Hooked: KVD

In this photo gallery you will see Kevin Vandam's story of when he started fishing and what he has won over a span of two decades.

Even as a youngster growing up in Michigan, KVD could catch 'em.
Even as a youngster growing up in Michigan, KVD could catch ’em.
VanDam has always been a competitor. Just look at those eyes!
VanDam has always been a competitor. Just look at those eyes!
The legend was born with Kevin's first BASS victory on Georgia's Lake Lanier in 1991.
The legend was born with Kevin’s first BASS victory on Georgia’s Lake Lanier in 1991.
Now that he's over 40, it might be hard for some to understand why he was ever called the
Now that he’s over 40, it might be hard for some to understand why he was ever called the “Kalamazoo Kid.” This photo should explain everything.
Ray Scott and Helen Sevier present VanDam with his first Bassmaster Angler of the Year award and check in 1992.
Ray Scott and Helen Sevier present VanDam with his first Bassmaster Angler of the Year award and check in 1992.
Kevin and his family take a victory lap around the arena after his first Bassmaster Classic championship in 2001. He'd win again in 2005.
Kevin and his family take a victory lap around the arena after his first Bassmaster Classic championship in 2001. He’d win again in 2005.
In 2005, KVD went on a tear, winning three BASS tournaments in a row, including the Classic on Pittsburgh's Three Rivers.
In 2005, KVD went on a tear, winning three BASS tournaments in a row, including the Classic on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers.
When you're the consensus pick as the best in the business, the press is never far away.
When you’re the consensus pick as the best in the business, the press is never far away.
VanDam's fourth AOY title in 2008 put him in some very exclusive company. Only Roland Martin won more.
VanDam’s fourth AOY title in 2008 put him in some very exclusive company. Only Roland Martin won more.
With a career that's already spanned almost two decades, Kevin VanDam has a lot to look back on, and hopefully many more great things ahead.
With a career that’s already spanned almost two decades, Kevin VanDam has a lot to look back on, and hopefully many more great things ahead.