Kevin VanDam put 28 pounds on the scales to take his 4th Bassmaster Classic trophy.
“I am flattered to even be mentioned in the same sentence as Rick Clunn,” said VanDam of the only other angler to lay claim to 4 Classic titles.
VanDam credits his win to the fact that was the first, of many anglers fishing a spawning cove on Lake Catouatchie, to adjust when fishing pressure put the hurt on what had been a strong spinnerbait bite. His remedy was Strike King’s 1.5 square bill crankbait. The leading-edge move created the lead he needed and then he shut the on all challengers today.
As a result, VanDam passed Roland Martin for the most all time wins with 20. He tied Clunn with 4 Classic wins. He surpassed the $5,000,000 mark in tournament winnings. His 69-plus pounds shattered 56-plus record heaviest weight in a 3-day Classic.
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