....and sad day for NJF and the fishing world is an UNDERSTATEMENT......

TNT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.......:(

early this morning I got the call from Mikes son that I have tradgically lost my Best Friend,Confidant, Brother, and Bow Monkey... and on the anniversary of another lost friend 5yrs ago today.....

Mike would go to the ends of the earth for me as I would have for him..... so many fun moments this guy brought into my life I cant list them all......

I have SO MUCH MORE TO SAY but I really cant stop the tears and I am so ****ing heart broken over this its unreal and so ****ing difficult.....

I would ask people not to speculate at this time as to exactly what happned and to respect his family who are DEVISTATED as I am....

My prayers go out to Lady Di, Mick, Kimberly and the rest of his family....... MR. WELLS..... YOU ARE UNREPLACEABLE AND EVERYTIME I LOOK TO THE BOW OF TNT I WILL SHEAD A TEAR...... CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE... LUV U MAN....

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Such a horrible day, i am so sorry for your loss and thoughts go out to the entire family.. Such a tragedy and is making me sick to my stomach.. So so sorry tom and the entire family.

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I'm so sorry. Horrible news. Your right he could never be replaced. He was one of a kind. Mike will be missed by all. RIP Mike.

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Speechless...

RIP good buddy, my prayers to the FAMILY

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My deepest condolences to Mikes family & I know how close you 2 were BB. He had such a big heart & did so much for me through the years I really do not think he knew how much it meant to me.Tom if you find out anything that can be done donations or whatever please contact me. He finally got that PUOSU crown finally & no one deserved it more.Rest in peace old timer love, philthy philly kid

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Condolences to you and his family.

May you rest in peace Mike and always have the perfect fluke drift.

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R.i.p. Lab!

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I'm dumbfounded about the news. My prayers are with his family and the fishing community. We definitely lost a great fisherman and friend. Tight lines in heaven buddy! :(

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Out fishing now and just got the word. Mike RIP!

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Tom - words can't describe - speechless. I am in a state of shock based on this post... I am soo sorry for your lost and to his family.

Mike was a great man and cared about a lot of people and was a valued source of entertainment and laughter to the members of njfishing.

Mike is one of a kind and will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

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TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY!!

Can't find the words now to even comment on this. What a loss.

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A huge loss! Im devasted will say a prayer to his family and friends!

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That is a true tear jerker.
Rest in peace Mike. You will be missed by many.

BB sorry man. Let us know where we can send flowers or donation.

God made a poor choice on this!

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At a loss for words. RIP , and prayers sent for family and friends

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This is tragic news, I don't know what else to say.

Godspeed, Mr. Wells.

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I'm numb. Tragic. Need to learn funeral arrangements please.

Heartfelt condolences - Wells family . . . . LH

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My son Andrew just texted me the news.

A very sad day to say the least !

Prayers sent to the Wells family !!

RIP Mike !!!

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May u rest in peace

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rip my good friend,my prayers go out to his wife and family.he was truly one of a kind.

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This really is sad, hard to believe. My prayers go out to his family and friends. I didn't know LAB well but he was a guy who loved to fish, did a ton for the NJFishing community, and was a lot if fun to be around.

RIP

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Wow, this is a shocker. Way too young. Mike, may you rest in peace.

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will pass along arrangments as soon as i hear.......

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I've been thinking for a long time trying to find the "right" thing or words to type - I still can't find the words.

Tom - I am SOOOO sorry for your loss.

Like a few others have said, Mike meant a whole lot to me and would have done anything for you. I look forward to fishing with you, Mike, in the next life!

Again, my sympathies to you, Tom and to the Wells family

Al

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Just horrible news. Fishermen and people in general everywhere have lost a great guy. I had reached out often to Mike for advise when running fishing trips and he was always there with a knowledgeable response and then one which only he could deliver that made me laugh for days.
1 Example: "you are being too nice, you have to insult them and then they will come out just to prove you wrong"

My sincere condolences to his family and BB. He will be truly missed.
RIP Mike

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Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.

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RIP Mike... you will be sorely missed by all that knew you.

My sincere condolances to the family.

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Truely a sad day ..Mike was a great guy that would help everyone..RIP Mike

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Sorry for your loss, for everyone's loss...RIP Mike.

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So Sorry for your loss Tom. I know how tight you guys were and I know you're devastated.

I've known Mike for the better part of 14 years, and having fished with him on many occasions (both on my boat and on others' boats) Mike was simply a great guy, who was a hall of fame ball buster - he had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need. Over the last couple of years we haven't talked much, but I would occasionally get a text, PM, or phone call - it was always something that made me laugh. That was Mike.

When I got the text and call this morning Tom I was in shock - I simply couldn't believe it. I'm numb, still in shock, and am devastated.

He did a hell of a lot for this website - he will be missed by all here. He also did a lot for many of our businesses, and made countless friends from simply being "out there" and not always just behind the computer screen.

Prayers go out for him, and for his family. For Tom and his other close friends, prayers and thoughts go out to you as well.

RIP Mike :( :( :(

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I have the Chills !

Tears in my eyes !l

Mike was the 1st person that called me 5 yrs ago today to let me know about Victor.

Tom I am so sorry !!!

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My deepest condolences to Mikes family. prayers go out.

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Tom,

No way to understand your loss and feelings at this news. He was your right half during fishing trips and was a friend to everyone. I only knew him for a few years but you could call him anytime and he was there for you. An enormous loss to the fishing community, his family and his dogs! I can see him in his truck with the dogs like it was yesterday.

My prayers to his family, all his friends and those that he influenced.

Mike, don't know what else to say, rest in peace......

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No doubt Mike will be judged a keeper in the eyes of the Lord. I just kind of wished he could have waited a while longer. My prayers and condolences go out to the Wells family and to you Tom.



Please keep us all in the loop and let me know if there is anything I can do.

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So sorry to hear this news. Mike was truly a kind person. Rest In Peace Mr.Wells .

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This news is terrible. This is 2 people in 2 days that have past that i kno. All I can say is life is too short and live it and fish it to the fullest. We never kno from day to day where when it all ends... RIP mike tight lines n calm seas...

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These words hit home Allen. Most people only got to see the harsh loud side of him, but deep down...the guy was a softie who cared for people almost as much as his dogs.

There can be only one...and he will be missed.

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My condolences to the Well's family. Had the pleasure of fishing with Mike a few times, even won a fluke tournament with him....rest in peace Mike.

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May you rest in peace Mike
Can't believe it know him and Mick for better part of the decade

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Sorry for your loss of a friend.
Prayers to all the Wells Family and Mikes Friends.

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My condolences to all his family, friends, and the fishing community for such a loss. Only met Mike once last fall and can say that he was quite a colorful and entertaining guy, I'm sure he will be missed by many.