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Iaconelli Ready for Day Two Launch on Lake Jordan
Photo description: Mike Iaconelli ready to go catch some bass on the final day of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase on Lake Jordan. Mike moved from 11th to 4th in the angler-of-the-year race on the first day of the 2009 BASS postseason.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 12:48:51
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Amongst the BASS Fans
Photo description: Somewhere amongst the fans, Mike Iaconelli fished for a win in the final day of the first tournament of the 2009 BASS postseason.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 12:53:15
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Bass Fishing the Grass Line
Photo description: Iaconelli fishing shallow on the final day of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase, part of the 2009 BASS Postseason to determine the 2009 angler-of-the-year.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 12:55:08
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Pitching to Bass in Shallow Cover
Photo description: Iaconelli fishing for the win at the first tournament of the 2009 Bass Postseason. Iaconelli fishes while the Bass camera crew and Mark Zona record the events.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 12:58:56
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Hooks Up with a BASS Postseason Bass
Photo description: Iaconelli charges to the back of the boat to land a bass on the final day of the 2009 Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase tournament on Lake Jordan.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:00:39
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
2009 BassCat Comfortably Accomdates Three On the Back
Photo description: Mike Iaconelli angles a bass to the boat, while BASS camera crew and Mark Zona record the catch. Iaconelli entered the final day of the tournament in 2nd place, and 4th in the angler-of-the-year points.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:03:24
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Swings Bass Aboard the BassCat
Photo description: Mark Zona and BASS film crew record Iaconelli swing a bass into the boat. Iaconelli only trailed the leader by 4oz. after the first tournament day.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:06:01
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Speeds Off in Pursuit of Big Bass
Photo description: Iaconelli puts the BassCat on plane with BASS film crew and Mark Zona in tow.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:08:26
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Sets the Hook on a Lake Jordan Bass
Photo description: Mike Iaconelli sets the hook on a bass on the final day of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase tournament on Lake Jordan.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:11:04
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Cruises the Shallows for Bass
Photo description: With colorful chairs as the backdrop, Iaconelli combs the shallows in search of tournament-winning bass.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:13:18
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Wins Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase on Lake Jordan
Photo description: Iaconelli holds up two of his 14lb. 3oz. final tournament day limit. Mike's 28lb. 15oz. tournament total was enough to win the first leg of the 2009 BASS postseason to determine the Toyota Tundra angler-of-the-year.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:16:31
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Celebrates Taking the Tournament Lead
Photo description: Iaconelli raises a hand to celebrate taking the lead on the final day of the 2009 Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase Tournament on Lake Jordan.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:19:14
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Poses for a Photo with Fans
Photo description: After weighing-in his bass, Mike Iaconelli poses with fans and signs autographs while he waits for the final tournament results.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:20:39
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Looks at His Two Biggest Bass
Photo description: Iaconelli bags his bass up in preparation for the weigh-in stage. Ike caught a 4lb. bass each day for big bass honors on both days of the 2009 Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase tournament.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 13:25:03
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Talks About Bass Fishing with Fans
Photo description: Mike sits on the side of his Toyota-wrapped BassCat and talks to fans about bass fishing while waiting to weigh-in on the final day of the Trophy Chase tournament.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 14:28:31
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Watches Video From on the Water
Photo description: Mike watches some on-the-water footage before taking his bass to the weigh-in stage for the final day of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase tournament.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 14:30:17
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Holds Up Two Big Bass From Winning Bag
Photo description: Mike holds up his two largest bass from his final day tournament limit. Mike caught 14lb.+ both days to win the tournament and move into 3rd place in the angler-of-the-year standings.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 14:32:29
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Iaconelli Signs Autograph After Weigh-in
Photo description: After winning the Trophy Chase tournament, and gaining ground on angler-of-the-year leader Skeet Reese and 2nd place Kevin VanDam, Mike stops to sign autographs for fans.
Picture uploaded:2009-09-14 14:35:51
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet
Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase Bass
Photo description: In this picture by Deana Williamson Fuller, Mike holds up one of the bass that helped him with the Trophy Chase BASS tournament.
Picture uploaded:2009-12-17 12:14:00
Special thanks to: Deana Williamson Fuller
Mike, Bass and His Former Beard
Photo description: In this picture, Mike shows off two bass that helped him win the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase BASS tournament.
Picture uploaded:2009-12-17 12:16:14
Special thanks to: Deana Williamson Fuller
Iaconelli Wins Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase on Lake Jordan
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Mike Iaconelli landed the big fish both days of the tournament, with a fish over 4lbs. both days. Mike also caught over 14lb. bags each day for a total winning weight of 28lbs. 15oz. to beat a hard-charging Skeet Reese, and first day leader Tommy Biffle.

Concerning his chances of winning the angler-of-the-year in a stunning come-from-behind fashion, Mike says, "Coming in here I knew, theoretically, I could win the AOY. Still, with this caliber of anglers, I thought the door wouldn't open. But I have made a career of not giving up and I'm certainly not going to do that now. I guess you never know."

These final two events of the BASS season will determine the 2009 angler-of-the-year. The top 12 anglers are competing for points on a 50 point per-tournament scale. Mike's win, and subsequent 50 points, moved him from 11th place (175 points) before the first event, all the way to 3rd (225 points). Skeet Reese is currently in the lead with 249 points, and Kevin VanDam is in second with 233 points.

The final event, at which the 2009 BASS angler-of-the-year will be crowned is set for Sept. 17-18 on the Alabama River. The boats will launch out of The Riverwalk Amphitheater at 6:15AM Central time on Thursday, and 9AM on Friday. The weigh-in will be held at the Riverwalk Amphitheater at 4PM on Thursday and 6PM on Firday.

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2009-09-14 12:44:00
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