THE g.o.a.t. gives his take on the state of pro bass fishing
By Ken Duke
ILLUSTRATION BY MICHAEL HOEWELER
Kevin VanDam needs no introduction, but on the off chance you’re new to
the sport or have been living under a mountain of Banjo Minnows for the
past 30 years, consider this:
Since becoming a full-time touring pro in the early 1990s, VanDam has won
seven Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles, an FLW Angler of the Year title, four
Bassmaster Classics, qualified for 28 Classics (including 24 in a row), and won
a record 25 B.A.S.S. events and three Major League Fishing Cup competitions.
In 2002, VanDam won fishing’s first ESPY as “Best Outdoor Sports Athlete.”
What’s more, he’s won more than $7 million in tournament prize money – nearly
double the next closest angler.
In short, KVD is the G.O.A.T. – the greatest of all time.
And 2020 presents a nice round number to reflect on his career – where he’s
been, where he’s at and where he’s going.
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