More information on pro bass fisherman Mike Iaconelli

Hometown: Pittsgrove, N.J.

Age: 44

B.A.S.S. Winnings: About $2.5 million. Biggest win: 2003 Bassmaster Classic. Biggest bass: 14 pounds, 1 ounce.

Greatest fishing strengths: "Work ethic.'' "Versatility.''

Music: Hip-hop. Alternative rock.

Favorite movie: Evil Dead 2.

Hobbies: Break dancing. Collecting old ink bottles. Gardening. Water polo. Laser tag. Candy making. Ham radio. Macrame. Playing the flute.

"People expect a certain personality out of me all the time. … They seem to think I'll be screaming and jumping up and down. They don't understand that I'm a pretty regular guy most of the time. And I go to flower shows and do family stuff whenever I can.''