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2013 Mike Iaconelli News

Iaconelli Finishes 8th At the Red River Central Open
After finishing 36th at the Bull Shoals Elite Series tournament, Iaconelli rebounded with an 8th place tournament finish at the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on the Red River. With that strong finish, Iaconelli goes into back-to-back Elite series events with much needed confidence, positive attitude and veracious appetite for catching a livewell full of big bass. With little practice after Bull Shoals, Iaconelli reported, "just trying to fish the moment", focusing on catching one bass at a time. Without go-to honey holes marked, or a clear pattern, Ike just went out after bass. Ike plans to forget
April 29th, 2013

A Boat Crash that Could Have Been a Lot Worse
After Mike Iaconelli’s recent crash on the Sabine River, TX, everyone was thankful both he and his marshal were unharmed. The end result was a two ton bass boat parked on the bank of the Sabine River on and amongst a variety of mature and maturing trees. This occurred when the boat struck a submerged log at 40 mph launched the boat onto the bank. In January of this year Iaconelli’s 2013 Basscat Puma FTD was painted with HullSpeed F-Series, one of several performance marine coatings offered by HullSpeed. The paint is designed to reduce drag, improve speed, fuel economy, maneuverability
April 17th, 2013

Raleigh, NC 2014 Bass University Advanced Tickets 25% Off
The Bass University is excited to announce the first location on the 2014 schedule, which will be in Raleigh, North Carolina! TBU will be at the Raleigh Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds on January 11th and 12th, 2014. All Bass University students will also receive a free pass to the Raleigh Bass Expo. 2013 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and BASS Northern Open Champion Pete Gluszek along with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mike Iaconelli will be heading up a list of B.A.S.S. and FLW Tour Pros who will be on hand
April 17th, 2013

Get the Chance to Chat with Mike Iaconelli at Fishidy
Fishidy, a map-based social network for anglers, will begin its first in a series of online chats hosted on Fishidy where the general public will be able to chat online, in real-time with BASS Elite Series angler and 2003 Bassmaster Classic champion, Mike Iaconelli. Amateur tournament anglers and weekend warriors alike will have the chance to pick the brain of one of the most successful and well-known pro anglers in the country. The first event held by Fishidy will be a free-for-all format where topics may include Ike’s start to the tournament fishing season, how he uses Fishidy
April 3rd, 2013

Iaconelli Boat Wreck on Tournament Day 2
While navigating the Sabine River, sources tell BASS that Mike Iaconelli hit something in the water. He then lost control of the boat and ended up trailoring his boat by way of the partially-submerged saplings and an accomodating river bank. Apparently Mike took the "Let's Go Places" slogan too seriously and tried to take himself, his marshal, and his BassCat/Yamaha rig places only his Toyota should go. BASS reports that Mike and his marshal are fine, no word, thus far on the status of the BassCat and Yamaha. March 19th : Update on Boat Crash In Iaconelli's new Bassmaster article
March 15th, 2013

Mike Iaconelli Newest Member of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Staff
Tackle Warehouse is proud to announce that Mike Iaconelli is the newest member of the Tackle Warehouse pro staff. "For years many pro anglers, including myself, have used Tackle Warehouse to get the best bass fishing gear around. Especially in tournament situations when you need something special and you need it shipped in a hurry, there is no one better place than Tackle Warehouse." Mike Iaconelli "We are extremely excited to welcome Mike to the Tackle Warehouse pro staff family. Mike and Tackle Warehouse both share a passion for the sport and a commitment to sharing and teaching. We are also excited
February 28th, 2013

Iaconelli Finishes 4th in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic
Mike Iaconelli started the first arctic tournament fishing day of the Bassmaster Classic catching a flurry of bass in the first couple of hours, then moved around, boating another good keeper late in the day. Mike indicated that he was fishing a jerk bait, like most of the field, along with an additional finesse technique to land 21.5lbs. and share the lead with Cliff Pace after day 1. Tournament day 2 yielded trolling motor issues, leading to a BassCat boat swap with another angler not competing in the Bassmaster Classic. In true Ike fashion, he never gave up,
February 26th, 2013

Ike Supports The Most Valuable Fishing Maps and Apps
Fishing Pro Mike Iaconelli signs Fishidy.com sponsorship with national photo contest. Madison, WI (Feb. 21, 2013) - Fishidy.com, a map-based fishing social network and mobile app, is now an official sponsor of Mike Iaconelli - BASS Elite Series angler, 2003 Bassmaster Classic champion, and one of the most successful and well-known pro anglers in the country. The partnership includes multiple elements such as an exclusive "Ike Fishing Log", available only to Fishidy.com users, which shows some of Iaconelli's favorite fishing spots and fishing tips. The partnership also includes a new fishing photo contest that distributes weekly prizes with one lucky
February 22nd, 2013

Fishidy.com Announces Official Bass University Sponsorship
Madison, WI (Jan. 22, 2013) - Fishidy.com, the premier map-based resource for anglers, has become an official sponsor of one of the most well known educational fishing programs in the country, The Bass University. As a sponsor of the two-day program, hosted by two of fishing's top anglers Mike Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek and including numerous professional anglers as guest speakers, Fishidy.com will join a growing list of industry leaders who recognize the value of knowledge and continued learning in the sport of fishing. "Fishidy.com and The Bass University have many similarities," said Brian Jensen, President of
January 23rd, 2013

Ike Reaches Twitter Limit Answering Fan Questions
Tuesday, January 15th, Mike "Ike" Iaconelli participated in a real-time discussion with fans on twitter. Mike fielded questions about his fishing career past, present and future. You can view the entire 10 page transcript from the Twitter event at BASS Article : How Ike 'broke' Twitter
January 16th, 2013

Night With Ike for New Jersey Youth Anglers
Bass Nation Club Affiliates, I am pleased to announce that Mike Iaconelli has once again agreed to participate in a "Night With Ike" for our young anglers of New Jersey. Mike will be signing autographs, taking pictures with our youngsters, and sharing some of his amazing techniques and knowledge on the sport of Bass Fishing and his career. This will take place on Friday January 11th from 7pm to 9pm at the Sportsmens Center in Bordentown NJ where we hold our monthly BASS Nation meetings. 69 Route 130 P.O. Box 709 Bordentown, NJ 08505 Keep in mind that this is FOR THE KIDS and NOT
January 9th, 2013

Bass University/ Instructor Topics for Frankfort, KY
For Immediate Release - January 3rd, 2013 The Bass University is ready to roll in 2013 with a loaded instructor line-up featuring top professional anglers! Bass University’s instructors will be sharing tips, tricks, and techniques about their fishing strengths that have made them successful professional anglers. The first event in Frankfort, Kentucky is right around the corner, so register now to reserve your seat and join the Bass U class of 2013! Bass University at the Capital Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Frankfort, KY January 19th Mike Iaconelli - (1) How to find fish fast on new bodies of
January 8th, 2013