Never Give Up: The Mike Iaconelli Story (Episode 1)

[@kerrypitt9789]

Mike I remember the exact day I became or knew I would become a fisherman. I was just Four years old, walking down the Goldstream River with my parents and my brother who was about 2 1/2. As we walked down the trail, we came upon a clear pool in the river. I looked at my Dad and asked "Where are the fish?" My Dad stopped down. And grabbed a rotten log. He rolled it over and grabbed a handful of Sow Bugs and beetles. All of a sudden as Dad threw the bugs in the pool it came alive! Trout were everywhere! That just astounded me and set my life on course to be a fisherman! It has taken me so many places and helped me meet more people. What a life it has been!

[@FishinDr]

I grew up reading some of the same bassmaster magazines as a little kid in the 80’s. By the time I left for college I had 100’s of fishing magazines. I never threw any away.

[@riclindsey329]

Mike I'll never forget this story,,it was from your heart and heavy ...you have a subscriber for life !! GOING ALL IKE !!!!!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Omg Ike. You just took me back 42 years! Thank you thank you thank you. I want to go get a notebook and start writing now. This has warmed my heart, my friend. Bless you.

[@matthewlape532]

Agree with so many of these comments, a lot of these elite series anglers have never had a job in their life....their parents paid their way every step of the way. You grinded, and earned every freakin bit of it from start to finish! Love your channel Mike! My wife Brittany Lape (Eppy) used to get Christmas cards from you personally each year! She still has them all along with one of your tournament worn jerseys and hat! Pretty dang cool!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Work hard. Grind hard. Learn hard. Never give up

[@travisbruno1988]

Never give up ☝ we love you Mike

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

NEVER GIVE UP!!!

[@mikep9695]

Thanks Mike for sharing your story, it hit home for me.

[@travisbruno1988]

Very cool Mike thank you for Sharing your life with us we loved the story's and photos of the family. Im rooting for you this year in the elites like always. Never give up ☝ God Bless and tight lines

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Travis! Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode!

[@jerseythedog]

The fishing community needed this very badly! I can absolutely remember the fish that changed my life. It was my first time using a topwater and my first solo trip. Big ups Charlie C!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Charlie C

[@MADMAX-tq9cz]

I remember that classic! Never give up lives with me in everything I do!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Heck yeah!!!!!!!

[@shawnbeck2303]

Thanks, Mike for sharing with us your story. I am 61 now been fishing for over 55 years. From Cane pole to The Smoke baitcaster from Quantum. It's been a great journey. Still looking for my P B Largemouth Bass. I adjust my fishing every year. This year more Texas rigged, Carolina rig's and jig's. Along with Cranks and Top water. I was born to fish. My Father would be very proud I carried on his Legacy of Bass 🎣. Shawn.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Heck yeah! Never Give Up!!

[@jeremybreed7523]

Wow. The story of you catching that bass on your Pop's lure! Just amazing.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Jeremy!!

[@richardsnyder3902]

The fact that our family members took good care of there fishing gear hit home with me. My dad has always been like that with his, and now as a adult I understand why.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Values instilled at a young age!!

[@jabronijoeoutdoors]

Rewatching the series because I love it so much! Ike, you should do a special retrospective episode for your HOF induction to bring everything full circle!

[@isurfinsb]

The clarity of that memory of your first bass... magic! Way cool. Thanks.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!! Forever tattooed in my mind!!

[@christahatting1835]

We still use corn and worms to catch kruper, bass, carp, barbel and more species indigenous to south africa where i live. Great channel and very informative videos keep it up sir

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Christa!!!

[@stevencaldwell838]

I was just around 10 years old while on a camping trip in the California Sierras my mom’s best friend’s boyfriend took me trout fishing, showed me how to tie an advanced clinch not ( which I still use 40 years later ) and taught me how to fish a Panther Martin spinner in moving water… after catching numerous trout over the four days we returned home and I went surfing. In the water all I could think about was fishing and from then on I was hooked!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Heck yeah!!!!

[@phoenixw2w]

NEVER GIVE UP🎣

[@robadams6689]

That is wild. I grew up in Runnemede also,128 Johnson Ave on the Triton side of the pike. I did all of the same things, Jersey Shore Jetty’s, crabbing and fishing Fortescue. Walking the tracks to the other side of the Pike to Hirsch Lake. Brought back a lot of memories. I graduated from Triton in 85. We may have crossed paths. Great story, thanks for bringing it home to good old Runnemede!

[@JerseyGirlFishing]

I can relate I grew up in Camden and no one fished. I used to fish the Delaware with my brother. I moved to the suburbs and fish Haddon now. 🤣 My husband took 2nd place at your kayak tournament fishing Hirsh lake! Great episode looking forward to the next one.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

That's awesome!! Heck yeah!!

[@raouloverbeeke652]

This just shows fishing has no limits, I'm a fan and reside in South Africa, but the stories that were told brought back so many memories for myself, bass fishing and all kind of other fish with family and friends. Can't wait for the rest.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!! Never Give Up!!!

[@ewilfinger]

Love it Mike! You make us all feel like we grew up with you. Never give up🤘

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!! Never Give Up!!

[@block8959]

Remember gallery pizza, or marino’s pizza. I also grew up in Runnemede born in 81. I wish I knew you back then, although you were a little bit older than me, I also remember fishing back by green acres park and I think thats what made me love fishing as well.

[@reidbaldwin4901]

I'm such a huge, huge fan of you. I've learned how to catch bass with your techniques that you have generously shared. Thank you...thank you....thank you. I am from Indy and missed out on an opportunity to meet you because I had the flu at that time. I'm so thankful and grateful for you. I will always root for you, and you're my favorite. Nothing but love for you, Ike!!!!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks for the support and love!! Never Give Up!!

[@13thworker45]

Mike great family memories. I’m sure this was the beginning of the PANIC box. I have always looked at you as being one of the best in the world. I appreciate the fact of you showing how it all began. Thank You

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Lol yes indeed the good ole panic box!! Thank you for watching tune in Tuesday for another episode

[@martyaustin6545]

Your book is the only book I read from front to back, great story Mike, I am 54 years old, and I watched you win the classic and I met you in Florence, Alabama, I am a big fan for you, you are so entertaining and awesome fisherman, best of luck this year, love you buddy

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

That is awesome! Thank you!!

[@georgeleerogers1317]

im 50 yrs old from slower lower Delaware, I grew up about 2 miles from a small pond that to this day is a great bass pond though its much harder to fish due to access issues because the farmer I had permission from died and its been sold and developed now, but anyway my neighbor was 6 or so years older than me would take me fishing almost everyday during the summer. Now I fish in a small bass club with my best friend`s son as a partner, I love the competition so much. Every small tournament we have feels like im in the Bassmaster Classic. You have been so inspiring knowing that you are from the mid-atlantic area and can fish at the top level.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Never Give Up!!!! Thank you George!!

[@mikecamalier2653]

Great story and great life basmd

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Mike!!!

[@workingclassdog3]

I remember this like it was yesterday. You were the first person from NJ that made it seem possible. Congratulations on a great career

[@bigmike19]

Mike love the story man. Brought back lots of great memories especially for someone who grew up in southwest Philly then later moving out the burbs of Delaware County. Spending my summer vacation either in cape may or wildwood or Jim Thorpe or the Poconos. Currently trying to make it bass fishing. Unfortunately that dream can't be a reality for me now due the army constantly moving me all over the place. Never give up and tight lines brother. P.s. caught my first ever bass at FDR, it was a 4lber!

[@RyanIzfishing]

Such an inspirational story.. literally you were my biggest role model growing up!! You shaped a big part of my adolescence and my life now. Excited for this year for you brother👍🏼🔥❤️📈🙏🏻

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Ryan!!!!!!

[@jcataldo1988]

Love it Mike, I'm also a guinea from up north, hit it right on the head about the family dynamic up there. I didn't realize it wasn't normal to be at home till you're 30 till I moved to Lake Norman lmao, tight lines bro!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Right on!! Thank you!!

[@richardkeller6940]

Awesome stuff right here ! I am 58 and fished since I was a young kid as well and still fish. As I get older I forget so much shit ! I watched that tournament when you dropped back on your knees and screamed never give up on the front deck of your boat ! That I will never forget !!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Richard!!! Truly appreciate it!!

[@alansmith6144]

Thank you, Mike! Your "Never Give Up" helped me through some health issues. When I was feeling low I thought of you yelling Never Give Up, and I didn't!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Never ever ever Give Up

[@jacobc9104]

What a great recollection. This brought back my early bass fishing memories, like you said, just like it was yesterday.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

That's awesome Jacob! Thank you!!

[@BassHead1322]

It’s nice to reflect on the memories and people who helped to forge who we are today. We share some common milestones in our lives. Here’s to you and your family and the future you share together. Best wishes, and tight lines.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Love that! Well said! Thank you Robert!

[@chopper5076]

My memories are so in line with yours. My Grandfather, (Bordentown), actually looks very similar to yours. He was my inspiration, my mentor if you will. We would target catfish in crosswicks creek. I now tournament fish in CT in the Thames Bassmasters. Great video...

[@joesfishingvideos]

Not only are you an amazing fisherman but you are an awesome storyteller. Can't wait for the next episode and of course keep doing what you're doing and "Never Give Up"

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!! I appreciate that!!

[@hoopsheavenpa]

I had that same exact Dyno bike! You fished as a kid not too far from me in the Poconos. What a great, inspirational story! Can’t wait to watch Episode 2 later today. I went to Catholic school growing up and got detention because a nun heard me refer to Bassmaster Magazine at “The Bible”. 🤣

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Very cool! Hahah! Thanks W.B.

[@greenie915]

I met a friend last year and we both bonded over fishing. Coincidentally while we were talking about fishing and I brought up Mike. His mother would tell us how she remembered Mike in highschool and how he was a BreakDancer.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Haha that's awesome!!

[@LA_Knight17]

Really cool story Mike, I have a very similar story, I can still remember the exact lure I used, it was from my fathers tackle box, like you I didn’t know anything other than an eagle claw leader with a thill slip bobber, I through one of those pre- packaged worms that have 2 single hooks rigged in them already, And the first bass that bit that thing was absolutely breath taking, just the thought of using a lure and getting a fish to bite was unbelievable, 20+ years later it is still my absolute most favorite thing to do, Thank you for sharing!

[@bwspacity]

I’m a lil messed up in the head and raised by the street. 💯 fishing totally saved my life. Pawpaw and pops showed me how for a short time. And I connected. Every choice I make. I think will this effect my fishing. Lol. RIPSUMLIPZ

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Heck yeah!!

[@doeyjiaz4798]

Just heard your Bent story about almost taking your boat over an embankment with a hundred foot drop during a tournament. That was a good story... but this was great.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!!!

[@finsfeathersfatherhood1985]

I’m so fired up to watch more. You inspired me so much that I bought an IKE HOBIE and I will be doing my first kayak tournament in March. Thanks for all that you do! You are AWESOME!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Heck yeah!!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome man!!!!!!

[@joshilton616]

Satisfaction is the death of desire. Never give up!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Never Give Up!!!!!!

[@applingsheart6156]

Love the video buddy God bless be safe keep fishing

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!! Appreciate that! You too!!

[@pablomedina4473]

Wow Mike what a story man you got with a knot on my stomach, very awesome story!!! I remembered when I immigrated this country from Argentina in 1989 and I love fishing so much but but I was so scare to fish because I didn’t know if I was allowed to fish because I only had a passport as ID and I didn’t want to break any law here 😂!! But from the bottom of my heart I love your story and thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Oh wow! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@bmwstan1]

Mike, this brought tears to my eyes. Bringing back family memories from our first trips to Bemidji MN. Thank you so much for sharing a piece of that time in your life. So looking forward to more.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@6rantfishing]

Wow epic mike can't wait for episode 2

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!!!! Neither can I!

[@patrickmcgarry7787]

Very similar to my first bass and fishing with friends in south FLA. That first bass was amazing!! I was born in Jersey in 1966 moved to south Florida in 1972. First bass was around 1976 fishing Griffin road canal. I was fishing with a rubber worm and it was amazing! I will never forget it!!! The bass was around 2.5 lbs huge to me. I was hooked on bass fishing for ever! I now live in West TN and fish Pickwick Yellow creek area most of the time. Love it !!! Good look Mike hope this year is A great one for you!! Your videos are very cool!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Patrick!!! I've fished that canal!!

[@charlesmartin1262]

Great to meet you at the boat landing and I have been to see you at the weigh ins. Happy to see you make the cut yesterday and good luck this morning. Santee Cooper is honored to have you competing here.

[@tonyshroyer1665]

Awesome story mike I don’t even think I blinked once watching the hole thing…… you answered all of my questions I had for you if we ever met thank you for that……I can relate to all most everything you said in that video especially the father thing…. I only met my father once around the same age 2 but that’s besides the point congrats on your success good luck on elite series / mlf I’ll be rooting for you go “IKE”…..!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you for watching and sharing Tony!! Tune in next tuesday for episode 2!!

[@garyb1635]

Absolutely love these stories! Mike you are a great dude man! Love your style and most everything you do for the sport, your shows and i absolutely loved and I know you wish like me we could have gotten a couple more seasons of the history of fishing show......really thought it was a great show! Keep up the good work man looking forward to episode 2! Just got goose bumps during the story of your first Large mouth bass! Priceless

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Gary!!

[@charlierahner2141]

Ahh... Fairview Lake - that brings back memories. In the 90's I used to take the family there each year just after school let out in June. We rented a cottage for a week. The kids and I caught lots of trout. These days if I want trout I stay in NJ, wait until everyone comes off the water, launch at dark in the summer, have the place pretty much to myself, and catch all the big trout I want - you know the ones measured in pounds instead of inches.

[@AngryOtter614]

My grandfather gave me a silver Plano tackle box in 1979 that had some of the lures from his tackle box which was beyond magical for me. God bless grandfather's! If and when you become one, or a father, pass on the gift, the kids today need fishing more than ever. Help get them out of the house!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

A beautiful thing passing it on the next generation!!

[@jaxonstarling9506]

Hey bro, just wanted to let you know the original never give up video impact me a lot throughout my life so when I get a chance to meet you which I have once before, but it was before this had happened I’m gonna have to tell you about it🤣 Keep up the good work

[@pogues2300]

Hey Mike, I just binged the whole series and it was inspiring and entertaining. Thank you very much I’ve told friends how good it was. Pulling for you to have a great aoy standing this year!

[@howsbubbs]

I'm only few years older and grew up in belmar nj I worked on party boats as a kid but grew up same way as you. You made me miss my dad since I lost him a couple years ago but was really nice to remember those fishing times with him. Hope you kill it this year

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!! Those are the times we cherish the most

[@megenlien1333]

Your story is of course fantastic, I’m loving all of the pics you’ve included! Excited you shared this with everyone 🙌🏻 🔥

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!!!

[@honda86tb]

Mikes book is one of my favorites.

[@iketaylor109]

This series is going to be great. Thanks Mike for sharing your story !!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

YO IKE!!!!!! Thank you sir!!

[@deazl666]

I wonder how many of us experienced similar upbringings when it comes to fishing? Especially that first bass (for me it was a pike from a river in the Berkshires) caught on an artificial bait! So glad you were inspired and kept at it to become the angler you are today.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

We all have to start somewhere important thing is that we start and Never Give Up!

[@milesbrooking7430]

Hey thanks Mike, My son and I are big fans of your career over the years. We are so excited your fishing the Elites this year! Awesome docu-series!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Miles!! Appreciate the support guys!! Tune in next week the plot thickens

[@VPFreerider]

I absolutely cannot wait for the rest of this series! You're one hell of a storyteller, Ike! And you're also the reason I became so hooked on fishing when I was young. I'll never forget seeing your energy & excitement when you caught fish on the old Bassmaster tournament TV replays thinking, 'This dude actually expresses how I feel when I'm fishing.. HELL YEA!' and that was that 🙂

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!!! That means a lot!

[@electricfil]

Epic! Truly golden moment. God bless your pop. You are an inspiration to me big Mike!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you for that!!!!' Truly appreciate it!!

[@bradleyflowers8541]

Ike you've always been one of my favorite anglers to watch. Your enthusiasm and emotion you put into the sport is amazing. Thank you for sharing your history with us and showing the start of your journey and what makes you say Never Give Up.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

I appreciate that! Tune in next week! We got a lot more episodes coming!

[@chuckfish1855]

Great show Ike! I had a similar childhood. Lived in Jackson Heights Queens NYC until I was 5 then moved to the burbs in Rockland County, NY. Family vacations in Harriman State Park then Cape Cod. First bass I caught on my own was from a dock on a pond on a floating Rapala.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Yo Chuck!! Thank you!!!

[@deabassmananderson1544]

Dang it!!!! I dont wonna wait for more episodes lol. Good stuff

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Lol patience there are many more to go!

[@jeffgrier8488]

That was great Mike, it brought back fond memories of fishing with my grandfather who we lost in 1998. When we were younger we were at his house all the time and he loved fishing. He would even come to our house to see if we wanted to go fishing!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Jeff!! Truly appreciate that

[@juli82E]

I love that your roots are so similar to probably most of us, I caught my first fish on a peice of hotdog...fished with worms n' crickets with some else's rod and after yrs of not fishing since no one around me was into it, I said screw it and bought my first rod because I wanted to go fishing and have been obsessed with bass ever since..Never give up even if its been 18 yrs!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Never Give Up!!!!!!

[@powerbaitpaul]

A look into the origin of one of the greatest bass anglers of all time! This series is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Yo Paul!!!!!!!

[@beloskhanania5645]

I was immersed in that story. Thanks for sharing Mike.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Belos!!

[@charleshankins3074]

These stories man hits hard man. Ive watched these regularly. I love that you never gave up. I'm at the grand lake area man and would love to meet you man. Classic is coming soon. What are you expecting the fishing to be like. Elk river won it last time but it'll be different. Hit me up I'd love to shake your hand man!

[@markgordonfishing1393]

What an awesome story man

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

thank you Mark!

[@neilbonefishing]

Shared it to one of my fishing friends 🤙. Love you Mike you're the man👊

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Neil!!

[@adammitchell3462]

Glad to hear ya story man,love your message!

[@Rockhead81]

Please don't stop this any time soon I could listen to you for days on end... All from Nothing and now look at The Empire You Have Made "Ike"

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Oh trust me we have a lot more story to get through!!!!

[@tomberry8044]

Hi Mike! What an amazing Biography! I was fascinated to hear about all your experiences growing up and how you became interested in fishing. I’m from East Brunswick, NJ and very proud that you represent our Great State and how all the people from NJ & Philly like you, NEVER GIVE UP !!!!! Best Wishes in your 2022 fishing season!!! Tom

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Tom!! I appreciate that!!!

[@dannyhudson5405]

Great stuff right there Mike .good luck this year

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Danny!

[@jeffmendell4533]

Very kool bio. You did a lot for the sport. Mad respect from Berlin Nj !

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Appreciate it! Thank you Jeff!

[@jeffmendell4533]

@@mikeiaconellifishing Now go REPRESENT !

[@anthonydaskus2350]

Such a great story. I also grew up in central Jersey and now ironically live a few miles from Fairview. I related to your story in a bunch of different ways. My first bass was a smallmouth on a torpedo in the Passiac River....twenty eight years ago. Been hooked ever since.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Anthony!! Tune in next Tuesday for episode 2!!

[@anthonydaskus2350]

Hey Ike have you ever fished Wallenpaupack? How did you do?

[@shanebooth639]

Great history and story telling Mike!! Love your fire.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Shane!!

[@neilbonefishing]

Very well put together video. I'm really impressed.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!! Appreciate that!!

[@ryanpanneton9491]

Great video. Now I have to binge watch the rest lol. Been following you since before your book. Thanks for the inspiration

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

It's a good BINGE a lol thanks for the support! Enjoy!!

[@shake-n-bakebassin]

Post episode 2 already!! Good stuff mike!!Mike!!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Good things come to those that wait lol next Tuesday at noon

[@davidbrown-55]

Mike , This is great stuff. Thanks for sharing and can’t wait till the next episodes. Still one of your biggest fans. When coming through Pittsburgh one day we still have to get out to catch a few.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Hey David thank you!!!

[@SpookyRedz]

Loved it , mr.Mike , I’ve been watching you from your start of your BASS career and have always been a huge fan , thank you for sharing more of your life , sincerely

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Spooky!!!!!

[@pauladay3868]

Really like following your career. I always root for you.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Paul!!!

[@tallcip65]

This is so similar to my early fishing experiences. Lots of trout, bluegill, occasional catfish and some small saltwater off the pier. I would read field and stream and watch Bull Dance on TV but just didn’t have bass fishing opportunities or didn’t know bass fishing was an option. Then my family moved from Utah to Louisiana and I rode my bike out to a little bayou and tied on a 10 inch ribbon tail worm where I caught my first largemouth.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Bill Dance Legend

[@KimballVision]

Thank you sirike, that brought back so many memories from my childhood. I would love there to be a chapter#2 or 3 please 🛶

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Episode 2!! Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode!!

[@patrickbrown6195]

Epic Video Ike! The storyline is amazing. I’ll be pulling for you the s season. Looking forward to the next video.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Patrick!! I appreciate it!!

[@freeagentangler5159]

Awesome Mike, your story bring back my own memories about how I started bass fishing. I can 't wait for the next one.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Luis!!!!

[@msw812]

Awesome stuff Mike!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Mike!!!

[@williamwheaton8614]

Man that’s so cool! I’ve read your book like five times! I’ve been a long time fan! Anything Iaconelli and I’m sold! So cool to see you back on the elites! I followed you through MLF too! I just glad your back to fishing! I will most definitely be tuning in for this series! Good luck mike!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you William !!

[@williamwheaton8614]

@Mike Iaconelli Fishing Good luck on the St Johns today! If you ever make it to Central Illinois, look me up! Love to spend a day on the lake with you!

[@tonygrant5889]

This.. right here.. absolutely awesome and memorable for alot of us Mike.. made me think about stuff I ain't thought about in 30+ yes.. thank you for this! Lol I've been skunked here in eastern NC since mid January.. even today.. but still getting up and going tomorrow. Again ty.. and great video! 💯💪 #watchingfromNC

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Tony!! Tune in next week!!

[@JoeGerossie]

Awesome story Mike! I can remember looking at those older lures back in the day blown away myself, def some magic.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Joe!!!!!

[@bryceslavik6730]

Oh my heck, you’re bringing me back some memories I haven’t thought of in decades! You are a fantastic storyteller !! thank you Mike!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Bryce! I appreciate that!!

[@johnmcginn7102]

Mike, thank you so much for this ! Try to keep this short lol. You and I have a lot in common. Bout the same era. I grew up in Philadelphia also and loved to fish. Got that from my dad before he passed away. Also my uncle's, like you. Grew up fishing the "creek " 🤣🤣🤣. Appreciate the memories.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Heck yeah!!! Birds of a feather!!!!

[@heinrichkellogg7563]

Awesome video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Very well done by all involved. Inspiring.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you!!

[@kevinreed467]

Loved this awesome vid mike if your ever in Illinois with some spare time it would be awesome to go fishing with you

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you Kevin!