Autobiography

[Topher89]

I have read Mike Iaconelli: Fishing on the Edge. I just ordered Jay Yelas: A Champion's Journey of Faith, Family, and Fishing.  Any other autobiographies I should look into?

[Glaucus]

Was the Iaconelli book typed in all caps?

[Topher89]

Yes it was. I enjoyed reading his story.  We see what television shows us about anglers.  Reading his book Ike imo wasn't any different then an avg Joe.  I indeed recommend it. 

[Hawkeye21]

I listened to Ike's book on Audible while driving to a tourney.  He narrated it and it was very enjoyable.  I think more people would like him more if they read his book and watched his Ike live shows.  He's a pretty awesome guy, just really annoying when he catches fish, lol.

[Topher89]

  On 3/4/2020 at 2:03 PM, Hawkeye21 said:

I listened to Ike's book on Audible while driving to a tourney.  He narrated it and it was very enjoyable.  I think more people would like him more if they read his book and watched his Ike live shows.  He's a pretty awesome guy, just really annoying when he catches fish, lol.

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It's just annoying passion lol.  Imagine being in the Classic, your in first he is in second. Then you start hearing him yell. That would be worst than the rack of a pump shotgun.  I listen to his podcast on my way to work. 

[WRB]

If Iaconelli is your gold standard and Jay Yelas you difinately have both ends of the spectrum covered. Think Like a Fish by Tom Mann isn't a autobiography but a good read and insight into a bass fishing pioneer. 

Tom

 

[Topher89]

  On 3/4/2020 at 6:10 PM, WRB said:

If Iaconelli is your gold standard and Jay Yelas you difinately have both ends of the spectrum covered. Think Like a Fish by Tom Mann isn't a autobiography but a good read and insight into a bass fishing pioneer. 

Tom

 

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Yeah, I will defenitly buy it. I am currently on night shift.  When all the inmates go to sleep. We have down time between walking the halls.  Thank you for the recommendation. 

[MIbassyaker]

  On 3/4/2020 at 7:03 AM, Glaucus said:

Was the Iaconelli book typed in all caps?

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He also has a book on finesse fishing -- it's actually pretty decent, but it's short and almost half of it is pictures.

 

As for autobiographies, Shaw Grigsby has a book that combines his biographical story with techniques and tips: Bass Master Shaw Grigsby: Notes on fishing and life.

[Topher89]

As a kid my dad and I would fish, hunt, watch wrestling.  I also read wrestling autobiographies. Eddie Guerrero, and Shawn Michaels were both good books.  Not a wrestling fan anymore but i do enjoy reading the lifes of the wrestlers from my child hood.  

[Topher89]

  On 3/4/2020 at 6:25 PM, MIbassyaker said:

He also has a book on finesse fishing -- it's actually pretty decent, but it's short and almost half of it is pictures.

 

As for autobiographies, Shaw Grigsby has a book that combines his biographical story with techniques and tips: Bass Master Shaw Grigsby: Notes on fishing and life.

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I just ordered it.  Thank you. 

[GreenPig]

Iaconelli has multiple personalities. I like Ike and he's a great fisherman that shares his knowledge. His behavior seems to be determined by what he's participating in , YouTube video, tournament, seminar, etc.

[Glaucus]

  On 3/4/2020 at 7:16 PM, GreenPig said:

Iaconelli has multiple personalities. I like Ike and he's a great fisherman that shares his knowledge. His behavior seems to be determined by what he's participating in , YouTube video, tournament, seminar, etc.

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Like so many people his behavior is determined by the circumstances he finds himself in. It takes great discipline to always be the same person.

[MIbassyaker]

  On 3/4/2020 at 7:16 PM, GreenPig said:

Iaconelli has multiple personalities. I like Ike and he's a great fisherman that shares his knowledge. His behavior seems to be determined by what he's participating in , YouTube video, tournament, seminar, etc.

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  On 3/4/2020 at 7:17 PM, Glaucus said:

Like so many people his behavior is determined by the circumstances he finds himself in. It takes great discipline to always be the same person.

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I understand why he turns so many people off.  But there's nobody else who radiates pure enthusiasm for fishing the way he does, and I find it infectious.

 

[volzfan59]

If you're into Smallmouth Bass fishing, Billy Westmoreland's book, "Them Ol Brown Fish" is a great book. A little Dale Hollow Lake history, info about Billy and some of the old time guides. Tony Bean's book, "The Last Smallmouth" is great.

 

I also enjoyed Ray Scott's book, "Bass Boss". By the way, I have both Yelas and Ike's books too. I enjoyed both.

[Topher89]

  On 3/5/2020 at 1:20 AM, volzfan59 said:

If you're into Smallmouth Bass fishing, Billy Westmoreland's book, "Them Ol Brown Fish" is a great book. A little Dale Hollow Lake history, info about Billy and some of the old time guides. Tony Bean's book, "The Last Smallmouth" is great.

 

I also enjoyed Ray Scott's book, "Bass Boss". By the way, I have both Yelas and Ike's books too. I enjoyed both.

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In am in East Central Alabama.  We have no smallies that I am aware of. Heard rumors (i assume are lies) of people catching some. Which I  could be wrong.  I will look into those as well. Thank you!

[Koz]

  On 3/4/2020 at 2:03 PM, Hawkeye21 said:

I listened to Ike's book on Audible while driving to a tourney.  He narrated it and it was very enjoyable.  I think more people would like him more if they read his book and watched his Ike live shows.  He's a pretty awesome guy, just really annoying when he catches fish, lol.

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I lost respect for Ike a few years ago. I called in to Ike Live and we swapped alligator stories. He then told me on air that he was going to send me a bunch of gear and read off what was going to be sent to me. I'm still waiting despite contacting him about it at least half a dozen times.

 

What ticked me off is that this was just before Christmas and I was going to give this stuff to my young son who was just really getting into bass fishing.