Synopsis of Episode 67:
Jonathon VanDam drops in to talk about fishing fulltime while still enrolled in college and what it’s like trying to break out of his uncle Kevin’s shadow. JVD did finish 5th at an Elite Event in Florida last month. Fishing is in that family’s blood. Not only is his unlce the best bass fisherman of all time, his father even holds the state of Ohio record smallmouth bass! At 22, JVD is in the fast lane to become one of the world’s top bass anglers.
Also, How many of ya’ll are familiar with the history behind this beast? It’s the largest free ranging whitetail the Lone Star State has ever produced. Anyway, a recent article got me thinking about the history behind this deer and I will have the writer – Bill Miller, Editor Lone Star Outdoor News– on the show this weekend to discuss the Brady Buck (AKA Benson Buck, McCullock Buck, and 78 Point Buck). This deer ranked #1 all time B&C for over a quarter century and grew up right here in Central Texas (near Brady). Nobody knows who really shot it or who found the carcass. But there are two sets of antlers from this deer that are currently on display, the larger of the two scoring 286 with 78 scorable points. There is a replica on display at the new Cabela’s in Allen for anyone who would like to see one of the most amazing whitetails ever to walk this earth. When did this buck live? How bout 1890…so much history surrounds this deer- it’s a major part of our state’s rich whitetail tradition.
We then round out the show by checking in with our very own Elite Series Pro Kelly Jordon. 2011 has been up and down for KJ so far, he has two top ten finishes out of 3 events- but a couple of weeks ago he was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. Doctor’s cut on him last week and he is stitched up in a couple places. Things are looking good, but we will see how Kelly is holding up and when we can expect him back on the water.
