Many anglers are unwilling to step out of their narrow cone of experience to chase new species in new places. Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Mike Iaconelli doesn’t fall into that camp. He’s made his name not just by winning a Classic and an AOY title, but also by being a pioneering urban angler and world traveler.

The 2005 Bassmaster Classic, held on the Three Rivers of Pittsburgh, was the third one that I attended and the second as a member of the media. Even though Mike Iaconelli won a Classic title two years earlier, it was also a milestone event for the Hall of Famer.

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I’ve been fortunate to fish on some of the country’s best waters with some top pros and guides, but I always want more — here are five proven winners and the places I’d like to fish with them.