When KVD First Met Larry Nixon

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • Kevin VanDam tells his version of the first time he met Larry Nixon. Which turns out to be much different than the story Larry told on the show a few weeks ago. It’s so amazing to hear that even KVD got nervous meeting his childhood heroes. #kevinvandam #larrynixon #kvd
    Larry Nixon’s story - • When Larry Nixon First...

Komentáře • 37

  • @factsoffishing
    @factsoffishing  Před rokem +1

    This is just a short clip from the full podcast. It would be cool if you watched the full episode - czcams.com/video/NCmrgfJTxDs/video.html

  • @no_regerts5176
    @no_regerts5176 Před rokem

    I remember all of those guys on Sierra Bass Pro 1996. Great game!

  • @slabbusterrtr7690
    @slabbusterrtr7690 Před rokem +2

    Larry Nixon was my favorite fisherman growing up I watched his show everytime

  • @douglasspickler4925
    @douglasspickler4925 Před rokem +2

    Ahhhhhh the fun times back then. I was fortunate to be selected by lottery to fish the amateur side of several BASS top 100/150. I drew KVD at Lake Seminole and one practice morning at Buggs Island ate breakfast with Larry Nixon Tommy Martin, Paul Elias and several others. They all treated me like they knew me for years. Great memories. Thanks Dave for reminding me of that with your podcast.

  • @bill-qv3er
    @bill-qv3er Před rokem

    I met Kevin when I fished a Bassmaster Pro Am on Lake Seminole. I believe it was 1995 and we fished out of Wingates Lunker Lodge. Jack Wingate was a great guy and those who have never met him he was one of a kind. I was lucky enough to be rooming with Chet Douthit who I knew from fishing at Lake Okeechobee and we ate dinner one night with these guys who are legends of the sport. A great experience for sure !!

  • @paulmerritt7540
    @paulmerritt7540 Před 11 měsíci

    I idolized every one of those early pro anglers KVD mentioned. I also idolized KVD after he won that big tourney by flooding his boat to get into a creek nobody else thought to fish, and left the spot early just because of the time it took to flood and bilge all that water out again, and get to the weigh in on time!! Great ol'days!

  • @XnnorDaveB
    @XnnorDaveB Před rokem +3

    I would be freaked out if I met Vandam , Mercer , Linder ect

  • @jsphirwin
    @jsphirwin Před rokem +1

    I thought Roland Martin is credited for popularizing pattern fishing?

    • @factsoffishing
      @factsoffishing  Před rokem

      He was one of many that did. Also a legendary angler

  • @keithallison3161
    @keithallison3161 Před rokem

    KVD is a god to me 🇨🇦

  • @timscruggs7611
    @timscruggs7611 Před rokem

    A friend and I were at an expo in Richmond watching a pro demo and Larry Nixon comes up behind us. We turned around and had short conversations with him. He was a very polite, down to earth guy. Many years later I got to meet Kevin well into his career. They were monumental moments in my life.

  • @dougwarren1187
    @dougwarren1187 Před rokem +1

    Love the stories. Love the legends of the sport. Great Podcast

    • @factsoffishing
      @factsoffishing  Před rokem

      Thanks Doug, I love all the people in this amazing sport

  • @SmallieNinja
    @SmallieNinja Před rokem

    🤯🤯 pure 🪄 from the 🧙‍♂️ even through stories! I'd be flat enamored ,almost bewildered to converse with Kevin!

  • @richardstradling582
    @richardstradling582 Před rokem

    opinions vary!

  • @nathansmith5331
    @nathansmith5331 Před rokem

    What a great story I like both those guys. Their all legends in my book. Love the DNR show, I live near there and have gone many times.

  • @stevesteve4350
    @stevesteve4350 Před rokem +3

    I still believe Nixon. Lol. I like the high light parts of the podcast. Smart idea. Thanks ✌️😎

    • @factsoffishing
      @factsoffishing  Před rokem +2

      Well I definitely think Larry’s story is much cooler 😂. But it’s super awesome to hear that even KVD got nervous meeting his childhood hero’s.

    • @stevesteve4350
      @stevesteve4350 Před rokem +1

      @@factsoffishing Agreed. I'm anxious for season to start and it's not even Christmas yet. Thanks Mercer 😎✌️

  • @randywilson1499
    @randywilson1499 Před rokem

    Great story! I've got one to share, my dad is friends with one of the legends mentioned in this clip. When at a BASS event, that legend told my dad "that kid (KVD) will be better than me or any other fisherman in the future". That was in the early 90's. Greatness can see others of the same caliber, just sayin.

  • @loron99
    @loron99 Před rokem

    Great story, Larry Nixon is the greatest fishermen of that time. Mr. Mega bass “did you see the size of that bass”

  • @williamknight5142
    @williamknight5142 Před rokem +1

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kacamatamancing
    @kacamatamancing Před rokem

    Oyee

  • @jerrylanglois7892
    @jerrylanglois7892 Před rokem +2

    Not very nice of larry to change the story in such an insulting way.

    • @factsoffishing
      @factsoffishing  Před rokem

      I don’t think he meant it to be insulting

    • @jerrylanglois7892
      @jerrylanglois7892 Před rokem

      @@factsoffishing Then why did he not tell the story truthfully ?

    • @factsoffishing
      @factsoffishing  Před rokem

      @@jerrylanglois7892 I am not looking for a debate. You should ask Larry. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

    • @jerrylanglois7892
      @jerrylanglois7892 Před rokem

      @@factsoffishing I'm not looking to debate either... and why should I ask larry ? Doesn't the video speak for itself ?

    • @slabbusterrtr7690
      @slabbusterrtr7690 Před rokem

      That was a compliment in my book to be tha man u gotta beat tha man

  • @SmallieNinja
    @SmallieNinja Před rokem

    🤣 he literally describes MY view upon himself AND YOU @davemercer !! You & @kevinvandam have played such a huge part towards my bass fishing development! Thank you gentlemen!