fishbear Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Hank Parker, he just seems like a buddies dad that likes to take people fishing.. and teach them how to fish. Quote
thetr20one Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I voted Dance because he entertains and I have IMO have learned the most from him and the linders, but he is alot more charasmatic. But I also love the Linders, Hank Parker. These are the only fishing shows I watch besides Basmaster series. Zona has a new one but I didn't think much of it. Quote
Tokyo Tony Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I voted for Jimmy. As impressive a fisherman as Al Lindner is, no one makes me laugh like Jimmy. And no one can laugh as well as Jimmy. Sometimes I laugh for a long time at the way he laughs - no restraint  ;D Quote
slomoe Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 I'm goin with the skins fan on this one.. Quote
kikstand454 Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 i dont know.  old school- bill dance. new school- mark zona. best theme song.....without  a doubt...jimmy houston. "well its late in the day and the suns gettin low...." thatll always be imprinted in my mind. Quote
shawnmc Posted September 8, 2008 Posted September 8, 2008 Jimmy Houston Bill Dance Mike D Roland Martin Quote
Simp Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I must protest where is Mark Zona??? Somebody who invents the phrase "Man Bear Pig" to descibe a bass must be on this list. Then again I am a young guy and the HD production is top notch. So maybe that's why I like it so much? I also love Dance and consider him part of the family. Quote
BassFishingMachine Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I didn't vote, I like Mike Iaconelli's show called City Limits, basiclly because he actually shows you with a great view, what specific bait hes throwing, and how/where hes fishing it. He will also change baits commonly and switch to relate to the cover/area he is fishing. I hate to see a the celebrity fisherman throwing the same bait the entire show, it just gets old. And I find all these celebrities are mostly trying to sell something which is why they're fishing the bait in the first place. I am not interested in buying new products, I watch the show to learn new techniques and tactics on the art of bassing, not to shop, if I wanted to shop I'd go to a store or a tackle website. I find Bill Dance does give some good tips every now and again, but I can't stand the how he fishes his private lake. I am not interested in seeing a guy catch fish after fish in some incredible lake that I will most likely never fish or rarely ever have the opportunity to fish. If I wanted to see a guy nailin em right after left with not much work involved I'd go to a seminar at a fishing show, you know the ones where the guy stands above the tank and every little bait he throws in that tank the bass engulf within seconds.. cmon lets face reality.. like thats going to happen in real life fishing.. The reason I like City Limits is because they fish in lakes that are nothing amazing, you see them work for the fish and you see them fail, it is more realistic. They are rarely ever trying to sell a product, they are merely fishing a lake and trying to catch a quota of fish displaying different techniques and commonly used baits while in the process. Although I also do like a show entitled The Bass Pros, I find this offers tons of techniques in real life fishing situations, they explain fishing different peices of cover and baits on fishing them, and every episode each pro goes in to detail about a specific bait or tactic and shows you how to work it. I find alot of the celebrity bass shows are more revolved around selling baits. They are fun to watch because its usually people catching fish left and right, but I rarely learn much from them. Quote
DADto4 Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 My vote goes out to Bill Dance. Heck my first artificial lure I ever bought with my own money as a kid was a "Dancing Eel"....Anyone still have one? I know I do!! Does anyone remember the short lived era of Fish Fisburne, that guy had an episode where he put hooks on a golfball and caught fish?? real or not? you decide Quote
soroted51 Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Watch them all, but can only relate to Mike D Quote
Aaron Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I like Hank Parker a lot. Â Next would Bill dance then Roland Martin. Â I haven't watched Mike D yet but I am sure it's good. Quote
PoBoy Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 Bill Dance!! Â He always gives advice and tips. He doesn't just spend the whole show catching fish and not telling you how, why, and what he is doing. Â I wonder if each show is filmed over a couple of days, because there is no way he is catching that many 4 lbs.+ fish in one day!! :-? Quote
avid Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I have been following this thread with great anticipation. Long Mike...where are you when we need you dawg?!! Dangling a participle is a transgression most would overlook, but asking "What is your favorite celebrity"? is grammatical homicide. Mike, are you still breathing? Speak to us man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh, I voted for Jimmy Houston. Â Man makes me laugh. Quote
IDbasser Posted September 10, 2008 Posted September 10, 2008 I voted Bill Dance, close tie with Roland Martin. Quote
boondocks Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Al Lindner! Hands down. Seems like a real class act. Quote
shorefisher Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 I have been following this thread with great anticipation. Long Mike...where are you when we need you dawg?!! Dangling a participle is a transgression most would overlook, but asking "What is your favorite celebrity"? is grammatical homicide. Mike, are you still breathing? Speak to us man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh, I voted for Jimmy Houston. Man makes me laugh. LOL dammit avid...but you're right it makes me look like i ain't edumacated Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted September 11, 2008 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted September 11, 2008 Hank - he seems like someone you could hang out with. Quote
Joe Boss Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 I find Bill Dance does give some good tips every now and again, but I can't stand the how he fishes his private lake. I am not interested in seeing a guy catch fish after fish in some incredible lake that I will most likely never fish or rarely ever have the opportunity to fish. If I wanted to see a guy nailin em right after left with not much work involved I'd go to a seminar at a fishing show, you know the ones where the guy stands above the tank and every little bait he throws in that tank the bass engulf within seconds.. cmon lets face reality.. like thats going to happen in real life fishing... I like Bill's show but this is the reason I couldn't vote for him. My vote went to Roland Martin for a few reasons. First is you can really tell he loves fishing. Every fish he catches (and he must have caught a million by now) seems like its his first. I love his excitement and energy. Second is he really will fish anywhere. I love the fact that one week he will be fishing for Bass and the next he will be in the ocean fishing for Grouper. Living on the Northeast coast I can relate to that. I have had times where I fished for smallies one weekend then went downstate and took a trip with my father-in-law off Long Island for Fluke and Blackfish. I would love to know how many states he has fished. Third is he fishes for lots of different species. As above one week his show will be about Bass fishing, next week will be about Redfish, etc. I like the variety. Quote
snapper G Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 I love bill dances TV show! He focuses more on the lures and how to use them, than the fish he catches! Great show to watch for tips! Quote
Mike D from Lunkerville Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 woweeewow!... the poll is exceeding even my wildest expectations... just to be mentioned with all these other TV guys is a huge thrill! i have to keep reminding myself that i really do have a fishing show and people like it!... how cool is that? ...thanks a bunch everyone for voting for me... when i started Lunkerville a few years back, i didn't dream that we'd have the kind of success we've had... it really was a part time thing, a side project that i'd hope to turn into a full time career someday... well, it's working and i love doing it!... and if it weren't for all you passionate and interesting everyday bass anglers out there, the show wouldn't even exist... thanks a ton and i look forward to making more shows, year after year, with more of you! Quote
Captin Obvious Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Jimmy Houston! great show! great hair! taught me how to kiss a bass! thats it ..........noth'in else matters Quote
dallas0996 Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 I have to go with kikstand and simp on this one... Mark Zona- friggin' hilarious...man bear pig.......singin to fish, about fish and everything else...it's like the guy is on a constant sugar/caffeine high...but in a good way... The tournament episode with KVD and Shaw for the Fla-Mich cup cracked me up.... I want his job... Quote
Simp Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 I have to go with kikstand and simp on this one... Mark Zona- friggin' hilarious...man bear pig.......singin to fish, about fish and everything else...it's like the guy is on a constant sugar/caffeine high...but in a good way... The tournament episode with KVD and Shaw for the Fla-Mich cup cracked me up.... I want his job... I'm sure that isn't the first time KVD has cut a boat off either. ;D Quote
Rich K Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 I like Al Lindner. Very down to earth and does his best to share everything he has learned from his experience. I would also vote for Mark Zona - he is hilarious! Quote
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