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Ike No. 1 after Day One

By Doug Grassian
Bassmaster.com

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Photo Gallery | Archive DEL RIO, Texas — Sometimes it's just practice. Mike Iaconelli of Runnemede, N.J., was able to shake off a "terrible practice" and catch the biggest fish he has ever boated in competition. He landed a 12-pound, 13-ounce behemoth on his way to the top position with a 27-pound, 9-ounce total at the 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series season-opener, the OPTIMA Batteries Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad. Battling cold and windy conditions, the field of 100 anglers event ...

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