Greatest Angler

AJH wrote:
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...

In 78 BASS tournaments, Bill finished in the top ten 40 times. Even
without a win, that statistic would be astounding. But he did win. seven
of those 78 tourneys, to be exact. In both 1968 and 1970, he outright
won 3 of the 6 tourneys BASS put on. No-one else has come close to the
kind of dominance Bill exhibited during the first 12 years of BASS'
existence.

You can't hold being a shrewd businessman against him!

Well said Z! Hey, are you going to the Classic to cheer Cowan on?

WW

"RichZ" wrote in message
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AJH wrote:
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...

In 78 BASS tournaments, Bill finished in the top ten 40 times. Even
without a win, that statistic would be astounding. But he did win. seven
of those 78 tourneys, to be exact. In both 1968 and 1970, he outright
won 3 of the 6 tourneys BASS put on. No-one else has come close to the
kind of dominance Bill exhibited during the first 12 years of BASS'
existence.

You can't hold being a shrewd businessman against him!

Bill also didn't have the high tech equipment that is available
today.Someone else posted too that if you read between the lines on his
show,there is much to be learned.Farm pond,reservoir,or stream he just flat
out knows what the fish are and should be doing,and how to catch them.
"RichZ" wrote in message
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AJH wrote:
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...

In 78 BASS tournaments, Bill finished in the top ten 40 times. Even
without a win, that statistic would be astounding. But he did win. seven
of those 78 tourneys, to be exact. In both 1968 and 1970, he outright won
3 of the 6 tourneys BASS put on. No-one else has come close to the kind of
dominance Bill exhibited during the first 12 years of BASS' existence.

You can't hold being a shrewd businessman against him!

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?

"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.

Add you to that list & its complete Harry...

WW;-)

"Thundercat" wrote in message
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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.

Hey... I'm on that list somewhere.

Let's see...

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

1. Roland Martin
2. Denny Brauer
3. Bill Dance
4. Rick Clunn
5. Rodney Long

6.
7.
(skip a few thousand)
7452. Al Jajwuth
7543. Bob Redding
7544. Charles Summers

See! I told ya I was on there somewhere...


"go-bassn" wrote in message
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Add you to that list & its complete Harry...

WW;-)

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


"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?

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.

" 1. Roland Martin
2. Denny Brauer
3. Bill Dance
4. Rick Clunn
5. Rodney Long



6.
7.
(skip a few thousand)
7452. Al Jajwuth
7543. Bob Redding
7544. Charles Summers"

Don't give up Charles. Someday the world will recognize Mr. Whiskers
for the true gamefish it is:-)

Shane