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
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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?

Even though Bill fished the claimed "private ponds" and catches fish on a
sponsors bait, just take the time to listen to what the man says in between
playing his catch back and forth for 5 minutes.

Filter out most to the commercial talk and hype about how nice the fish is,
and there is some very fine fishing info being given at times.

I agree, Bill should be in the top 5. If you every get to meet him and speak
with him, you will find he has a very genuine love for the sport of fishing.
He also does not have a big head like some of the other pro anglers.

"AJH" wrote in message
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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
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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" wrote in message
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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?

Where does Larry Nixon rank? I would say he has earned his place in the
top 5 spot...

Close...6

"GuitarMan" wrote in message
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"AJH" wrote in message
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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?

Where does Larry Nixon rank? I would say he has earned his place in the
top 5 spot...

On Sat, 28 May 2005 17:18:43 GMT, "GuitarMan"
wrote:


"AJH" wrote in message
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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?

Where does Larry Nixon rank? I would say he has earned his place in the
top 5 spot...


Larry is at #6, KVD at #5. The Remaining 4 a

Roland Martin
Denny Brauer
Bill Dance
Rick Clunn


Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.brooklynbillstackleshop.com
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

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

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
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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
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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...