Bassmaster Elite: Toledo Bend 2016

The Bassmaster Elite Series comes to Toledo Bend, one of the best bass fishing lakes in the country, for stop No. 5 of the bass fishing tournament series.
Top 12: Kevin VanDam, Chris Lane, Ish Monroe, Keith Combs, Paul Mueller, Hank Cherry, Brett Hite, Andy Montgomery, Tommy Biffle , Edwin Evers, Stephen Browning, Morizo Shimizu

[@jakeseymour1213]

Imagine how nervous the guy pulling the hook out of KVDS hand was😂😂😂

[@braydenwiley9765]

3:20 no emotion regarding the hook in his hand....just pure joy for the fish he just landed!😂 GOAT 🐐

[@boogiekush9391]

My jaw was on the floor , fuckin badass 🙌🏿

[@jackpickle5486]

I can’t say for him but I recently got a large treble hook stuck through the web of my hand and I couldn’t feel it unless I tried to move it.

[@DoctorSess]

@@jackpickle5486 I’ve had one in each of my thumbs. First one was right through the knuckle. I had to push it through, snip the barb, and pull it back out. It honestly didn’t hurt until I started pulling it back out then it burned really weirdly and hurt like hell 😅

[@pizzzle_5093]

Never heard someone call a 5 pounder a moose lol😂

[@muskbeard3924]

Pizzzle _ you’ve never fished tournament!!

[@limbcollector22]

Shit here in northern Illinois you catch a 5 pounder we'll throw a parade

[@yeehawandyeeyeefishing6162]

Need to watch some of these youtubers nowadays then

[@danieledwards3847]

5lb bass = how ever much$$$$ yeah boya fat pay check for a 5lb bass hello moose

[@danieledwards3847]

Shit I've caught two five pounders in 6 years 2 in 6 for Colorado

[@Resistculturaldecline]

I'm a KVD fan, not only because of his abilities but the way he carries himself. He stays calm, and does the job in hammer fashion.

[@kevinklampe2350]

That's a great observation and huge reason why I like him.

[@kevinklampe2350]

KVD GOAT

[@destroying2906]

Yes

[@bu44223]

People don't understand how good these guys are

[@manifestgtr]

I do. I’ve been outclassed by several anglers in the past and thought “goddamn...there are so many levels above me...” And those guys were amateurs...multiply that by 20 and you’re starting to get there...

[@mathewshaw2412]

He has a bass

[@drake4615]

Blake Unrein I do lol

[@j-brock7298]

Yes they are I could hold my own though it makes it easier having sponsors to be able to have the best gear possible u give me the same boats rod reels I'd give em a runive won many tournaments not like theses but I've fished the Same lakes they fished anddne very wrll

[@stormedwards356]

@@j-brock7298 could you do it with the pressure on, cameras in your face and make it look as easy and flawless like the pros do?

[@folowfishmomentstv2229]

imagine what 1rod1reel reaction would be if he caught that fish hahaha

[@The_Fishing_Ronin]

😂

[@sherrywilliams808]

Lmfao best comment

[@thatpermedmullet7911]

What bout my boy flair

[@fabiodeklerk8223]

GET IN THE BOOOAAAAATTT!!!!!!!!

[@mollies13]

The cringe..... I hate those fishweman.... Kwvin vsn dsmme a betttwr watch

[@liveeachday8749]

Damnnn... KVD is a stone cold animal, he feels nothing but Victory. "you're gonna freaking jack it, don't tell me just do it, just like that..." Damn

[@JohnAckerman93]

I always like to say that Kevin VanDam is practically unstoppable. He almost controls the water in tournaments

[@jrosel1985]

kvd needs to have a statue made on him

[@inshoremaniyak2938]

Jayson Eslira can’t have statues of white guys erected anymore.

[@Gfin28]

White people who aren't traitor confederates are just fine

[@biggie_phatts2691]

Jayson Eslira true

[@MarcPhillip911]

@@inshoremaniyak2938 bs

[@MarcPhillip911]

I agree

[@dustinedmiston8165]

I love the Bassmaster Elites! But you guys gotta get these shows out on time and in order on KZbin!! FLW is kicking your butts in this!

[@BassmasterOfficial]

Our shows go on our site first. You can find them here: video.bassmaster.com/detail/videos/elite-series-tv-shows/

[@naileditfishing]

Looks at 8pound bass *smiles* looks at other hand with hook *frowns*

[@xtralarge069]

They need to just ban spectators following the anglers, and use drones to cover the footage where spectators can watch back at the pavilion on big screens. I know they can't stop people from fishing public water, but just keep them from fishing right on top of the guys like that. It will increase their sales, keep the anglers more focused, and people wont fish the hell out of the spots.

[@dezmc4747]

ReelBigFish you saw how Kevin said “can y’all back up please”. There is so many people around him like give the guy some space bruh

[@mathewshaw2412]

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[@mathewshaw2412]

@@dezmc4747 He his

[@BryceV33]

ReelBigFishQ

[@mfmax3452]

Public Water dumb ass

[@arciefan]

Thanks so much Bassmaster for posting this. Congrads KVD for an awesome victory. Not just Kevin obviously , but he's probably taking the worst of the spectator boats . No way in the world I would do that to someone. Geez if you've got the money to follow someone around in your big bass boat yourself, you would think you would be courteous and smart enough to stay TOTALLY out of there way. Watch the weigh ins, watch it on TV, watch it on YT, but come on put yourself in that situation and realize that following these pros around the lake and getting in there way is just wrong.

[@huntercroak2643]

arciefan just because they are "professional" doesnt mean they own the lake.

[@bassanglerxxx8444]

I agree with ar these guys go through a lot to make this happen and too much is at state including millions of dollars,and endorsements also like KVD said"you dont come across these opportunities everyday" even the best in the world had that much to admit,the sport is very beneficial to the economy in our country as well as other countries for that matter and also when im fishing though im no pro or tournament angler i wouldn't get in anybody's way it's just rude and nobody should ever have to tell you that!

[@paulchildress46]

That's true they don't own the lake, but everyone with half a brain knows that you don't go near someone when they are on a spot fishing. Assholes do that When they are jealous because someone is catching fish right in front of them and they can't catch shit.

[@bassanglerxxx8444]

Paul Childress thats 100% right!!!!!! I got buddies that do that to me!!!!!

[@j-brock7298]

I would have gave that guy that bait after helping gme get the hook out. At the very least say thank u lol

[@michaelstreeter1450]

How can anyone prefer MLF over this? Sad a lot of these guys are gone

[@dehanvandermerwe4947]

i love it when Kevin Vandam is fishing i learn alot and his my role model

[@dehanvandermerwe4947]

i know from the start that Kevin VanDam would win

[@jamesparker4095]

KVD is my favorite angler of all time hands down. He is a beast largemouth or smallmouth it doesn't matter, he catches the Biggs!!!

[@JohnAckerman93]

Kevin VanDam is the king of bass fishing. He is just unstoppable on the waters

[@sammylacks4937]

Even with a hook buried in his hand he still smiles. Been there done that but with a two lb bowfin on that wasn't happy either , not a bass.

[@tristanwhite8530]

Kevin VanDam is still to this day the GREATEST BASS ANGLER OF ALL TIME! Just watched him rack up another top 15 in the MLF Redcrest Championship. He never slows down. I remember watching this tournament and wanting to go down to Toledo Bend to try and catch fish the way he did in this tournament. I bought my first big cranking stick right after this tournament as well. Never gets old

[@destroying2906]

Ya

[@hardrockfreak1337]

Only argument is for Rick Clunn, because he did it with less technology, but if KVD gets a fith Classic win that's it.

[@BassKat169]

KVD created the rod and reel cranking system.. he basically started all rod and reel set ups for different parts of the game.. Swim bait set ups Frogging set ups and so forth. He’s the absolute king of bass fishing !!

[@tristanwhite8530]

@@BassKat169 agreed! He’s the GOAT! 🐐

[@user-sh2mk8ew4c]

I am same age as VD. And I am a fan. It drives me crazy these guys come down south and school us on catching Bass. I mean he’s from Michigan!!!! I would have told him that 10XD is mine!!! Lol. I really like KVD.

[@andrewscott3184]

Why would you drive your personal boat out and fuck up some pros chance of winning, You could be fishing?

[@tr6339]

God damn I feel bad for those fish that Ish Monroe catches. That Mo Fo sets the hook like no other!!! Love Ish but KVD is the best. KZOO represent.

[@djb0918]

Kevin... you're the man! I appreciate and respect your humbleness....but you are the man!!! Congrats....if I could get away from my 3 kids and work I'd love to spend a day on the water with you!! Keep killinem' man.

[@henryheyburn9712]

KVD is a freaking animal no stopping him he is the one

[@derekcolston9731]

He caught that big bass on a. 10xD crank

[@jaycee1964]

Use 8 lb test instead of 30 lb test

[@anglerstv2504]

I’ve never heard someone say that’s an 8 pounder that calm

[@volkyyog3474]

Lol the announcer said the patriots said the back up QB was said to need to be the starter over tom Brady , crazy how things change he is now traded and having a great year

[@metroplexbassaddicts]

What a fun tournament. Toledo Bend is a fantastic lake for sure! Cool to see the mix of deep and shallow water fishing taking place in this event, and cool to see the GOAT come out with the win! Nobody better than KVD 🐐

[@wordyakno]

21 lb bag on the final day for his 21st victory? Damn

[@The_Fishing_Ronin]

It's crazy how most people who are not in the fishing community have no clue who is Kevin van dam, but to some of us he's the micheal of bass fishing.

[@marangelieortega6910]

Waooo Kevin you are amazing God bless you

[@mooncritter721]

I`m a michigan boy too. We know how to catch some slabs!

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

It's crazy how different this lake looks compared to how it did when I was growing up there in the 70s. The place was basically a flooded forest. We lived right down the road from Pendleton Harbor on the Texas side, and when you crossed that long bridge there were trees everywhere. You had to run in a boat to the Louisiana side to get north of that area. Crazy.

[@JoeyDiCienzo]

he stayed so calm on that first giant... unbelievable

[@kevinklampe2350]

KVD a beast. Still The Best. GOAT Fact!

[@warrenmoniz7384]

I'm glad I decided to not try n be a bass master because van damn just wreckes everybody else he's a, career killer its like being a second string quarter back for tom.Brady!

[@manifestgtr]

I’ll bet if you asked Kevin to trade that 8 pounder for never having gotten hooked, he would’ve looked at you like you were nuts haha

[@RoughOnStuff]

KVD for real giving tips while having someone remove a hook from his hand… like.. that man is just unreal.

[@TunaNoCrust2024]

KVD > googan squad

[@brettnorris4997]

playdough

[@UM-zk9sb]

justasportsfan 101 that would be amazing

[@willharris3843]

what an honor to take a hook out of kvds hand

[@ducksinmyhearttaylor3957]

That was a bad ass bite on the popper!!! Man this is good stuff right here. I miss this so much with the way today’s tournament is fished!!

[@EasyModeFishing]

We hook fish and never think much of it but we cry like a bitch when we hook ourselves.

[@lucasholmgren7266]

KVD is the only guy who can guess a weight and no one questions him.

[@drumandball]

Question...and this may be a dumb one...do the fish that are caught in these tournaments live? Are they released back into the water, alive?

[@BassmasterOfficial]

We host catch-and-release tournaments. The fish are kept in livewells and in tanks until after they are weighed, and then we release them back in to the lake. I don't have stats on hand for all of our tournaments this year, but at one of the hottest events of the season 96% of the bass caught during the four day tournament were released alive and well. - Sara

[@drumandball]

Awesome! Thank you for the response! I really enjoyed the video. KVD is the man!

[@Ledgerification]

I land fish a lot in Fla. No livewell... But I got my phone and camera... so I get my quick weigh in, then a picture, then right back into the water to bet bigger and make more babies. I've was a B.A.S.S. member since Ray Scott launched it..and even way back then, B.A.S.S. was about catch and release. :) And my how you have grown. Good Stuff.

[@deionramsey1640]

With the technology their putting into the livewells like flowing water, ph and oxygen levels inside water, ect most fish survive. I think it the fish that are gut hooked, gill hooked, the hooks down their throat and people use pliers further injuring the fish, and just improper hookset is what leads to the fish dying.

[@drumandball]

Well I hope you don't catch any more 4-9 pounders then!

[@fishingwithaustin8258]

it is amazing how they can function fishing for money, to support their addiction, their way of life, and constantly be harrassed and followed to every single spot they go to by annoying spectators. it is amazing how they can hide the pressure so well.

[@mooncritter721]

OW!!! THAT HURTS BIG TIME!! Ruin your whole day! Gloves can save you from that pain!

[@nutritionalrevalution9766]

KVD CAN CATCH BASS OUT OF A BATHTUB

[@jtsfishing3500]

I on team kvd because I have I can't tell you how many reels and crank baits I have from kvd

[@lannyseals2084]

When is the KVD real blood/meat hook going on the market?

[@dustinedmiston8165]

17:47 was me and my buddy! For the record we never fished his stuff!! You can't call yourself a fan and do something like that in the middle of competition. I don't see how anyone thinks that's right!

[@djb0918]

Dustin Edmiston sure it was. keep reproducing that Sudafed and telling yourself these crazy stories

[@dustinedmiston8165]

Lol! wrll it is bud not sure what the sudafed reference means. I guess I could post a pic of my huk shirt sighted by Kvd saying 2016 Toledo bend champ!! Amongst several other pros. I also went to bass fest this year. Crazy I know!!

[@dustinedmiston8165]

*well

[@dustinedmiston8165]

Don't think it will let me post pics. But I would be more than happy to email you a pic from the event!

[@tlbritt801]

Dustin Edmiston I just need the waypoint lol...

[@basshuntet1455]

there are many great fishermen out there some famous;others known only to their friends.but KVD is the greatest I have ever seen

[@drumandball]

I don't understand how KVD is consistently so much better than everyone else. What a beast!

[@Foodforanimals1]

Modern fishing.

[@brodricklittlejohn9663]

The Michael Jordan ..... of bass fishing 🎣 .....The goat 🐐

[@nathanmooney3592]

At 22:25 Chris Lane hooked a bass in the same exact spot I hooked my PB (7lbs6oz). Grew up on this lake and my camphouse is right around the corner from where he was fishing. Incredible spot. Incredible to see my honey hole on the bassmasters

[@BassKat169]

These guys are like bloodhounds they’ll find 90% of the best spots on every lake in a couple days. Absolutely amazing to watch them dissect a lake !!

[@Discreetspd]

The 🐐

[@Leopoldo-V87]

That's my boy Kvd!!!

[@paulvega9893]

The best of the best of all time. Not Human but a Fishing Android. KVD

[@autumnwhitaker5959]

Kvd is awesome

[@johnnylovelis7853]

Kvd is the Tom Brady of fishing

[@danieledwards3847]

Imma put a revo/Abu Garcia Mike Iaconelli 30 on a lews KVD 7ft4 medium exta fast

[@thepondangler4746]

Kevin van damm is awesome or however you spell his name

[@csbvolleyball]

KVD really gets me jacket up

[@okieoutdoorsman7520]

first view!!! i have no life.

[@5.7hemi79]

16:45 is my favorite clip in all of bass fishing. Now everytime I catch a fish I yell "yeuh"

[@leemurray-daniels6075]

Born there....bought that damn Tee in 1969....29 Lbs.....gimme a break.......That Murray Girl out.......Cheezus...8 lb? You fishing for minnows, Boy? DO NOT CURSE on TV....watch DANCE.......

[@lhcbassman2274]

Lee Murray-Daniels the heck you talking about

[@gabassin1793]

Lee Murray-Daniels ENGLISH

[@timothythompson1427]

Lhcbassman He is high

[@oldpop788]

Hahahaha this man would smoke Dance and Martin combined. Also your daddy.

[@bigbucksbitcoin2883]

I wish KVD would go back to the Elites. I miss watching him kick everyone's tail.

[@bretwells704]

Kevin VanDam Win #21 with 21lb final day... "Play 21"

[@hillbillytarzan]

The way he “put” that hook in his hand was completely avoidable. It’s like he tried to stick himself.

[@kylefishing21]

They did damage on this tournament. Like the lake literally sucks since then.

[@colequinn10]

KVD is good at everything.

[@arsenioward217]

I understand kvd needs his space but you still have to be considerate and use a better tone when speaking to your sponsors and fans as long as they not where your casting and your still bagging em it shouldn't be a problem

[@Toekneehouse]

If as a fisherman this kinda shit doesn’t get you off you absolutely should not be watching this 😂😂

[@jerrythao9321]

KVD the best bass angler in the world

[@badmofo350]

I wonder why they edited out the part where vandam told the guy thank you for helping w/the hook.

[@itscayford3100]

The Mille acs tournament was awesome

[@BassKat169]

Chris Lane needs to come back to BASS. man he was fun to watch fish !!

[@dustingrant2062]

Man I love going back to when there was just 1 an the king was in his throne..B.A.S.S

[@toddbrauselling]

Great stuff. Love the Bassmaster. 2019, new faces will make for a better tour!

[@theastuteangler]

would this be pre-spawn or post-spawn for these Louisiana fish?

[@Skibbidyboobop]

"It's a biggin'! Giant!" Scott Martin's exact line when he hooks up. KVD must have been a big inflluence!

[@bassinbilliards6279]

Me everytime "There's a fish" hook set. My friends laughed with me Jan 1st we slayed 25 bass in super cold, stained water.

[@sammylacks4937]

Where s Ikanelli ? Cussing dogs or throwing tackle in the lake. Go Mike.

[@mooncritter721]

When the bite is good you can use anything but when the bite is dead, use frogs or worms. No weights on the worm. This means you need to use a ZEBCO spin cast reel. Yes I said it. You can cast a weightless worm a mile with one of those reels. The drag is smooth and you will have no trouble landing a large fish. I caught big pike on those reels 30 yrs ago when they were junk. Now they are much improved and very smooth. The drag is very nice and adjustable. No shame for being resourceful!

[@blakefinley9157]

Did anyone else notice ish monroe throw that takahiro omari in there “das a five poundaa”

[@wolfpack6103]

please reply any bass Fisher

[@wolfpack6103]

there's a bass that I'm trying to catch but it's not falling for any bait I throw I just got a frog bait but IDK I've bought so much and the bass is a big one it's at least a 9-10 pound bass

[@carterboaz7876]

WolF Pack use a fluke

[@918fishing4]

2 years later I am here

[@kvue2807]

Omg I salute you KVD OCH

[@gregmsnow]

All I gotta say is yamaha is better than mercury and faster and more reliable

[@lazeebee86]

kvd is the best. you guys have to watch the bracket. he was soooooo good. lots of spots saved, have plan a to plan z. simply amazing.

[@brandonnitti8435]

GZ Huang knkjmmmmmmmonmmmmnn

[@brandonnitti8435]

Ommmomim

[@brandonnitti8435]

Nbn io

[@brandonnitti8435]

Job opportunity j j jjo

[@shutterfish]

KVD is a fishing machine. But should know how to use a plier instead of getting hooked…😎 And are they not allowed to use landing net?

[@BassmasterOfficial]

Pliers are 1000000 times worse to get a treble hook out of your hand than the line trick he used and yes, no nets.

[@pestka7151]

Gosh, id of loved to help KVD with that hook lol

[@silky_smooth9475]

KVD=The GOAT

[@TheGnthreman]

KVD throwing a whopper plopper.

[@gamblerbang4490]

So when they come to your town and run you over all day then ask you were are fish bighting the hell with bass fisherman They have no respect for people fishing for food fun and family comradery they should outlaw the big ass motors no-one needs to go that fast make it 40 horse max and if you cut peoples lines off when there bobber fishing you are cut off for life for terminate fishing !

[@ekybassin449]

KVD is a monster

[@rebirth_mishap]

I crimp or grind down my barbs so that doesn't happen

[@misterturkturkle]

crazy to think this was only 5 years ago

[@vincejamison8078]

I wonder how many bass were filled with lead weights

[@icoff7]

37:30 Big Bass Ten pounder.

[@BrandonX444X]

Chris Lane is worse than Ike! Every single fish he hooks “ Big One” bro it’s 2lbs. He’s beyond aggravating to watch.

[@BassmasterOfficial]

I mean he did catch 90 pounds worth of bass. Not too many were 2 pounds 😂

[@BrandonX444X]

@@BassmasterOfficial Ita just the point of it. Him and Ike both are the worst for it. But normally Ike is pretty funny about it

[@wadedeeds1738]

Best Top Water EVER ZEL ROLAND. Zara spoil. I pray they make them again or I can find a few. Love it.

[@CapriciousKitty]

sucks he got himself hooked but it was great to learn that technique to get it out.