Secrets of a Champion: Bass Superstar Reveals His Winning Tips (Paperback)

~ Kevin VanDam (Author), Louie Stout (Contributor), Bill McElroy (Illustrator) "One of the first things a bass fisherman learns is that the spinnerbait is tough to beat when fishing shallow, stained water..." (more)
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Product Description

Pro angler VanDam pro details how he chooses and customizes lures, where he fishes them, tricks for getting stubborn bass to strike, and his strategy for refining lure presentations under difficult fishing conditions. The book also includes a cast-by-cast account of his strategy for winning the 2001 BASS Masters Classic.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: KVD Publications; first edition (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965040917
• ISBN-13: 978-0965040914
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,107 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, May 17, 2006

By	Maximus - See all my reviews

This is a great book if you want to get more bass in your boat. This is written by one of the greatest anglers of all time Kevin VanDam. I would strongly recomend this book. The first time I went out after reading this book I was able to catch more fish. Everything you need to know from tuning lures to selecting the right equipment is in this book. One of the best books out there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff!!, September 13, 2008

By	T. FORD "Hicktacular" (God's Country, AL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The info in here is good for anyone new to the sport. I have heard that color was important with the bait, but KVD explains why they matter and how to determin what to do if something is not working. I am not done with the book yet, but what I have read is very useful. I wish I could say that using some of his tactics has helped me land a lot of fish, but it has not. I used one of the top water hints that he gives and hung a fish that broke off my 12 pound floracabon line! If you use the book, invest in good line. He may not get you more fish, but he fished for the big ones and helps you do that. I did put a trailing hook on a buzz bait from his suggestion and landed a fish with that hook. He missed the first hook!! Also tried using a spinner bait in ways that he talks about in the book. Caught my first small mouth (3 pounder) and a 2.5 pound large mouth today with his tricks with a spinner... Can't wait to finish the book, but I am trying to absourb all that I can as I go through it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Books, August 9, 2007

By	Rob Robbins "Blues Dude" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you don't have these books your not catching all the fish you should. This guy knows how to catch fish and lets you in on all of his secrets. Must have book if you are serious about bass fishing.