News Archive For February 2009
VanDam’s World 2.11.09
February 11, 2009 – by Kevin VanDam
The Classic is only a few days away. I’m on my way to Scott Rook’s and from there I’ll head to the Red River with my new boat. This is an exciting time of the year for me; I love fishing the Classic and I love getting a new boat. The boat is a lot of work. But, it’s work …Read more »KVD, Reese, Big Show Ready To Rock Again
February 09, 2009 (bassfan.com, February 9, 2009)
Kevin VanDam — Kalamazoo, Mich. > Qualified through: Elite Series points (1st) > Fished: 18 Classics > Best Classic finish: 1st (2001, 2005) > Current world rank: 1st > Insight: The heaviest of favorites, as always. He’s notched five consecutive Top 5s in this event, including a win at Pittsburgh 4 years ago, and has lots of momentum coming off …Read more »Official word from the weather guru
February 09, 2009 (bassmaster.com, February 9, 2009)
Although Louisiana is known for its humidity and tropical weather patterns during the warmer months of the year, this winter hasn’t seen much rain in the Red River watershed. “This winter has been considerably drier than last winter in the Red River Basin,” said C.S. Ross, hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, La. “Consequently, the Red River is …Read more »Happiness is the Right Truck
February 09, 2009 – by Kevin VanDam
I’ve been busy lately. I’m working on this from Chicago while I’m headed home. My new boat’s waiting for me at my brother’s place. I’ll pick it up on my way home from the airport. Then I need to get it packed for the Classic and the first couple of Elite Series tournaments. That’s a big job. I’ve got to …Read more »
