Michael Iaconelli
New Jersey
Elite Series
Biography
Years as a full-time pro angler: 27
Signature technique/strength: Power fishing &
finesse fishing
Home waters: Tidal Delaware River Favorite place to fish: Lake Champlain
Career highlights: Mike is the only angler in Bassmaster history to have won at every adult tournament level, including the Bassmaster Classic (2003), Bassmaster Angler of the Year (2006), B.A.S.S. Nation Championship (1999) and a Bassmaster Kayak Series tournament (2021).
Did you know: Ike and his wife Becky operate a nonprofit, The Ike Foundation, which works to get more kids fishing and in the outdoors — especially youth in areas where those activities are not readily available.