Super User eyedabassman Posted May 4, 2008 Super User Posted May 4, 2008 I just got done watching Bill Dance fishing in the Florida Everglades and I fell off my chair . And he was fishing with a guide . What is this world coming to? Bill Dance on on a body of water that he does not have the bass trained! His show was nice to watch for a change! Quote
thetr20one Posted May 4, 2008 Posted May 4, 2008 BILL DANCE CAN CATCH FISH IN A MUDPUDDLE . lIKE IT HAS BEEN SAID BEFORE BILL DANCE HAS FORGOTTEN MORE ABOUT BASS FISHING THAN YOU KNOW. HE WAS A VERY COMPETITIVE TOURNEY FISHERMAN. DON'T FORGET THAT! HE HAS FISHED EVERYWHERE AND DONE WELL!! Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted May 4, 2008 Author Super User Posted May 4, 2008 BILL DANCE CAN CATCH FISH IN A MUDPUDDLE . lIKE IT HAS BEEN SAID BEFORE BILL DANCE HAS FORGOTTEN MORE ABOUT BASS FISHING THAN YOU KNOW. HE WAS A VERY COMPETITIVE TOURNEY FISHERMAN. DON'T FORGET THAT! HE HAS FISHED EVERYWHERE AND DONE WELL!! Let me just say this DON'T talk down to me you don't know me! Frist off I did not say that Bill was not good. He has alot of good tips that have helped me along. I know alot of Pro's ,that know Bill and they say what you said. I did meet Bill a Few times and he is great.All I did mean is that his TV Shows are done on his lakes, and that it was nice to see him fish somewhere else. I have the upmost respect for Bill Dance! Quote
thetr20one Posted May 4, 2008 Posted May 4, 2008 Let me just say I don't care who you are truthfully! If you would watch dance fish many many places very public. Nobody was talking about you just Bill Dance. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted May 4, 2008 Super User Posted May 4, 2008 BILL DANCE CAN CATCH FISH IN A MUDPUDDLE . lIKE IT HAS BEEN SAID BEFORE BILL DANCE HAS FORGOTTEN MORE ABOUT BASS FISHING THAN YOU KNOW. HE WAS A VERY COMPETITIVE TOURNEY FISHERMAN. DON'T FORGET THAT! HE HAS FISHED EVERYWHERE AND DONE WELL!! Let me just say this DON'T talk down to me you don't know me! Frist off I did not say that Bill was not good. He has alot of good tips that have helped me along. I know alot of Pro's ,that know Bill and they say what you said. I did meet Bill a Few times and he is great.All I did mean is that his TV Shows are done on his lakes, and that it was nice to see him fish somewhere else. I have the upmost respect for Bill Dance! And before Bill started fishing the phosphate lakes he fished regular old lakes like you and me. And guess what? He caught fish there too. I love to watch Bill fish period. The guy single handedly taught me how to fish plastic worms. When you realize his show has been on the air for probably 35 years, it's not hard to realize he likes to take shortcuts. He knows people want to see fish caught on a fishing show. He also takes the time during each show to teach something about bass behavior. Not what lure he's pitching this week but something about bass behavior that might help a viewer the next time he's on the water. Quote
Super User eyedabassman Posted May 4, 2008 Author Super User Posted May 4, 2008 BILL DANCE CAN CATCH FISH IN A MUDPUDDLE . lIKE IT HAS BEEN SAID BEFORE BILL DANCE HAS FORGOTTEN MORE ABOUT BASS FISHING THAN YOU KNOW. HE WAS A VERY COMPETITIVE TOURNEY FISHERMAN. DON'T FORGET THAT! HE HAS FISHED EVERYWHERE AND DONE WELL!! Let me just say this DON'T talk down to me you don't know me! Frist off I did not say that Bill was not good. He has alot of good tips that have helped me along. I know alot of Pro's ,that know Bill and they say what you said. I did meet Bill a Few times and he is great.All I did mean is that his TV Shows are done on his lakes, and that it was nice to see him fish somewhere else. I have the upmost respect for Bill Dance! And before Bill started fishing the phosphate lakes he fished regular old lakes like you and me. And guess what? He caught fish there too. I love to watch Bill fish period. The guy single handedly taught me how to fish plastic worms. When you realize his show has been on the air for probably 35 years, it's not hard to realize he likes to take shortcuts. He knows people want to see fish caught on a fishing show. He also takes the time during each show to teach something about bass behavior. Not what lure he's pitching this week but something about bass behavior that might help a viewer the next time he's on the water. I did not mean to upset anyone! It was not an attack on Bill. I was just trying to say that it was nice to watch him on a lake in Fl.and fishing with someone.I do think that if Bill was still doing tournaments that he would be up there with KVD or myabe better than him. I agree with you! I am sorry if you took what I was trying to say the wrong way. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 5, 2008 Super User Posted May 5, 2008 Deep breath... C'mon guys, Bill is a great guy and this isn't an attack, just an observation. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted May 5, 2008 Super User Posted May 5, 2008 Who's Bill Dance and why does he wear that silly orange hat? Quote
Daiwa Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Id rather watch City Limits. A new place for IKE and has to catch his limit. Bill is telling tips, and then gets a bite and doesnt get very "hiped" up about it. IKE SCREAMSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! Quote
B-Ass-Mad Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Bill is great but.................I hate Orange!! Roll Tide!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
SuskyDude Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 IKE SCREAMSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! Which exactly why I don't like the guy. Relax, its just a bass! Ol' Bill is the man period. I don't care where he's fishing and what kind of junk he's hockin', he's still the man, plain and simple. I can't think of a TV fisherman I'd rather fish, or even just hang out with. Any of the Lindners or they're gang would be a very close second. Quote
Ozzey Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Unfortunately, the best is no longer with us...Billy Westmoreland...RIP Quote
bocabasser Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 the place that bill dance was fishing is called browns farm here in florida. that place holds some toads. he hit it at a great time, because now you cannot fish the place because the gates how been locked by fwc. i fished browns for the first time about 2 months before the world knew about it and averaged 25 pounds for 5 fish every time i went. the guy who fished with bill took a 13 pounder out of there and put it into the tank at bass pro shop (where he works). a lot of people were chapped at the guy for doing it, but everyone wants to be a hero. i am just glad i got to fish the place before the lock down. it was without a doubt the best night fishing spot i have ever fished in my life. Quote
farmpond1 Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 If I had fished as long and as hard as Bill Dance has, and I had a loyal following of fans/viewers, I think I'd fish phosphate lakes too. Traveling can wear out even a young person and...how old is Bill anyway? Quote
procraft68 Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Like him or not he is a great fisherman and a great person to learn from and no matter what he laughs all the way to the bank even on a bad day. Snag Quote
thetr20one Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 Bill Dance AND Hank Parker realized how tough the tournament life is and opted to go for the sure thing. T.V. personality. They are both set, and are both great teachers. Either one would be at least as competitive as Clunn. I believe much more competitive!! Quote
Straight Illin Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Can there be a Bill Dance thread that doesn't turn in to a battle? Holy crap. Quote
procraft68 Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Watching Bill and his bloopers, which by the way are funny as hell, kinda reminds me of my partner thats why I ordered a "T" hat signed by Bill Dance and gave it to him at our first tournament. That was funny when he opened it. As far as battles about Bill Dance threads, I think he is a great fisherman but age and wisdom has taken him from the getting up at O dark thirty to fish for 8 hours to getting up when he wants and tapping a show for a no doubt pay check. Wise man once said, "Work smarter not harder" Tight lines, Snag Quote
LCpointerKILLA Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 i dont like bill dance outdoors. Where is fishin' hole? Quote
MemphisFisherman Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Oh jeez another Bill Dance thread. The man can fish...allright we have established that. Some people don't like him because all of his shows are on the same body of water, fishing the same places, catching what seems to be the same fish. Some people don't like him because of his orange hat. Me personally tho, I don't like him because he always uses a hand control trolling motor! ;D Please let's not all get bent out of shape, it's just another Bill Dance thread. We have been through this before! Don't panic! Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted May 7, 2008 Super User Posted May 7, 2008 Bill who ? ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
TrailerHook Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Bill is great but.................I hate Orange!! Roll Tide!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm with you! Great angler and educator.....horrible judge of hats! Roll Tide!! Where 'bouts in MS are you? We have a place on Lake Eddins. Heading there this weekend. Quote
Simp Posted May 7, 2008 Posted May 7, 2008 Can we also all agree the Zebco commercial with him and his "grandson" is ;D. Quote
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