"The Godfather Of Finesse Fishing" Don Iovino on Anglers Radio
Don Iovino started catching giant bass back in 1974 with his handpoured finesse worms in California, and now, 32 years later, his name has become a houshold word in the fishing industry.
(PRWEB) July 2, 2005 -- Don Iovino started pouring his own worms and using
light tackle to catch giant California bass more than 30 years ago. At first, he
was scoffed at by serious bass anglers of the time, but soon after landing over
100 largemouth bass on his finesse techniques, he turned the bass fishing world
on its head.
Now Don teaches electronics and does seminars all over the
country and is name is known for not only finesse fishing, but for one of the
hottest topwater baits on the market for over 20 years, the Don Iovino "Splash
It"
Don has won numerous tournaments and is a Charter Member of the
International Fishing Hall Of Fame.
A fixture in professional bass
fishing for more than fifteen years, Don Iovino and his innovative fishing
techniques has become one of the most identifiable pioneers of finesse fishing
throughout the Country. It was through the recognition of his peers, his
innovative fishing techniques and deep water bass fishing methods, that he was
recently inducted as a charter member into the International Fishing Hall of
Fame (IFHF). As an ambassador for the IFHF, he continues to strive for higher
standards in public life, the historical and educational side of the sport
fishing industry, and his continued participation in conserving and preserving
our natural habitat
As a Professional Angler, he has fished
competitively throughout the Country and the Orient. His most notable
achievements have been in the clear water regions of the Colorado River and
reservoirs of California. In 1985, he was crowned Angler of the Year in both
North and West Divisions for the United States Bass Fishing Association (U.S.
BASS), the only Angler to have ever accomplished this. He also won the
organization's equivalent to the "World Championship" in 1984, capturing the
Grand National Fly-Away Tournament at Lake Mohave. His tournament scorecard also
includes five National titles and three "Top 10" finishes in the prestigious
U.S. Open Bass Tournament held annually on Lake Mead, and was winner of the 1992
Lake Mohave WON BASS tournament.
A highly successful Fishing Guide in
Southern California and along the Colorado River, he has demonstrated his
"doodling" method of plastic worm fishing to numerous clients. Although retired
from the guide business, he now operates a successful promotional business
providing customized fishing tackle for his clients in the U.S.A. and the
Orient.
While he has gained national acclaim for his fishing, he is both
a skilled instructor/speaker teaching college courses on Bass fishing for
BassMaster while hosting approximately 25 Seminars a year. His goals include a
desire to "give back to the sport" part of what he has garnered in his career.
He actively supports fish enhancement projects and remains a willing ambassador
for fishing around the world.
When plastic worm and "structure" fishing
for bass took on a new look beginning in 1974, Mr. Iovino began developing the
"doodling" technique for deep water angling. Today it is being recognized across
the country as one of the most efficient ways of catching fish holding to
specific pieces of cover suspended in deep water. His method includes select use
of the graph recorder and other sonar equipment to locate fish which are active
at depth. He then combines boat position with pin-point presentation of the worm
in a shaking or "doodling" manner from a vertical or near vertical position. In
conjunction with this method he has devised specific worm models with proven
color/salt combination, color-coordinated brass worm weights and glass beads to
add sound to his baits. He also modifies certain bait casting reels for smoother
spooling of line, and has developed specific rod actions for the technique which
are marketed by Berkley.
Recognition for Mr. Iovino and his success has
been expanded beyond the ranks of his fellow anglers. Many of the most
prestigious companies in the fishing industry are utilizing him to market their
products.
Don has now given an exclusive interview to Anglers Radio, and
can be heard worldwide on Beyond Bass Basics, with host, Steve vonBrandt each
week at www.anglersradio.com
All the Don Iovino products
mentioned on the show can be purchased at discounts in the Delaware Tackle store
at www.delawaretackle.com
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