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Fishing on the Edge: The Mike Iaconelli Story Audible Audiobook – Abridged

Mike Iaconelli (Narrator, Author), Andrew (Author), Brian Kamenetzky (Author),
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With his colorful tattoos and booming hip-hop sound track, Mike Iaconelli has turned the world of big-money competitive bass fishing upside down. In Fishing on the Edge, Iaconelli tells his own story, and it's a whopper: a Philly-born, Jersey-bred Yankee who's been stealing the spotlight from bass fishing's traditionally all-Southern anglers, attracting fans and dominating one of the fastest-growing sports in America.

Forty-four million Americans fish, but no one does it quite like Mike Iaconelli. In Fishing on the Edge, he lets you in on the secrets to his extraordinary success; how he developed his "power" fishing style, how he attacks the water, positions the boat, and perseveres through those days when the bass just aren't biting. With tips that can be used by any fisherman, from using spinner baits to picking out the right rod to his no-fail "secret weapons", this is an intensive, informative, and often raucous journey through the life of a brash young man destined to do for fishing what Tony Hawk did for the X Games: take the sport to a whole new level. At the same time, it's the compelling first-person story of a man who prepared carefully every step of the way, kept notes on every fish he ever caught, and executed the perfect plan to get to the top.

A tale of passion, competition, and extreme personality, Fishing on the Edge is a book for anyone who loves the sport of fishing, wants to turn a hobby into a career, or is simply fascinated by a man's unstoppable drive to succeed.

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  1. Listening Length
    4 hours and 28 minutes
  2. Author
    Mike Iaconelli, see all
  3. Narrator
    Mike Iaconelli
  4. Audible release date
    May 20, 2005
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B0009RFWSO
  8. Version
    Abridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 4 hours and 28 minutes
Author Mike Iaconelli, Andrew, Brian Kamenetzky
Narrator Mike Iaconelli
Audible.com Release Date May 20, 2005
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Abridged
Language English
ASIN B0009RFWSO
Best Sellers Rank #101,551 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#167 in Outdoors & Nature (Audible Books & Originals)
#368 in Sports Encyclopedias
#467 in Sports Biographies (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Woody
5.0 out of 5 stars Fishing On The Edge
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2011
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The insight Mike shares on what it takes to become a professional Bass fisherman and then continue to stay a Pro stick is eye opening, sometimes exciting, often stressful beyond belief and at times heart breaking. This is absolutely NOT your run of the mill how to fishing book, from the first chapter on I couldn't put it down. For anyone who has ever watched the BASS or FLW Pros on TV and thought, what a life, fishing every day, that's what I want to do, reading "Fishing On The Edge" is mandatory reading. Excellent!
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That Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Was a gift
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021
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Was a gift for a friend, they asked for specifically. They were very pleased
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Grace B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on the most exciting bass loving angler ever!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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Bought this for my teenage son who is a huge Ike fan and he loves it. It is a great book that lets you into what makes Ike the most enjoyable angler to watch ever!!
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Christian Helsel
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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very good book and insight into the life of a professional bass fisherman
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Lucy V
5.0 out of 5 stars Requested by avid fisherman
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
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My adult grandson is very involved in fishing. This is one of three books he requested when I offered to buy him any books he wanted. He's very involved in sports fishing so it was a serious request.
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Amanda Pirrera
5.0 out of 5 stars "Never give up!!" Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015
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I loved reading this book. It was wonderful getting to know Iaconelli and how he got his start going pro. Very well written. I loved his personality really came through his writing.
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MN JIM
3.0 out of 5 stars Is this about fishing or New Jersey?
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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The fishing parts are good. One can only stand so much hearing about New Jersey. Could have cut that part in half and it would have been a better read.
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Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013
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This is a great book. I really enjoyed reading this book, which is filled with great stories and plenty of laughs as you follow Mike Iaconelli's journey from fishing as child to an Elite Series Pro! I also had the pleasure of meeting Mike in person - he's a great guy that really appreciates the fans.
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Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2016
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Good read, good book.
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Michael Glöckner
5.0 out of 5 stars eine Tolle Story über einen interessanten und facettenreichen Angler
Reviewed in Germany on April 6, 2009
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Das Buch hat mich gefesselt. Mike Iaconelli erzählt ehrlich und in sympatischer Art und Weise seine Geschichte. Persönliche Dinge finden ebenso Erwähnung, wie Details aus seinem anglerischen Leben. Er erzählt alles so, wie es nunmal ist und nimmt auch kein Blatt vor den Mund.
Es wird die Welt des "Bassfishing" erklärt, es werden Zusammenhänge erläutert, die vorher u. U. nicht bekannt oder zumindest nicht ganz klar waren.
Dazu kommen immer wieder Tips bzgl. des Angelns, die auch hier in Deutschland hilfreich sind.
Mike Iaconelli ist sicher einer der umstrittensten Barschangler, der viele Fans für sich begeistern konnte, aber genauso viele Gegner hat. Ich gehöre auf jeden Fall zu seinen Fans - nicht erst seit dem Buch, aber seit dem noch mehr.
Somit ist das Buch eine interessante Lektüre für jeden, der an der Welt des "Bassfishing" Interesse hat.
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Beatri
5.0 out of 5 stars super
Reviewed in Germany on February 18, 2014
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Das Buch ist toll und leicht zu lesen. Ich würde es sofort wieder kaufen und empfehle es natürlich jedem weiter.
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