Kevin VanDam, winner of four Bassmaster Classics and seven Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year, talks with “frenemy” Mike Iaconelli on the New Year Edition of Ike Live!, presented by Mystery Tackle Box, Sunday, January 3rd at 7:00 pm ET, live-streaming from www.mikeiaconelli.com.
During various run-ins and confrontations on the water, VanDam and Iaconelli have swapped many insults and invectives, usually fueled by VanDam’s intensively competitive nature and Iaconelli’s high-energy, excitable temperament. Yet, the two have much in common, including their passion for tournament fishing, their devotion to their families, rock music, work with their foundations and the sport of fishing. On Ike Live!, away from the heated spotlight of Elite competition, the two may find they actually like each other – or not!
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About Mike “Ike” Iaconelli
A South Philadelphia native now living in South Jersey, Mike Iaconelli fell in love with fishing at his grandfather’s side in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. He began fishing in tournaments after high school, joined the pro-am circuit in 1992 and turned pro in 2000. In 2003, he won the Bassmaster Classic. He is the only angler to win the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Angler of the Year and B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
He and wife Becky run The Ike Foundation®, which provides fishing equipment to youth fishing clubs to “get kids fishing.” In addition, he and fellow fishing champ Pete Gluszek run The Bass University, which offers intense 2-day fishing classes and on-the-water experiences that bring avid amateurs and professional fishermen together.