I Watch Bill Dance.

[catchnm]

Everytime I do it really, really makes me want to go out and fish. Like him or not.....he has a good program. Lots of info presented in an informative and captivating and professional manner. The new I-Phone/Pad App is really well done too. I've learned as much about bass fishing from ole Bill as probably any other angler on TV. Just sayin'.

[Darren.]

My name is Darren, and I like Bill Dance, too.

 

Edit: I thought this was a 12-step post... LOL. 

 

No really. I will watch most of the fishing shows on NBC Sports. Bill is a nice guy, a fine teacher.

 

Now Charlie Moore? I have no idea why that show is on TV.

Edited April 2, 2013 by DarrenM

[00 mod]

He is hit or miss for me.  Guess I just have to be in the mood for ol Bill.

 

Jeff

[Felix77]

Hit or miss for me too.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I have a fishing buddy that keeps swearing to wear a Tennessee hat and throw a Dancing Eel all day long.

 

I politely informed him to also bring his swim trunks if those two things were to occur.

[RoachDad]

WHat does the app do?

 

. The new I-Phone/Pad App is really well done too.

[lazeebum]

I would like his show better if he fished in public waters.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I would like his show better if he fished in public waters.

 

Or....

 

I would like him to invite me to fish those Florida sulphur pits with him. I can wear headphones and listen to music. LOL

[JellyMan]

I have him DVR'd because hey, it's fishing. I can put it on before bed time. I really enjoy "Bass 2 Billfish".

[roadwarrior]

I like his shows, but more importantly, Bill is a great guy in real life. 

The local guys here in Memphis see him quite often at local BPS

events, just hangin' at the store and occassionally on the Tennessee

or Mississippi River!

 

The man is engaging. A short conversation and you would think you 

were his best friend and someone you have known forever. And yep,

I have the autographed hat, too!

 

 

[tomustang]

Every time I hear his name I remember his theme song

[Fishing Rhino]

This thread started out like a confessional.

 

I enjoy his shows.  I don't care if he fishes in private ponds or not.  I would guess if you had access to them, you'd fish them too.  I know I would.

 

It's a matter of being practical.  He can record a show in a few hours, rather than having to fish all day so viewers can see him catch ten or a dozen nice fish.

[rmcguirk]

I enjoy him and most other fishing shows, each for their different characters (though I agree with the Charlie Moore comment).  But, it does rankle a bit that they only show him catching pigs.  I know that he's fishing private waters and that there are a lot of nice fish in well-managed ponds, but he's got to catch a dink every now and again, doesn't he?  Just show it every once in a while to keep it real (realer?). 

 

He's also a bit worse than the others about pushing particular products.  But, as with all fishing shows, I just listed to the type of bait, presentation and conditions and go from there to see if something like that would work on my waters. 

[CoBass]

My name is Darren, and I like Bill Dance, too.

 

Edit: I thought this was a 12-step post... LOL. 

 

No really. I will watch most of the fishing shows on NBC Sports. Bill is a nice guy, a fine teacher.

 

Now Charlie Moore? I have no idea why that show is on TV.

Totally agree on the Charlie Moore comment. If I wanted to watch people sit around eating dinner and drinking wine I'd watch the food network, not a fishing show. His old show wasn't too bad. If I remember correctly it was called Beat Charlie Moore. People would write in to the show and invite him to fish their local waters. He would show up and they would have an informal little fishing contest. I think you won some kind of prize if you out fished him. 

[Deleted account]

Better than Lunesta...

[jhoffman]

Better than Lunesta...

Actually laughed, stopped laughing and then laughed again

[Scorcher214]

Bill Dance is probably my favorite fishing show. I like his personality and seems like a really cool dude to fish with. I watch it almost everyday!

[Raul]

I have a fishing buddy that keeps swearing to wear a Tennessee hat and throw a Dancing Eel all day long.

 

I politely informed him to also bring his swim trunks if those two things were to occur.

 

I have the T cap autographed by Bill.

[don53]

i also enjoy Bill Dance,though i much prefer Hank Parker,especially his interraction with children

[wakeeater]

i've posted before about Bill Dance and his interaction with my 2 sons.  he was at a fishing show here in knoxville.  we waited in line for @ 45 minutes for a picture with him.  i thought he'd take the pic with my boys & send us on our way.  i was pleasantly surprised when he spent about 10 minutes talking & joking with them (they were 6 & 8).  they ate it up.  that is why i think he is truly a class act.  he is the epitome of what pro athletes should be.  i enjoy his show as well, & dvr it.  we could use a lot more people like Mr. Dance.

 

plus he wears a UT hat, & that makes him badass!

[Traveler2586]

I'll give Bill my vote too.  Is it possible? I think I've been watching him for three decades???  OMG

 

His show is a nice way to kick back and unwind.  Like his music too.....

[bassguytom]

My name is Darren, and I like Bill Dance, too.

 

Edit: I thought this was a 12-step post... LOL. 

 

No really. I will watch most of the fishing shows on NBC Sports. Bill is a nice guy, a fine teacher.

 

Now Charlie Moore? I have no idea why that show is on TV.

My name is bassguytom and I watch Bill Dance. It's been 30 days straight of watching Bill. That is funny.nyou guys that know Bill W. know what I'm talking about.

[Oldplug]

Bill Dance strikes me as as a good salesman. He seems to have a natural nice disposition. That and his fishing is the reason he is one if the very few who have really gotten rich off of sports fishing. Buying fame and fortune in the bass fishing sport is very fleeting.

As far as him catching fish on private lakes etc just remember he is catching fish. Not everyone can do that even on private lakes. I am very certain he has very good grounding in general fishing in general. The best fisherman I know all have that.

[RoachDad]

I like his show but I can't take it as seriously as a show on a lake.  Pond fishing is just easier.  I would absolutely fish there if it was me.  But if you want to convince me that you are a really good fisherman with a really good technique, I don't want to see you on a stocked farm pond where a little kid can catch a 5 lber.

 

I do find him informational.  I've seen him give small talks and I find them very interesting. 

 

 

.  I would guess if you had access to them, you'd fish them too.  I know I would.

 

It's a matter of being practical. 

[Traveler2586]

i also enjoy Bill Dance,though i much prefer Hank Parker,especially his interaction with children

Hank is one good individual, I can't say enough good things about him, and Bill.  These guys are icons of the sport along with Jimmy H., KVD, Roland, and the others.  I'm sure they'll be in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame when it opens, both in person & as notables on display.