Kevin VanDam is regarded as the most tenaciously competitive and accomplished angler in modern day bass fishing. Born in 1967, The Michigan native has dominated the sport for the past two decades – collecting 6 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles, 3 Bassmaster Classic Championships, 19 tournament wins, nearly 9,000 pounds of bass and over 4 Million dollars in prize money.

“KVD” remains extremely well grounded despite being tagged “The Most Dangerous Man in Professional Bass Fishing”, he works relentlessly for his sponsors, and craves time at home in Kalamazoo, with his family and friends more with each passing year.

Kevin VanDam
Hometown:Kalamazoo, MI
Birthdate:Oct 14, 1967
Family:(wife) Sherry (children) Nicholas, Jackson
Hobbies:Deer Hunting
Highlights:
  • 19-time Bassmaster Tournament Champion
  • 3-time Bassmaster Classic Champion ('01,'05, '10)
  • 6-time Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year ('92, '96, '99, '08, '09,'10)
Quick Stats:
  • Times in Classic: 20 (consecutive)
  • Best Classic finish: 1st (three times)
  • BASS Top 10 Finishes: 90
  • BASS Career Earnings:: $4,578,976.50
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