Kings of Bass S4E1 | Two Big Changes - Kevin VanDam

Season 4 Episode 1:
As the 2023 season begins, The KOB Crew follows @TheKevinVanDam as he faces two big changes; a new format on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour and fishing his final season of competitive bass fishing after 32 years.
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[@jamesking4225]

What the world needs now is fishing with KVD the tv show

[@dcrane4]

KVD is the example of EVERYTHING good in fishing.

[@dannyhudson5405]

We All Will Miss You.KVD Your The Man.

[@johnmead2038]

I made it to the Nationals in 2004. The best of times. Not sure why I didn't continue. Life has a way of changing things. Been a Kick watching you all these years. Best of luck

[@JS-oy6nn]

I would love a job where I show up to work with a boat 🚤 and flip flops 🩴 😎 KVD has got to be incredibly proud because you can’t say bass fishing without KVD.

[@patriotmadness6231]

Thank you KVD. Go get um.

[@waynelagarde7956]

KVD " THE GOAT " Its been a pleasure watching you all these years.

[@1jimif]

You wanna get out, but it pulls you back in! You can run but you can't hide, lol perfect song for this video! Good luck Kevin you will be missed! At 61 years old, I've been a fan since the beginning...jimi

[@kylevodden19]

Another great in Michigan retiring, first for me was Yzerman in 06 then and now Michigan looses another Goat, KVD, man what an ambassador of the sport, stay positive man. I smell some BPT trophies coming your way before your tour is finished, now back to the tears😢

[@willlbrown]

🐐

[@basskirkster]

What an amazing career. What you have done for the face of bass fishing, Bass Pro Shops, Strike King, Quantum, and now Lews can never be topped. Have really enjoyed watching you fish, win ,and instruct. I still have one of your Quantum Crankbait rods and will never get rid of it. One of the best I own. God bless you and your future endeavors.

[@kevinpewitt7013]

I had the opportunity to meet this man at Paris landing state park. He’s a super nice guy and one of the best fisherman that ever stepped in a boat. God bless you and ur family. Thank you for all the knowledge you have shared with people over the years. Go get em kvd in 2023.

[@robertcates2549]

Thanks for the years of great fishing. Good luck and enjoy your retirement. Going to miss you.

[@DyrtWalker]

Looked up to you for years in fishing. Learned so much from you. Much respect to you and many blessings to you and your family in the next chapter of life.

[@tomstclair961]

Brother! All I can say is you came in as a young gun and you made them take notice the first time they ever fished against you. You raised the bar in this sport and set records beyond ones comprehension. All you can do now is smile and say to yourself!!! KVD. You done good! REAL GOOD!!! I've always wondered what it would be like to sit back in my big comfy recliner watching the tournament and seeing all the new technology that you and your team made possible for all to enjoy. I wish you the best in life brother. Success seams to follow you so anything you decide to do I'm sure will be a success as well. Thank you for all you've done for all of us..

[@quintinkale1242]

He comes back! Calling it, Rick clung still going and I can’t seeing vandam not chucking and winding. Thanks for all that you’ve done for the sport and look forward to this year.

[@bigmongo475]

Goat is gonna retire hard to believe God bless u brother thank you for all the knowledge tips and tricks and the amazing moment s over the years you deserve it man

[@douglasstandridge6854]

Hello KVD. This is the 1st time I've ever commented on a video. Really looking forward to following on this last season of tournament fishing. Thanks for the memories. And, I just wanted to say, that your videographer is INCREDIBLE! I do photography and a little start of video. I know really good when I see it! This guy is Awesome! The BEST to you this season!

[@johna.9742]

You got emotional...I am setting here watching this and hearing about your retirement, I got tears in my eyes. My wife asked me what I was tearing up about. I told her one of my all-time favorite anglers is fishing his last season. Hard to believe. Thank you KVD for all the great moments. You have given this sport the recognition it deserves. I wish you all the best.

[@edpoints1127]

U Da Man!

[@leomartin4637]

It would be amazing if you ever come down to Canada to the Saint Louis river in Cornwall Ontario

[@cheetoz6902]

You are and always will be my bass fishing hero. I have been with you on all 32 years ,I'm 51 and have enjoyed every single second of your career. You truly are the G.O.A.T. I can say this about you ,you are a true AmBASSador to this sport. I wish you all the best this year and btw I got tears in my eyes writing this. God bless you KVD as he already has,God bless America

[@richwarren2475]

33 amazing years!! Thanks for sharing all the great memories all these years. It's been a beautiful ride Kvd!!

[@jonwazny6747]

Congrats on the retirement, you have done alot over the years, learned alot from watching you and I am a michigan resident as well, you represent michigan with class and great sportsmanship. Hopefully one day we cross paths together on the water 🤙 Now go kick some ass and get that last one, tight lines

[@joereynajr.9637]

Thanks for everything KVD!!!

[@skeeterjoe32]

I’ll be tuned in. Please stay involved you are the voice of pro fishing.

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

Truly the best, and have always been proud to have KVD represent my home state! I will miss seeing him compete but at the same time, you never know what tomorrow brings, trust me I know, so enjoy time with your family and keep teaching us about fishing 🎣🐐🏆#NothingLeftToProve

[@Arientis]

He’ll be back…. In the elite series

[@bishopvue4019]

One of the best that’s ever done it, GOAT for sure, best of wishes in your retirement KVD

[@jeffwerth2707]

I could see him doing a keep and cook show...hunt or catch something...his son could show off his chef skills

[@bacondude3]

What a Legacy this man has created. So many thousands of us have learned so much from him.

[@Tooey005]

KVD just want to say you are one of best anglers in the game. Wish you luck this 2023 year. Gotta have family time sometime. Just want to say Thank You KVD for everything.

[@uberkull9326]

🔥 The GOAT! 🔥 So glad to be able to follow KVD his entire career! Michigan is proud!😊

[@tomstclair961]

Well I guess I'm kinda lucky feeling also.. KVD cut his teeth at lake St. Clair right!! Wasn't that his home lake?? Didn't he also attend St. Clair college??? What the hell am I doing in FL. ?? That's my last name. 👍👍🤗😅😅 He's a true champion!! I'm super happy for this individual. He was destined to be a world class champion.. He ate, and slept, bass fishing. He read every bass master magazine they published 20 times. 😅😅.. seriously! I watched an interview in his beginning year and he was out fishing the pro up front. The pro said he couldn't cast as far as KVD was casting from the front of the boat, yet the back! 😅😅. I think he was the reason they amended rules saying the non boater couldn't cast to the front of the boat at all anymore. 😅😅😅😅. Boo hoo. He made you fish hard when he was in the boat ..

[@martymooney8099]

We have some good anglers here in Alabama, but there's only one KVD you guys should be very proud like you said he is the G.O.A.T.

[@Dark18095]

Thank you KVD for your legendary run im never gonna forget it (and secretly still think you are the best). i loved watching your career and your aggressively competitive nature and love for the sport sweep through history.

[@MWM92688]

It’s hard to see you leaving the tour but it’s been a pleasure following along with your career and I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors, but I’m sure gonna miss watching you do work, congrats on a absolutely incredible career!!🎣

[@Sonubaits]

Amazing! Congratulations on a fantastic career KVD. 🎣

[@robertthierry8297]

Wow the sport of bass fishing will never be the same was awesome watching you fish . Good luck with your retirement enjoy GOD bless.

[@greggdsciotto8952]

It's been a pleasure to follow along with you throughout your career. As a fellow and former michigander (Marquette) the very best of luck to you and your family in the future! God bless!😎

[@johnm2617]

MAN YOU COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER PERSON * TO REPRESENT BASS FISHING ! ALOT OF YEARS WATCHING KVD FROM DAY 1 ** GOING TO MISS THIS DUDE * BUT YOU KNOW KVD WILL BE GOOD ! THANKS KEVIN **

[@Huntn_fish365]

Absolute legend. I’m glad I was able to give my kids some of the knowledge that I gained from watching this man. I’m forever grateful 🙌🏽 god bless you KVD and I hope you enjoy the rest you deserve.

[@metroplexbassaddicts]

Great show! Looking forward to watching the rest of this season with the GOAT 🐐

[@jerrygirdner2753]

Congratulations on the retirement! Been watching you ever since you started. It's been one heck of a ride for ya! Again, Congratulations to one of the best to ever do it. Good luck on the rest of your year. Tight lines and stay safe out there on and off the water. Semper Fi from an old Marine.

[@FishingNorthernOntarioCanada]

Good luck in future endeavours 👍 …. That footage of you crossing the lake with boat lights on was the coolest I’ve seen in a while . Hope to learn a lot from watching and following this season…. 🔥🎣

[@scottblock6832]

Great show Kevin. Let’s just go out and win Redcrest, then both Michigan stops to end your career. Show them the old guys an still do it.

[@gussfish8670]

I remember when I first started bass fishing it was before smart phones I Read a lot of books about it, I watched bass fishing program's and I practiced and applied what I learned, KVD was very young at the time, for me using a baitcaster took some time to master then I refined my spinning technique, my love for bass fishing outlasted my first marriage, women who bass fish are not women you find everyday thank God my current wife loves to bass fish, when I say KVD to my wife she knows it's Kevin Van Dam the greatest bass fisherman ever.

[@tylerbrandon7961]

I only wish to follow the foot steps he’s taken 👌🤙I watched this dude since I was l a little kid on O.L.N and any other out door sports channel that’s how I learned and got so into bass Fishin with one of my best friends Fishin as much as we could an d still today 🤘👍mind you I watched this way befor anything called KZbin showed up but now I watch it here my P.B is 13 .3 but I’m far from my last day on the water and honestly I’m glad to have this guy as a motivator and ever other professional fishermen I’ve watched growin up

[@jeremyduncan9165]

Go get em ol son!!

[@zhutch17]

Wife’s in labor , I’m sitting here watching KVD , let’s go man !!

[@glenncivale6824]

It just won't be the same and hardly as exciting without you. After taking off a year or two? I smell an Elite Legends exemption coming your way! There's no way you can just Give it up. You'll be chomping on your rod handles by the start of next year, lol. Best of luck to the Master goat!

[@prestonmire5509]

You are the GOAT good luck this year I hope you get a win love watching your videos

[@DavidMccallister65]

You're only allowed to leave IF you win Redcrest!!!🙏🤞🇺🇸

[@brentcarr8365]

This is a great video!! Kvd was always my my favorite 😊

[@pantherkoch4]

Congratulations on a great career!!! Well done!

[@midwestfishingandoutdoors3077]

I'm speechless...wow

[@andybrode2507]

I hope to see you lift that Classic trophy one more time!

[@phillipjmontoyapmoney]

🐐 of all time

[@georgedragojlovic4832]

I hope nitro gives you a fully loaded boat. The retirement series boat. I think you've earned it.

[@jonmatlock277]

Best ever!

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Best wishes for your Winning Final year in a Fantastic Bass Fishing Career! Can't say I followed it through all the changes in the Pro Bass Tour, but one thing I can say about you! Is that from the jump you believed in your fishing abilities! And I can make this statement! In 1989-1990? I took a Bass seminar. I think six pros? Denny Bauer, Jay Yelas, Joe Thomas has just won the Red Man, and the all time Bassmaster money winner at that time! 1.6 million? Larry Nixon and he proceeds to tell a story about a kid from Kalamazoo Michigan, a spinnerbait fisherman! Larry was a big worm guy at that time! Anyway he says this buckaroo from Kalamazoo came up to him and stated "I'm going to kick your ass on the Pro Bass Tour, the all time money winner! Larry said, well Son you better get busy because 1.6 million is a lot of ass kicking!" To use an old Robert Davall saying "that's a bold statement from a one eyed Fatman!" But you did everything you told Larry you would do! That's not bragging! That's Fact! Great Career!

[@andrewagee9203]

Intro is 🔥

[@beccabeth2]

Kevin I would love to see you get a W this year for your last year on the trail.

[@bobjohnston5527]

Congratulations on your career success. Are you going to make How to video from your state

[@tylerfish6206]

Come help Massachusetts,

[@Freedomfishingtuglife]

Good morning sir I was wondering if you can let me know that style that you have on your boat for your wrap

[@egoutdoors]

Where is that place where he stayed while in Kissimmee?

[@pantherkoch4]

Does anyone know the name and Artist of the intro song?

[@pantherkoch4]

Found the answer for anyone interested. Feelings that I know by August Anderrsun

[@geraldkoth654]

I have a question. Was your grandfather or great grandfather in construction and was his name possibly Harry VanDam? My dad had Harry as a foreman. He was watching fishing one day and said to me, "That guy worked for me" I tried to tell him that you were not alive then. He swore because you looked exactly like Harry.

[@vintagerecordambassadeur4098]

Just can’t get it done anymore

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I thought he was in bassmaster???

[@TheBeagledogxxx]

Kevin in retirement. Honey, I'm going to throw this Perdue chicken on our Traeger grill with about half a bag of Kingsford wood pellets, the only pellets I'll use in my Traeger.... She's going to be like Kevin... You don't need to mention sponsors anymore.

[@clarenceboone2972]

So sad

[@garyogrady6804]

We will miss the goat. Super well done SIR

[@michaeliovine2462]

Hopefully there will be KVD slamming bass fishing show

[@Davo2233]

The 3 periods and penalties and all the catch as many as you can stuff is pretty dumb. I have never been a fan or followed this tour . They have been around 10 years or so and I have never understood the points or groups and all that stuff. I wish this league would fold so that they would have one top tour and make an exception and let these guys have 25 or 30 spots on the Elite Series. Not to immediately take lower tier elite guys out, they should expand the number of spots on tour.

[@aaronabney8924]

Can't call yourself a champion or anything equivalent using sonar and all that fancy stuff your just like a "pro athlete" using performance enhancers

[@thebibleisright100]

Getting old is the worse