Mike Nichelini

MIKE

NICHELINI

WILD WEST BASS TRAIL

PROFESSIONAL

ANGLER

THE ANGLER

As far as Fishing goes, my long-term goals would be to stay competitive on the tournament side as long as possible. I love the competition and going to new places. I like the new people I meet along the way. I am always learning when it comes to fishing , and enjoy the new challenges and new techniques as they arise. I just love to fish!

Years Of Experience

team tournament AOY’s Won Bass, and Anglers Choice

YEARS WITH WILD WEST BASS TRAIL

MIKE NICHELINI

OFF THE WATER

I have been born and raised in the Napa Valley. I am a fourth generation grape grower here. My wife and I currently own and manage a small vineyard in the Easthills of Napa. I also am a grading contractor, I work with people to develop custom properties, and vineyards.

SKILLS

Finding fish, patterning and adapting to the changes that happened throughout the days, and making reasonably good decisions during tournament hours.

MOTIVATION

I love the competition and going to new places. I like the new people I meet along the way. I am always learning when it comes to fishing , and enjoy the new challenges and new techniques as they arise. I just love to fish!

Reaction Baits
Flipping/Pitching/Punching
Frogs/Topwater
Swimbaits/Big Baits
Finesse Fishing
Shallow Water
Deep Water

On the water, what do you consider being some of your weaknesses?

Sometimes you need to just think out of the box. I am continuously working on being more open minded and flexible every day.

What are some of your notable accomplishments?

2nd WWBT Clearlake teams

7th WWBT Clearlake Pro-Am

6th wwbt Lake Havasu Pro-Am

What are some of your favorite baits?

Lucky craft lv 500, 6th sence 500,and 300 crush, Duo Realis g-fix vibe, Dobyns 1/2 and 3/4 oz chartreuse shad tandom willow spinner bait. Jackhammer half ounce chatter bait Ganns Jigs flipping and dragging, robo worms and Yamamoto Senco’s

What are your favorite lakes to fish?

Every lake has something different to offer, and they all have a different challenge presented. My passion is to learn new lakes and figure out how to catch the biggest fish!

What are some of your favorite set-ups? (rod/line/hook)

I use strictly Dobyns Rods. They make a rod for every technique and situation. I use a 764 and 765 CB with 12 to 20 pound Sunline FC sniper for my LV 500. I use a dobyns 784, and 735 for my chatter baits, with15 to 20 pound flora carbon FC sniper Sunline, and 50 pound Power Pro depending on the structure I’m Fishing. For drop shotting and sencos I use 8 pound PowerPro paired with usually 5-7 pound FC sniper sunline, For drop shotting I use the 701, and 702SF spinning rods, for sencos I use the 742, and 743 sf spinning.