Congratulations to Dean Kracke, the sweepstakes winner of Mike Iaconelli’s 2025 BassCat Boat and a huge thank-you to everyone who donated, entered, shared the sweepstakes and helped spread the word. Your support goes far beyond the chance to win an incredible bass boat. It helps create opportunities for kids, builds a connection to the outdoors and gives the next generation the tools they need to discover a lifelong love of fishing!
A special thanks to Hoffman Exterminating Co., Inc. for their partnership and support of this event and to BassBoat4Sale for the amazing promotion!
This special fundraiser gave one lucky winner the opportunity to take home Mike Iaconelli’s tournament-ready 2025 Bass Cat Puma, powered by a Yamaha V6 VMAX SHO® 250, while helping The Ike Foundation® continue its mission of getting more kids fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
The response to the sweepstakes was incredible, and every donation made a real difference. For every $100 donated, The Ike Foundation® can outfit two kids with the fishing gear they need to get on the water. That means rods, reels, tackle and the basic equipment needed to give young anglers the opportunity to experience fishing, many for the very first time.
Funds raised through the sweepstakes will also help support The Ike Foundation® youth fishing programs, including hands-on fishing events, youth tournaments, scholarships and outreach programs that introduce kids to fishing, conservation and healthy outdoor activities.
Congratulations to Dean Krackle, and a huge thank-you to everyone who donated, entered, shared the sweepstakes and helped spread the word. Your support goes far beyond the chance to win an incredible bass boat. It helps create opportunities for kids, builds a connection to the outdoors and gives the next generation the tools they need to discover a lifelong love of fishing.
Together, we can Hook’em Early!
