News Archive For September 2009
The top 6 lures of 2009
September 27, 2009 (basszone.com, September 25, 2009)
Norman, OK. — When Skeet Reese credited a large portion of his winning catch at the Red River Bassmaster Classic to a Lucky Craft Redemption spinnerbait, it appeared that the tide might have turned. While no Elite Series angler travels spinnerbait-free, the lure category had not consistently played a major in top catches over the past several years. But things …Read more »Kevin VanDam visits ESPN campus
September 26, 2009 (bassmaster.com, September 24, 2009)
In recognition of his winning the 2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., visited ESPN, the Worldwide Leader in Sports, on Wednesday, days after the conclusion of the 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series postseason. VanDam traveled to the Bristol, Conn., campus from his home in Kalamazoo, and the five-time Angler …Read more »Q&A with AOY champion KVD
September 19, 2009
Kevin VanDam clinched his sixth Angler of the Year title (fifth with BASS) yesterday at the Alabama River. Only one angler has won more AOY titles – Roland Martin, who claimed nine across his career. VanDam also became only the third angler to win back-to-back titles – Martin and Guido Hibdon preceded him – and the $200,000 prize pushed his …Read more »KVD’s Fifth
September 18, 2009 (bassmaster.com, September 18, 2009)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Living up to his storied reputation, Kevin VanDam closed strong on the Alabama River at the Bassmaster Elite Series first postseason. The angler from Kalamazoo, Mich., won the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph, which earned him enough points in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings to overtake California’s Skeet Reese and win his fifth …Read more »ONE MORE DAY…..ONE MORE TITLE
September 18, 2009 (basszone.com, September 18, 2009)
Montgomery, AL – It’s down to just one day left to decide who will be crowned the 2009 Toyota Trucks Angler Of the Year, and for all intensive purposes, it’s down to a two man race. With the top performance of the day, Kevin VanDam closed the gap and sits just six points behind the TTAOY points leader, Skeet Reese, …Read more »Skeet vs. KVD once again
September 17, 2009 (bassmaster.com, September 17, 2009)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Just when it looked like Skeet Reese had a stranglehold on his second Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, Kevin VanDam — yet again — proved why he is considered the best angler on the planet. VanDam, a four-time AOY, did his part by lapping the field at the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph on …Read more »CHASING SKEET
September 16, 2009 (basszone.com, September 16, 2009)
Montgomery, AL – Only two days remain in the 2009 Bassmaster Elite Series season and California’s Skeet Reese controls his own destiny with the Toyota Trucks Angler Of the Year title on the line. With a finish of 4th or higher, Reese will take home his second TTAOY trophy in three years. While that may seem like a lock (Skeet’s …Read more »The AOY race may have already been decided by one ounce
September 16, 2009 (bassmaster.com, September 16, 2009)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Oh, what a difference an ounce makes. You can see it a couple times on BASSCam from the Berkley Power Bait Trophy Chase: an angler catches a bass that ranks on the back end of his limit, gets the scales out and trades a 1 pound, 13 ounce bass for a 1 pound, 14 ounce bass. It …Read more »IKE WINS…...SKEET LEADS
September 14, 2009 (basszone.com, September 14, 2009)
Wetumpka, AL – With one of the most coveted titles among bass fishing professionals up for grabs, the Top 12 anglers on the Bassmaster Elite Series who left Lake Jordan Marina Sunday morning each had a common goal. With each bass boated, the more realistic ones chances of ultimately being crowned Angler of the Year. Lake Jordan might not have …Read more »Reese increases AOY lead
September 14, 2009 (bassmaster.com, September 13, 2009)
WETUMPKA, Ala. — Things weren’t exactly looking good for Skeet Reese on Saturday. His performance after the first day of the Berkley Powerbait Trophy Chase wasn’t up to his lofty standards, and after three days of fishing on Lake Jordan, he had yet to develop a go-to pattern. Sunday was a different story for the 2009 Bassmaster Classic champ. Reese …Read more »