Sad day for NJF... RIP LAB......

[Baccala]

My condolences to family and friends. Mike was such an icon to the fishing industry. His devilish laugh was one of a kind and will be truly missed around the docks as well as out on the water. My hart goes out to the TNT team as it was always a fun time fishing next to them and hearing the bow monkey scream, LOL. If anyone knew LAB, I can only say Stelli said it best, as he was like a father to so many of us and i know he will be watching and laughing from above. One day when your off by yourself on the water, listen and I'm sure we will all hear him laughing from above.....RIP, LAB you were loved by all and will never be forgotten as you have left your mark in everyone's hart!

[Jimmy in Point Beach]

My deepest sympathies to all who loved LAB. One of the fondest times for me was when Mike remembered my and my son Stephen's name one day in 7-11 on Broadway AND talked to me like we were old friends, I barely knew him. I felt a real part of the njfishing community from that day on! I would run into Mike there occasionally very early on my way to work some mornings and my day was always better. I have a lump in my throat over his passing. what a guy!

RIP L.A.B.