Kevin VanDam (born October 14, 1967) has been hailed one of the top bass anglers in the world. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan (where he still resides), has a wife - Sherry, and two sons - Jackson and Nicholas. He is known for his ability to catch bass during the toughest conditions.
Titles and honors
- First ever Elite 50 Champion (2005)
- First ever winner of Toyota Truck Championship Week (2009)
- BASS Angler of the Year (1992, 1996, 1999, 2008, 2009)
- Bassmaster Classic winner (2001, 2005)
- ESPN Outdoor Sportsman of the Year (2002) - his first ESPY Award
Stats
- Pro since 1990
- World ranking: 1st (as of the end of 2009 season)
- Career winnings: $4,029,434.20 (B.A.S.S. and FLW)
- Only person in B.A.S.S. history to eclipse the $3 million mark
- Top Ten finishes: 84 (B.A.S.S.)
- Times in the BASSMASTER Classic: 19 (Consecutive years since 1991)
- Tournaments Won: 16 (B.A.S.S.)
- Best 1990 finish: 1st,- Lake Guntersville,4/29/1990
- Best 1992 finish: 2nd - Lake Wylie, 6/20/1992
- Best 2004 finish: 2nd - BUSCH SHOOTOUT & MISSISSIPPI CITGO BASSMASTER ELITE 50
- Best 2005 finish: 1st - TEXAS CITGO BASSMASTER ELITE 50, WISCONSIN CITGO BASSMASTER ELITE 50 and CITGO BASSMASTER CLASSIC
- Best 2006 finish: 2nd - Bassmaster American, Lake Wylie, North Carolina
- Best 2007 finish: 1st - Elite Series Sooner Run & Elite Series Southern Challenge
- Best 2008 finish: 1st - Elite Series Citrus Slam & Elite Series Bluegrass Brawl
- Best 2009 finish: 1st - Elite Series Blue Ridge Brawl & Elite Series Trophy Triumph
Angler of the Year position
- 2004 - 26th
- 2005 - 7th
- 2006 - 3rd
- 2007 - 2nd
- 2008 - 1st
- 2009 - 1st
External links
- Official Website
- Anglers' Legacy feature
- Bass Fan bio (extensive stats)
- Kevin VanDam CATT/Outdoor Alliance Fishing seminar
- The Woman Behind the Man (ESPN story)
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