Updated: August 13, 2009, 12:34 PM ET

Professional Angler Profile:

Jonathon VanDam

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Jonathon VanDam
Professional angler Jonathon VanDam
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.

Sponsors: Strike King, Triton Boats, Mercury, MotorGuide, Humminbird, Quantum, D&R Sports Center, Kaenon Polarized, Deka Batteries, BSX, Gemini Sport Marketing, Bassaholics, Basseast.com and KVD

Birth Date: Aug. 29, 1988

Occupation: Student

Education: Attending Western Michigan University (marketing)

Career Highlights: 13th place, 2009 BASS Northern Open 1 Pro, Chesapeake Bay, Md.; 3rd place, 2008 BASS Southern Open 1 Pro, St. Johns River, Fla.; 45th place, 2008 BASS Southern Open 3 Pro, Lake Guntersville, Ala.; 5th place, 2007 Champions Choice Co, Lake Champlain, N.Y.; 15th place, 2006 Empire Chase Co, Oneida Lake, N.Y.

Favorite Bass Waters: Lake Champlain, N.Y., and Grand Traverse Bay, Mich.

Big Bass: 8-pound, 2-ounce largemouth from the St. Johns River, Fla., on a Strike King Coffee Tube; 7-pound, 4-ounce smallmouth from Lake Charlevoix, Mich., on a Lucky Craft Pointer 100

Favorite Fishing Technique or Style: Power fishing and crankbaiting

Pastime or Hobbies: Deer and turkey hunting, basketball



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