Bill Dance on Largemouth Bass

Bill Dance has 23 National Bass Titles; Bassmaster Classic Qualifier 8 out of 9 years and finished 2nd in 1973. Three time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year – 1970, 1974 & 1977. Of 78 total B.A.S.S. entries, finished 64 times in the money. 7 wins, 8 times runner up, 6 third place, 40 top ten finishes (51% of tournaments entered) and 51 top 20 finishes (65%). In first 11 tournaments, was only out of the top 7 once. Won 7 of the first 17 events entered (41%). Retired from competition in 1980 at the age of 39. Credited with catching the first bass in B.A.S.S. history. Credited with popularizing the “Carolina Rig” And this is his book about Largemouth Bass