KVD x 4: 2011 Classic champ on NW Wild Country this Saturday

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Permalink Reply by David Parnicky on February 24, 2011 at 1:13pm

Can you ask VanDam about the spinnerbait he used on the first day? Could you ask him what he meant when he mentioned that the fish didn't want a lot of vibration? Does that mean that he went away from the traditional single large colorado blade spinnerbait that most anglers would slow roll early in the year in dirty water and threw something else instead? Also, you should ask him if he knows of anywhere where they actually have those HVC 1.5 and 2.5 cranks in Chartruse/Black in stock! HAHA! They are sold out everywhere! Thanks Joel!

Permalink Reply by Joel on February 27, 2011 at 9:19am

We didn't get to this question with KVD yesterday, but I've had this conversation with him before. Actually, I've had this discussion with a LOT of the Elite Series anglers, and there's not a one of them who wouldn't like to fish more in the West. KVD and Hackney are two guys who have expressed a keen interest in the Columbia River. KVD is also intrigued by Lake Washington.

 

The anglers get tired of fishing the same waters at the same time of year- I think I might've posted a blog over on the NWWC website about a conversation I had with Hackney right after he won the Forrest Wood Cup, about fishing more waters in the West and Northeast.

 

JS/NWWC

WCCT said:

Ask him if those guys enjoy coming out west. I am curious if the anglers do not care for the long haul, or if is more of the organination not wanting to deal with running a tournament way out here because we always get forgotten about it seems. Ask him what his thoughts are about spreading out the tournament sites to include other western states and locations that seem to get overlooked such as th Columbia river and other lakes like mead, Shasta etc.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on February 27, 2011 at 12:16pm

Here's the link to the interview: KVD NWWC Interview

Permalink Reply by Austin Heyer on February 27, 2011 at 12:49pm

Man that would be so awesome to have them on lake wa or even the columbia river.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on February 27, 2011 at 2:10pm

Don, but how good would it feel to say that Kevin Vandam or any other pro for that matter won the classic on the spots you told them?  Guys that have never fished at that level don't get it there is no way to comprehend it.  The Elites dirty little secrets.

Don Hogue said:

It would be an interesting topic to discuss.  I noticed Martens went out of his way to mention how he never gets any help when it comes to finding fish.If true, he would be one of very few who don't get help before the cutoff.  Duckett was very out in the open about soliciting help before the classic and it caused a bit of a ruckus amongst the pros.

But, it would probably take some serious balls to go there if you are the one asking the questions...

Panic Minnow said:

Ask him if he has ever heard of anyone purchasing waypoints of key areas holding fish....nahhh better not. Might hit too close to home.

Permalink Reply by Dan Johnson on February 28, 2011 at 9:14am

absolutly the most Classic post in regard to Classic secrets pertaining to Classic participants ..... Bravo !

Don Hogue said:

It would be an interesting topic to discuss.  I noticed Martens went out of his way to mention how he never gets any help when it comes to finding fish.If true, he would be one of very few who don't get help before the cutoff.  Duckett was very out in the open about soliciting help before the classic and it caused a bit of a ruckus amongst the pros.

But, it would probably take some serious balls to go there if you are the one asking the questions...

Panic Minnow said:

Ask him if he has ever heard of anyone purchasing waypoints of key areas holding fish....nahhh better not. Might hit too close to home.

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