Michael Iaconelli
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Michael Iaconelli is a professional bass fishermen from Runnemede, New Jersey United States. Iaconelli is best known for his trademark scream when he lands a big fish.
Born June 17, 1972. Michael Iaconelli graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors' degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Rowan University in 1996. His first major win was to place in the 1994 BASS top 100 amateur anglers. He went on to win the 2003 Bassmasters Classic. He was also the 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. He co-authored an autobiography, "Fishing on the Edge" in 2005, which shows him with a bass held up to his nose. He also hosts a TV show called "City Limits Fishing" on the Versus network.
Michael Iaconelli sponsors include Dick's Sporting Goods, Berkley [1], Tru-Tungsten [2], HOOAH! Bar, Daiwa Seiko Corporation [3], Cocoons [4], Toyota [5], Bass Cat and Yamaha.
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[edit] Awards
Iaconelli won the 2003 Bassmasters Classic and also won angler of the year award in 2006. [6] Michael came in 2nd place in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic.Just behind the winner by 11 ounces. Michael will be on the Bassmaster elite in 2009.
In 2006, Iaconelli was named one of the 10 most hated athletes by GQ magazine. [7]
September 16, 2006. Michael Iaconelli became the 2006 BASS Citgo Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year.[8]
[edit] Books
In 2005 Iaconelli wrote an autobiographical book titled "Fishing on the Edge" with co-authors Andrew and Brian Kamenetzky.
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