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03/09/2018

The Ike Foundation Announces College Scholarship Opportunities for Young Anglers

Pittsgrove, NJ, March 5, 2018. The Ike Foundation® is a non-profit organization founded by Mike and Becky Iaconelli. The mission of the Foundation is to introduce urban and rural children…

03/09/2018

2017 Ike’s Hook ‘Em Early Kids Fishing Event

Although it was gray, very breezy and misty at times, many hearts were warmed and smiles abounded at Ike’s HookEmEarly Kids Fishing Tournament at Haddon Lake Park on May 7,…

2017 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament

03/12/2017

2017 Ike’s Celebrity Pro-Am Bass Tournament

First Place: BassCat Margay, 3 RS Nets, The Fisherman Subscriptions, Trophies Second Place: Lowrance HDS 12, $1500 Cash, $100 Tackle Warehouse Gift Card, 3 RS Nets, The Fisherman Subscriptions, Trophies…

See What We’ve Been Up To…

#hookemearly #theikefoundation

Let’s Be Friends

Jan 18

Absolutely STOKED about how the 2023 Lakeland Fishing jerseys came out. OTJerseys otjerseys did a fantastic job and were super responsive and very friendly to us. If you’re in the market I would highly recommend them. Super excited to be representing our sponsors for this upcoming year and season. See you in March for our First Tournament. #fishing🎣 #highschoolfishing #shimanovarsity #gloomis #basspro #jackall #powerpro #lews #13fishing #tacklewarehouse #dickssportinggoods #strikeking #okuma #mlfhighschool #bassmasterhighschool #tbfsaf #theikefoundation #newjersey

Jan 17

We still have VERY FEW tickets remaining for next week’s Scholarship Dinner! Don’t wait any longer 😬

#HookEmEarly

Jan 16

Support kids fishing and college scholarships! Get a table for you and your friends at The Ike Foundation Scholarship Dinner! Dinner, drinks, casino games, 50/50 and tons of auction baskets!

Click the link in my story to grab your tickets!!

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#Party #Ikefoundation #Ike #Ikeapproved #Nevergiveup #Hookemearly #Getkidsfishing

Jan 16

Beyond blessed to be able to have mini vacations with my precious little family. Grateful for all the amazing folks in our lives, too. 🎣😁🙏🏼
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Recapping on a venture towards the end of 2022. 😎🤙🏼
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#hookemearly #saltwaterfishing #kidswhofish #littleangler #takeakidfishing #teachthemyoung #sonshine #blessedmomma #godisgood #pompano #pompanofishing #catchingdinner #cowboyfishingemmett #mybassfishinglife #alwaysoutdoors #reeltherapy #familyfishing #keepkidsoutdoors

Jan 15

12 more days 🎉🎣

#HookEmEarly

Jan 14

This is not a drill…GO GET YOUR TICKETS before it’s too late!

It’s been 2 long years since we have all been together for a great night supporting an even better cause!!
#HookEmEarly

Jan 8

We couldn’t do it without YOU….thank you 🤗
#HookEmEarly

Jan 5

We know a lot of you wait until the last minute to purchase tickets, but don’t wait TOO LONG!

Ticket purchase deadline is January 15th 😬

#HookEmEarly

Jan 4

These tickets are selling fast!!! Get yours before it’s too late 🎣 #HookEmEarly

Jan 4

Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Ike Foundation Scholarship Dinner! It’s fast approaching!! #theikefoundation

Jan 3

WIN a IKE edition Hobie PA 14!!! The theikefoundation is running a raffle!! Only 200 tickets being sold!

Click the link in my story to enter!

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Tickets can only be sold from the Ike Foundation tickets and cannot be resold. Do not believe scammers!

#raffle #hobie #ikefoundation #hookemearly #Ike #Ikeapproved #Nevergiveup

Jan 1

Spent the last few days of 2022 catchin' trout with my little familia. Such a good time! 🎣😊❤️🇨🇱
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Hope everyone has a safe and splendid finale to your 2022! God bless y'all. 🙌🏼 🥳🙏🏼
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#gonefishing #texastroutfishing #troutfishing #rainbowtrout #medinariver #keepkidsoutdoors #takeakidfishing #fishing #familyfishing #outdoorsfamily #myadventureswithemmett #littleangler #fishingislife #hookemearly #catchingdinner #hillcountryfishing #blessedanglers #godisgood #grateful #reeltherapy #thetugisthedrug

Dec 31

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy & healthy New Year! May your year be filled with great memories, fun times and big bass 🎣

#HappyNewYear #HookEmEarly

Dec 28

The break from school is a great time to start your application for The Ike Foundation Scholarship!

#HookEmEarly

Dec 26

🎣🎣Going Ike 🔥🔥
Ike Always keeping It 💯

#fishing #bassfishing #kmoneyoutdoors #fishinglife #goingike #goike #theikefoundation #getkidsfishing #ikeiaconelli #thinbluetightlines

Dec 25

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday 🎄🎣❄️

#HookEmEarly

Dec 23

Does the cold weather have you thinking about those warm fishing days???

Our 8th Annual Pro Am is set for Saturday, June 10th on the Upper Chesapeake Bay 🎣

Registration is up on the website!
#HookEmEarly

Dec 21

This kid is on to something!
#HookEmEarly