Kings of Bass S4E5 | "This is It" - Kevin VanDam
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2023
- After 33 years, It all boils down to this! The KOB Crew follows @TheKevinVanDam as he competes in his final regular season event of his career on Saginaw Bay.
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A true legend...KVD
When Kevin put that Walleye in the box, it gave me joy....Fish are food!!😂
I used to fish with a club on the Ann Arbor area called Michigan Bassmasters. I remember fishing a tournament with Kevin and his team (Western Michigan Bass?) on the Grand River on the Lake Michigan side or west side of the state, before he went to the Federation. I can't remember who won but for sure, there wasn't any bass fisherman in Michigan who hadn't heard of Kevin Van Dam even then. Landing in a tournament with Kevin has always been an Oh Sh*t moment. When he announced that he would go pro we knew that he would be able to hand it to those boys down south. You must remember that in those days a professional bass fisherman from the northern states was pretty much unheard of. The rest is history. Great that Kevin got a chance to end it in Michigan.
He is the Jordan, the Brady, the Gretzky of bass fishing, what a career, what a competitor, a true champion 🏆, thank you for everything you have done for the bass industry, was amazing to follow your career and see you almost eveyear in Lake Toho. Kissimmee! 👏👏👏👏
So much RESPECT for the MAN, and how he carries himself and represents the sport we all love! As someone who had a career ending injury, I can truly appreciate him wanting to go out on his own terms and at the TOP of his game, because it literally haunts you with the "If only I did this.."
KVD, enjoy the time with your family and like you did on the water, make every second count 🎣
What an intense competitor and absolute legend! Had the pleasure of watching his entire career. Thanks Kevin!
We’ll done Kevin. Loved watching you all these 33 years.
Super classy guy for sure, it has been a privilege to follow your career. Tournament fishing is in a great spot from guys like you. Enjoy what comes next and enjoy your friends and family. To the Goat!
Kevin is the ultimate Ambassador of our sport. His presence will be greatly missed, but I've enjoyed years of watching him and congratulate him on his retirement.👍
What a career. What a legacy. Thank you for all the great memories.
Wow, so moving. KVD is one of the greatest professional athletes of all time. His greatness is seen in his popularity, brand identity, longevity, and tournament success. You honestly need to speak of KVD outside of the realm of tournament bass fishing and view him in the same way we look at other transformative figures in professional sports, like Michael Jordan or Tom Brady. KVD is a GOAT among GOATS!!!! The fact that Kevin is a fellow Michigander makes it all that much sweeter! Congratulations, Kevin, on all of your accomplishments!!!
Thank you KVD, Thank you Rather Outdoors, Thank you KOB! Great job documenting the GOAT! What can you say about Kevin. Absolute best ever. THank you for everything Kevin!
Glad you enjoyed it
Congratulations on an amazing career. I'm 33 yrs old and I've watched you fish since the first time my dad taught me when I was just a little kid. I've loved watching your legendary career, and you've taught me so much not just about fishing but conservation, sportsmanship, and to chase your dreams.
KVD it's been one hell of a ride, and I thank you for every minute of it. Time for you to enjoy your family and loved ones. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you.
Thank you KVD for everything you have done for our sport and for conservation as a whole, and for everything you will continue to do for it! You truly are the greatest tournament angler of all time, and you will never be matched or passed! Outstanding job this season, and great job KOB for showing us all behind the scenes all year! KVD is the GOAT!!! 🐐
Greatest of all time, Bar none! 🐐 Thank you KVD for everything you have done, and thank you KOB for keeping up with him in his final season!
The GOAT who taught generations how to fish
Been watching Kevin since he began competing.
He will be sorely missed and not seeing a competition without him, will be sad. 😢
A end to an era! What a positive influence you have been to bass fishing. Thank you so much! I have no doubt you will dominate in your next chapter! Hat's off to the legend! 🤙
Man, I would love to be able to set down with KVD and talk with him about bass fishing for a couple of hours. Hear the stories, get his opinion on things and just enjoy getting his wealth of knowledge. You are and have been an inspiration to more young, and old, anglers then you probably realize. What a gift to the sport. Congratulations to you and all you have done.
That would be cool!
KVD, what a honor it is to see someone that has dedicated so much to the fishing family! You are #1 in my book. God’s blessings
What a legend! Truly the 🐐... tournaments won't be the same without him
The GOAT!❤
You’ll never know man. You’ll never know… You’ve kept dreams alive when a lot of us thought about giving up. Thanks for everything KVD!!!
Crazy all these years later !!! You are not just a professional angler , you are the best this world has ever seen !!! My life has revolved around fishing,and you have been a teacher, and motivator for a lot of us. Good luck with retirement . We will see you on the water, I'm sure !!!!!!
I’m from Kuwait and I don’t watch bass tournaments, but I know KVD and watched his tournaments whenever I could. He is a legend in his sport and he is the GOAT of the bass fishing tournaments.
Thank you for EVERYTHING KVD!! I seriously don't know if I would have started going out fishing by myself and trying to figure out bass 20 something years ago. From the bottom of my heart thanks for everything GOAT.
Awesome finish and a well-deserved name for KVD, the ultimate "GOAT ", you've taught me so much and we have never even met, Thanks Kevin. Much love from my family to yours.
That was great, you will be missed KVD congratulations on starting a new chapter in your life.... Go get'em !!
Truly the greatest of all time!! Its been a pleasure watching you fish for as long as I can remember. Your fishing was pure excellence. Good luck in your next chapter of life👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎣🎣..
The GOAT gets thrown around alot in sports. But Kevin is truly the GOAT when it comes to tournament bass fishing. He's had a unbelievable career, a genuinely wonderful guy and I couldn't be happier for him. I've lived vicariously through him and his career and I hope he enjoys the retirement he deserves.
Congrats on an incredible career.
There will never be another Kevin VanDam and you will never truly know how much of a hero you've been to me and soooo manyyyy others! The true GOAT. This is kinda difficult to even take in, you've just always been there doing what you love to do the most while touching people's lives. But you won't fully be out we all know that one!!! ✊🤙
I've learned a lot watching you over these many years. Thanks your a class act sir
Thank you KVD for lighting that fire in so many anglers over the years! Happy semi retirement. Look forward to the great things to come.
I met you in Little Rock, Ark several years ago fishing the Arkansas river. Thank You for all that you've done for the sport of fishing. Thank You!!
It's not over its just another chapter in this dude great career ,
Now he's promoting China made 🗑 from lews sad.
@@kylefishmoore don't knock it till you try it the rods with his name are really nice rods for the money... why pay dbl for the same tool made in america
@jnc9 because it's made in America! Kvd rods are trash order the chatter bait rod, and it was horrible!
A legend in the Sport of Fishing... Great ambassador ... God Bless him in his Next Chapter of his life ...
He’s a complete example of a mentor, humble deadly and very smart angler, I’m glad he’s ending on his terms and he will be missed but I’m excited for his next chapter. Congrats KVD on a exemplary career
Thank you Mr Vandam for all these amazing years you have given us fans out here. It's been an incredible journey for you and your amazing family that allowed us to share this ride with you.
You do get the honor of greatest in our sport along with Jordan, Brady, Ali, Nicklaus and all the greatest sports icons ever and now Vandam gets added to the list of greatest ever. It's been so special for us to witness all these great accomplishments over these past 33+ years. We can't thank you enough!!
From New York with the greatest admiration!!
Kevin, "class act" is all I can say.....looking forward in what you have planned next. Thanks for always promoting the sport of fishing and thanks to your family for sharing you with our industry....
KVD you are my favorite of all time!!! I have learned so much from you!! You will be missed!!! Wishing you nothing but the best in you future journey!!
Thanks for doing this video. Your the Man!
Thanks for watching!
A legend, Thanks for the memories KVD!!!!
Thank you for teaching me how to crank and to throw a jerkbait. It was awesome to see a local Michigander leading the way in a sport I love
Kevin is like the Brady of bass fishing. Many didn’t like him but at the end of the day, he is the 🐐
KVD you are the number 1 fisherman I have looked up since I can remember, and now my son is following your tips on how to catch the bass
Awesome fisherman and human being! Met him a few times. Very down to earth and extremely likeable person. Thank you Kevin!
Spectacular work capturing an incredible career. A truly amazing job K.O.B. team!!!
Thank you so much!
God bless you KVD. Best ever by a landslide. What a spectacular example of how to represent this great sport. Thank you Sir.
Couldn't agree more!
Very touching. Thanks, Kevin, for all you've contributed to our sport! Good luck with your new ventures!
I have followed you since day one of your Pro career. What a Legend. You have done so much to this sport. Thank you and God bless you and your family. A real "goat" in this field.
Congrats KVD... you're the best... thank you for everything !!!!
Mi viene gli occhi lucidi... Grazie campione... Ho passato gli ultimi 25 anni guardando sempre i tuoi video e ascoltando i tuoi consigli... Grazie di cuore leggenda... Un tuo immenso estimatore...
Congrats! Special moment.
God Bless KVD, thank you..! I am sure we will see you soon.
Hey to go out on your final day and take second after 33 amazing years, that's first place in my book brother!
KVD will always be, the G-O-A-T🇺🇸
Congrats KVD on all your success man! You have certainly entertained the world and definitely taught me a lot about the sport!! I look forward to seeing the next chapter my friend. Thank you for all you have done for the sport!!
Congratulations, hell of a career and thank you for representing our great state. I'm not a bass fisherman but I have enjoyed following you on your journey and you are top notch angler and just a great person. Let me know if you ever want to fill that freezer up with some walleye. Tight lines goat 🐐
Thank you, and your family for the contribution you have made, and the price you paid.
You did good enough well done!
When I started fishing me and all my buddy's wanted to b KVD. All the newest and most popular baits said kvd on them. He is a true inspiration.
Congrats Kevin on a phenomenal career and my favorite angler ever thank you GOAT it's been legendary
Thank you KVD!
All you can say is WOW!
thank you Kevin,,its a sad day as a fan,,but so happy for you and your family,,you are the GOAT!!..best of luck on your new ventures,,
God Bless the GOAT
What a legend!!
Wish you all the best Kevin and we hope to see you arround !!!
Greatest Spokesman of Tournament Fishing. God Grace, can’t wait too see the next chapters!
Like they say Don’t be sad it’s over just be glad it happened. Thanks so much for your time.
always watched him back in the day on Espn before Saturday mornings with my dad
Even if you’re not a bass fisherman, people know about KVD. He is a great champion!
GOAT!!!!!
I can’t wait to see his next chapter!
Love saying I’m hitting the lake KVD style
God bless you for sharing your time with us thk for making me a better fisherman
Thank you Kevin!😢
We're gonna miss you!
My all time favorite
KVD 👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩
It's too bad the two big trails couldn't set aside the differences and have Mercer come give KVD his intro and moment! KVD is a class act what a ride indeed!
he is a great speaker!!
Enjoyed watching you fish looking to see some hunting shows god bless
I would imagine we’ll see KVD doing some deer hunting here and there. He’s no novice in the deer woods either.
KVD GOAT STATUS !! this comes from a black guy from queens ny . Congrats
He's definitely the G.O.A.T
KVD...THE G.O.A.T !!
🔥🔥🔥
The fact that he kept the walleye shows he’s real. Only a fools would have put that back. Fishing wasn’t invented for fun even though it is. It was invented for food
🐐
We’ll see him again soon I have a feeling
Its a tie for the best KVD and Rick Clunn
KVDやっぱりカッコいい。
Kyoya Fujita,Takumi Ito にさらに期待します。
Kevin,
Please write and publish a book about your career for us….
Wow to my hero the goat 😢sad to see you retire
I still have unopened kvd rage crawlers.. since it came out after his win
great video but what's with that wink man lol 😆
What did he do with that walleye?
The piano music?
If you need to find a new home for boat I can help lol
All time dude, leaving just when fishing part does not matter, FFS is the future... no wetting your line until you see one on sonar, then put a drop shot in his kitchen..
KVD ending his career with MLF just doesn’t quite feel right….
One less tournament fisherman, is a good thing.