π£ Behind the Classic with Billy Strings! | Bassmaster Madness! π
I didnβt qualify for the Bassmaster Classic this year, but that didnβt stop me from having an absolutely epic weekend! I got to fish in a celebrity tournament with Billy Strings, hang out at the Ike Foundation Kids event, and even check out a mullet contest with a surprise Eagles fan!
One of the best parts was getting to see so many of my friends, catch up with old buddies, and check out some really cool new gear. I ran into Hood Fishing, Dave Mercer, Matty Wong, and a bunch of Bassmaster legends β it was like a reunion of some of the best anglers in the game!
The highlight for me was definitely the Ike Foundation Kids event. We gave away hundreds of Flambeau tackle boxes and my signature Dude rod and reel combos to the kids, hoping to encourage them to live a life of fishing. Some of my best core memories as a kid were growing up around the water, and I know that just one tackle box or rod could be the spark that gets a young angler hooked for life. Thatβs way more important to me than winning any tournament.
I also gotta give a big thanks to Becky and the Girls of the Ike Foundation for all that they do β not just to get kids fishing, but for helping me keep my stuff together every single day. I couldnβt do it without them!
I captured the whole weekend on my action cam, and you wonβt believe some of the behind-the-scenes moments we got! Letβs go!
βΈ»
π₯IKE approved MERCH at the link below:
https://mikeiaconelli.com/shop.php
π£ IKE’S TACKLE BOX:
https://mikeiaconelli.com/ikes_tackle_box.php
IKE’S TOP 5 BAITS FOR BIG BASS
1. Berkley Powerbait The General Worm
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_The_General_Worm/descpage-TBP.html?from=ikedup
2. Molix Trago Vib Blade Bait
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Molix_Trago_Vib/descpage-MLXTVB.html?from=ikedup
3. Missile Jigs Ike’s Monster Jig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Missile_Jigs_Ikes_Monster_Jig/descpage-MJIMJ.html?from=ikedup
4. Berkley Frittside HD 5 Biggun Crankbait
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Frittside_HD_5_Biggun_Crankbait/descpage-BFDH5BG.html?from=ikedup
5. Berkley PowerBait Unrigged CullShad
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_PowerBait_Unrigged_CullShad_Swimbait_2pk/descpage-BPUCSS.html?from=ikedup
βΈ»
π Mike Iaconelli Signature Fishing Gear:
β’ Abu Garcia IKE Signature 3.0 Spinning Reel
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_IKE_Signature_30_Spinning_Reel/descpage-RVOIK.html?from=ikedup
β’ Abu Garcia IKE Power Series 3.0 Casting Rods
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_IKE_Power_Series_30_Casting_Rods/descpage-ABIIKPW.html?from=ikedup
β’ Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon Line
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Trilene_100_Fluorocarbon_Line_Clear/descpage-FBTR.html?from=ikedup
βΈ»
β‘οΈ GOING IKE β Every Tuesday at 12PM!
Going Ike is my day-in-the-life fishing series β from the road trip to the first cast, epic catches to heartbreak losses, and everything in between. Real fishing. Real emotion. Big surprises.
Watch the full GOING IKE playlist here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lLcyPTiX13I9DpuBXwbegfq-7RfNgtP&si=8zsIESX-rjqisHQd
βΈ»
π£ IKE IN THE SHOP β Every Thursday at 12PM!
Every Thursday Iβm back in the shop breaking down gear, customizing tackle, rigging boats and kayaks, and sharing the tips and tricks that help me compete at the highest level.
Watch the IKE IN THE SHOP playlist here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lLcyPTiX116nulCn5q3dgepRNuHmhgY&si=pidGlbmKw-musLvl
βΈ»
π₯Save money and get free shipping on bass gear from Tackle Warehouse:
http://bit.ly/TackleWH
βΈ»
Follow Mike Iaconelli for more fishing content:
Instagram β http://bit.ly/IkeInsta
Twitter β http://bit.ly/IkeTwitter
Facebook β http://on.fb.me/1QdWWgD
TikTok β https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeiaconelli
βΈ»
#mikeiaconelli #ikeintheshop #bassfishingtips #prespawn #postspawn #basslures #berkleyfishing #bassfishing #goingike #dirty30