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Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Kevin VanDam has been using Quantum rods and reels his entire professional career and is currently the top-ranked bass fisherman in the world.
VanDam has been fishing professionally since 1990 and is one of the most decorated anglers in history. He has won five B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year awards, including his first year on the pro circuit(1992), and again in 1996, 1999, 2008 and, for the second year in a row, is the current title holder for 2009.
In 2001, he won the FLW Angler of the Year title, and in 2004 and 2005 Kevin became the first Elite 50 champion. He has also won three Bassmaster Classic championships: 2001, 2005, 2010.
Kevin was honored as Outdoor Sportsman of the Year by ESPN (2002) and received his first ESPY trophy. Equally Intense About Whitetails >> Q&A with AOY champion KVD >> Read more about KVD's 5th Angler of the Year victory here >>
Read about KVD's AOY-winning gear here >>
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CAREER EARNINGS: $4,534,426
Avg. Per Tournament: $18,754
Cash Winnings: $2,961,079
Merchandise Bonus: $420,000
Cash Bonus: $782,397
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