Iaconelli Finishes 4th in BASS Angler-of-the-Year Standings

Picture of Mike Iaconelli Fishing Cover with Trilene Hoodie
Photo description: Mike fishes around cover on the first day of practice at the Bass postseason final event, the Trophy Triumph on the Alabama River.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-25 12:12:47
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Determined Iaconelli Moving to New Area Photo
Photo description: Mike takes his cameraman on a ride to a new practice spot during practice at the Trophy Triumph on the Alabama River. The Trophy Chase was the final event of the 2009 BASS postseason.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-25 12:27:17
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Iaconelli and Other Elite Bass Anglers Fish Near Dam
Photo description: Mike Iaconelli and other BASS pros near the Bouldin Dam on the final day of practice before the Trophy Triumph on the Alabama River.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-25 12:33:09
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Iaconelli Driving Down the Alabama River
Photo description: Mike speeds around the Alabama River on the final day of practice before the Trophy Triumph BASS tournament.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-25 12:35:09
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Photo of Mike Iaconelli Bass Fishing Near Bouldin Dam
Photo description: Mike winding down his practice near the dam. Mike won the Trophy Chase, which moved him into 3rd place in the AOY race.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-25 12:38:46
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Iaconelli Interview Before BASS Trophy Triumph
Photo description: Mike Iaconelli is interviewed before the final tournament event of the BASS postseason.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-25 12:40:51
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Iaconelli Fishing from his Toyota Tundra-wrapped Bass Cat
Photo description: Iaconelli fishing in the final bass tournament of the 2009 BASS postseason, the Evan Williams Trophy Triumph on the Alabama River.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-29 16:09:26
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Iaconelli Bass Fishing Docks with Fan Boats Around
Photo description: Iaconelli came into the final tournament in 3rd place in the Angler-of-the-Year points. In this photo Ike is fishing docks on the first tournament day on the Alabama River.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-29 16:11:50
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

This Dog is Interested in Iaconelli's Bass Fishing Efforts
Photo description: Ike flips and pitches for bass around docks on the Alabama River.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-29 16:13:36
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Iaconelli Pulls a Bass Out of Shallow Backwater
Photo description: In this picture, Mike reels a bass into the boat on the first day of the Evan Williams Trophy Chase BASS postseason tournament.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-29 16:15:09
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Photo of Iaconelli with Bass and Angler-of-the-Year Trophy
Photo description: Mike was tied for 3rd with 10lbs. 5oz. after the first tournament day. In this picture, Ike holds up a couple of his bass in front of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year trophy.

Picture uploaded:2009-09-29 16:18:12
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Ike Fishing Near the Launch in Final Tournament of 2009
Photo description: Photo of Mike Iaconelli fishing near downtown Montgomery in the final day BASS tournament of the 2009 Elite Series.

Picture uploaded:2009-11-30 11:49:10
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Mike Iaconelli Never Gives Up
Photo description: In this picture, Mike makes one last cast as other anglers check in at the Trophy Triumph, the last tournament of the 2009 BASS tournament season.

Picture uploaded:2009-11-30 11:51:05
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and James Overstreet

Iaconelli Pulls in Bass for the Crowd
Photo description: On the final day of the final BASS tournament of the 2009 season, Mike dropped the trolling motor near the dock and caught bass for the spectators to see.

Picture uploaded:2009-11-30 11:54:14
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Mike's Second Alabama River Bass of the Day
Photo description: Near the dock, Mike catches his second bass on the final day of the BASS Trophy Triumph tournament.

Picture uploaded:2009-11-30 11:56:51
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Iaconelli Head-Butts the BASS Camera
Photo description: In the photo, Mike can't contain his excitement about catching bass and head-butts the ESPN Outdoors camera.

Picture uploaded:2009-11-30 11:58:35
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Iaconelli Puts Alabama River Bass in the Well
Photo description: In this picture, Mike shows his bass to fans and ESPN cameras before putting it in the BassCat livewell.

Picture uploaded:2009-11-30 12:00:34
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Mike Still Catching Bass In Front of the Crowd
Photo description: Mike catches another 3 pound bass on the final day of the final BASS tournament of the 2009 postseason.

Picture uploaded:2009-12-04 11:08:09
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Iaconelli Lands Largemouth Bass on Alabama River
Photo description: Mike catching bass early and fast on the last day of the 2009 BASS Toyota Trucks Championship Week.

Picture uploaded:2009-12-04 11:10:03
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Mike Celebrates a Big Bass on the Alabama River
Photo description: In this picture Mike lands a big bass for the crowd on the final tournament day of the Toyota Trucks Championship Week.

Picture uploaded:2009-12-04 11:45:30
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Mike Reeling Another Alabama River Bass to the BassCat
Photo description: Mike put on a show for the crowd, complete with dancing and a flurry of bass catching on the final day of the Toyota Trucks Championship Week.

Picture uploaded:2009-12-04 11:49:44
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Iaconelli Celebrates Another Bass in the Boat
Photo description: Ike lands another 3 lb. bass near the launch area on the final tournament day of the 2009 Toyota Trucks Championship Week.

Picture uploaded:2009-12-04 11:51:33
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Mike Iaconelli Fishing Very Close to the Launch
Photo description: Mike was fishing close enough for the fans to enjoy whirlwind of bass-catching activity.

Picture uploaded:2009-12-04 11:53:23
Special thanks to: ESPN Outdoors, BASS and Steve Bowman

Iaconelli came into the first BASS postseason in 11th place, and was given little chance of dethroning points leaders Skeet Reese and Kevin VanDam. Mike's win at the first event, the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase catapulted Mike from 11th into 3rd, unfortunately for Mike, a 2nd place finish by Skeet Reese kept the points lead just out of reach. While Kevin VanDam finished with a solid weight, only about 3.5lbs. off the winning-weight, he finished in the middle of the pack.

To conclude the season, Kevin VanDam dominated the Alabama River. Making long runs and catching big bags fast, Kevin won the final event and subsequently the Angler-of-the-Year title. Mike, on the other hand, made short runs (within view of the fans at blastoff on the final day) and caught big bags fast to finish 4th in the event and 4th in the Angler-of-the-Year points standings.

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2009-09-25 12:23:56
Mike Iaconelli