Kevin VanDam

VanDam up to challenge

April 29, 2007
(espnoutdoors.com, April 29, 2007)

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Kevin VanDam has won two Bassmaster Classics and three angler of the year trophies.

However, the 39-year old bass fishing legend had never won an event on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville, which is known as one of the most diverse and challenging fisheries in professional angling.

But VanDam’s streak of close calls at Guntersville ended on Sunday when he claimed first place in the Southern Challenge presented by Purolator.

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