Ike Live Fishing Talk Show With Mike Iaconelli

Mike Iaconelli estimates that 60% of top-level tournament pros are losing money in bass fishing tournament competition. Pete adds that the prize for qualifying for the top tours is a $75k bill. Ken Duke knows about as much as anyone about the sport of professional bass fishing, and how entry fees can lead to divorce and bankruptcy. Ken joins the show via phone to contrasts the current state of entry fees, payouts and other incentives with years gone by. If you're interested in the economics, growth and trends in bass fishing, this is great information for you.Everyone talks about the possibility of a new MLF tour, whether it's likely to happen and the key players that may be involved in getting a new Major League Fishing tour started.This "State of Professional Bass Bass Fishing" segment of Episode 82 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumraal and his wife Jacie join Mike "Ike" Iaconelli and the Ike Live Bass Fishing Talk Show cast in-studio. They talk about some recent smallmouth fishing at the recent Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the St. Lawrence River. They discuss how exotic species have changed the bass population.This BASS Rookie Caleb Sumrall segment of Episode 81 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and exotic/invasive species.

Josh Bertrand, recent winner of the Bassmaster Elite Series smallmouth slugfest on the St. Lawrence River, Skypes into the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast to talk about his win. In a tournament that had nearly 60 20-lb bags on the first day of the tournament and 5 anglers over 90lbs for the tournament, it's no surprise that it took nearly 100lbs. of bass to win this tournament.This BASS Elite Series Champ Josh Bertrand segment of Episode 81 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

Caleb Sumrall and his wife join the final segment of the Ike Live bass fishing talk show. Caleb shares how crucial the double Fudge Round is, while the Northerners talk about other regional treats and how Little Debbie is the Pro Keds of the snack cake world, and how it's found next to the truck stop sushi. Everyone opens a Mystery Tackle box, selects an item to discuss. Mike talks about how he wouldn't normally buy a topwater duck, but, since he got one in the box, he is excited to try it.This Mystery Tackle Box unboxing segment of Episode 81 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and truck stop sushi.

Bassmaster Elite Series angler James Elam joins Mike "Ike" Iaconelli in-studio as the co-host (sitting in for Sweet Pete Gluszek, who is practicing for the Champlain Open tounament) for the 80th episode of the Ike Live bass fishing podcast. Skeet Reese also calls in to talk about the Chesapeake Bay postponement due to flood conditions. Heavy rains caused flooding in the Susquehanna River which created "unsafe conditions" for the anglers. Dave, who was playing video games, was replaced by BTC's wife, Heather, and musical guest bassoonist Logan.This BASS anglers James Elam and Skeet Reese Chesapeake postponement segment of Episode 80 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

For the first time ever, man of mystery Randy Flowers calls into the Ike Live bass fishing podcast.This Randy Flowers Chesapeake postponement segment of Episode 80 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

The TH Marine contest winner in this third segment of the 80th episode of the Ike Live Bass Fishing Podcast, where viewers were asked to name the TH Marine product that Eric "The Intern" could have used to thwart Randy Howell's pinch at The Bassmaster Classic. The show wraps up with some James Elem musical trivia.This James Elam segment of Episode 80 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and TH Marine.

Chris Zaldain and Ron Champion join Mike Iaconelli and the Ike Live Bass Fishing Podcast before 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Celebrity Pro-Am Benefit Dinner and Ike’s Free Family Fun Fest. Ike Live welcomed several of the pro anglers that arrived the night before the benefit dinner.The pro-am bass tournament was held on July 21st on the Delaware River. The kayak division bass tournament was held on Delaware River tributaries.Find out more at 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament Page.This Chris Zaldain and Ron Champion before the Ike Foundation benefit bass tournament segment of Episode 79 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and The Ike Foundation.

Ott Defoe joins Mike Iaconelli and the Ike Live Bass Fishing Podcast before 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Celebrity Pro-Am Benefit Dinner and Ike’s Free Family Fun Fest. Ike Live welcomed several of the pro anglers that arrived the night before the benefit dinner.The pro-am bass tournament was held on July 21st on the Delaware River. The kayak division bass tournament was held on Delaware River tributaries.Find out more at 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament Page.This Ott Defoe before the Ike Foundation benefit bass tournament segment of Episode 79 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and The Ike Foundation.

Carl Jocumsen and Kayla Palaniuk join Mike Iaconelli and the Ike Live Bass Fishing Podcast before 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Celebrity Pro-Am Benefit Dinner and Ike’s Free Family Fun Fest. Ike Live welcomed several of the pro anglers that arrived the night before the benefit dinner.The pro-am bass tournament was held on July 21st on the Delaware River. The kayak division bass tournament was held on Delaware River tributaries.Find out more at 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament Page.This Carl Jocumsen and Kayla Palaniuk before the Ike Foundation benefit bass tournament segment of Episode 79 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and blokes who punch kangaroos.

Kevin Short aka K-Pink joins Mike Iaconelli and the Ike Live Bass Fishing Podcast before 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament, Celebrity Pro-Am Benefit Dinner and Ike’s Free Family Fun Fest. Ike Live welcomed several of the pro anglers that arrived the night before the benefit dinner.The pro-am bass tournament was held on July 21st on the Delaware River. The kayak division bass tournament was held on Delaware River tributaries.Find out more at 2018 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament Page.This Kevin Short before the Ike Foundation benefit bass tournament segment of Episode 79 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and The Ike Foundation.

After weeks, if not months, on the road, Mike "Ike" Iaconelli is back home after a top 20 finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series Sabine River bass fishing tournament, which was rescheduled after heavy rains caused flooding in April. Mike talks about his Sabine River tournament, which started slow, but improved with a bigger bag of bass on day 2. Iaconelli almost made the final day cut, but finished in 18th place. Most importantly, having Mike back home, he is able to host his own bass fishing podcast from his studio.This Sabine River tournament recap segment of Episode 78 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and Liquid Mayhem and Flambeau.

Nicholas Wedel qualified for the Hobie Worlds by winning the kayak division of The Ike Foundation Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament in 2017. Nicholas is fresh off his trip from Sweden competing in the Hobie Worlds kayak fishing tournament and is on Ike Live to share his experiences.This Hobie Kayak Worlds in Sweden Segment of Episode 78 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and Reelsnot, TH Marine, Line Cutterz and Hobie Kayaks.

Returning Ike Live guest and inaugural Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament champion (and winner of a BassCat boat), UFC lightweight veteran Jim Miller. Jim will be returning this year to compete in the benefit bass fishing tournament. Jim shares his personal battle with lyme disease, and the work he is doing with Global Lyme Alliance.This Jim Miller UFC fighter and bass fishing tournament champion segment of Episode 78 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box, Tackle Warehouse and Bass University.

Pete Gluszek and Dave Dave Borodziuk host this episode of Ike Live, with special guest Noah Wheeler and Reelsnot. They talk about their unfortunate incident with two unsavory trailer thieves at the Bassmaster Classic this year and unveil their special shirts designed by Steve Donis.This Reelsnot line lubricant segment of Episode 77 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and Reelsnot.

Jason Lambert, recent winner of the Kentucky Lake FLW event where he caught over 100 lbs, including a 9lber on day 3, and beat the rest of the field by nearly 30lbs! Jason talks about how he was fishing and the baits he used.This Jason Lambert FLW Kentucky Lake Champion segment of Episode 77 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and Reelsnot.

Mike Iaconelli Skypes in from New York City and talks about what he's doing there. The crew opens their Mystery Tackle Box Pro Box.This Mike Iaconelli from the road segment of Episode 77 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and Reelsnot.

Wesley Strader, who won the latest Bassmaster Elite Series event, joins Ike Live the Friday night before going on the win the latest BASS Open event on Lake Norman. Mike Iaconelli and the gang talk about sharting, and why you should wear dark underwear when fishing, handing spectator boats and Bassmaster live "when nature calls", and Beverly Hillbillies trivia!This Wesley Strader Bassmaster Champion segment of Episode 76 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and dark underwear.

25-time Bassmaster Elite Series-level tournament champion Kevin VanDam, arguably the greatest bass angler of all time, joins The Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and video talk show. Kevin talks about how any win at the top level is an accomplishment, and how each win is special, even after 25 wins, he's motivated to take long shots to try to win every tournament.Kevin also talks about recent comparisons that Jordan Lee is the "new Kevin VanDam", how he feels about folks saying VanDam was past his prime and more.This Kevin VanDam (KVD) Episode 76 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and 25 Bassmaster tournament wins.

Stormtrooper talks about his bass fishing success, including tournament success. Eric "The Intern" talks about the "Ike Dude" combos that were being given away at the Haddon Lake Kids fishing event made possible by The Ike Foundation. Eric managed to catch a monster largemouth and smallmouth on these combos to demonstrate the quality of these combos being presented to the kids.BASS Conservation Director Gene Gilliland joins in to talk about Asian carp.This Gene Gilliland, Bass Conservation Directory, segment of Episode 76 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and The Ike Dude combo by Abu Garcia.