Guys… if you haven’t heard the name Pake South yet — you will. 🎣 This 21-year-old rookie from Winnsboro, Texas just set a RECORD at Sam Rayburn with a 96-pound 15-ounce total… then turned around weeks later and won AGAIN at Lake Eufaula. Back to back Bassmaster Open wins. Records shattered. And one bait at the center of it all. The Urchin Bait. On this week’s Ike’s Bytes, Mike sits down with Pake South to go DEEP on the bait that’s taking over bass fishing in 2026 — and the guy who’s been using it to break records and turn heads at the highest level of the sport. Here’s what we’re breaking down: 🦔 Exactly how Pake rigs and fishes the urchin bait at the tournament level 🎯 Why this bait triggers strikes when NOTHING else will — especially on pressured fish 📡 How he combines it with forward-facing sonar to target suspended bass 🏆 The inside story on his record-breaking Open wins and what the urchin bait had to do with it 🧠 When to throw it, how to work it, and why most anglers are still sleeping on it 🎣 What the future of finesse fishing looks like from one of the sport’s brightest young stars No fluff. No spin. Just straight fishing knowledge from a 21-year-old who’s already figured something out that most pros are still trying to catch up to. This is Ike’s Bytes — and this one is a MUST WATCH. Let’s go. 🔥 👉 Learn more about the Berkley Lab Series: www.berkleyfishing.com

Guys, we are BACK at the bar and we've got a LOT going on. 🍺🎣 Memorial Day weekend is behind us — and Ike and Beck are breaking it all down. How they spent it, what it meant, and why this time of year just hits different heading into the back half of the season.

Speaking of the back half… we've officially crossed the halfway point of Mike's FINAL year on the Bassmaster Elite Series. How's the season going? What's working? What's not? An honest look at where things stand with nine tournaments on the schedule and the clock ticking on one of the most legendary careers in the history of the sport.

And then… the topic EVERYBODY is talking about right now. The Fuzzy Ball. The Coike. The Urchin Bait. Call it whatever you want — this thing is TAKING OVER bass fishing in 2026 and we are diving ALL the way in.

Here's what we're getting into tonight:

➡️What IS this bait and why are fish going absolutely CRAZY for it?

➡️How Mike sees it fitting into competitive bass fishing at the Elite Series level

➡️Why pressured fish are eating this thing when they won't touch anything else

➡️Why it's sold out EVERYWHERE and back-ordered at $20 a bait

➡️Honest Elite Series halfway point check-in — the highs, the lows, and what's ahead This is Ike Live at its best, guys.

Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let's get into it. Brought to you by Tackle Warehouse 👉 www.tacklewarehouse.com Support kids fishing 👉 www.theikefoundation.org

Ike's Bytes ft. Mark Sexton & The Berkley Lab Series Guys… this one's a GAME CHANGER. 🔬🎣 You've seen the buzz. You've heard the name. And if you watched the 2026 Bassmaster Classic, you KNOW the Berkley Lab Series soft plastics are the real deal. But what's actually going on inside that bait? How did the scientists at Berkley build something this different? That's exactly what Ike's Bytes is all about — and today Mike sits down with Berkley's own Mark Sexton to go DEEP into the science behind the most talked-about soft plastic release in years. Here's what we're breaking down: 🧪 What makes the Berkley Lab Series unlike ANYTHING else on the market 🎨 How they cracked the code on combining true color AND MaxScent — something nobody thought was possible 👃 The two-phase scent system — Rapid Release Slime PLUS long-term MaxScent dispersion — and why it triggers bites from even the most pressured fish 🎣 Why these baits were specifically engineered for the forward-facing sonar era ⚗️ The small-batch pouring process and why it matters for performance Real talk — this isn't just another bait drop. This is 40 years of Berkley science coming together in one bait. No spin. No fluff. Just straight science from the guys in the lab coats who built it. If you want to catch more fish — you need to understand what's in your hand. Let's go. 🔥 👉 Learn more about the Berkley Lab Series: www.berkley-fishing.com

Guys, we are BACK at the bar and we've got A LOT to talk about. 🍺 It's been a couple weeks since the last Ike Live — and trust me, there's been no shortage of action. Mike and Becky are breaking down the last two Bassmaster Elite Series events… one that went really good, and one that just didn't go the way we wanted. Real talk. No spin. Just an honest look at where things stand heading into the rest of this final season. But here's where it gets fun… 🎣 Earlier last week, Ike teamed up with fellow Elite Series pro Drew Benton for a Bassmaster Tuesday Nighter on Table Rock Lake — and they got the WIN. Yeah. You heard that right. Tonight we're breaking it all down: 🏆 The Tuesday Nighter win on Table Rock with Drew Benton — how it went down 📊 Honest Elite Series recap — the highs, the lows, and what's next 🎯 Where Mike's head is at heading deeper into his final season on tour 🔥 All the feels, all the stories, straight from the bar This is what Ike Live is all about, guys. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and let's get into it.

Welcome back to Ike’s Bytes – The Science Behind the Bite.

In this episode, Mike Iaconelli sits down with Berkley’s lead hard bait designer, Dan Spengler, to break down the science, engineering, and creativity behind designing hard baits that actually catch fish.

From crankbaits to jerkbaits, we’re diving deep into what makes a bait perform the way it does — including action, buoyancy, bill design, weight distribution, and sound.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Why some hard baits get more bites than others

• How Berkley designs baits from concept to production

• What small details make a huge difference underwater

This episode gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how hard baits are created and perfected.

Whether you’re a weekend angler or a tournament fisherman, this episode will change the way you look at every hard bait in your tackle box.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes as Ike continues to explore the technology and science behind Berkley’s best products.

This week on Ike Live, Mike and Becky are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day the only way they know how — live from the bar with good conversation, laughs, and plenty to talk about from the world of bass fishing. First up, Mike shares his thoughts on the recent Bassmaster Classic, breaking down the event and reacting to the newest Classic champion. They’ll also talk about the new Ike Foundation sweepstakes, how it works, and how it helps support the mission of getting more kids involved in fishing and the outdoors. Plus, expect the usual Ike Live fun — random stories, industry chatter, and whatever else comes up along the way. So grab a drink, wear your green, and join us LIVE for this special St. Patrick’s Day edition of Ike Live. ☘️ Fishing talk. Classic reactions. Big sweepstakes news.

How Berkley fishing line is made. Mike Iaconelli investigates the science behind fishing tackle with Berkley labs. Ike sits down with one of the scientists responsible for developing Berkley’s fishing line, Chris Pitsilos, to break down the research, engineering, and testing that goes into creating some of the most trusted fishing line in the world. From strength and abrasion resistance to sensitivity and casting performance, we’re diving deep into the R&D process that turns raw materials into the line anglers rely on every day. If you’ve ever wondered: How fishing line is engineered * What makes certain lines stronger than others * How Berkley tests their line before it ever reaches the water * This episode gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside the Berkley innovation process. Subscribe for more episodes as Ike continues exploring the technology, science, and innovation behind Berkley baits and fishing gear.

The fishing world was shaken by the sudden collapse of Dual Threat Fishing—and in this episode of Ike Live, Mike and Becky Iaconelli break down exactly what happened, why it matters, and what anglers and fans need to know moving forward.

From major red flags and missing payouts to the impact on pro anglers and the fishing industry as a whole, this is an honest conversation about one of the biggest controversies in recent bass fishing history.

We also talk about:

• The strong start to the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series season

• Forward-Facing Sonar vs traditional fishing and how it’s shaping the sport

• A BIG announcement about Ike Live at the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville

• Upcoming Ike Live events, merch, and what’s next for Ike and the community

• Supporting youth fishing through The Ike Foundation

This episode is real, unfiltered, and an important discussion for anyone who loves bass fishing.