Greatest Angler

I see Kevin VanDam was selected #5, that leaves Bill Dance in the top
4..Should he be in the top 4.. He hasn't fished a Tournament in a long
time and now just fishes private ponds which I can understand because of
his TV show. but the top 4 IMO is a big stretch...I know he has caught
many bass on a certain world class (in his own mind) inventors baits but
does he belong in the top 20?

Are you kidding AJH? Bill belongs in the top5. Just look at the early
tournament records, the man was a machine. Granted he sold out commercially
& no longer fishes tournaments, but most pros would tell you that its easier
to get paid to *say* you catch fish on your sponsors' stuff, fish in
well-stocked ponds, be on tv etc... than try to earn a living on the tours.
But Bill was a monster back in the day. No doubt, top 5. Now KVD at
#5...that's questionable.

Warren

"AJH" wrote in message
...
I see Kevin VanDam was selected #5, that leaves Bill Dance in the top
4..Should he be in the top 4.. He hasn't fished a Tournament in a long
time and now just fishes private ponds which I can understand because of
his TV show. but the top 4 IMO is a big stretch...I know he has caught
many bass on a certain world class (in his own mind) inventors baits but
does he belong in the top 20?

Come on Warren, Bill Dance never won a Classic, he was Angler of the
Year 3-4 times, he did win some T's.. he doesn't have the credentials
KVD has, for that matter Larry Nixon or Hank Parker have better
credentials.. But I bet he has made more money in the fishing business
than anyone...I'd rather have Bill's money that the Greatest Angler
Title...

AJH it's not a debate of the greatest tourney fisherman, its the greatest
all-around angler. Both KVD & Hank would agree that BD belongs in the top
5. 4 AOY? I think that's 2 more than Clunn if I'm not mistaken...

Warren

"AJH" wrote in message
...
Come on Warren, Bill Dance never won a Classic, he was Angler of the
Year 3-4 times, he did win some T's.. he doesn't have the credentials
KVD has, for that matter Larry Nixon or Hank Parker have better
credentials.. But I bet he has made more money in the fishing business
than anyone...I'd rather have Bill's money that the Greatest Angler
Title...

Don't you think the whole idea of a "greatest angler" is kind of silly
anyway? Kind of like asking "who was the greatest baseball player?".
Just a publicity stunt designed to stir up controversy. Also, I guess
you can only hope to be "greatest angler" if you fish for bass. But
that said, if your gonna have a short list Bill Dance should definitely
be on it.

Shane

"irbfishin" wrote in message
oups.com...
Don't you think the whole idea of a "greatest angler" is kind of silly
anyway? Kind of like asking "who was the greatest baseball player?".
Just a publicity stunt designed to stir up controversy. Also, I guess
you can only hope to be "greatest angler" if you fish for bass. But
that said, if your gonna have a short list Bill Dance should definitely
be on it.

Shane

I'ld have to kinda agree. Its a commercial gimmick to stir up some
interest. I haven't been all that interested in who is listed where on the
list as I have been in hearing people get into it and spout their opinion
about who should be where ont he list.

What is amazing to me is how long some people carry things with them. One
fellow I know thinks Roland Martin is a good fisherman, but shouldn't be on
the list at all because they met him once and didn't like him at all.

Amazing. Their opinion had very little to do with his fishing skills or
promotion of the sport. Just from a one time meeting at some event or
another.

Another funny opinion I have heard is that this or that younger (relatively)
angler should not be on the list, not because they aren't good, but because
they "Haven't paid their dues." LOL

Its pretty funny to listen to people discuss this subject not from the
results, but from the perspective of why they come to their conclusions.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

Bill Dance stopped by and said to tell you thanks, Warren. He's also added
you to his contacts now. LOL



"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
AJH it's not a debate of the greatest tourney fisherman, its the greatest
all-around angler. Both KVD & Hank would agree that BD belongs in the top
5. 4 AOY? I think that's 2 more than Clunn if I'm not mistaken...

Warren

"AJH" wrote in message
...
Come on Warren, Bill Dance never won a Classic, he was Angler of the
Year 3-4 times, he did win some T's.. he doesn't have the credentials
KVD has, for that matter Larry Nixon or Hank Parker have better
credentials.. But I bet he has made more money in the fishing business
than anyone...I'd rather have Bill's money that the Greatest Angler
Title...

Cool! Now I'm personal friends with him just like...lmao.

Warren

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
...
Bill Dance stopped by and said to tell you thanks, Warren. He's also added
you to his contacts now. LOL



"go-bassn" wrote in message
...
AJH it's not a debate of the greatest tourney fisherman, its the
greatest
all-around angler. Both KVD & Hank would agree that BD belongs in the
top
5. 4 AOY? I think that's 2 more than Clunn if I'm not mistaken...

Warren

"AJH" wrote in message
...
Come on Warren, Bill Dance never won a Classic, he was Angler of the
Year 3-4 times, he did win some T's.. he doesn't have the credentials
KVD has, for that matter Larry Nixon or Hank Parker have better
credentials.. But I bet he has made more money in the fishing business
than anyone...I'd rather have Bill's money that the Greatest Angler
Title...

Since Bill catches fish on some BVD type devices, I guess he deserves to
be in the top 4...

lmao, atta boy AJH!

Warren

"AJH" wrote in message
...
Since Bill catches fish on some BVD type devices, I guess he deserves to
be in the top 4...