Kayak Fishing's Impact On Ike

A week after placing fourth in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake from the deck of his Bass Cat Cougar, Mike Iaconelli won the B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series event on Chesapeake Bay from a Hobie kayak. A tempting assumption: Ike has applied what he’s learned from fishing high-end bass boats to his paddle craft pursuits.

That’s not entirely inaccurate—clearly, the New Jersey pro has amassed a ton of experience and knowledge with his foot on the trolling motor. However, Iaconelli says the experiences he’s absorbed from his water level seat has also helped tighten his overall bass game.

“I’ve had to rethink my entire...