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5 unusual facts about Kevin VanDam


Bassmaster Classic XLI

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, won the event with a three-day total weight of 69 pounds, 11 ounces.

Bassmaster Classic XXXI

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, won his first of four classics with a three-day total weight of 32 pounds, 5 ounces.

Kevin VanDam

VanDam is sponsored on the BASS Bassmasters tournament trail by Nitro, Mercury Marine, Toyota, Strike King, Mustad, Plano, MotorGuide, Quantum, Bass Pro Shops, Humminbird, Oakley, D&R Sports, Biosonix and RMR Industries.

Lake Cataouatche

In 2011 during Bassmaster Classic XLI, Kevin VanDam fished the lake on the final day of the tournament.

Lewisville Lake

At the first large scale bass fishing tournament at Lewisville Lake in 2005, Kevin VanDam took home 1st place and a check for $100,000.


Bass fishing

First held in 1969, today, professionals like Michael Iaconelli, Kevin VanDam, Aaron Martens, Rick Clunn, and Luke Clausen are household names to many American sports fans.


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