BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Mike
Iaconelli has made an indelible mark in the bass fishing world. He's the first
and only Bassmaster angler to win the Fab 5: a
B.A.S.S. Nation Championship in 1999, the Bassmaster Classic in 2003, the
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year in 2006, more than $1 million in
B.A.S.S. career earnings, and a spot in the Century Club (he weighed in more
than 100 pounds in a four-day event with a five bass limit).
Though it might seem impossible to have a shot at fishing with an angler with
that sort of cache, Bassmaster.com makes it possible with its "Fish With
Ike!" sweepstakes. It's the first B.A.S.S. sweepstakes of 2013 and runs
now through March 15.
"By entering now, you'll have an opportunity to fish with one of the best
pros in the word," said Mitch Frank, B.A.S.S. membership director.
"The sweepstakes winner not only will fish with Iaconelli but will also
win some great prizes, including the gear Ike uses so successfully. This is a rare
opportunity to spend the day with one of the top Bassmaster Elite Series pros
and learn trade secrets from an angler who has won more than $1.9 million in
his fishing career."
The winner's prize package is worth $4,995 and includes a ticket to join Ike on
the water June 24, following the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in La
Crosse, Wis. The prize-pack includes round-trip airfare from the continental
U.S., a two-night hotel stay, rental car and $500 spending money. The package
includes $900 in Berkley and Abu Garcia fishing reels and $500 in Rapala
fishing gear. Also awarded is a free seminar at The Bass University with
Iaconelli and other Bassmaster pros in Fall 2013 or Winter 2014. Go to the
website www.thebassuniversity.com for information
and seminar location.
Another perk of the prize pack is an opportunity to be featured in Bassmaster
magazine and on Bassmaster.com after the fishing trip. The winner of the
"Fish With Ike" sweepstakes will be selected March 30.
"Last year, we held six sweepstakes, and they were extremely popular with
our members and bass fishing enthusiasts," Frank said. "Our goal is
to hold six more this year, including this trip with Ike. It's a fun thing to
do and a great opportunity to enjoy the fishing trip of a lifetime with one of
the greatest anglers in the world."
The "Fish With Ike" contest is sponsored by Bassmaster, Rapala, Abu
Garcia, Berkley and The Bass University. For details or to enter, go to
Bassmaster.com. Participants may enter once each day until the contest ends.
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing.
The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive
tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of
bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to
serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications - Bassmaster
Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times - comprehensive website Bassmaster.com and ESPN2
and Outdoor Channel television programming, Bassmaster provides rich,
leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro
Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, Cabela's
B.A.S.S. Nation events and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the
Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and
remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The
organization is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala.
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