Leaving a Lasting Legacy with Mike Iaconelli - Episode #810

Tom Rowland Podcast

Waypoint TV

Sports, Health & Fitness, Wilderness

5 • 899 Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Setting the Next Generation on Fishing!! I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the iconic Mike Iaconelli, , a true star in the world of Bass fishing. With a career spanning decades and a personality as vibrant as the lures he casts, Mike has redefined what it means to be a professional angler. Join us as we delve into Mike's remarkable journey – from his triumphs on the tournament circuit to his deep-rooted passion for sharing the art of fishing with others. As the founder the Ike Foundation, Mike's commitment to introducing fishing to underserved communities is nothing short of inspiring. 🌟🎣 In the company of the young and the eager, Mike's expertise becomes a beacon of guidance, illuminating the path to angling success. It's obvious to see how Mike has built a 'Lasting Legacy' with his work instilling life lessons in the next generation of anglers. Mike Iaconelli's impact on the fishing world is immeasurable. With multiple Bassmaster tournament wins, an angler of the year title, and a contagious passion for fishing, he has become a household name among fishing enthusiasts. Beyond his accomplishments on the water, Mike's commitment to making fishing accessible to all has solidified his legacy as a true champion of the sport. So join us in celebrating the art of angling, the joy of giving back, and the unwavering dedication of a true fishing legend. Follow Mike and the Ike Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/mikeiaconelli/ https://www.youtube.com/@mikeiaconellifishing https://theikefoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/theikefoundation/ https://www.bassmaster.com/angler/michael-iaconelli/ Listen to our first conversation here: https://tomrowlandpodcast.com/blog/2019/7/29/mike-iaconelli-2003-bassmaster-classic-champion-2006-angler-of-the-year-pursuing-his-mission-with-passion ____ This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee - Use code BLASTOFF25 for 25% off: http://bit.ly/3zDIRUa Drink LMNT - Special Offer: http://DrinkLMNT.com/TomRowland You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at https://tomrowlandpodcast.com If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 Recommended Fishing Gear (Affiliate Links Below): My Favorite Budget Friendly Inshore Rod (Permit/Bonefish): https://bit.ly/3KqgUEY My Favorite Budget Friendly Inshore Reel (Bonefish/Permit): https://bit.ly/44QSNr7 My Favorite Big Tarpon Reel: https://bit.ly/44QG7R7 My Favorite Big Tarpon Rod: https://bit.ly/44ZlouM My Favorite Lightweight Line: https://bit.ly/47iJ1Qj Big Fish Line: https://bit.ly/3DED2I7 My Favorite YETI Cooler: https://bit.ly/3KsTcIh Bigger YETI Cooler: https://bit.ly/44TbCKi My Favorite Fish Finder: https://bit.ly/3DEPreS My Favorite Radar: https://bit.ly/3KvlXnF My Favorite Fishing Shorts: https://bit.ly/3OmVJon This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at https://tomrowlandpodcast.com Contact Tom through email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.4	One of my favorite guests of all time. You probably know him too. His name is Mike Eicinelli.
0:39.5	He's a professional bass fisherman and he has an incredible story that he told us on really
0:44.9	one of the first podcasts that we did it was probably within the first year that I was
0:49.7	doing podcast so if you haven't heard that interesting to go back and listen to his story he
0:55.6	made it to the very top of the bass world by a very unique path not the path that
1:01.2	everybody else takes I think that Mike is doing as good a job as anybody to create
1:06.8	events and tournaments and situations where kids, not only kids that are in places where people normally fish all the time,
1:16.0	but places like urban environments and places that fishing is not something that is going to be handed down.
1:24.1	These kids are probably not going to have the opportunity to go fishing
1:28.3	if it were not for the Ike Foundation and what Mike's doing.
1:31.5	So I think he's doing fantastic work and just made for a really great conversation. I hope you'll enjoy this conversation with Pro Bass Angler Mike Eichenelli.
1:40.0	Hey everybody, I'm Mike Eichenelli. I'm a fish head and this is the Tom
1:46.6	Rollin podcast. Mike I can, how are you man?
1:53.0	How you doing?
1:54.0	It's good to see you.
1:55.0	Good to be back on the on the program.
1:57.0	I know I have I've always I really enjoyed our first interview where it was kind of a chance encounter at Icast and then we just I asked you if you wanted to do a podcast you said well sure let's do it right now and we went up to the room and got one of my favorite ones ever. You have such a great story and
2:14.7	dude I'm a fan I'm a fan of yours for for so many reasons you you're like the
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