Building a better monster
By Jeff Nedwick on Jul 6, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments | Send feedback »
Belletini and Cox win Monster Quest VIII
Monster Quest bass tournament organizers seem to have hit upon a winning formula - use a pro / am format to encourage participation, give back to the community by supporting local charities and finally, conduct the tournament on Lake St. Clair, one of the world's best smallmouth bass fisheries.
Don Watts leads Team WYCD to victory Results
By editor on Jun 20, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments | Send feedback »
The team sponsored by country music station WYCD two-stepped their way to a relatively easy victory led by GreatLakesBass.com member and WaveSpin Reels pro Don Watts (LGMOUTH). Also fishing were WCYD's Steve Grunwald, Premier Pet Supply owner Mike Palmer and former Lions safety Stuart Schweigert. Team WYCD finished with a five bass limit weighing 13 pounds 15 ounces anchored by the event's big bass - a giant 5 pounds 14 ounce largemouth!
Detroit Lions and Kevin VanDam team up for charity
By Jeff Nedwick on Jun 20, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, BASS, KVD, Chad Pipkens, Charity Tournament | Send feedback »
Detroit Lions players, bass fishing pros and sponsors battled the elements and the bass on Monday in the 2nd annual Detroit Lions / KVD Charity Fishing Tournament. And like last year’s inaugural event, the bass proved to be a tougher opponent than any the Lions will likely face on Sundays.
2013 Bass Pro Shops KVD Charity Classic Fans Fun
By editor on Jun 8, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS Elites, Pro Anglers, JVD, KVD, Chad Pipkens | Send feedback »
Detroit Lions fans and pro bass tournament fans both have a great opportunity to see and mingle with their favorite sports stars up close during the dinner weigh-in this Monday, June 10 at Kensington Metropark's Kent Lake, site of the 2013 Bass Pro Shops KVD Charity Classic fishing tournament! Watch the football and fishing pros in action as they compete against each other in a relaxed summer event.
2013 Bassmaster Elite Series has a Great Lakes feel
By Jeff Nedwick on Apr 5, 2013 | In BASS Elites, BASS, JVD, KVD, Chad Pipkens | Send feedback »
On September 10, 1813 U.S. Navy Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry took advantage of a wind shift on Lake Erie to defeat a British squadron led by Commander Robert Heriot Barclay in the Battle of Put-in-Bay.
Nearly two hundred years later, Bassmaster Elite Series pros are looking forward to another potential Lake Erie battle – this time for a chance to be crowned 2013 Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Michigan's Bassmaster Classic history
By Jeff Nedwick on Apr 5, 2013 | In BASS, Bassmaster Classic, Pro Anglers, Ryan Said, JVD, KVD, Chad Pipkens | Send feedback »
Since its debut in 1971, Michigan anglers have qualified for the Bassmaster Classic thirty six times and only six times in the last 32 years has the state failed to produce a qualifier. In fact, only 14 states have produced more Bassmaster Classic qualifiers than Michigan.
However, before engaging in any inter-state trash talking, know that these statistics are significantly skewed by the fact that 23 of those 36 Classic appearances are attributed to one angler - Kevin VanDam. Exclude VanDam's numbers and Michigan's representation is a more pedestrian 13 appearances by 10 anglers over the 42 year history of the Classic.
2013 KVD Charity Classic Back on Kent Lake
By editor on Apr 4, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS, Pro Anglers, Pro Teams, KVD | Send feedback »
Detroit Lions and Kevin VanDam team up again for a charity fishing tournament on Monday, June 10, 2013
The 2013 KVD Charity Classic returns to Kent Lake Monday, June 10, 2013 allowing anglers the chance to fish and compete with the Detroit Lions and seven-time BASS Angler of the Year, Kevin VanDam. The event consists of a day on the lake competing with Head Coach Jim Schwartz, players, alumni, KVD and other Elite Anglers to catch the biggest bass.
Michigan pros can’t match Pace in Classic
By Jeff Nedwick on Mar 7, 2013 | In Bass Tournaments, BASS, Bassmaster Classic, JVD, KVD, Chad Pipkens | Send feedback »
Only three states sent more pros to the 2013 Bassmaster Classic than Michigan. But despite the state’s strong representation - three qualifiers, including four time winner Kevin VanDam - Michigan pros were unable to match the consistency of Mississippi’s lone representative, Cliff Pace.