What happened? Ike no longer with Daiwa?????
Here’s a Pure Fishing release that came out today.
Renowned angler Michael Iaconelli and fishing industry leaders Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley entered into agreement for the upcoming 2010-tournament season. Beginning January 1, 2010, Iaconelli will fish Abu Garcia rods and reels, Berkley and Spiderwire line and Berkley PowerBait and Gulp! products exclusively.
“We are very excited to have Mike join our Abu Garcia and Spiderwire Teams,” said Chris Derrick, Brand Manager. “He is one of the best athletes in the sport and this partnership will help us develop new and innovative products while helping Mike elevate his game.”
The Pittsgrove, NJ native has enjoyed an illustrious career on the fishing tournament trail wrapping up 6 first-place titles, 42 top-ten finishes, 67 top-twenty finishes and amassing over $1.6 million in career earnings. Iaconelli also claimed the 2006 Angler of the Year title and hosts City Limits Fishing that is featured on the Versus network.
“This partnership is huge,” said Iaconelli. “It is a privilege to be working with Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley. When you think about fishing these are the big names that everyone recognizes. The partnership with these major fishing brands is one that holds a lot of promise. Their technologically advanced products will be a tremendous asset to me on the competitive circuits. I look forward to continuing a very successful relationship with the folks at Pure Fishing.”
Tags: Abu Garica, Bass Fishing, Berkley, Ike, Mike Iaconelli, Professional Angler, Pure Fishing, Sponsors, Tournament
Man Ike’s gonna miss that Steez setup, but then again Abu does have some good equipment.
good riddance to a loud mouth! i love how these guys jump ship after they get all these wins with a company than say it was all to the NEW products that did it. denny brauer did it too! thats ok! i do not use Daiwa because these guys did. i use Daiwa because they make the BEST RODS AND REELS……!
Mike is always interesting and entertaining to watch. He certainly can fish. I’m sorry to see him leave Daiwa, however,……..I wish him the best at Abu. His TV show “City Limits” fishing is a great program and shows a completely different side of him.
Iaconelli didn’t quit Daiwa…he was let go. He landed with Pure Fishing and will continue to win. I believe he would win with a Zebco Snoopy outfit (also Pure Fishing).