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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 »Family hunting at its best
December 13, 2011 – by Kevin VanDam
My 14-year old boys Jackson and Nicholas just experienced the hunting trip of a lifetime. The three of us and my brother-in-law Russ spent three days hunting a private lease in south Texas last week. We had been planning this trip for awhile. The boys love to hunt, so I told them that if they could keep up with school …Read more »Start planning spring fishing trips
December 06, 2011 – by Kevin VanDam
This can be a slow period for those of us who live in the North, which makes it a perfect time to plan next spring’s fishing trip. I remember how my family and friends began planning trips in December for outings to Southern waters. My dad, brother and bass club buddies would pick a date and lake when we …Read more »KVD donates jersery for auction proceeds to go to non-profit
November 29, 2011
Proceeds to benefit the Tackle the Storm non profit organization. Check out the auction here. Tackle the Storm non profit on Facebook.2011 Ryan Newman Foundation Annual Fishing Tournament Set for Lake Norman
November 17, 2011
Ryan and Krissie Newman invite NASCAR fans and fishermen to join them for the Ryan Newman Foundation 6th Annual Charity Fishing Tournament. The bass tournament will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Blythe Landing on Lake Norman in Huntersville, NC and is sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. The weigh-in will once again be facilitated by BASS with special …Read more »Bassin’ buddies and big bucks
October 19, 2011 – by Kevin VanDam
It’s been a whirlwind week that began with me shooting the biggest deer of my life followed by a trip to Missouri where I’ve been working with Tracker Marine and Bass Pro Shops in Missouri. More about the deer later. Tracker hosts a huge media event at Big Cedar Lodge on Table Rock Lake each year. There were 20 or …Read more »