Over the last 25 years, Kevin VanDam’s name has become synonymous with the sport of competitive bass fishing. VanDam’s sheer dominance on the water in the modern era of professional bass fishing is unparalleled. He has set a bar with a rod and reel that few others in history will ever come close to reaching. The all-time money winner in professional bass fishing, VanDam recently announced his intention to retire from tournament fishing at the end of the 2023 Bass Pro Tour season.