What a VanDam Ride! Celebrating Kevin VanDam's 33 Year Tournament Fishing Career

What a VanDam ride it was! Sherry, Jackson and Nicholas threw me this party to celebrate my 33 year tournament fishing career. Here’s the full recap video from that special night. We had ourselves a T I M E with so many friends and family!
A lot of people stepped up to make it happen and I don’t take that for granted. I can’t thank Jackson & the ‪@GrillwithWeber‬ team enough for preparing the incredible main course, and ‪@yeticoolers‬, ‪@MinnKotaMotors‬, and ‪@HumminbirdTV‬ for their support. It was a night I will never forget!
Here's the link to my career celebration video that was mentioned in case you missed it. You definitely want to check it out!
• 33 Years of Kevin Vand...
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[@903E]

Thank you for the opportunity! Your tips and tricks help out tremendously on the water.

[@richwarren2475]

Truly been an honor to grow up watching Kvd, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and every great athlete that has given us the greatest pleasure watching you succeed to be the best in your sports. As us average people you gave us amazing moments that made us feel great at good times and bad times. It's what truly got us by taking our minds off issues watching all you perform. As our greatest representative of the sport of fishing we love more than anything Mr Vandam I can't thank you enough for letting us live and love watching you succeed these past 33 years. Thank you Mrs Vandam again for sharing your husband with the rest of us all these years. Like he has stated it never could have succeeded without an amazing woman and family beside him. It's been a true honor to witness all of this. Thank you again!!

[@williamgibson3477]

Yes sir

[@MassReelFishing]

Don’t leave out my man TB12, but couldn’t agree more!

[@Totalnorthernoutdoors]

The greatest to ever do it.

[@DetroitFishigan]

I get to be the 1st view and comment 😂. Hey kvd, enjoy that family, brother 👊🏼😎

[@MikeHanfod-pd2sx]

Congrats Kevin on one heck of a fishing career and what you’ve done for this great sport! The way you represent Kzoo and this community has been fantastic (you should be very proud). Thanks again for what you’ve done and are still doing for the sport of fishing and this great state👍. I’m sure I’ll see you around at D n R sports on occasion but right now I’m heading to the st. Joe for smallies. P.S. love that 1.5 square bill in Oyster color it’s bass candy on the Joe!

[@DetroitFishigan]

I want some of them kvd cookies 🍪 😋

[@factsoffishing]

I very special day for a very special person & family

[@Lee-vg8yk]

KVD Very Nice enjoy

[@douglashewitt7749]

There will never be another KVD! What an amazing career that will never be replicated!

[@rickwalter9509]

Thanks for giving all us fans a piece of KVD so genuine!

[@timmvanderhill9820]

Honor knowing you as long as I have!! You and your family are top notch buddy, always have been!!

[@kingsht9825]

Simply the greatest to ever do it! 🐐

[@Backwoodsbullrider]

Awesome!!! Been great watching the best in the business!

[@jamesknotts8029]

Thank you KVD!

[@brandonsingleton2473]

You’ve done so much over the years and can’t wait to see what the future has for you! Been awesome to watch and see you grow!

[@paulwhite5838]

Congrats Kevin! Great video

[@markacridge3715]

Thank you Kevin be your kind mdn as when visiting our r store in Grapevine, TX.. I met you many times there. I myself recently retired from BPD after 22 years and 2 months. Congratulations on a fantastic career, and can't wait for the new show.

[@user-em1oq5bi5j]

GOAT!! Congrats on an amazing career.

[@jared5862]

Awesome. Congrats Kevin on a fantastic career. It’s been an amazing ride watching you from your rookie years all the way through now. You know, the first tournament I ever saw you fish I could see that you had something special. You had a drive to understand and catch bass like no one I have ever seen and I knew you’d be great. It’s been a true pleasure following you. I can’t wait to see the new chapter and follow your show too.

[@CrankCaveBaits]

What a spread!!! Definitely gonna miss watching you. End of an era for sure.

[@perrymatherne9264]

Kvd made such an impact in bass fishing that very few can come close,& Louisiana was very good to kvd,the state gave him 2 classic wins in which me and my family were there I will never forget, enjoy the fruits of your labor Kevin you truly earned it brother, your fan Perry matherne from galliano, Louisiana

[@codyhooser3333]

Great turn out an amazing group of friends an family Kevin. Congratulations on a wonderful career 👏

[@slabslayer258]

Never got to meet you yet . Stilll keeping my dream of meeting you strong and believing . So glad I got to watch all 33 years of your pro fishing career . Wish I could see you pro fish for another 20yesrs. Gone miss seeing you on live and rooting for you every tournament every year . I tear up thinking your not gone be on the trail to watch no more . Got to love fishing and your fishing brothers and sisters . Congrats on a phenomenal career . And hope to meet you one day. From East Texas on lake Sam Rayburn to your house and family we love you KVD and family .

[@geraldbalser4581]

Thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@Independent58]

Congratulations KVD 🎊 it's been great watching your career in BASS, and it was Great meeting you when you competed in the Bassmaster Classic in Chicago, good luck 👍

[@GoochParmesan]

I consider myself a pretty tough dude but this just made me tear up a little. Kevin became a pro the year after I was born so this was a pretty heavy chapter to close, emotionally. Kevin you’ve been an absolute joy to watch and learn from. Thank you for what you’ve done for the sport of bass fishing and I can’t wait to see you take on the next chapter. #BuryMeWithAKVDStrikeKing

[@MarkZonaFishing]

Special day

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Dang that 33 years flew by!!! im 50 i remeber when you started i remember saying that skinny yankee can fish!!! 😂 thanks for what you have done all the years KVD wont be the same without ya awesome 👊

[@wesleysmith6018]

Amazing colb little lady!

[@robertdouglas9345]

You deserve it! Sit back and soak it up!

[@kingsalmon5905]

Yep, nothing more need be said KVD you are a great man! KVD KVD KVD!!

[@TheTaurus1988]

Congratulations man!

[@lanbarrllc8712]

All I can say is the GOAT.

[@MassReelFishing]

Absolute GOAT!

[@metroplexbassaddicts]

🐐🐐🐐

[@JonahMoro]

🎉🎉🎉

[@michaelwilmoth173]

Good to see so many MLF guys around to celebrate. Oh wait a minute……..

[@mikemcclish43]

Enjoy the retirement KVD!!!! Can't wait to see ya beating up Zona and Mercer on TV.....

[@johnswanner810]

The true GOAT

[@juanmartinez-pk7sk]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫡😎

[@williamgibson3477]

Still fishing with a rod from years ago

[@garysanderford1572]

The goat but not one response to any of the fans awesome comments.

[@MidwestHunts]

Can I go fishing with you just joined a youth fishing team