2nd annual KVD Charity Classic

KVD and Detroit Lions pros hit the water for a great cause.

<p>Competitors gather for a pre-tournament meeting of the  second annual Bass Pro Shops KVD Charity Classic presented by Carhartt, at Kensington Metropark on Kent Lake in Milford, Mich. The event will benefit Living for the City, the Detroit Lions philanthropic initiative and youth and conservation efforts supported by the Kevin VanDam Foundation.</p>
Competitors gather for a pre-tournament meeting of the  second annual Bass Pro Shops KVD Charity Classic presented by Carhartt, at Kensington Metropark on Kent Lake in Milford, Mich. The event will benefit Living for the City, the Detroit Lions philanthropic initiative and youth and conservation efforts supported by the Kevin VanDam Foundation.
<p>Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz will be fishing in the event with Kevin VanDam and several Elite Series pros will be joined by current and former Lions players, coaches and staff.</p>
Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz will be fishing in the event with Kevin VanDam and several Elite Series pros will be joined by current and former Lions players, coaches and staff.
<p>Elite Series pros Aaron Martens, Terry Scroggins and Davy Hite were captains of three of the participating teams. </p>
Elite Series pros Aaron Martens, Terry Scroggins and Davy Hite were captains of three of the participating teams. 
<p>Marty Robinson, Jonathon VanDam and Casey Ashley also captained fishing teams. </p>
Marty Robinson, Jonathon VanDam and Casey Ashley also captained fishing teams. 
<p>Lions’ defensive end Willie Young was more than enthused to be paired for the second year with Mark Zona. </p>
Lions’ defensive end Willie Young was more than enthused to be paired for the second year with Mark Zona. 
<p>One of the many items auctioned off for charities at the KVD/Detroit Lions Charity Bass Tournament was this jersey worn by NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson. </p>
One of the many items auctioned off for charities at the KVD/Detroit Lions Charity Bass Tournament was this jersey worn by NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson. 
<p>You could also bid on great items from the bass fishing world used and provided by Kevin VanDam. </p>
You could also bid on great items from the bass fishing world used and provided by Kevin VanDam. 
<p>One of the sought after items for auction was this guitar autographed by country music star Blake Shelton. </p>
One of the sought after items for auction was this guitar autographed by country music star Blake Shelton. 
<p>Every competitor received a tournament jersey and cap. </p>
Every competitor received a tournament jersey and cap. 
<p>Boats begin to stage for the takeoff on Kent Lake. </p>
Boats begin to stage for the takeoff on Kent Lake. 
<p>Light rain was falling during at launch time, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the assembled anglers, spectators and media members. </p>
Light rain was falling during at launch time, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the assembled anglers, spectators and media members. 
<p>Every team left the launch area with high hopes of catching the winning weight. </p>
Every team left the launch area with high hopes of catching the winning weight. 
<p>The teams begin their day of fishing. </p>
The teams begin their day of fishing. 
<p>At times it was close quarters fishing, coupled with a lot of banter amongst the competitors. </p>
At times it was close quarters fishing, coupled with a lot of banter amongst the competitors. 
<p>After four hours of fishing, the first team captained by Kevin VanDam brought their fish to the scales. KVD was joined on the lake with Lions’ head coach Jim Schwartz and Bass Pro Shops' Andy George. </p>
After four hours of fishing, the first team captained by Kevin VanDam brought their fish to the scales. KVD was joined on the lake with Lions’ head coach Jim Schwartz and Bass Pro Shops’ Andy George. 
<p>Coach Schwartz is an experienced angler, and spoke of the similar dedication it took to be an NFL football player, or world-class bass fishermen. </p>
Coach Schwartz is an experienced angler, and spoke of the similar dedication it took to be an NFL football player, or world-class bass fishermen. 
<p>Aaron Feeback captained the Plano team to a 2<sup>nd</sup> place finish with a weight of 11 pounds, 9 ounces. Feeback’s teammates were Greg Yourst, Roy McBurney and John Bonamego.</p>
Aaron Feeback captained the Plano team to a 2nd place finish with a weight of 11 pounds, 9 ounces. Feeback’s teammates were Greg Yourst, Roy McBurney and John Bonamego.
<p>Aaron Martens team of Mark Lane, Dave Dziepak and Lions’ offensive tackle Jason Fox. </p>
Aaron Martens team of Mark Lane, Dave Dziepak and Lions’ offensive tackle Jason Fox. 
<p>Brian Kwiatkaeski and his team of Lindsay Chalmers, Jay Wilber and Blake Clingan. </p>
Brian Kwiatkaeski and his team of Lindsay Chalmers, Jay Wilber and Blake Clingan. 
<p>Elite Series pro Casey Ashley and his team caught a limit of bass weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces. </p>
Elite Series pro Casey Ashley and his team caught a limit of bass weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces. 
<p>Chad Pipkens and Lions’ punter Jason Hanson were proud of the only keeper they managed to boat. The paired shared also shared a boat with Jerry McKinnis. </p>
Chad Pipkens and Lions’ punter Jason Hanson were proud of the only keeper they managed to boat. The paired shared also shared a boat with Jerry McKinnis. 
<p>Elite Series angler Davy Hite captained the Pepsi team, fishing with his son Parker Hite, Jesse Peterson and Steve Honorowski. </p>
Elite Series angler Davy Hite captained the Pepsi team, fishing with his son Parker Hite, Jesse Peterson and Steve Honorowski. 
<p>Don Watts’ team of Steve Grunwald, Mike Palmer and Stuart Schweigtert caught the winning weight of 13 pounds, 15 ounces. </p>
Don Watts’ team of Steve Grunwald, Mike Palmer and Stuart Schweigtert caught the winning weight of 13 pounds, 15 ounces. 
<p>The Watts team display their winning bag of fish. </p>
The Watts team display their winning bag of fish. 
<p>The Watts team won an impressive merchandise package and is congratulated by Lion’s head coach Jim Schwartz. </p>
The Watts team won an impressive merchandise package and is congratulated by Lion’s head coach Jim Schwartz. 
<p>The Gerry Gostenik team only managed one keeper bass, but said they threw back several short fish that didn’t reach the 14-inch minimum length requirement. </p>
The Gerry Gostenik team only managed one keeper bass, but said they threw back several short fish that didn’t reach the 14-inch minimum length requirement. 
<p>Greg Mangus fished with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore, along with Larry Dressell and Derek Hardman. </p>
Greg Mangus fished with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore, along with Larry Dressell and Derek Hardman. 
<p>Hardy Tulgestka and the team sponsored by E.H. Tulgestka Forest Products. </p>
Hardy Tulgestka and the team sponsored by E.H. Tulgestka Forest Products. 
<p>Jeff Denny captained his team to a 6<sup>th</sup> place finish with 9 pounds, 4 ounces. </p>
Jeff Denny captained his team to a 6th place finish with 9 pounds, 4 ounces. 
<p>Jonathon VanDam's team weighed three fish at the end of the day. Detroit Lions cornerback Bill Bentley was one of VanDam's teammates. </p>
Jonathon VanDam’s team weighed three fish at the end of the day. Detroit Lions cornerback Bill Bentley was one of VanDam’s teammates. 
<p>Kim Stricker and Carhartt Team 3 included Russ Becker, Chris Robinson and Lions’ quarterback Shaun Hill. </p>
Kim Stricker and Carhartt Team 3 included Russ Becker, Chris Robinson and Lions’ quarterback Shaun Hill. 
<p>Marcel Veenstra fished with Brett Stewart. Stewart is the son of B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Director Jon Stewart. </p>
Marcel Veenstra fished with Brett Stewart. Stewart is the son of B.A.S.S. Senior Tournament Director Jon Stewart. 
<p>The Bass Pro Shops team captained by Mark Zona receive a lot of good-natured ribbing after failing to weigh a keeper fish. Zona’s teammates were Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young and Bass Pro Shops' Rick Emmitt. </p>
The Bass Pro Shops team captained by Mark Zona receive a lot of good-natured ribbing after failing to weigh a keeper fish. Zona’s teammates were Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young and Bass Pro Shops’ Rick Emmitt. 
<p>Carhartt Team 2 was captained by Elite Series pro Marty Robinson. Robinson fished with teammates Tony Ambroza, Harry McPherson and Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew. </p>
Carhartt Team 2 was captained by Elite Series pro Marty Robinson. Robinson fished with teammates Tony Ambroza, Harry McPherson and Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew. 
<p>Peter Boyer captained the Earth2Earth team. </p>
Peter Boyer captained the Earth2Earth team. 
<p>Randy Ramsey with teammates Brian Carmody and Caleb Ward. </p>
Randy Ramsey with teammates Brian Carmody and Caleb Ward. 
<p>Randy VanDam captained the Bass Pro Shops 2 Team while fishing with Carole Treachout, John Wendling and Ralph Treachout. </p>
Randy VanDam captained the Bass Pro Shops 2 Team while fishing with Carole Treachout, John Wendling and Ralph Treachout. 
<p>Steve Gould, Greg Paquin, Mike Andrews and Lions offensive lineman Jeff Backus. </p>
Steve Gould, Greg Paquin, Mike Andrews and Lions offensive lineman Jeff Backus. 
<p>Team Keller gets the first look at the 3<sup>rd</sup> place price package they received. </p>
Team Keller gets the first look at the 3rd place price package they received. 
<p>Team Keller finished in 3<sup>rd</sup> place with 11 pounds, 8 ounces. The team was comprised of teammates Kurt, Todd and Paul Keller. </p>
Team Keller finished in 3rd place with 11 pounds, 8 ounces. The team was comprised of teammates Kurt, Todd and Paul Keller. 
<p>Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins captained Carhartt Team 1. Scroggins’ teammates were Tim Humes, Rob Hanus and the Detroit Lions 2013 number one draft pick, defensive end  Ziggy Ansah. </p>
Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins captained Carhartt Team 1. Scroggins’ teammates were Tim Humes, Rob Hanus and the Detroit Lions 2013 number one draft pick, defensive end  Ziggy Ansah. 
<p>Tom Keiffer and his team of David and Ricky Plait. </p>
Tom Keiffer and his team of David and Ricky Plait. 
<p>Trevor Jancasz captained the team of Tom Moleski, Dennis Helka and Lion’s linebacker Stephen Tulloch. </p>
Trevor Jancasz captained the team of Tom Moleski, Dennis Helka and Lion’s linebacker Stephen Tulloch.