Super User Muddy Posted August 27, 2009 Super User Posted August 27, 2009 Muddy, as in any sport it's the number of wins against top competition, not money won. Year by year prize funds keep increasing, if Jack Nicklaus had won his tournaments today a good bet his total earnings would surpass Tiger Woods. As it stands he is way down on the money list, but maybe the best ever to play. Gottcha; Purses do change, correct on that one. By the way I always make sure my purses and shoes match : ps I know nothing about golf Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 27, 2009 Super User Posted August 27, 2009 The MegaBucks title is the most difficult to win including the Classic or AOY The MegaBucks tournament finals is two day format, in which 10 anglers rotate through a 10 hole fishing course with each angler fishing used water in 9 of the 10 holes. This event was held for 16 times; Larry Nixon won a record setting 4 times including 3 in a row. 1991 won over Rick Clunn, Ken D Cook, Lendell Martin, Guy Eaker & KVD (10th) 1990 (Nov.) won over Roland Martin, Jack Chancellor, Tommy Biffle, Lonnie Stanley, & Joe Thomas 1990 (Feb) won over Roland Martin, Mark Davis, & Ken D Cook 1988 won over Tommy Martin, Gary Klein, & Denny Brauer Quote
Uncle Leo Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 Muddy, as in any sport it's the number of wins against top competition, not money won. Year by year prize funds keep increasing, if Jack Nicklaus had won his tournaments today a good bet his total earnings would surpass Tiger Woods. As it stands he is way down on the money list, but maybe the best ever to play. Gottcha; Purses do change, correct on that one. By the way I always make sure my purses and shoes match : ps I know nothing about golf Coach makes some really nice purses and shoes. : Quote
nateobot Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 What is Al Lindner's story? I just realized that even though I watch his show all the time, I know pretty much nothing about him. He founded a little media outlet called In-Fisherman back in 1975. Written countless books on fishing, as well as producing a ton of videos. He is considered to be one of the best all around anglers in the world and has been inducted into many different "Halls of Fame" for fishing. He is very involved in conservation efforts. He invented one of the most popular walleye fishing rigs, the Lindy Rig. He also has been very involved in teaching youth how to fish. One of his books about LMB, written in the early 90's is still one of the most highly regarded books out there. Yes, I am a little biased towards the guy. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 27, 2009 Super User Posted August 27, 2009 One of his books about LMB, written in the early 90's is still one of the most highly regarded books out there. The "Smallmouth" edition is the Bible for brown fish: http://www.amazon.com/Smallmouth-Bass-Fisherman-Handbook-Strategies/dp/0929384504 8-) Quote
Super User cart7t Posted August 27, 2009 Super User Posted August 27, 2009 What is Al Lindner's story? I just realized that even though I watch his show all the time, I know pretty much nothing about him. He founded a little media outlet called In-Fisherman back in 1975. Written countless books on fishing, as well as producing a ton of videos. He is considered to be one of the best all around anglers in the world and has been inducted into many different "Halls of Fame" for fishing. He is very involved in conservation efforts. He invented one of the most popular walleye fishing rigs, the Lindy Rig. He also has been very involved in teaching youth how to fish. One of his books about LMB, written in the early 90's is still one of the most highly regarded books out there. Yes, I am a little biased towards the guy. He was also active on the BASS trail in the 70's as well with at least one win as I recall and was a contributing writer to Fishing Facts magazine even before In-fishermen. His brother Ron is often considered as equally talented as he is at fishing. Quote
nateobot Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 His brother Ron is often considered as equally talented as he is at fishing. I agree with that. It seems like Al was always the face/spokesman of their partnership. Quote
SoFl-native Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 KVD finishes in the money by.. A. Cranking/Jerking B. Shakey Head fishing C. Spinnerbaiting Ike finishes in the money by junk fishing and using anything necessary to catch fish. I have seen that guy catch fish on swimbaits, using football jigs, tubes, drop-shottting, cranking, worming, flipping and pitching. I think Ike is the better fisherman because he can catch fish on any bait at any time. Where as KVD has just mastered a certain 3 (Kind of like Clunn) bait to catch them. Ike has also mastered spitting, grandstanding, over reacting, and kicking of $2000 gps units. He also throws better tantrums then my 3 yr old niece. ;D Quote
Olebiker Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 As much as it pains this Southern boy to admit it, I have to agree with the folks who chose Al Lindner. He seems to take a more scientific approach to fishing for all species than anyone else. He is also an excellent teacher. Quote
SoFl-native Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 Is Al Linder still a bass pro? On topic: KVD, Skeet, Nixon, Clunn Quote
Olebiker Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 Lindner still makes his living fishing. I'd call him a pro. Quote
Super User Muddy Posted August 27, 2009 Super User Posted August 27, 2009 Is Al Linder still a bass pro? On topic: KVD, Skeet, Nixon, Clunn That's like asking is Mike Jordan still a pro, is Pete Rose Still a Pro, is Bob Gibson still a Pro, is Lawrence Taylor still a pro, NO BUT THEY STILL ARE THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DID,,,,geezzz Quote
NasTMcfingas Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 KVD followed by Skeet at the Present Time(just to the answer the question) but of all time, until someone equals or out performs what Roland Martin did than you've gotta give it to him. : Quote
broncoboxer Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 KVD finishes in the money by.. A. Cranking/Jerking B. Shakey Head fishing C. Spinnerbaiting I think you're minimizing just how versatile KVD is. The man has instructional videos on how to flip and pitch, too (not just Spinnerbaits). In recent years he has embraced drop shotting and been successful with it. My guess is you name a type of bass fishing and he can do it as well as almost anyone... Quote
CmacFL Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Bill DANCE for sure. The regular old guy, doesn't fish tourneys, Bill is the man!! Quote
BassNub Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Bill Dance, he catches big fish everytime he's on TV ;D Quote
L a r r y Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Are we talking tournament fishers or just regular informative fishers? I would have to say Jimmy Houston.....I used to get up and watch his show as a kid, and then after he goes off, out to the pond I go Quote
Stagerlee Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 How can you be the best at a guessing / statistical game? Quote
Olebiker Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 DAVID DUDLEY Didn't he sing , "Six Days on the Road?" Quote
Super User RoLo Posted August 28, 2009 Super User Posted August 28, 2009 My all-time favorite angler is "Al Lindner", hands-down! (including Jason Lucas, Buck Perry & KVD) Al was essentially a non-tournament angler, and did not do well in the tournaments he entered. Regardless, no fisherman has taught me more than Al Lindner, therefore my opinion of Al is selfish. Few among us could choose the best tournament pro without interjecting personality into our opinion. Statistically speaking, the all-time best tourney pro is Roland Martin Martin and Clunn ran statistically neck-&-neck, where the victor would depend on how you weight each statistic Bill Dance set more BASS (and All-American) tourney records than any angler, and was the pioneer of professional angling and the first tourney master in my life (late 60s). However, Bill's career was during a completely different era (i.e. boats, motors, limits, tourney regs), his records were set in a very narrow field and his career was relatively short-lived. Today, the best tourney pro is Kevin VanDam (kind of a no-brainer) Roger Quote
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