Ike Live Fishing Talk Show with Mike Iaconelli

Luke Dunkin and Bill Taylor - Ike Live #84-3

FLW pro tournament angler Luke Dunkin calls in to talk about his decision to stay with FLW Outdoors for the 2019 professional bass tournament season. Bill Taylor also calls in on this episode of the Ike Live bass fishing talk show and podcast. Most importantly, the power of Scott Martin's hair is discussed.

This Luke Dunkin and Bill Taylor segment of Episode 84 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and Scott Martin's Hair.

Dave Precht of BASS on 2019 Tournament Season - Ike Live #83-1

What's going on in professional bass fishing? So many established pro anglers, tournament champions are casting their lot with MLF for the 2019 season. What does the future look like for BASS, FLW and MLF? In this first segment of a 3-part Ike Live bass fishing podcast and talk show. "What's best for the sport of professional fishing?", many anglers are asking?

The in-studio group talks about their experience with the introduction of the FLW tour many years ago, and compare it to this introduction of the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

Dave Precht from BASS calls in to talk about Bassmaster moving forward. Dave talks about how many of them are personal friends, and wishes everyone the best as BASS moves forward in the 2019 season. Dave discusses some of the plans to improve the Bassmaster Tour moving forward, whether it's through tournament schedule, payouts, or some other area.

This "State of Professional Bass Bass Fishing" segment of Episode 83 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

Bill Taylor of FLW on 2019 Tournament Season - Ike Live #83-2

There's a lot of talk about the 2019 Professional tournament series presented by BASS, FLW and new MLF Bass Pro Tour. In this segment, Ike and the Ike Live crew welcome Bill Taylor from FLW Outdoors.

Before Bill Taylor calls in, "Bill Dance" calls in to announce the Legends Gold Bass Tour (LGBT).

Bill Taylor calls in to talk about beating Mike in a BFL at Kerr Reservoir over 20 years ago. He goes on to talk about the FLW 2019 Pro tour season and some of the changes they had made, even before the announcement of the MLF, including no co-angler in tour-level events and a new 2020 qualification system for the tour.

This "State of Professional Bass Bass Fishing" segment of Episode 83 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

Boyd Duckett of MLF on 2019 Tournament Season - Ike Live #83-3

Hank Cherry calls in and Mike asks about the MLF selection process, for instance, why did Scott Martin and Bryan Thrift from the MLF not get the invite? What were the motivating factors in selecting the group of anglers that were invited to be in the field of 80 for the MLF Bass Pro Tour in 2019.

Boyd Duckett, founder of MLF, Bassmaster Classic Champion and founder of Duckett Fishing calls in to talk about the upcoming 2019 MLF Bass Pro Tour and his vision for the upcoming years.

This "State of Professional Bass Bass Fishing" segment of Episode 83 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

BASS Open Champion Justin Atkins - Ike Live #82-2

Mike "Ike" Iaconelli talks about his South Jersey derby success. 14 boats competed in the local bass fishing tournament, and Mike and "What about Bob" came away with the win.

Second-time guest Justin Atkins, who recently won a Bassmaster Open on Logan Martin and has also won the FLW Cup, Skypes in to talk about his win.

This Justin Atkins "BASS Open tournament champion" segment of Episode 82 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

MTB Unboxing and New Troll Jacket - Ike Live #82-3

Mike "Ike" Iaconelli and his wife Becky talk about their recent wedding trip to Iceland, where they also did some fishing.

There is continued talk about the possibility of tour changes, including taking calls.

The gang opens this month's Mystery Tackle Box PRO Box and talk about some of their favorite lures from the box. Lastly, Mike talks about the TH Marine Troll Jacket.

This Iceland wedding segment of Episode 82 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and Jake Peteson.

Ken Duke on the State of Bass Fishing - Ike Live #82-1

Mike Iaconelli estimates that 60% of top-level tournament pros are losing money in bass fishing tournament competition. Pete adds that the prize for qualifying for the top tours is a $75k bill. Ken Duke knows about as much as anyone about the sport of professional bass fishing, and how entry fees can lead to divorce and bankruptcy. Ken joins the show via phone to contrasts the current state of entry fees, payouts and other incentives with years gone by. If you're interested in the economics, growth and trends in bass fishing, this is great information for you.

Everyone talks about the possibility of a new MLF tour, whether it's likely to happen and the key players that may be involved in getting a new Major League Fishing tour started.

This "State of Professional Bass Bass Fishing" segment of Episode 82 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

Caleb Sumrall BASS Elite Rookie - Ike Live #81-1

Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Caleb Sumraal and his wife Jacie join Mike "Ike" Iaconelli and the Ike Live Bass Fishing Talk Show cast in-studio. They talk about some recent smallmouth fishing at the recent Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the St. Lawrence River. They discuss how exotic species have changed the bass population.

This BASS Rookie Caleb Sumrall segment of Episode 81 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and exotic/invasive species.

Elite Champ Josh Bertrand - Ike Live #81-2

Josh Bertrand, recent winner of the Bassmaster Elite Series smallmouth slugfest on the St. Lawrence River, Skypes into the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast to talk about his win. In a tournament that had nearly 60 20-lb bags on the first day of the tournament and 5 anglers over 90lbs for the tournament, it's no surprise that it took nearly 100lbs. of bass to win this tournament.

This BASS Elite Series Champ Josh Bertrand segment of Episode 81 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box.

MTB Unboxing and Stormtrooper - Ike Live #81-3

Caleb Sumrall and his wife join the final segment of the Ike Live bass fishing talk show. Caleb shares how crucial the double Fudge Round is, while the Northerners talk about other regional treats and how Little Debbie is the Pro Keds of the snack cake world, and how it's found next to the truck stop sushi. Everyone opens a Mystery Tackle box, selects an item to discuss. Mike talks about how he wouldn't normally buy a topwater duck, but, since he got one in the box, he is excited to try it.

This Mystery Tackle Box unboxing segment of Episode 81 of the Ike Live Bass Fishing podcast and talk show is presented by Mystery Tackle Box and truck stop sushi.