KVD/Lions charity event photos

Check out photos from the exclusive KVD/Detroit Lions Charity Bass Tournament held at Kent Lake, Mich., June 12, 2012.

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	Some of the many items that were auctioned off for charities at the KVD/Detroit Lions Charity Bass Tournament held on Kent Lake in Milford, Mich.</p>
Some of the many items that were auctioned off for charities at the KVD/Detroit Lions Charity Bass Tournament held on Kent Lake in Milford, Mich.
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	Boat captains for the single-day fishing tournament review tournament rules and instructions.</p>
Boat captains for the single-day fishing tournament review tournament rules and instructions.
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	B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis (left) talks with Todd Keller (center) and his brother Kurt (right), both of Rochester, N.Y., winners of a Bass Pro Shops sweepstakes, as they await the take-off for the KVD/Detroit Lions Charity Tournament.</p>
B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis (left) talks with Todd Keller (center) and his brother Kurt (right), both of Rochester, N.Y., winners of a Bass Pro Shops sweepstakes, as they await the take-off for the KVD/Detroit Lions Charity Tournament.
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	Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch signs autographs prior to the take-off.</p>
Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch signs autographs prior to the take-off.
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	Lions tight end Tony Scheffler does a local TV interview prior to the tournament.</p>
Lions tight end Tony Scheffler does a local TV interview prior to the tournament.
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	Lions wide receiver Terrence Toliver talks with KVD.</p>
Lions wide receiver Terrence Toliver talks with KVD.
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	<em>The Bassmasters</em> TV co-host Mark Zona talks fishing with Detroit Lions defensive ends Willie Young and Kyle Vanden Bosch.</p>
The Bassmasters TV co-host Mark Zona talks fishing with Detroit Lions defensive ends Willie Young and Kyle Vanden Bosch.
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	Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jonathon VanDam prepares his team for take-off.</p>
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jonathon VanDam prepares his team for take-off.
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	Team KVD passes by for a livewell inspection prior to take-off.</p>
Team KVD passes by for a livewell inspection prior to take-off.
Former B.A.S.S. pro Kim Stricker shows off a baitcast reel that flew off the rod of his teammate and Lions quarterback Shaun Hill.
Former B.A.S.S. pro Kim Stricker shows off a baitcast reel that flew off the rod of his teammate and Lions quarterback Shaun Hill.
Kim Stricker gives Lions quarterback Shaun Hill some fishing pointers.
Kim Stricker gives Lions quarterback Shaun Hill some fishing pointers.
KVD talks fishing with his teammates including Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz at left.
KVD talks fishing with his teammates including Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz at left.
Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley is having a good time with Elite Series pro Tim Horton on Kent Lake near Detroit.
Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley is having a good time with Elite Series pro Tim Horton on Kent Lake near Detroit.
The Lions’ Nick Fairley, a former Auburn University star, and Elite Series pro Tim Horton of Alabama have a ball during the KVD/Lions charity tournament.
The Lions’ Nick Fairley, a former Auburn University star, and Elite Series pro Tim Horton of Alabama have a ball during the KVD/Lions charity tournament.
Randy VanDam, brother of KVD, fishes alongside Lions tackle Jeff Backus.
Randy VanDam, brother of KVD, fishes alongside Lions tackle Jeff Backus.
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	Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson, Elite Series pro Jonathon VanDam, and B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis teamed up for the benefit tournament.</p>
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson, Elite Series pro Jonathon VanDam, and B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis teamed up for the benefit tournament.
Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch sails a frog across Kent Lake.
Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch sails a frog across Kent Lake.
Nadine and Dick VanDam, parents of Kevin VanDam, get their photo taken with the Lions mascot.
Nadine and Dick VanDam, parents of Kevin VanDam, get their photo taken with the Lions mascot.
The Lions’ Nick Fairleyh and Elite Series pro Tim Horton sign footballs for fans after the weigh-in.
The Lions’ Nick Fairleyh and Elite Series pro Tim Horton sign footballs for fans after the weigh-in.
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	Tourney contestant Tim Vanderhill of Kalamazoo shows off the 5-pound bass that he caught as the big bass winner of the tournament.</p>
Tourney contestant Tim Vanderhill of Kalamazoo shows off the 5-pound bass that he caught as the big bass winner of the tournament.
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	Lions defensive end Willie Young kisses a 3-pound, 8-ounce bass he caught while fishing with Mark Zona. </p>
Lions defensive end Willie Young kisses a 3-pound, 8-ounce bass he caught while fishing with Mark Zona.