How I Won The James River BASS Open - Ike In The Shop

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[@BernPisarcikJr]

Thank you for taking the time to give back to all of your fans.....the techniques you used to win and be successful. We all learn, because you took the time to embrace and share this information. Bern from Deptford

[@wms7004]

I personally think Ike is responsible for turning bass fishing into the SPORT....THE EXCITEMENT and ENTHUSIASM appeals to alllll ages, made bass fishing "cool".

[@Levi-gk9sg]

Great job ike I like how you are so open to help us fishermen and fisher women to help us to catch more fish thank you mike your the man you deserve to win

[@bencluster627]

Congratulations Ike. Love the Recap. Miss you at BASS!!

[@jcoll666]

richmond native; love how u represent the niche of city boys that love to fish. 804 fishing is very underrated. Hope u can cast here again sometime soon brother.

[@travischandler272]

I cant wait , i live minutes from the james and have fished it all my life , i went to the friday weigh in for little bit. Congratulations ike

[@longrider692001]

nice win and great video Ike! Nobody breaks down an explanation like you do, great stuff!

[@Tracyspellenberg]

Congratulations Ike good information. Been a big fan for years now always love your enthusiasm. Ever since I saw you on a Bass Masters catch a fish and start breakdancing on the front of the boat .LMAO😂 and another good one is when you broke the fish off and you caught the line midair as you were jumping off the boat and still maintain contact with the boat will never forget that!!!!

[@DanielJones-nv3my]

Dont know how I missed this video Ike. This is perfect especially fishing the Dirty Delaware with our tidal water. Speaking of ( OLD SCHOOL) do you remember the old bagley's lure called the (SMOO) figure you and I are only a few years apart in age, but were fishing the same time as a young teen. The top was dark green then light chartreuse then orange then I believe the bottom yellow Crankbait. What a great lure in clear waters. Love the videos Ike keep them coming

[@timothyperiard7048]

Congratulations Mike! You deserve it as you are one of the most committed and hard working fisherman on the circuit. Great job Bro.

[@gregorylemoine7153]

Mike great video! You explain everything so well.

[@andrewwolf4963]

I wanna see you and 1Rod link up again.. it’s nice seeing you two together because you were the first angler that made me want to be a better angler and focus more on fishing. He was the first youtuber that did the same. Plus you both live close by me lol

[@rvacards5275]

Congrats, thanks for the conversation at the landing when you came out, Ike really spent quality time talking about his day, even though the sun was blazing and he was probably really tired......appreciate that and he is really a class act ! Thanks Ike

[@barrywalters9007]

You're the man Ike!!! Congratulations and win many more!!!!!!

[@mulldrifterz6469]

This was explained phenomenally. Grats on the win!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks man!

[@mr.delta5202]

Your the first I seen showing love to virginia. Newport news born an raised. Keep putting out videos

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@grandwonder5858]

Congratulations, Ike! Hopefully, many more to come!

[@DigiPimp2]

Congratulations Ike! Your enthusiasm is what got me back into Bass Fishing.

[@thomasgreene9608]

Great Job on the James Ike! Excellent Explanation of How you got the Job Done!

[@gizmocarr3093]

Great informational video; you proved that anglers that fish braided line exclusively are often using line that reduces bites in many cases. I believe line diameter is as important as breaking weight. Not to say braided line does not have advantages for certain applications but not for everything. Braid slows reel retrieval speed, requires using softer action rods and reducing the amount of drag you use on reels. It often tears large holes in a hooked fish’s mouth because it has no stretch. It is less resistant to abrasion because of its small diameter when compare to the same line weight of fluorocarbon. So, to use it in most cases you have to add leaders and another knot that adds another chance it could fail. Most anglers have no understanding of the complications braided lines adds to using it properly. Few Pro Anglers take time to explain how they use fishing techniques as well as you do. Thank you for the excellent fishing tips. I am not a big fan of braided line, but use it when it is worth the advantage.

[@charlesstrong8387]

Like the video mike not to many anglers would tell how they won a championship that's why you DA MAN Mike 👍👍🍻

[@kingkr8586]

Ike is the man ..but this more of a sponsor and buy my bait and tackle video lol

[@kevingonyea]

@@kingkr8586 For anyone paying attention, Today's Pro Bass Anglers are 50% Angler, 50% Salesman. Mike excels at Both.

[@ddm62571]

Congratulations on the win !

[@adwhite804]

Great video Mike! I caught my PB smallie on the James this past year(22'). 22+ in just under 4lb. A little south form where it sounds you may have been. But, I'm just a guy bank and wade fishing at the moment! Again, great video. Congrats on that win,I do remember when that happened. Was nice to see a tournament on the James again.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Congratulations Mike! Thanks for all the info you share too!

[@Ethan12ful]

Congratulations Ike! Can’t wait to see you at the Classic in Guntersville!

[@BassGeek]

Awesome tournament break down. Especially what set the creeks apart from the others.

[@giovannim5101]

Bravo IKE i am very happy for you.....

[@coach3958]

Ike, My boater friends at that tournament was hoping I would get paired with you. They say nothing but good about you and how you treat your coanglers. Maybe on Oneida. Got my fingers crossed. You share this info on how you won like no other, and without reservations. You my friend are an ambassador to the sport. Thank you for helping me understand tidal water and where I failed on the James. Makes sense now. At 57 yrs old, this was my first tidal fishing.

[@darrellsanbornjr2088]

Congrats Ike on the win!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks Darrell!

[@natehershberger2227]

Great win your the man to beat on the James or any tidal fishery!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Appreciate the support!

[@1Epicdoom]

Congrats Brother I am a tidal water bass fisherman lakes puzzle the hell out of me, but on tidal water I catch lots of bass all day long Black and Blue is an absolute must have for tidal water. I also like browns and dark green baits

[@mrpinfold]

Well done IKE go get another Classic Win .

[@bassslayer1186]

It doesnt qualify him.

[@michaelerickson3087]

@@bassslayer1186 Did that change. I thought if you won an open you were invited to the Classic?

[@bassslayer1186]

@@michaelerickson3087 I believe they have to fish all of them and qualify through the points.

[@ronk6553]

If you win an open you qualify

[@bassslayer1186]

@@ronk6553 if you win an open you do but you have to fish all of them.

[@Surfer-727]

Congratulations !

[@davidhenderson1738]

Great job mike! I’ve been watching you and reading all your stuff for years. You have always been my favorite angler.

[@fishingwithphil2582]

Awesome video nice explanation of tidal fishing.

[@haroldcline5543]

Congrats Ike. You seem to do well in tidal waters. Glad for you.

[@Kykayakbasser]

Great tidal info and recap, congrats!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Appreciate it Adam!

[@kevingonyea]

Congratulations on the Win Mike, Thanks for the detailed recap, well done.

[@rippinlipsinc.2200]

The James River is my home river! Everyone goes to the Chick First. Congrats Ike on your win ! My Friend Tim Lucy won Phoenix big bass! 6.11 lbs.

[@MrJoeandjulie]

Congrats on the win my dude

[@BANFISHINGOKIE]

Congratulates on the win man

[@thumbburner]

You, sir are an absolute beast!! "Never give up"!!!

[@charliefales171]

great job well done

[@lipripperzt.v.9594]

Glad you won it man, I was pulling for you. It's my home water, been fishing the James and chick since I was 5 years old. Those colors are Staples here. Congratulations on your win brother. 🤙

[@donaldrosin4077]

Sensation is my go to for jigging walleye. Congrats man!

[@jonbivens7310]

Never give up, thank you.

[@sonofafisherman743]

Way to go Ike congratulations I bet you hate giving your baits away that you use but your good dude thanks for showing us your techniques 👍

[@howsbubbs]

Awesome bro congrats

[@Stardust0000]

Way to Be Ike!!!!!!you did it again!!

[@MikeGrahamPE4everykid]

Solid advice...that’s why I watch. Come away with new information every time.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thats the goal of these vids Mike! Glad to hear they help.

[@kc8wvg]

Congratulations Ike. Great info again.

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you William.

[@bowhunter7887]

Love your passion for the game

[@jeffreywise9518]

Thanks Mike for sharing that information

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@ufishmore]

Congratulations on a great win and thanks for the awesome tournament recap video! You da man!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thank you man!

[@frantyf]

Thanks for those great tips Ike !!! And of course congratulations !!!!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks man!

[@reeldawg5175]

Nice detailed recap Ike. Thanks you sharing and Congrats!!

[@macs.gone.fishin]

Good job Ike!

[@410fishingwithderek4]

Ike congrats bro that's a tough place to fish you really are a great tidal water fisherman you grew up fishing that style and you can see how it helps you dial a pattern there so quickly

[@buckmountaintaxidermy7788]

Congrats!You definitely know your tidal fisheries as time has told👍!I believe there's something about black and blue under certain situations!I've seen a black and blue plastic worm spank a red shad plastic worm(what I was throwing),A black and blue arkie type spider jig seriously outperform a red shad arkie spider jig type bait(what I was throwing),I've also witnessed a blue colored (see through type)swimbait severely outperform a shad colored swimbait(Berkeley)on Dale Hollow a few times..Wondering if under certain lighting conditions that a bluish colored swimbait may look more realistic to a fish than a pearl white swimbait?

[@gottadutch]

Black and blue is a must have here in South Jersey! Not sure why, but just works! I fish alotta creeks that connect to the Delaware river and black and blue chatterbaits, swimbaits and worms seem to catch more than any of the other colors on most days...

[@buckmountaintaxidermy7788]

@@gottadutch Yep,I noticed too!👍

[@maxkusilek2434]

Congrats on the win Mike! 💯

[@PACK-ge5gu]

Awesome win !👍

[@firerob5240]

Great explanation of your game plan and congrats on the win!!

[@w8lftr76]

Congratulations on the win.

[@halfmoon5022]

Awesome job! You know your craft quite well!

[@chrisezzyk1632]

IKE next time your in the area take that kayak to the real "upper james" that's where the fun is at!!

[@the_pb_dad3301]

Congratulations again Ike!!!! #nevergiveup

[@wolfemanoutdoors]

Folks at home, folks at home iketastic!!!

[@davidmeadows6922]

Awesome Recap 🐳🐳

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Way to zag when everyone else zigged! Congrats on the win!

[@jtfishingadventures896]

Great job mike! Congratulations! You are the man!

[@somewhereinthestreamssmall6142]

Congrats!!

[@tomforward990]

Love the mini flip! Only jigs I fish

[@kevinlilly7406]

Yes, that is some fishery.

[@muskybites505]

Bro, congrats!! Hope you can get in the classic again!!!!!!

[@damianbenjamin8352]

Great vid! Always learning good tips from your vids. Congrats!

[@garythatcher5695]

you are the man ike congrats

[@willeypoboy6052]

I wanna be like MIKE !!!

[@DudeLetsFish]

Great recap bro!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks man!

[@WaterandIceOutdoors]

Dude! So happy for you! Way to battle!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Tight Lines brother!

[@robertveith3400]

Congrats and thanks for the inspiration!!!!!

[@jenn1458]

Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaahh! Good job mike!

[@mikeiaconellifishing]

Thanks man!

[@FishingLakeCountry]

You just got to love tidal fishing. Been makeing videos about Chick. river, love that place. FLC

[@michaelleach5885]

Thanks for the info Mike!!👍🏻

[@camdonfauver6728]

Hey Mike The weird thing is is that I have a tournament for Jake’s bait and tackle on the James River and thanks for the tips

[@clintallard912]

Congrats Ike! I’m from Midlo not far from the fam!

[@bigd327NJ]

Fishing the James next week my first FLW regional! Any other tips for fall bait selection? Jersey guy!

[@angeljimenez1903]

Congratulations men God bless

[@dylonhoff1489]

nice work man

[@garylukas3476]

Awesome .

[@Tac001]

Way to go IKE! Congratulations. I hope this means we will see you in the Classic? Question, if this tournament had been MLF format, would your "trout stream pattern" won the tournament? Not looking for controversy, just wondering if you would have had a different game plan. Thanks Mike.

[@1964krazyeric]

I didn't know MLF could fish BASS? This is cool, can you still fish the classic?

[@trenhester3924]

1964krazyeric Not Ike...but B.A.S.S. Open winners used to automatically qualify for the Classic, but I don’t that is true anymore.

[@egomaniac247]

Powells creek, Wards creek, Grays creek, Chippokes Creek, just guessing :)

[@TheManOfGoldenWords1]

Of course Ike won ... it’s a east coast tidal river ... he’s the master ... guru of tidal rivers. 💰

[@ronleski484]

Good job Mike! Thx for the explanation on how you won. Still running a Basscat boat?

[@bigdawgbassin9001]

Great job Mike, You are in the Red crest right? good luck there too

[@michaelleach5885]

Hey Mike!! I asked u for the tidal info and you did a great job!! Thank you so much. I moved from Ohio to Florida to the St. John’s river. Do u have any advice for that? Any info will b appreciated!! Thanks so much

[@slonefactor]

WTG Ike!

[@chandrahyche1294]

You need to do this more

[@passionateoutdoors7217]

That’s awesome man I respect u more and more everyday! Also since u mentioned u were fishing the dt 6 n 3-4 foot of water y not just got to a dt4?

[@camdonfauver6728]

It’s on September 14