This River Broke Me | Dirty 30: Sabine Bass Fishing Video

I’ve been doing this for 30 years. I’ve fished all over the country. I’ve won, I’ve lost, I’ve been high, I’ve been rock bottom. But this one… this one hit different.

In this episode of Dirty 30, I take you behind the scenes at the Sabine River Bassmaster Elite — and I’m gonna be honest with you… I didn’t do well. I didn’t make the cut. My arm’s really bothering me again. And mentally? I’m drained.

There’s nothing easy about this place. It’s dirty, it’s shallow, it’s stingy. You fight for every bite. But the real battle? It’s the one in your head.

This isn’t a highlight reel. This is what it really looks like when the road wears you down. When the pain doesn’t go away. When the doubt creeps in. When you start asking yourself… how much longer can I do this?

If you’ve ever chased something with everything you have — and it started chasing you back — this episode is for you.

Dirty 30 is a groundbreaking docu-series filmed, edited, and directed by Eric Guarino, in collaboration with Uncle Larry Outdoors.

In every episode, we follow Mike Iaconelli on the road as he fights to secure his legacy in a sport he helped shape. As Eric's camera rolls, we dive deep into the fishing world, shedding light on the industry and exploring the untold stories from Ike’s incredible 30-year career on the road.

For years, Eric has had his lens pointed at Mike Iaconelli — not just as a filmmaker, but as someone who understands Ike’s passion and purpose better than most. That connection brings a unique perspective to the series.

From behind-the-scenes moments to raw, unfiltered insights, this effort peels back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive in professional fishing. Get ready for some dirt, real talk, BIG FISH, and an up-close look at one of the sport’s most legendary figures.

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Folks at home,
Celebrating 30 years in professional bass fishing is an incredible journey, and it wouldn’t be possible without you — the fans. Bass fishing professionally is really all about the fans, and I just want to say how much I appreciate every single one of you.
I hope you enjoy the show!

NEVER GIVE UP!!!
— Ike