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Off to the Super Bowl
February 03, 2012 – by Kevin VanDam
About the time my blog gets posted, my family and I will be driving to Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI. I’m jacked up for a couple of reasons. I’ve been to the Super Bowl before, but Sherry and I are surprising our boys with their first experience. Jackson and Nicholas aren’t huge pro football fans, but they both like …Read more »Gearin’ up with Bass Pro Shops
January 27, 2012 – by Kevin VanDam
Did you ever wonder how Bass Pro Shops’ regional sales staff knows so much about the products they sell? Well, one reason is most of them fish and use those products. But another reason is happening this week at a convention center in Destin, Fla. Bass Pro invited the tackle and marine department managers of its 57 stores throughout …Read more »Harris Chain is on my mind
January 20, 2012 – by kevin vandam
I’m sitting here in Michigan watching it snow like crazy as the outside temperature dives into the teens. Meanwhile, several of my friends are at the Harris Chain in sunny Florida, kicking off the Bass Pro Shops Southern Opens. Man, I wish I were there. Don’t get me wrong, I needed this offseason break, but I’m ready to go …Read more »Fish with a Pro Sweepstakes!
January 18, 2012 – by Kevin VanDam
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January 13, 2012 – by Kevin VanDam
I’ve been doing a little Bassmaster Classic reconnaissance while healing from hernia surgery. The other day I was on Bassmaster.com studying the Classic qualifier list. I like to know my competition and haven’t paid much attention until now. Wow. I’m blown away by the quality. This could be the toughest, hungriest bunch of Classic anglers yet. When I assessed …Read more »KVD is on the mend
January 06, 2012 – by Kevin VanDam
I’ve never met a lake that overwhelmed me. Never been intimidated by a field of tough pro anglers, either. And big fish? I’ve caught giant sharks and big sailfish that flopped around in the boat within inches of my legs. No big deal. But I have to tell you, I found something that sends shivers down my spine. Surgery. …Read more »My 10 New Year’s resolutions
December 30, 2011 – by Kevin VanDam
As we head into the New Year, it’s time to think about resolutions. I had a pretty good tournament season last year but there’s room for improvement. You can never rest on your laurels in this profession. So, here is how I plan to improve on that in 2012: Learn the intricacies of the Alabama Rig. Obviously, this new rig …Read more »OMG Announces Partnership Between Fathead Wall Graphics and Kevin VanDam
December 27, 2011
Grand Rapids, MI. December 27, 2011 – Outdoor Management Group, a full service sports marketing firm focused on Outdoor Sports, today announced the immediate availability of Kevin VanDam Fathead reusable wall graphics. Kevin VanDam is one of the most recognized and accomplished Outdoor Athletes. He has won the Angler of the Year award 7 times and is a 4 time …Read more »Christmas comes early
December 23, 2011 – by Kevin VanDam
If I weren’t excited enough about the Christmas holiday, a couple of awesome Christmas presents came early. A new truck and boat. I picked up the truck (Toyota Tundra) Thursday and my boat (Nitro Z9) arrived at D&R Sports Center for rigging earlier this week. There’s nothing cooler than the smell of a new truck, ‘cept maybe the smell …Read more »Race drivers share our interests
December 16, 2011 – by Kevin VanDam
I just spent a weekend around bass fishermen and NASCAR racers who share a common bond – love of fishing. I saw that first-hand while helping NASCAR star Ryan Newman with his annual charity fishing tournament in North Carolina. The tournament on Lake Norman is the largest fundraiser of theRyan Newman Foundation and an event that has become immensely popular. …Read more »