RACINE, W.I. (March 14, 2024) – To celebrate his final victory lap, Humminbird and Minn Kota are teaming up with bass fishing legend Kevin VanDam to give away a boat. But, not just any boat. KVD’s boat. The exact boat he used during his last professional tournament season on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour – a true piece of bass fishing history.
Many anglers today grew up idolizing KVD and watching him compete throughout his career. The impact he leaves behind will resonate throughout the industry for years to come, as he inspired generations of anglers to pursue their dreams in bass fishing. While this isn’t the last we’ll see of KVD, he’s making a final impact as he exits professional tournaments by blessing someone with a new ride, fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, courtesy of Humminbird and Minn Kota.
The VanDam Victory Lap Sweepstakes will run from March 14 to June 2. This sweepstakes, offered by Humminbird and Minn Kota, is supported by Kevin’s long-time marketing partners: Bass Pro Shops, Nitro Boats, Lew’s, and Strike King. The opportunity to win big here is an understatement.
How to Enter:
1. Enter by filling out the entry form here on the Minn Kota website.
2. Additional entries can be earned by following the Instagram pages of Minn Kota and Humminbird. There will be additional opportunities to enter via Minn Kota and Humminbird social media.
3. Take and post a photo of yourself with a Minn Kota or Humminbird product and/or logo to Instagram tagging Minn Kota and Humminbird. You can enter once per day until the completion of the sweepstakes on June 2.
“I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be in the position I am today, competing in my final REDCREST event,” said VanDam. “There’s a lot running through my mind as I approach this milestone. Giving away my last competition boat is bittersweet, and while it marks the end of my tournament fishing career, it offers someone else a chance to enjoy a new ride with all the latest and greatest gear for their fishing adventures. I am deeply grateful to Humminbird, Minn Kota, Bass Pro Shops, Nitro Boats, Lew’s, and Strike King for making this possible.”
“In celebrating Kevin VanDam’s remarkable career and his final victory lap at the Major League Fishing REDCREST next week, Humminbird and Minn Kota are honored to give away his iconic boat, a piece of bass fishing history,” said Jeff Kolodzinski, Brand Manager of Fishing at Humminbird and Minn Kota. “We are immensely proud to have supported Kevin throughout his entire career and are thrilled to continue that support by providing one lucky angler with a fully equipped, state-of-the-art fishing vessel. This sweepstakes is our way of thanking Kevin and his dedicated fan base for their unwavering support and passion for the sport.”
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About Johnson Outdoors
JOHNSON OUTDOORS FISHING is comprised of the Humminbird®, Minn Kota® and Cannon® brands. Humminbird is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fish finders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers, and premium cartography products. Minn Kota is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as a complete line of shallow water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Cannon is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that inspires more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Fishing, Diving and Camping.
