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‘This is the pinnacle’
February 24, 2012
SHREVEPORT, La. – The Bassmaster Classic has been called the “Super Bowl of bass fishing.” But the sport’s most dominant angler says it’s even more than that. “It’s the Super Bowl. It’s Game 7 of the World Series and NHL Finals. It’s the Daytona 500,” said four-time Classic champion Kevin VanDam. “If you’re a competitive bass fisherman, this is …Read more »How to watch Day One of the Classic
February 24, 2012
The Bassmaster Classic is different. It's not like other tournaments. It's not even like other championships. There is more preparation, more energy expended and there are more distractions at the Classic than any other fishing tournament. It's frequently called the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, but it's much more important than that. The Super Bowl is a team event. …Read more »A Classic déjà vu moment
February 24, 2012 – by Kevin VanDam
Déjà vu. Another Bassmaster Classic. Another morning of anticipation, butterflies and an adrenaline rush like no other I experience in my career. Sure, it’s another bass tournament. I’ve fished hundreds in my life; this is my 22nd Bassmaster Classic, so it’s not like the first time. But it still feels like the first. People say, “What drives you, KVD?” Well, …Read more »KVD Outdoors Announces Partnership Between Detroit Lions and Kevin VanDam
February 23, 2012
Kalamazoo, MI. February 23, 2012 – KVD Outdoors today announced a partnership between the Detroit Lions and Kevin VanDam. The Lions and Kevin have united to create The Detroit Lions / KVD Charity Fishing Tournament. The tournament will be held at Kensington Metropark on Kent Lake in Milford, MI on June 12th. All proceeds from this event will go …Read more »KVD guest of honor on Classic Night
February 23, 2012
SHREVEPORT, La. – It’s one thing to see anglers like Kevin VanDam and Mike Iaconelli cross the stage at a Bassmaster Elite Series weigh-in. It’s quite another to see them wearing suits and ties at Classic Night. Many of the brightest stars in the bass fishing universe convened in a ballroom at the Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino Wednesday …Read more »No time on the water
February 22, 2012
SHREVEPORT, La. — Keith Poche spent Tuesday on his knees. This marks 30-year-old Poche’s first Bassmaster Classic appearance, and he is looking for some Divine Guidance. “I’m scared as hell,” Poche said. “I was in my room, on my knees, praying. I’m just getting my thoughts together, really.” The Bassmaster Classic begins Friday on the Red River. There was …Read more »Want to attend the Bassmaster Classic?
February 21, 2012
The 2012 Bassmaster Classic is upon is! And if you are near Shreveport-Bossier City, La., this weekend, you should not miss this opportunity to see the world’s best bass fishermen weigh in on sportfishing’s biggest stage. One of the greatest things about the Classic is that you don’t need tickets to attend, and the entire event is free. …Read more »Classic competitors visit veterans
February 20, 2012
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. – With the Bassmaster Classic just around the corner (Feb. 24-26), 15 of the world championship competitors joined forces to visit the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La. Click to view photos from the hospital visit. “We owe so much to those folks that have served our country and sacrificed time away from family and sacrificed …Read more »KVD finding hero path on Red murky
February 20, 2012 – by Kevin VanDam
If Kevin VanDam is going to win an unprecedented third consecutive Classic, he’s going to have to make some decisions. A winning decision. A heroic decision. The three-day practice period ended Sunday, and the final day of practice won’t be until Wednesday. As far as the Red River, the top angler in the world isn’t certain of …Read more »The Thrill of Victory
February 19, 2012
There’s one odd distinction when Skeet Reese recalls that moment on stage when he was declared the 2009 Bassmaster Classic champion: there’s no audio. The video is high-definition. But the sound is missing every time he relives the moment, which he has done countless times. “When I realized I’d won, I could see the crowd. Everybody was up, jumping …Read more »