Kevin VanDam
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Kevin VanDam
Kevin VanDam, often called simply "KVD," is a professional bass fisherman from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is the all-time money winner in professional bass fishing, having earned $5.66 million through September 2014. He has captured four Bassmaster Classic titles, seven Toyota Tundra Angler of Year titlesand was also the FLW Angler of the Year in 2001. VanDam has predominantly fished the Bass Anglers Sportsman SocietyBassmasters tournament series during his career...
ProfessionOther
Date of Birth14 October 1967
CityKalamazoo, MI
coolest prepared
You've got to be prepared for everything, because we don't know where we're going. That, to me, is the coolest thing of the whole deal.
compete love
I love what I do and you have to, to compete at this level.
enthusiasm exciting great learning means
It's great to see their enthusiasm. The learning curve's a lot steeper for them, being out there with a pro. It means so much to the kids, but it's really exciting for all of us.