Tag: elite series

Jonathon VanDam’s 2013 G.Loomis Wrapped Boat

Jonathon VanDam’s 2013 G.Loomis Wrapped Boat

Here’s a first look picture at Jonathon VanDam’s new 2013 G.Loomis-wrapped Triton bass boat powered by Mercury and Shimano on the trailer fender.

February 18, 2013 | By | Reply More
Jonathon VanDam claims first Elite title at Green Bay Challenge

Jonathon VanDam claims first Elite title at Green Bay Challenge

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Four days on Lake Michigan produced four different tournament leaders at the Bassmaster Elite Series Green Bay Challenge, but it was the leader at the end of today’s final competition round who takes home the trophy, $100,000 in first-place prize money and an automatic berth in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic. That [...]

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Mercury angler takes Green Bay Challenge Bassmaster Elite title

Mercury angler takes Green Bay Challenge Bassmaster Elite title

Mercury Marine earned another win this weekend at the B.A.S.S. Elite Series event in Green Bay, Wis., courtesy of first-time B.A.S.S. Elite winner Jonathon VanDam. VanDam, the nephew of seven-time Angler of the Year winner and Mercury pro Kevin VanDam, landed a total of 79 pounds, 2 ounces by tournament’s end – finishing more than [...]

July 6, 2012 | By | Reply More
New Strike King Dream Shot Seals the Deal for JVD

New Strike King Dream Shot Seals the Deal for JVD

Fourth Quarter Heroics Prevail In JVD Win What name is synonymous with smallmouth, northern waters, and bass tournament wins? Undoubtedly, the answer would be Vandam. That answer is correct in this case too; however the Vandam that first comes to mind is not the Vandam we’re going to talk to today. Today, we’re going to [...]

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2011 Bassmaster Elite Series

2011 Bassmaster Elite Series

A few pictures from Jonathon VanDam’s 2011 season, his first as a Bassmaster Elite Series angler!

October 28, 2011 | By | Reply More
Jerry McKinnis talks about Jonathon VanDam Qualifying for 2011 Elite Series

Jerry McKinnis talks about Jonathon VanDam Qualifying for 2011 Elite Series

New B.A.S.S. owner Jerry McKinnis talks about the 2011 Elite Series and young anglers qualifying to the Ranger Boats factory tour 2010 crowd specifically mentioning they just got Jonathan VanDam on board as the youngest rookie B.A.S.S. Elite Angler for the 2011 Bassmaster season.

October 19, 2011 | By | Reply More
New tournament pictures of Jonathon VanDam uploaded

New tournament pictures of Jonathon VanDam uploaded

Check out the latest photo gallery featuring pictures of Jonathon VanDam fishing during the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series events. Click on a picture to open up a viewer. Most of the pictures are from his 6th place finish at the Diamond Drive on the Arkansas River. Check back for more pictures and galleries as we [...]

August 23, 2011 | By | Reply More
Vote for Jonathon VanDam for B.A.S.S. All-Star Week

Vote for Jonathon VanDam for B.A.S.S. All-Star Week

Voting is over for 2011. Thank you for your votes! Fans vote once per day every day now until July 10, 2011 for their favorite Elite Anglers to fill the final four spots for B.A.S.S. Toyota Trucks All-Star week 2011. Vote for Jonathon VanDam in Region 2 so he can fish the 2011 Toyota Trucks [...]

June 21, 2011 | By | Reply More
Jonathon VanDam 6th Place at Arkansas River Elite Series

Jonathon VanDam 6th Place at Arkansas River Elite Series

Kalamazoo Michigan Elite angler Jonathon VanDam vaulted into a 6th place finish after zeroing on day one of the June 2011 Diamond Drive on the Arkansas River thanks to a 15-10 limit on Friday and the biggest limit of the event – 18-5 on Saturday including the big bass of the event, a 5 pound [...]

June 15, 2011 | By | Reply More
JVD Finishes 5th in First Elite Series Event

JVD Finishes 5th in First Elite Series Event

Jonathon VanDam pulled off an impressive 5th place finish in his first ever Bassmaster Elite Series event – the 2011 Sunshine Showdown on Tavares Florida’s Harris Chain during the March 10 – 13 tournament. JVD weighed in a very solid 56.13 pounds to take 5th place in the sightfishing showdown, exactly 9 pounds behind his [...]

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