The exodus of many top anglers – most notably Kevin VanDam – from the Elite Series to the new Bass Pro Tour likely means that the sport's most cherished records will stand forever. In Joe Balog's view, there's almost no way any competitor will ever surpass Roland Martin's nine Angler of the Year titles and VanDam and Rick Clunn will likely share the mark for Classic victories for eternity.
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