South Philly native, now living in South Jersey. I have had a passion for fishing since childhood and have been competing in fishing tournaments since high school. I currently compete on the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing circuits. I have qualified for the last 17 Bassmaster Classics in a row, the longest active streak and am the only angler to have won each of Bassmaster's biggest titles: The Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Angler of the Year, and B.A.S.S. Nation Championship!-2018 Sponsors: Toyota, Berkley, Yamaha, Abu Garcia, Lowrance, Missile Jigs, Bass Cat Boats, Rapala, VMC, Renegade Eye Gear, Molix Spinnerbaits, Hobie Fishing, Flambeau Outdoors, Power-Pole, RAM Mounts, and Reelsnot-11 Top-12 finishes out of 19 Bassmaster Classic Appearances-Tournament Career Highlights:2017: 6th Place, Bassmaster Classic on Lake Conroe2017: Winner, Major League Fishing Summit Cup Championship 2015: 3rd Place, Major League Fishing Summit Cup Championship2014: Winner, BASS Elite Series on Delaware River2013: Winner, BASS Open on Lake Erie2010-2012: Top Voted Fan Favorite, Elite Series All Star Event 2009: Winner, BASS Elite Series Post Season Lake Jordan 2009: 2nd Place, Forrest Wood Cup2009: 2nd Place, Bassmaster Classic2008: FLW Stren Series Northern Division Points Champion 2008: Winner, FLW Stren Series Northern Division2006: Bass Angler of the Year2006: Winner, BASS Southern Challenge2005: Winner, FLW Chevy Open2003: Bassmaster Classic Champion2002: Winner Georgia Tour1999: Winner, Vermont Top 1501999: Wrangler Angler1998: Winner BFL Champlain1998: NJ B.A.S.S. Federation Mr. Bass1997: Redman Points Champion1994: Winner NC Top 100 Amateur Division

The Ike Foundation was established in July 2014 by professional bass fishing tournament angler Michael Iaconelli with the main goal of getting more kids involved with the sport of fishing. The Ike Foundation will assist civic organizations, existing youth fishing organizations, and other charitable organizations in sponsoring events and functions which promote fishing to both inner city and rural youth. These events and functions will teach young people the sport of fishing, the ecology of the outdoors and the responsibility each person has in order to maintain our planets natural resources. The Ike Foundation is an IRS registered 501(c)3, non-profit foundation. Gifts to the Ike Foundation are fully tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.https://theikefoundation.org/Supporting organizations of The Ike Foundation include:B.A.S.S., Bass Cat Boats, Bass Pro Shops, Battleship New Jersey, BIGS, Bucks County Baseball Co., Cabelas, Camden Children’s Garden, Camden County, Camden Waterfront, CLM Advisors, Cooper River Distillery, Dr. Dan’s, Exmark, Hobie, Franzwa’s Marine, K2 Coolers, Molix, Power-Pole, Rapala, Reelsnot, Rita’s, Stealth Anchors, Tackle Warehouse, The Bass University, The Fisherman, The Victor’s Pub, Time After Time Watches, Toyota, Under Armour, VFX Wraps, Yamaha, Flambeau, and Yards Brewing Company.

Ike Live is Mike Iaconelli's live streaming internet show and podcast, which features the top professional anglers and pro athletes. Ike Live streams a new live episode each month on ikelive.com and all episodes are archived on the website for unlimited viewing. Episodes may also be viewed on YouTube or downloaded as an Mp3 from iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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ProfessionalEdgeFishing.com | "The Cutting Edge of Sport Fishing"​Professional Edge Fishing is a marketing agency that represents many dynamic sport fishing brands, including several of the top professional fishermen on the planet! Pro Edge also works with many companies by creating, implementing, and managing marketing campaigns to connect each company's products or services with millions of men and women in the grass roots fishing community around the globe.Professional Edge Fishing is proud to represent the following pro anglers and fishing organizations:-Mike "Ike"​ Iaconelli: Top Professional Angler and a Fan-Favorite. MikeIaconelli.com-Ike Live: Fishing Entertainment Web Show and Podcast with Host Mike Iaconelli. IkeLive.com -Going Ike: Mike Iaconelli's Dynamic New Fishing Series. Youtube.com/GoingIke-The Ike Foundation: Youth Fishing Charity. TheIkeFoundation.com-The Bass University: Bass Fishing Education and Training. TheBassUniversity.com-John Crews: Bassmaster Elite Series Competitor, Owner of Missile Baits, Lure Designer. JohnCrews.com-Ish Monroe: Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing Competitor. IshMonroe.com-Cliff Crochet: Bassmaster Elite Series Competitor. CliffCrochet.com