News Archive For July 2009
Power Fishing with Kevin VanDam pt. 2
July 29, 2009 – by By Kevin VanDam as told to Louie Stout
Most fishermen think they have to slow down and fish finesse lures to coax bass into biting during the postspawn period. I can’t fish that way. I still employ my fast moving, power fishing techniques, but in a slightly modified fashion. Remember, not every fish in the lake spawns at the same time. The spawn can cover several months, so …Read more »Power Fishing with Kevin VanDam pt. 1
July 22, 2009 – by By Kevin VanDam as told to Louie Stout
Power fishing. It’s a strategy most Bassmaster Elite pros employ, but no one is more devoted to its principles — nor has anyone been as successful with it — as Kevin VanDam. Many anglers define power fishing as simply using heavy line, big baits and fishing heavy cover. VanDam takes it further, adding elements of time management and efficiency with …Read more »BASS Announces Revised 2010 Regular Season
July 17, 2009 (bassmaster.com, July 17, 2009)
BASS announced today its revised 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series regular-season schedule. Following the adjustments made in 2009, BASS altered the 2010 season schedule to reflect the new format, which will consist of eight regular-season Elite Series events, followed by the Bassmaster Elite Series postseason. With the announcement, BASS eliminated the Battle on the Border (April 15-18; Lake Amistad; Del Rio, …Read more »ICAST: Where Trends Are Born
July 16, 2009 (bassmaster.com, July 16, 2009)
Chances are, you’ve never heard of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), the huge trade show that takes place every year, usually in Las Vegas. But it’s a veritable guarantee that most of the tackle now in your boat or garage was initially debuted at the show. That Sebile Magic Swimmer you’ve been hearing so much about got …Read more »VanDam’s ICAST Lineup
July 14, 2009
Kevin VanDam views ICAST much like he views an Elite Series tournament or a Bassmaster Classic appearance. He’s there to figure things out and to win. Showing up or finishing second has little or no meaning to this man. And so it is this year. He’s worked with several of his sponsors to develop a collection of new products that …Read more »20 Questions with KVD
July 04, 2009
In the world of bass fishing, Kevin VanDam needs no introduction. He is considered today’s most dominating force and has the record to prove it. He has two Bassmaster Classic victories, 15 career tournament wins, over $3 million in earnings and four Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year awards. Impressive numbers to be sure, but he hadn’t answered our 20 …Read more »