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Brent Ehrler's 2016 BASS Potomac River Recap

After an outstanding 4-day, 62lb 12oz total, Brent Ehrler was able to capture 3rd place at the 2016 BASS Elite Series on the Potomac River. Adjusting to the tide throughout the day, Brent utilized a custom-made vibrating jig, a Yamamoto Swim Senko, and a Lucky Craft Classical Leader - all of which was powered by Daiwa rods and reels. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive footage, tournament insight, and the best products at the best prices.

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  • Blowing away the competition on Lake Havasu during the 2022 Toyota Series event, local stick, former Tackle Warehouse employee, and Owner of Villain Baits, Patrick Touey went wire-to-wire to capture the title with an 18-1/2lb lead. Leaning on a modified 6th Sense swim jig paired with a Keitech Swing Impact Fat Swimbait, Patrick was able to put together some big bites with his milk run each day, including a 9-07 on day 2. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse YouTube page to get more tournament insight, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • At the second stop of the FLW Tackle Warehouse Super Tournament on the Mississippi River, Tackle Warehouse Pro Cody Meyer finished in 6th place out of 200 anglers. Utilizing a two-pronged approach, Cody flipped a Strike King Rage Bug using Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Rod on Day 1 and Day 2. On the Final Day, Cody relied on a dropshot tipped with a Strike King KVD Dream Shot to propel him to 6th place. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler experience, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Sliding into the top 20 on Sturgeon Bay, Bass Pro Tour Professional Cody Meyer relied on a couple of key techniques to target giant smallmouth. Targeting fish in 7-12ft, Cody tricked a majority of his fish into biting with a Strike King Fat Coffee Tube with an Owner Ultrahead Finesse Ball Head jig, and then he would follow up with a Strike King Dream Shot rigged on a drop shot. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse YouTube channel to get more exclusive insight from some of the top anglers in bass fishing, along with the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing fourth in the first ever FLW Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Super Tournament, Cody Meyer relied on two primary tactics to take home some hardware and a check on Lake Chickamauga. Catching numbers as well as quality, Cody concentrated on deeper fish using his Garmin electronics along with an Owner hair jig and a dropshot fitted with a Strike King Baby Fat Finesse Worm Ð all powered by Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Rods. Make sure to keep it locked in to that Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Leveraging a two-pronged approach to the second stage of the 2020 BPT, Tackle Warehouse Pro Cody Meyer was able to capture a 21st place finish, a check, and some solid AOY points on Lake Okeechobee, FL. Relying on a Strike King Rage Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig paired with a Strike King Perfect Plastic Blade Minnow and a Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover Swim Jig tipped with a Strike King Rage Tail Craw, Cody was able to navigate through the shallow vegetation of Lake Okeechobee to put together some solid weight, including two fish over 6lbs. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing 34th on stage one of the Bass Pro Tour on Lake Eufala, Luke Clausen started the year with a cashed check and some solid points for the 2020 season. Relying mainly on a Z Man Sling Blades Power Finesse Spinnerbait and a Dirty Jigs Luke Clausen Compact Flippin' Jig, Clausen was able to adjust to fluctuating water levels to make it through the Qualifying rounds. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • On the heels of a harsh front and variable water levels, Cody Meyer finished in 57th place during Stage One of the Bass Pro Tour on Lake Eufala. Relying on a Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig paired with a Strike ing KVD Perfect Plastic Blade Minnow and a Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Ocho, Cody was able to catch some healthy fish despite the harsh conditions. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing the season strong, Cody Meyer secured enough points throughout the season to fish in the inaugural Red Crest Championship and compete against the best anglers in the world. Relying on his Daiwa Rods and Reels, as well as, Strike King lures and Owner tackle, Cody managed to catch a two day total of 54lbs 3oz and post a 24th place finish. Keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get the most action-packed, bass fishing footage and the best products at the best prices.
  • Seeking his way into the Redcrest, Cody Meyer caught over 87lbs of bass in three days and secured his spot in the Redcrest Championship. Finishing 27th overall, Cody relied on a Strike King Ocho or Shim E Stick, as well as, a Strike King KVD Sexy Frog on his Daiwa Rods and Reels as a one-tow punch to out-pace most of the field and score valuable angler of the year points. Keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get the most action-packed, bass fishing footage and the best products at the best prices.
  • Walking away with a check and a 21st place finish on beautiful Table Rock, Cody Meyer relied on a Strike King Rage Swimmer on a small ballhead jig, Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Ocho, and a Strike King Rage Twin Tail Menace Grub. Utilizing the Daiwa Tatula Elite Casting Rods along with Daiwa's premium reels, Cody amassed over 118lbs within the first two days of the tournament. Make sure to keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • At Stage Five of the Bass Pro Tour, Cody Meyer was able to make it through the elimination round fairly easily, amassing 55lbs 2oz over the two days of fishing. Finishing 31st overall, cashing a check, and moving on to the next stage, Cody mainly relied on a Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Ocho Stickbait and the Strike King Sexy Dawg to catch most of his spotted bass. Make sure to keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse YouTube Channel to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • At stage four of the 2019 MLF Bass Pro Tour, Luke Clausen was targeting spawning fish post during frontal conditions with a Z-Man/Evergreen Jack Hammer Chatterbait, and a shakey head with Z Man FattyZ Worm. When the water cleared up, Clausen switched to a Z Man Finesse Wormz on a Dirty Jigs Luke Clausen Shakey Jig Head powered by a G. Loomis GLX Spinning Rod and a Shimano Stradic Ci4+ Spinning Reel. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse YouTube Channel to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in 28th place during stage three of the Bass Pro Tour on Jordon and Falls Lake, Mike Iaconelli used a variety of baits to catch his fish and cash a check before moving to the next event. Utilizing his signature series Abu Garcia Rods and Reels, Mike fished submerged laydowns and bushes with a Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT4 Crankbait in deeper water than the rest of the field. He also used a Molix Venator Spinnerbait and a Berkley Hollow Body Swimbait to imitate the shad that were suspended on the ends of trees. Make sure to keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight and the best products at the best prices.
  • Missing the knockout round by only 2lbs during stage two of the Bass Pro Tour on Lake Conroe, Mike Iaconelli relied on two baits to catch all of his fish and secure valuable angler of the year points. Relying on his signature series Abu Garcia rods and reels, Mike used a Molix Lover Vibrating Jig paired with a Berkley Swimbait for covering water to find staging fish. Mike also used a Missile Jigs Ike's Mini Flip Jig with a Berkley Powerbait Power Chunk to pick fish off of isolated targets like docks and bushes. Make sure to keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in 38th place on stage four of the Bass Pro Tour on Lake Chickamauga, Cody Meyer relied on two baits to cash a check and move on to the next event. Relying on his signature series Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Casting Rod paired with a Daiwa Steez A TW Casting Reel, Cody was throwing an Owner Flash Swimmer paired with a Strike King Rage Swimmer Swimbait around heavy cover. When he got up next to the bank, Cody was flipping a wacky worm on his signature model in the Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Spinning Rod paired with a Daiwa Tatula. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing just outside of the cut line in Stage 3 of the Bass Pro Tour in Raleigh, NC, Luke Clausen relied on a combination of spring time staples to amass a 2-day, 32lb 6oz weight. While trying to figure out what stage the fish were in, Clausen relied on a combination of Z-Man baits, like a Boar Hogz and a Zinkers to target isolated cover. When covering water, a Z-Man Evergreen Jackhammer Chatterbait and a Z-Man Sling Blades Spinnerbait were the weapons of choice in Raleigh, NC for Clausen. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • On stop number three of the Bass Pro Tour, Cody Meyer utilized a range of Strike King soft plastics to put fish in the boat on both Jordan Lake and Falls Lake during the shotgun and elimination rounds in Raleigh, NC. Doing most of his damage with a Carolina-rig and supplementing his catch with a wacky rigged Strike King KVD Perfect Plastics Shim E Stick, Cody was able to adapt to two different lakes and transitional spring time fish. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • After a bittersweet finish at Lake Conroe in Texas, Cody Meyer sat down to talk about the gear he used to target big, but infrequent bites that made up most of his 17lb bag on the second stop of the 2019 Bass Pro Tour. Utilizing the effectiveness of the Strike King Tour Grade Finesse Football Jigs paired with the Strike King Rage Tail Chunk, Cody was able to coax the second day big fish in the boat. Make sure to keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • During the second Bass Pro Tour event of 2019, Jared relied on some of his favorite springtime baits to cash a check on Lake Conroe in Texas. For reaction baits, Lintner was throwing the Jackall TN Lipless Crankbait and the Luhr Jensen Speed Trap Crankbaits to entice some fish first thing in the morning. In the afternoon, Jared relied on a beefed up drop shot set-up to entice some lighter feeding fish and finish 37th with some valuable points. Make sure to keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • On the heels of his 3rd place finish on Lake Kissimmee/Lake Garcia in the inaugural Bass Pro Tour, Jared Lintner sat down with Tackle Warehouse to discuss some of his tactics and techniques in Florida. Running down to Lake Kissimmee, Jared relied on a Jackall TN70 Lipless Crankbait in Spawn Tiger and HL Gold, along with a handful of other techniques, to best most of the field. Powered by Ritual Angling Rods, Shimano Reels, and Sunline, Jared was able to effectively maneuver through the grass, make pinpoint casts, and put fish in the boat. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • On the heels of the inaugural Bass Pro Tour event, Cody Meyer sat down to discussed his plan of attack for the Kissimmee Chain. Utilizing his favorite models in the Daiwa Tatula Elite Series line of rods, Cody put together a 24th place finish with a Strike King KVD HC Shallow Squarebill, Strike King Perfect Plastic Ocho, Strike King Rage Bug, and a Strike King Perfect Plastic Shim E Stick. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Returning home from his 1800-mile road trip, Jared Lintner goes over his winning tactics for the 2018 Bassmaster Opens Championship on Table Rock Lake. Relying on crankbaits to fill out his limit each day, Jared switched off between the Spro Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Crankbait and the Jackall MC MR Crankbait outfitted with Lazer Trokar 2X Treble Hooks for enhanced performance. When it was time to track down a kicker, Jared turned to flipping a custom jig paired with a Strike King Rage Bug. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand professional insight, and the best products at the best prices.

    Please Note: Jared used the G. Loomis GLX 7'5" Heavy 894C FPR for flipping during the tournament.

  • Finishing 38th place in the Bassmaster Lake Chatuge AOY championship and cementing his place in the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, Michael Iaconelli used a three-prong approach to amass a 25lb 3oz bag. Targeting spotted bass with a Molix Mike Iaconelli Lover Spoon and a Rapala Shadow Rap Deep Jerkbait on his signature line of Abu Garcia IKE Series Casting Rods. When it came time to hunt down a kicker, Ike went shallow with a Missile Ike's Mini Flip Flipping Jig with a Berkley Powerbait Chigger Craw and flipped docks in search of a big one. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Securing a top 30 finish and valuable AOY points, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli used a two-prong approach with a Rapala DT Series Crankbait and a Missile Jigs Ike's Micro Jig to catch all of his fish during the 2018 Elite Series event on Lake Oahe. Utilizing his signature series Abu Garcia rods and reels, Ike targeted isolated boulders and baitfish on deep flats to catch a three day stringer weighing 32lbs 14oz of post spawn smallmouth. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOGs to get more exclusive insight, inventory updates, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Chasing giant smallmouth bass and fishing deep water structure, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli caught an impressive three-day stringer weighing 61lbs 6oz and secured his spot in the Classic at the 2018 Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River. Fishing 20-40ft. deep on the backsides of current breaks, Ike utilized a drop shot and the new Tokyo-rig with Berkley soft plastics and his Abu Garcia rods and reels to catch all of his fish over the course of the tournament. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOGs to get more exclusive insight, inventory updates, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Choosing to target largemouth over smallmouth on La Crosse, Brent Ehrler relied on Z-Man/Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer and a BOSS Swim Jig Head to squeeze under the 50 cut and cash a check on the Mississippi River. Battling through tons of debris, rising water, and grass, Brent utilized a Yamamoto Zako and Keitech Swing Impact Fat Swimbait to put together a 38lb 7oz limit. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Targeting post-spawn fish that were feeding back up, Michael Iaconelli used a Molix Sneaky Frog to effectively fish the endless amounts of grass flats and vegetation on the Mississippi River to catch the majority of his fish during the 2018 Elite Series Tournament on the Mississippi River. Ike also relied on his signature series Abu Garcia Rods and Reels, as well as, Berkley Trilene Professional Grade Braid to land a three-day stinger that weighing 40lbs 11oz to move him farther up in the Angler of the Year standings. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOGs to get more exclusive insight, inventory updates, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Cashing a check and earning some valuable points, Brent Ehrler was able to amass a 3-day, 48lb 8oz limit on Grand Lake with a one-two combination of crankbait and a jig. Utilizing the proven effectiveness of a Lucky Craft DRS Deep Rattle Sound Crankbait and a hand-tied BOSS Finesse Flip Jig Head, Brent was able to target some staging fish on the back side of a cold front. Make sure to keep it tuned in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in 18th place, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli secured valuable Angler of the Year points to keep his Bassmaster Classic streak alive. Relying on one technique, Ike utilized the new leadered punch shot or Tokyo rig with a Berkley Maxscent Creature Hawg and his Abu Garica rods and reels to catch a three day stinger that weighed 27lbs 13oz. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more first-hand tournament recaps, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Targeting a combination of spotted bass and largemouth, Brent Ehrler finished second in one of the most prestigious tournaments in competitive bass fishing. Utilizing the Coolbaits Lure Co. "The Down Under" Underspin and the Super Fish Pro Underspin, Brent was able to amass a 46lb 1oz, 3-day limit on Lake Hartwell. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, tournament insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Coming off of a couple tough tournaments, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli turned his season around at the 2018 Elite Series Tournament on Lake Travis by securing a 36th place finish that boosted him back up the AOY standings. Ike used one technique to catch the majority of his fish and relied on his Abu Garcia rods and reels, along with a Rapala Skitter V topwater to catch a 33lb 11oz stringer over the course of three days. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more first-hand tournament recaps, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Going deep when the most of the field concentrated on shallow water, Brent Ehrler was able to put together a 29th place finish on Lake Travis, collecting a check and some valuable AOY points. Targeting fish on the graph with a Roboworm Straight Tail Worm on a dropshot, Brent was able to isolate a few larger fish, and fill out his limit with a Lucky Craft Sammy and Lucky Craft Gunfish when conditions were calm. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page for more exclusive content, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in the middle of the pack at the 2018 Bassmaster Classic, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli put together a 22lb two-day limit at Lake Hartwell, South Carolina. Relying on the same finesse Neko rig that Jordan Lee used to win the event, Ike fished in 20-25 feet of water with his Abu Garcia signature rods and reels to catch both Spotted and Largemouth Bass. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more first-hand tournament recaps, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • A unique event for the 2018 elite series field, Lake Oahe was new to the BASS circuit, so anglers were forced to break down large stretches of water in a hurry. Utilizing a handful of baits, like the Keitech Swing Impact Fat, Lucky Craft LC DRS Crankbait, and the Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm, Brent was able to key in on some big smallmouth and amass a 56lb 6oz, 4-day bag to finish in 10th place. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing 32nd out of 52 of the best anglers in the world, Luke Clausen was able to put together a 23lb 9oz, 2-day limit on Lake Hartwell at the 2018 Bassmaster Classic. Relying mainly on a Z Man Fattyz and a Duel Hardcore Minnow Flat SP, Clausen targeted deep water fish most of the day, and a jerkbait when the wind kicked up in the afternoon. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Starting the 2018 Elite Seres year off with a check and some valuable AOY points, Brent Ehrler earned a 38th place finish on Lake Martin, AL. Averaging a little over 10lbs a day, Ehrler was able to amass a 32lb 8oz, 3-Day limit by targeting spotted bass out deep with a Yamamoto Senko and largemouth in the shallow water with a Lucky Craft Squarebill. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive coverage, first hand tournament insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Starting the year off in the top 25% of a 200-angler field, Elite Series professional Jared Lintner recounts his week on the Kissimmee Lake chain during the first B.A.S.S. Eastern Open of the year. At home in heavy vegetation, Jared relies on a Jackall TN Lipless Crankbait and a litany of punching set-ups to amass a 2-day, 20lb, 8oz limit. Make sure to keep it locked in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, first hand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Starting the year off strong, Jared Lintner posted a 4th place finish at Lake Martin with a strong 50lb 10oz, 4-day limit. Targeting both spotted bass and largemouth, Lintner relied on a combination of finesse and power fishing baits, like the Roboworm Ned Worm, Keitech Swing Impact Fats on a ball head jig, Jackall TN Lipless Crankbaits, Storm Wiggle Warts, and Luhr Jensons Speed Trap Crankbaits. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Starting the year off with an impressive 5th place finish at the first BASS Elite Series event of the year on Lake Martin, Luke Clausen put together a 4-day, 50lb 7oz limit of spotted bass. Utilizing a two-pronged approach, Luke Clausen employed a Z Man Fattyz Worm on a shakey head and a Neko rig with Phenix's Feather Spinning Rods. Make sure to keep it tuned in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, first-hand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Targeting smallmouth during the 2017 event on Lake St. Clair, Brent Ehrler used a Lucky Craft crankbait, tube, and a drop shot to finish in 27th place and take home a check. Utilizing Daiwa's premium lineup of Tatula Elite Series Rods, Brent was able to put together a 3-Day, 57lb limit. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, professional insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Targeting shallow water smallmouth on Mille Lacs at the 2017 BASS event, Brent Ehrler was able to put together a 3-day, 62lb limit using a Lucky Craft RTO DD Crankbait, Gary Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm, and a Z-Man Custom Chatterbait. Finishing in 18th spot, Brent was able to gain some valuable points, move up one spot in the standings, and go home with a check. Make sure to keep it locked-in the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more first hand tournament insight, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • After a less than ideal practice, Luke Clausen ended up in 5th place on Mille Lacs at the 2017 AOY Tournament. Targeting big bronze backs, Luke utilized minnow looking baits, like the Megabass Deep X-300 and the Z-Man Minnowz Swimbait to sting together an impressive 68lb, 3-day limit. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • For the final stop of the 2017 FLW Tour Season, Cody Meyer delivered his best performance with a 4th place finish. He relied on a variety of Strike King Lures and his Daiwa Rods and Reels to catch nearly 50 fish a day and weigh-in his best 4 day stringer of 64lbs 11oz. Make sure to keep it locked-in the the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand tournament recaps, and the best product at the best prices.
  • For the fourth stop of the 2017 FLW season Cody Meyer put on a tremendous performance with a 7th place overall finish. Cody targeted both Largemouth and Smallmouth with his Daiwa Gear and Strike King Lures and put together an impressive 4 day limit of 53lbs 8oz. Make sure to keep it locked-in the the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand tournament recaps, and the best product at the best prices.
  • Catapulting back up in the AOY point standings, Cody Meyer had a tremendous finish at the Mississippi River catching a three day stringer that weighed 37lbs 4oz. Utilizing a variety of Strike King Lures on his Daiwa Rods and Reels to cover vast amounts of water and put quality fish in the boat. Make sure to keep it locked-in the the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand tournament recaps, and the best product at the best prices.
  • Targeting big smallmouth, Brent Ehrler was able to accumulate a 4-day, 80lb 14oz limit that landed him in 4th place on Saint Lawrence, earning him a check and valuable AOY points. Utilizing a Lucky Craft Pointer 78, a Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm, and hand-tied marabou jig, Brent was able to put together two bags of smallmouth that were over 20lbs. Make sure to keep it locked-in the the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand tournament recaps, and the best product at the best prices.
  • Although the first day of the tournament was cancelled due to weather, Brent Ehrler was able to amass a 3-day, 51b 6oz limited using a combination of a Lucky Craft Slender Pointer MR, Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm, and a Yamamoto Senko. Utilizing Daiwa's performance enhancing line of rods and reels, Brent targeted big smallmouth in the morning and then shifted gears to largemouth fishing in the afternoon. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more firsthand tournament recaps, exclusive footage, and the best products at the best prices.
  • On the heels of the Saint Lawrence and St. Clair Elite Series events, Michael Iaconelli sat down with Tackle Warehouse to explain the overwhelming effectiveness of the Berkley Powerboat Maxscent. Backed by the performance of the Abu Garcia "Ike" Finesse Series Spinning Rods, Ike chose a drop shot to present the newly-released, heavily scented worm from Powerboat. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more anglers insight, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Using a one-two punch approach, Luke Clausen fished a combination of a Dirty Jigs Luke Clausen Casting Jig and a Z-Man Finesse T.R.D. on his Megabass Rods to catch an impressive two day total of 32lbs of smallmouth. Unfortunately Luke was 2oz's short of making the final day cut but secured valuable end of the year AOY points. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, first-hand tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Fishing shallow on the Saint Lawrence River, Luke Clausen finished 13th place using one-two combination of reaction and finesse baits. Throwing a spinnerbait on his Megabass Orochi Rod and a Z Man T.R.D. when the weather laid down, Luke was able to put together an impressive 23Lb bag of smallmouth on the 3rd day. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, first-hand tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • High water and stained conditions made a tough tournament for Tackle Warehouse Pro Staff Brent Ehrler. Brent keyed in on the shad spawn and relied on a variety of lures, primarily in white colors to catch the majority of his fish. Brent finished in 58th place with a two day total limit of 21lbs 15oz. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more first-hand tournament info, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in second place, and winning a brand-new Toyota Tundra for catching the big fish of the tournament, Brent Ehrler employed two baits to collect an impressive 91lb 12oz, 4-day limit. Relying on a Z Man/Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer and a Lucky Craft Slender Pointer MR, Brent went through tons of fish down in Texas, including a 9lber on day one. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more first-hand tournament info, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • The third stop of Cody Meyer's 2017 FLW Tour season was held at the famous Harris Chain of Lakes. Cody caught lots of numbers of fish but struggled to find the big bites to move up the leaderboard. Cody relied on a variety of Strike King Lures and Daiwa Rods and Reels to catch a two day total of 20lbs 11oz.
  • After the Toyota Texas Bass Fest at Lake Sam Rayburn, Luke Clausen finished in 33rd place with a three day limit weighing 51lbs 8oz. Luke caught many numbers of fish but struggled to find the quality bites he needed to move up in the standings. Luke relied heavily on a Z Man Project Z Chatterbait while fished on Megabass rods to catch the majority of his weight during the event. A great event to gain valuable angler of the year points.
  • Catching plenty of fish, but struggling to find big ones, FLW professional Cody Meyer talks about his experiences at the 2017 FLW even on Lake Travis. Utilizing a range of premium Daiwa rods and reels, Cody was able to catch plenty of fish every day, relying mainly on the Strike King Rage Swimmer, Strike King Rage Bug, and Strike King KVD Ocho Perfect Plastic. Make sure to keep it tuned-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more first-hand tournament recaps, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Luke Clausen finished the Elite Series Lake Dardanelle Tournament in 89th place with a two day total of 16lbs 5oz. Luke was presented with tough fishing conditions due to rising a falling water levels. Luke relied on a combination of Z-Man Baits and Megabass Rods to catch the majority of his fish.
  • Almost making the top 20 cut, Cody Meyer started off his 2017 season at Lake Guntersville with a tremendous performance and acquired some valuable AOY points with a 21st place finish. Cody relied on his Daiwa Tatula rods and reels, as well as, a few Strike King hardbaits to catch the majority of his weight during the tournament. Cody landed a two day total of 29lbs 7oz.
  • Racking up valuable AOY points and rolling through the season, Brent was able to capture a 17th place finish at the 2017 BASS Toledo Bend event. Stringing together a 3-Day, 46lb limit, Brent relied on the Lucky Craft Slender Pointer and a Boss Football Head Jig with a Gary Yamamoto Twin Tail Grub powered by the new Daiwa Elite Series Rods to catch most of his fish. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, tournament recaps and the best products at the best prices.
  • After leading the Bassmaster Classic for the first two days, Brent Ehrler was faced with tough fishing conditions, which caused him to end up in 3rd place. Brent used a Yamamoto D Shad and a Daiwa rod and reel combo to do the majority of his fish catching during the event. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more up-to-date product informations, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Raising up the in AOY points race, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli finished the 2017 Bass Elite Series Toledo Bend Tournament in 21st place with a three-day limit of 44lbs 5oz. Ike used a couple techniques to capitalize on a shad spawn pattern with a variety of Abu Garcia, Rapala, and Molix equipment. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more up-to-date product information, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in a very impressive 6th place in the 2017 Bassmaster Classic, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli put together a 48lb 7-ounce limit on Lake Conroe. Relying on two time-tested techniques, Iaconelli used a Carolina-rig and a shakey-head powered by his signature series Abu Garcia rods and Abu Garcia's premium reels. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more first-hand tournament recaps, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Michael "Ike" Iacoelli didn't have the 2017 Lake Okeechobee Tournament go the way he wanted, catching lots of small fish but not getting the big bites he needed to advance up the leaderboard. Ike utilized a Florida staple technique of flipping and pitching with his signature series Abu Garcia "Ike" rods along with VMC terminal tackle and Berkley Baits to catch his 19lb 12oz, two day limit of fish. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more up-to-date product information, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • On his first stop on the Elite Series, Michael Iaconelli had a strong start to the season targeting both largemouth and smallmouth and finishing in 11th. Utilizing two primary techniques, including a Missile Baits Ike Mini Flip Jig paired with a Berkley Chigger Craw and a Drop Shot with a Berkley Gulp Alive Minnow, Ike was able to put together a 61lb, 4-day limit on Lake Cherokee. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, firsthand tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Falling just short of the fifty-cut, Elite Series angler Luke Clausen maneuvered through a 110-person field to finish in 57th place with 24lbs-15oz. Relying on a wide-range of lures, like the Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig, Megabass Vision 110 Magnum, and a Z-Man Zinkerz, Luke Clausen put a wide-range of the premium Megabass Orochi line-up to use during his time Toledo Bend. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, first-hand tournament insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Battling his way through some of the best anglers in the nation, Brent Ehrler was able to put together an impressive 29th place finish at Lake Okeechobee. Utilizing a combination of shallow water tactics, like a BOSS Swim Jig, a Z Man Jack Hammer Chatterbait, Lucky Craft Classical Leader 55SR, Yamamoto D-Shad, and a Yamamoto Zako, Brent was able to compile a 3-day, 49b 11oz limit. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more up-to-date product information, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Faced with brutal weather conditions, Brent Ehrler's 2017 season is off to a tough start with 21lbs 12oz, two day limit that landed him a 68th place finish. Brent relied on an arsenal of Daiwa Rods that he designed himself to fish the popular Damiki rig and Yamamoto Shad Shaped Worm for locating schools of fish in practice and during the tournament. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more up-to-date product information, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Battling his way through a 110-man field, Luke Clausen rallied after a disappointing first-day finish and ended up 18th place. Utilizing an artillery of Z-Man lures backed by Megabas Orochi rods, Luke Clausen racked-up an impressive 51lb 6oz, three-day limit. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, first-hand tournament breakdowns, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in a solid 14th place, Luke Clausen utilized the power of the Megabass line of rods and hardbaits to accumulate a 3-day, 40b, 11oz limit on the Potomac River. Relying on a Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig and a Z-Man Project Z Chatterbait, Luke was able to finish strong in the second-to-last BASS tournament of the year. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get first-hand tournament insight, exclusive footage, and the best products at the best prices.
  • After an outstanding 4-day, 62lb 12oz total, Brent Ehrler was able to capture 3rd place at the 2016 BASS Elite Series on the Potomac River. Adjusting to the tide throughout the day, Brent utilized a custom-made vibrating jig, a Yamamoto Swim Senko, and a Lucky Craft Classical Leader - all of which was powered by Daiwa rods and reels. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive footage, tournament insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Focusing on a shad spawn, Brent Ehrler was able to accumulate 22lbs 15oz over two days at the 2016 BASS Elite Series event on Lake Texoma. Using a vibrating jig and a swim jig in the morning, Brent focused on shoreline cover and boat docks. When the wind kicked-up in the afternoon, the Lucky Craft Sammy 100 and the Gunfish were responsible for some of his better fish. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive content, in-depth video coverage, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing just outside of the 50-cut, Brent Ehrler was able to amass a 32lb 10oz, 2-day limited on scenic Cayuga Lake. Relying on a range of baits, Brent utilized a vibrating jig with Yamamoto's new Zako Swimbait tail, a Yamamoto Senko, a drop shot with a Roboworm, and a Yamamoto Flappin Hog to tempt his fish into biting. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get first-hand tournament recaps, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • After a solid practice, Luke Clausen finished with a 2-day, 30lb 13oz limit catching 16lbs the first day and 14lbs on the second day. Utilizing the Z-Man Zinkers, a Megabass Orochi XX Spinning Rod, TUF Line Domin8 Braid, and Gamma Fluorocarbon, Luke was able to key-in on a lot of fish in the southern part of the lake. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get tournament tips, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing a strong 3rd place finish, Luke Clausen was able to accumulate an impressive 47lb 8oz limit on beautiful Lake Ray Roberts in the 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Displaying his versatility, Luke accommodated the shad spawn with a host of different lures, including a Z Man Project Z Weedless Chatterbait, Z Man Turbo Crawz, and a Z Man Palmetto Bugz. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive content, first-hand tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in a very impressive 11th place, Michael Iaconelli was able to accumulate a 4-day, 67lb 8oz limit on beautiful Cayuga Lake. Battling variable conditions, Ike targeted bass with a Molix Venator Spinnerbait and a Devil's Spear when the wind kicked-up. When conditions were slicker, a more finesse-driven approach was required, making the drop shot with a Berkley Havoc Bottom Hopper and a neko-rigged Berkley Havoc Ikes' 4" Back Slide the perfect choice. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get exclusive content, first-hand recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in a solid 26th place, Michael Iaconelli, overcame variable water levels to accumulate a 36lb 5oz, 3-Day limit at BASSfest on Lake Texoma. Relying on a Molix Venetor Double Willow Spinnerbait, Abu Garcia "Ike Series" Rods, and Abu Garcia reels, Ike focused on a shad spawn in the morning, then switched to flipping heavy cover later in the day. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to more exclusive footage, tournament insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Defending his title at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Ray Roberts, Brent Ehrler concentrating on a spring-time shad spawn to finish with a 16lb 8oz limit. Using a Lucky Craft Gunfish 115, a Boss Swim Jig, Yamamoto Large Flappin' Hog, and a Yamamoto Senko, Brent targeted shallow flats in the morning and moved to flipping in the afternoon. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive content, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Battling his way through the world's toughest field of anglers, Brent Ehrler was able to make the first round cut and end up in 42nd place with a 43lb 3oz bag. Utilizing a combination of Lucky Craft topwater lures, Basstrix swimbaits, and Gary Yamamoto soft plastics, Brent was able to capitalize on an emerging shad spawn. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get exclusive content, tournament pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Displaying the unpredictability of our sport, Luke Clausen felt confident going into the Toledo Bend tournament, but struggled a little bit on the first day. Bouncing back on the second day, Luke was able to focus on docks and put together a very respectable 17lb 8oz bag. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive footage, angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Utilizing Megabass' premium line-up of rods and Z-Man's top-of-the-line soft plastics, Luke Clausen was able to catch a pile of fish on Wheeler Lake. Pairing the Z Man Shakey Headz with Z Man Fattyz, Luke accumulated a 59lbs 9oz, 4-day limit. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive content, behind-the-scenes coverage, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in the middle of the pack, Brent Ehrler utilized the latest products from Daiwa, Sunline, Gamakatsu, and Lucky Craft to put together a two-day, 23lb 5oz limit. Focusing on post-spawn fish, Brent stuck with a shallow-water, shad-inspired pattern with the Lucky Craft RTO Squarebill Crankbait, Lucky Craft G-Splash Popper. Later in the day, Brent switched to a weightless Senko and a Texas-rig Senko to target cover. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive tournament insight, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • As a testament to the humbleness of bass fishing, Luke Clausen talks about which baits he relies on when fishing gets tough, including the Z Man Zinkers. Utilizing a line-up of Megabass products, Luke Clausen was able to rebound after a blank on day one with a 12lb bag on day two on the Winyah Bay. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse page to get more exclusive content, angler insight, and the best products at the best prices. As a testament to the humbleness of bass fishing, Luke Clausen talks about which baits he relies on when fishing gets tough, including the Z Man Zinkerz. Utilizing a line-up of Megabass products, Luke Clausen was able to rebound after a blank on day one with a 12lb bag. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse page to get more exclusive content, angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Leaving with valuable AOY points and a check, Brent Ehrler battled through 3-days of fishing on Winyah Bay to finish in 32nd with 28lbs 5oz. Using a combination of moving baits and flipping baits, Brent targeted shallow fish in tidal waters with Lucky Craft Squarebills and explored cypress trees with a host of Yamamoto soft plastics. Powered by Daiwa's line-up of rods and reels, Brent Ehrler was able to finish in the black on a previously unexplored body of water. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive content, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing in 19th place on Wheeler Lake, Elite Series professional Michael "Ike" Iaconelli was able to accumulate a 3-day, 40lb 11oz limit. Armed with a combination of finesse and power tactics, Ike utilized a VMC Ike Approved Rugby Jig and a Berkley Havoc Larry Nixon Bottom Hopper, then relied on his signature line of Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT Series Crankbaits. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get the most up-to-date tournament information, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Delivering a strong 18th place finish, Michael Iaconelli was able to compile a 3-day, 50lb-9oz limit at the 2016 BASS event on Toledo Bend. Fishing deep in the morning, Ike focused on ledges with a Missile Jigs Ike's Head Banger Jig and soon-to-be released Molix signature spoon. In the afternoon, Ike targeted a shallow bluegill spawn with a Berkley Havoc Pit Boss and a Berkley Havoc Devil's Spear. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive footage, professional angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Battling on two different, yet equally challenging fisheries, Brent was able to string together a two-day 21lb bag, which was good for 76th place. Using a combination of reaction baits and flipping baits, Brent capitalized on bed fish and schooling fish with an arsenal of Lucky Craft Hardbaits, like the Pointer Deep Diver, and Yamamoto soft baits, like the Flappin' Hog and PsychoDad. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse page to get more exclusive content, angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Wrangling up a 2-day, 22lb limit on Bull Shoals and Norfork Lake, Michael Iaconelli put his versatility to the test fishing two very different bodies of water. Using a one-two combination of baits, Ike was able to fool clear water fish with a Ned rig and structure-tight fish with punching rig. Utilizing Berkley's Devil Spear and Flat Dawg, Mike powered his presentation with the Abu Garcia Ike Series Finesse Casting Rods and the Abu Garcia Ike Series Power Rods, both backed by Abu Garcia Reels.
  • Finishing with 11lbs 3oz, Michael Iaconelli added another Bassmaster Classic appearance to his already-impressive angling resume at Grand Lake O' The Cherokees in 2016. Utilizing his own custom-colored crank bait and rod, Michael Iaconelli tackled the fickle fishery with a Rapala DT6 and an Abu Garcia "Ike" Delay Series Casting Rod. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more pro pointers, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Brent Ehrler, qualified for his very first Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O' The Cherokees. After his hopes of a red-hot jerk bait bite had died, Brent relied on his Boss Signature Series Jig and a Yamamoto Double Tail Grub to get the job done on day 1. Finishing just outside of the Top 12, Brent changed gears on day 2 using Lucky Craft Squarebill and a custom made spinnerbait powered by a Daiwa rod and reel to make it to day 3. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive angler insight, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Finishing an impressive 27th place, Michael Iaconelli put together an 46.15lb, 3-day stringer using a combination of Berkley baits to target bedding bass. Utilizing the fish-catching power of the Berkley Havoc Ike's Flat Dawg and the Berkley Havoc Bobby Lane's Grass Pig, Mike was able to cash a check in the sometimes-difficult Florida fishery. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive content, tournament tips, and the best prices on the best products.
  • On the second stop of the BASS Elite Series Tour, Ike was able to put together 16lbs on Winyah Bay using a one-two combination of a search bait and flip bait. Utilizing a Molix Lover Skirted Vibration Jig and a Berkley Havoc Ike's Devil Spear, Ike was able to cover a lot of water. When he got around heavy cover, Mike utilized a Berkley Havoc Pit Boss to explore vegetation. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get the latest tournament tips, exclusive footage, and the best products at the best prices.
  • On his second season of the Bassmaster Elite Series, Brent Ehrler delivered a strong start, finishing 29th at the St. John's River in Florida. Anchored by a giant 9lb bass on day 2, Brent ended up cashing a check with 46.1lbs, most of which was produced by bed fishing with an array of Gary Yamamoto products, like Senkos and Flappin' Hogs powered by a host of Daiwa Rods and Reels. Brent relied heavily on HUK performance gear to battle the moist conditions and block out the sun. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get the latest products, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Michael "Ike" Iaconelli goes over the baits he used to take 4th at the 2013 Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in Tulsa
  • After his amazing 1st place finish on Lake Erie, Michael "Ike" Iacaonelli sat down with Tackle Warehouse to talk about his gear and his winning tactics. Using the Berkley Havoc Ike's 5" Flat Dawg, Abu Garcia Revo Premier Spinning Reel, and Abu Garcia Veritas Spinning Rod Ike was able to land some big Lake Erie smallmouth on the dropshot. As a supplementary technique, Mike also used his Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT Series Crankbaits to pick off bass hanging around humps and structure. Make sure to pick up all of these great products and much, much more at Tackle Warehouse.
  • Mike Iaconelli talks about some of the techniques and products that he used at the BASS Elite event on the Sabine River.
  • After fighting his way through 45 of the best anglers on the FLW Tournament trail, Brent Ehrler finished 3rd in the 2014 Forrest Wood Cup. Using a combination of a topwater, a double fluke rig, and drop shot, Brent Ehrler, was able to string together a 50b 11oz, 4- day sack on Lake Murray. Make sure to keep it tuned-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive angler insight, tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Ike worked through clear water conditions at Bull Shoals Lake with two different baits - a Molix Water Slash Double Willow Spinnerbait attached to a 1/0 VMC Trailer Hook, and a VMC Ike Approved Rugby Jig paired with a Berkley Havoc Bottom Hopper in Green Pumpkin Red Flake.
  • Dardanelle Recap: Fighting his way through a field of 107 BASS Elite Series anglers, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli ended the tournament in 6th place by relying mainly on one bait Ð the Molix Lover Skirted Vibration Jig. In this video, Ike details the tackle and the techniques that he used with the Molix Lover Skirted Jig to trick 67.2lbs of bass into biting. Make sure to keep it tuned into the TW VLOG to get more exclusive content and insider information from some of the biggest names in the fishing industry.
  • Ike threw one of his Custom Color Ink Rapala DT 14 Crankbaits on Day 2 to land a monster sack at Falcon Lake.
  • In this video, Tackle Warehouse sits down with Michael "Ike" Iaconelli to go over the tips, tools, and techniques that he used to propel himself to a 35th place finish at the BASS Elite Series event on the Mississippi RIver. This week Ike mainly focused on two different types of fishing, one was a more weed-based approach, and the other was cranking rocks in search of bonus smallmouth. For the weeds, Ike went with two of his favorites --Êthe Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Poppin' Frog & a Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jig paired with the Berkley Havoc Ike's Subwoofer. Depending on depth, Ike used either a Rapala DT Fat or Rapala Ikes' Custom Ink DT 6 Series Crankbait.
  • After the BASS Elite Series event at Table Rock, Ike sat down for a minute to discuss some of the lures and techniques that he used to propel himself to 33rd place. The first bait that Ike used during overcast, windy conditions was the Molix Water Slash paired with a Berkley Havoc Beat Shad to coax bass into biting. In calmer conditions, Michael employed the Rapala Scatter Rap Deep in the Mule color to produce some reaction bites in slightly deeper waters. Keep it tuned into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG channel to get more exclusive tips and techniques from your favorite anglers.
  • Toledo Bend Recap: After a valiant effort at the 2014 BASS Elite Series Event on Toledo Bend, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli sits down to discuss the tactics and techniques that he used. Relying mainly on two baits, Ike attacked shallower waters with the Berkley Havoc Backslide and secondary points with a VMC Swinging Rugby Head fitted with a Berkley Havoc Devils Spear. Make sure to keep it locked into the TW VLOG for more exclusive footage from your favorite anglers.
  • Mike Iaconelli cashed a check at the BASS Elite tournament on West Point Lake using a Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT Series Crankbait, and a Berkley Havoc Bottom Hopper attached to a VMC Rugby Jig.
  • BASS Elite Series Delaware Re-Cap: After battling 104 of the world's toughest anglers, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli walked away from his home waters on the Delaware River as a champion. Relying mainly on two baits (Berkley Powerbait Chigger Craw & Berkley Havoc Skeet's Pit Boss), Ike was able to amass 47.14lbs over four days, which was exactly 8lbs more than 2nd place. The day after his victory, Ike sat down to talk a little bit about when, where, and how he applied his tournament-winning techniques on the Delaware River. For more exclusive coverage from the bass-industrie's leading professionals, make sure to keep it locked into the TW VLOG.
  • Mike Iaconelli finished in 63 at the BASS Elite tournament on St. Lawrence River using a Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait, and a Berkley 3.5" Havoc Devil Spear Jr. to mimic a goby.
  • After his performance at the BASS Elite Series event on the St. Johns River, Ike sat down to talk a little bit about how he approached the tournament and the baits he used. In the early morning, Michael worked a Molix Lover VIbrating Jig outfitted with a Berkley Havoc Sub Woofer to tempt bass hanging on the outside edge of the eel grass. As things began to heat up, Ike worked inside of the eel grass with a Berkley Havoc Ike's Flat Dawg and 1/4 VMC Tungsten Weight. Stay tuned for more exclusive coverage and pointers from your favorite anglers and Tackle Warehouse.
  • Michael "Ike" Iaconelli sits down with us to talk about some of the baits that he used during the Bassmasters Elite Series event on the Alabama River. A combination of the Molix Lover Skirted Vibration Jig with a Berkley Havoc Subwoofer, and Berkley Gripper Ike's Finesse Jig with a Berkley Double Tail Grub helped him take home a check and a 31st place finish.
  • After his valiant effort at the Bassmasters Elite Series event on Lake Seminole, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli sat down to discuss how he approached the conditions and what types of tackle and techniques he used. To bag his 21lbs of bass, Ike employed a variety of Berkley baits, including the Berkley Havoc Subwoofer and the Berkley Havoc Ike's Back Slide. Keep it locked into the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to stay up-to-date with Ike's progress throughout the season and to get exclusive insight into his tackle box.
  • Michael "Ike" Iaconelli goes over the techniques that he used to land him a 33rd place finish at the BASS Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair. Ike mainly used two different tactics to catch his fish this week -- the first method was powershotting a Berkley Havoc Jerk with a VMC Ike Tungsten Drop Shot Weights Cylinder. The second way that Ike caught his fish this week was by using a crankbait, and more specifically a Rapala DT14 Series Crankbait in his Ike's Custom Ink Smash color.
  • Narrowly missing the 12-cut, Brent Ehlrer squeaked out a 13th place finish with 3 fish on the final day. Fishing both fast-and-slow, Brent utilized a Lucky Craft 1.5, smaller Yamamoto punch rigs, and a Texas-rigged Senko that he used for skipping under docks. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG for exclusive angler insight, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Lake Guntersville: In his second tournament as a BASS Elite series angler, Brent Ehrler captured his first top 12 finish with a four-day weight of 78.1lbs. Using a wide-variety of baits, including a Lucky Craft LV 500 and a bladed swim jig, Brent focused on scattered milfoil to pick up a ninth place finish. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive angler insight, professional tips, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Sacramento River/Delta: On the first leg of the BASS Elite Series West Coast Swing, Brent Ehrler placed 28th using a combination of shallow water tactics to put together a two-day 46.4lb weight. After a long run every day, Brent used a combination of a vibrating swim jig, a Yamamoto Senko, and a drop shot to put his limit together every day. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG for more tournament insight, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • After battling his way through 107 anglers, Brent Ehrler was able to secure a check and a 37th place finish on the St. Lawrence River. Bagging a 47.3lb, 3-day limit, Brent used a combination of Lucky Craft Jerkbaits, Keitech Swimbaits, and a Yamamoto Shad Shape drop shot rig to put his fish in the boat. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get the most exclusive angler insight, tournament tips, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Lake Havasu: Falling just short of the 12-cut on Day 3 of the 2015 BASS Elite Series Lake Havasu event, Brent put on an impressive showing and ended up with 45.14lbs. Fishing shallow, Brent used a couple of different lures, including a Lucky Craft LC DRS, Vibrating Swim Jig, Drop Shot, and a Senko. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more tournament coverage, exclusive insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Battling 35 of the best professional anglers in the sport, Brent Ehrler was able to put together a 3-Day, 89lb 12oz victory on Lake Fork, TX. Anchored by a 10lb 11oz giant, Brent took the lead on the final day using a combination of Basstrix Paddle Tail Swimbaits, Lucky Craft Crankbaits, and a Boss Football Jig. Make sure to stay tuned to the Tackle Warehouse YouTube Channel to get more exclusive angler insight, professional pointers, and of course, the best products at the best prices.
  • Bassmaster Classic Recap: Starting off his 2015 season with a bang, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli put up a strong 6th place finish at 2015 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell. Using a combination of premium products from Rapala, Berkley, and Abu Garcia, Ike was able to string together a 3-day, 42.6lb sack, including a second day 16.9lb bag. Make sure to keep it tuned-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive tournament insight, professional tips, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Moving all around Kentucky Lake at the 2015 Zippo Bassfest, Ike hit bass with a combination of a Rapala DT 16 and the soon-to-be-released Molix Mike Iaconelli Lover Spoon to scratch together a 19.12lb total weight. Powered by the Abu Garcia Ike Series Casting Rods, Ike was able to target deep ledges effectively throughout the tournament. Make sure to keep watching the TW VLOG page to get more exclusive content, pros pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Sabine River: Using a one-two combination of the Berkley Havoc Ike's Devil Spear and the Molix Venator Double Willow Spinnerbait, Michael Iaconelli was able to secure a 30th place finish at the first Bassmasters Event of the year on the Sabine River. Targeting bedfish in muddy water can be a tricky ordeal, which is why Ike relied on the bluegill-like profile of the Devil's Spear around cypress trees and the flash of the Venator to trigger bites in-between spawning points. Demonstrating the performance of his signature series of Abu Garcia "Ike" rods, Mike relied on the his Power lineup to put his lures to work. Make sure to check back with the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive angler insight throughout the rest of the tournament season.
  • Making his way through a 107-angler field, Ike cracked the top-10 at the 2015 Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St. Lawrence River with a 4-day 69.10 limit. Using a combination of a Berkley Gulp Worm and Berkley Powerbait Power Tube, Ike was able to deliver a 10 th place finish and cash a check. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive insight, tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Lake Havasu: After finishing the second leg of the West Coast swing, Ike sat down to talk about some of the baits that he used in the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Havasu. Compiling 27.4lbs over two days, Mr. Iaconelli relied on the newly released Rapala Shadow Rap Deep and his signature Missile Jigs Ike's Mini Flip Jig to target both largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear water. Make sure to keep it tuned-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get the latest tournament insight, exclusive angler tips, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Lake Guntersville: Using a one-two combination of the Molix Lover and the Rapala DT6 Crankbait, Michael Iaconelli was able to secure a 12th place finish at the second Bassmasters event of the year on Lake Guntersville. Targeting scattered milfoil on high spots and in the back of spawning pockets, Ike paired his Molix Lover with a modified Berkley Devil's Spear Jr. to create a bluegill-like profile. As that bite tapered off, the Rapala DT-6 played a starring role on days two and three. Demonstrating the performance of his signature series of Abu Garcia "Ike" rods, Mike relied on the his Power & Delay Series to put his lures to work. Make sure to check back with the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive angler insight throughout the rest of the tournament season.
  • Fighting his way through the best anglers in the world, Michael Iaconelli landed in the lower half of the field with a less-than-optimal tournament performance. His lure may have missed the mark a couple times this week, but none-the-less the surefire combination of a Missile Baits IkeÕs Mini Flip Jig with the Berkley Powerbait Chigger Chunk still maintains a lot of potential on any fishery, including the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive angler insight, tournament recaps, and of course, the best products at the best prices.
  • Sacramento River Recap - After a less-than-ideal finish at the BASS Elite Series event on the Sacramento River, Michael "Ike" Iaconelli sat down to talk a little bit about the baits and techniques that he used to accumulate 26.3lbs over 2-days. Putting his signature Abu Garcia Ike Rods to work, Ike used a combination of Berkley Havoc Bobby Lane's Grass Pig Swimbait and the Berkley Havoc Ike's Flat Dawg to tempt those Delta bass into biting. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more exclusive insight, professional pointers, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Targeting smallmouth, Ike used a two-pronged approach to attack fish both shallow-and-deep throughout the day on Lake St. Clair. Falling in the bottom-half of the competition, Ike used a Rapala Fat Rap jerkbait and a drop shot with a Berkley Powerbait Pro Twitchtail Minnow to get bronzbacks to bite. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get more tournament recaps, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Sacramento River: Prior to weighing-in on the last day of the BASS Elite Series Event on the Sacramento River, Justin Lucas sat down to talk about the winning baits that propelled him to a 4-day, 82.14lb victory. Relying mainly on a Berkley Havoc Skeet's Pit Boss and a Z Man Custom Chatterbait, Justin Lucas was able to consistently put together a strong limit on every day of the event. Congratulations to Justin Lucas from Tackle Warehouse! Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG to get the latest tactics, exclusive angler insight, and the best products at the best prices.
  • FLW Beaver Lake - Using a combination of a Megabass Ito Vision 110 Jerkbait and a Z Man Shakey Headz, Luke Clausen put together an impressive performance on Beaver Lake with his 22nd place finish. Fishing a little bit of everything, Luke was able to put together a two-day 22lb 12oz bag that landed him in the money, but just outside of the 20-cut. make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more angler insight, exclusive content, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Lake Chickamauga: Finishing in the money, Luke Clausen was able to put together a two-day 31lb 12oz limit, which landed him in 45th place. Using Tacklewarehouse's exclusive Z-Man Custom Chatterbait, a Z-Man Saw Tail Wormz, Z-Man Finesse Wormz, and a Megabass Deep Six Crankbait Ðall powered by Megabass rods ÐÊLuke was able to attack bass shallow-and-deep on Lake Chickamauga. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tacklewarehouse VLOG page for more exclusive angler insight, tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Eufala Lake: Battling his way through a field of 149-anglers, Luke Clausen was able to put together a 23lb 13oz bag, which was good enough for 42nd place and a check. Using a combination of a jerkbait (Megabass Ito Vision 110 Magnum SP) and a crankbait (Megabass Deep Six), Luke targeted docks early in the morning and moved his way from brush-pile-to-brush-pile to pick off the rest of his limit. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get more exclusive angler insight, tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices
  • Finishing 25th, Luke Clausen used a combination of swimbaits, chatter baits, and buzz baits to cash a check on the Potomac River. Piecing together a 25b 3oz, 2-day limit, Luke was able to maneuver up the ranks using a number of a combination of baits Ð all powered by a premium line-up of Megabass rods. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse YouTube channel for exclusive angler insight, tournament tips, and the best products at the best prices.
  • Making his return to the Bassmaster Elite Series, Luke Clausen produced a solid 24th place finish at St. John's River, FL. Focusing on sight fishing and heavy grass, Clausen utilized the fish-catching power of the Z-Man Zinkers and the Z-Man Project Z Chatterbait powered by Megabass rods. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG for exclusive content, tournament recaps, and the best products at the best prices.
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