Then, in the infancy of tournament bass fishing he followed the trail and participated in the first few events when ray scott started the bass anglers sportsmen society. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Billy westmoreland was a smallmouth fishing legend and also the author of them. Nichols closest brush with fame came during a sevenyearstint as host of a tv show entitled fishing in tennessee. The head is round, thin and mounted vertically on the hook shank. First, they gave me a 8 12 x 11 picture of billy standing on his back deck taken a few weeks before his death. Click on any of the pins on the westmoreland county map or narrow your search by selecting a place type e. The one of course that bill refers to is the most well known and popular. The lures of billy westmorland the lure of the fish. Apr 23, 20 therefore, it didnt take me long to book a trip for the crappie crazy staff. Westmoreland county bait shops, tackle shops, fishing reports. Tel tales a tribute book to terry glebioska compiled and edited by mick cutler for more details on tel tales please click. Cochybonddu books are leading international dealers in new and outofprint books on angling, game shooting, sporting dogs and falconry.
Bill nichols and the role he played in bass fishings history. And, because i was crazy about fishing, i was fascinated by every one of them. Billy westmoreland, author of them ol brown fish, netted three over 10 pounds there. Westmoreland won three bass tournaments and authored a book entitled them ol brown fish. If the measure of a man, is how many fish he caught then billy westmoreland was a big man. I did run across a man that gave me billys sisters email address and i sent her an email a few weeks back. Reading it made me want to float in a canoe for spotted bass, enjoying otters along the way. There is a fishing charter available for anyone searching for a wide array of fish species. The book is written in a breezy, entertaining style with lots of anecdotes and stories about the many prominent personalities who developed the sport of foxhunting in this rugged region of the country. New victor mens badminton tennis polo shirts 1001 antique split bamboo fly rod 2 tip ends handmade pole. New york times bestseller a celebration of sport fishing in america, its history, locales, and impact. Charlie meck and paul weamer team up to provide a concise overview of the most important hatches on pennsylvania trout streams, including mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges, as well as other important troutstream foods. The old man and the sea by ernest hemingway, trout bum by john gierach, a river runs through it and other stories by norman mac. History of westmoreland county pa trout fishing pa.
Her name is sue and she replied to me the other day. He has 25 years of research experience on the continent, has written an excellent book lost antarctica and is frequently interviewed on popular media outlets. Please visit our pre orders section for first to know news about the new exciting titles we are working on. I still have my copy on the coffee table next to the first edition charlie brewer slider book. Billy westmorland on smallmouths by billy westmorland, larry mayer online at alibris. The tournament is quite a challenge considering it is fishing in the middle of winter. He authored a book called them old brown fish, a take on the popularity of smallmouth and his ability to find and catch. They are all available in many of the great fishing destinations of north east pa. At just over 30 years, pro bass fishing is a relatively young sport. After a few months, crappie crazy, ricky bobby, and myself made it to reelfoot lake. Finally, when i was 14 or 15 years old, my family all went to celina, tenn. I think billy westmorland knew more about smallmouth fishing in deep, clear lakes than any three men know, said jack huddleston, owner of horse creek resort on dale hollow and westmorlands friend for 35 years. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Contributors include dave kelbrick on lure fishing in the lake district and in the swedish baltic, alan ferguson on bait fishing in the lake district, and geoff parkinson on bank fishing, scott davidson on loch lomond and loch awe, alastair. Later he hosted his own national television show known as billy westmorelands fishing diary. Mar 30, 2010 in larry mayers introduction, he noted that the book was written in the fishing language instead of the english language. May 04, 2017 westmoreland county, pennsylvania is home to 190 lakes, rivers, and other fishing spots. James mcclintock is best known as a scientific expert on antarctica. Fishing pennsylvania books on fishing in pennsylvania. The companys filing status is listed as inactive revoked revenue and its file number is 000223405.
But smallmouths are what he was known for, and they will forever be his legacy to bass fishing. Fishing famous rivers collectable series of angling. We walked into an old, greencolored restaurant called the crows nest and there was billy with his brother eating. Fisherman billy westmoreland paris landing area of kentucky lake. In the 1980s, after having retired from professional tournament fishing, westmoreland went into television with billy westmorelands fishing diary. Book a trip with billy wells, and learn what precision deep blue fishing is all about. Apr 12, 20 and, because i was crazy about fishing, i was fascinated by every one of them. Billy westmoreland, who died in 2002, is the name most associated with. His catches were legendary and will no doubt, never be matched. Nov 15, 2016 new york times bestseller a celebration of sport fishing in america, its history, locales, and impact. The theme song for the program, i like catching smallmouth best of all, cowritten by westmoreland, says a lot about his love of the outdoors and smallmouth bass fishing. I will say for all you smallmouth dale hollow billy westmoreland junkies, that during our dinner i was given 2 things from bobby and his wife that will be passed down in my family forever.
Best 10 fishing lakes ponds in westmoreland, tn with. In fact, i cant think of a fishing book ive read that ive enjoyed more. The book is profusely illustrated with more than 50 blackandwhite historical. Everyone wanted to come down and talk to billy, and he would help anyone in the world who wanted to know. The tournament is quite a challenge considering it is fishing in the. Near fine in light green paper covered boards with dark green text on the spine and front board and with a 12 ding to the upper edge. As a result, it doesnt have nearly as many legends as other pros sports. How to catch fish at cedar creek lake cedar creek fishing guide.
With much anticipation, i couldnt wait to fish with billy, and i immediately figured out why billy has had so much success crappie fishing. Punisher lures aspirin head jig hoss fly dale hollow. Drowning worms our guide to the best fishing clothing and accessories the 10 no make that 15 best fishing books money can buy the 10 no make that 15 best fishing books money can buy as any angler knows, there isnt much thats better than being on the water or trekking through the woods to your favourite fishing hole. Mcmurrays lake fishing report near south greensburg. Westmoreland county bait shops, tackle shops, fishing. Dale hollow lake smallmouth bass fishing legend billy westmorland. I think this types of lures are suitable for fresh water fishing. If i could say anything negative about the book, its not long enough to answer all your questions. If the measure of a man is his courage, then billy westmorland was a giant of a man if the measure of a man is who shows up at his funeral then billy westmorland was. Billy westmorelands fishing guide map for dale hollow. A tribute to billy westermoreland a champion angler.
Apr 07, 2016 for each fishing trip, mcclintock details the issues succinctly, and addresses how we might make changes that are better for fish and fishing. I was fortunate to be a guest on his show a few times and we became good friends often sharing the stage at. Local festivals like ft ligonier days ligonier pa and the highland games ligonier celebrate the history of westmoreland county pa while activities like trout fishing pa, hiking in pennsylvania, kayaking in pennsylvania, snowmobiling in pa, cross country skiing in pa, pennsylvania atv trails, and horseback riding in pa keep things interesting. A storm that would catapult the lake into the record books. His books, tv shows, articles and his life revolved around. Westmoreland county, pennsylvania is home to 190 lakes, rivers, and other fishing spots. I inqured to several people trying to find copies of billys shows without any success. If your interested in catching bass, learning the secrets of success in north east pennsylvania, or just looking for a boat ride. The best fisherman youve never heard about fishing. Authors publishers new angling title soon to be released. View the profiles of people named billy westmoreland. Westmoreland county fishing spots in pennsylvania fishing works. Billy westmoreland by jim dicken fishing guide articles.
Join facebook to connect with billy westmoreland and others you may know. Therefore, it didnt take me long to book a trip for the crappie crazy staff. Tackle and techniques for still and running water by lane, billy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Billy blakley the complete outdoorsman crappie crazy. In addition to the trophies, books and tournament success, westmoreland owned an interest in horse creek resort on dale hollow lake and designed several successful bass lures.
Neville fickling has brought together the thoughts and experiences of the most successful pike fishermen. A detailed fishing report for the mcmurrays lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Well guys i have been trying to find more information on billy westmoreland over the past couple of years and i finally hit the jackpot. The fish and anglers that made dale hollow prominent midwest. Light tackle kayak jigging the chesapeake bay by alan battista. If the measure of a man, is how many fishing tournaments he has won, then billy westmoreland was a great man. But westmorland is one who qualifies as a bona fide bass fishing legend, especially when it comes to smallmouths. The best fisherman youve never heard about fishing boatus. We may have highlighted some of the best fishing spots in westmoreland county based on feedback from our visitors. View fishing reports for the lakes, reservoirs and streams near westmoreland county pennsylvania complete with bait shops, tackle shops, fishing charters and fishing guides, and inside information on fishing spots in the area. Billy was smokin roland that day, not because of the handmade spinner baits as roland thought but because billy was casting to an underwater ditch he knew of and roland was not. He even claims that there were bigger bass in dale hollow before he was old enough to fish. He also had a fishing show fishing diary which ran on tnn.
If no schooling is present, use jigging spoons such as a chartreuse casting spoon from. Popular fishing books meet your next favorite book. Jan 15, 2014 3 responses to the billy westmoreland tournament. A friend of billy s gave him five hand made spinner baits before they left that morning. Buy go fishing for pike first edition by pullen, graeme isbn. Groups discuss fishing books theres no shortage of ways for a flyfisher to spend the winter. Free fishing derbies are held annually at mammoth, northmoreland and twin lakes parks from 8. Punisher lures aspirin head jig hoss fly dale hollow tackle. Aug 09, 2017 smart news keeping you current this obscure fishing book is one of the most reprinted english books ever the compleat angler is much more than an instruction manual on fishing. By billy seaman catching sandbass on cedar creek lake this time of year is quite simple, early morning use topwaters like a humbug from, a good are to look is the key ranch shoreline.
Hes also an avid angler, and in this book he brings his scientific observation skills to wellcrafted fishing tales. Popular deep sea fishing books meet your next favorite book. Its cold water bassin scott pope on october 30, 2015 at 3. If the measure of a man, is how many fishing tournaments he has won, then billy westmorland was a great man.
Antique bambo fishing pole 3 pc complete with holder. Your winter reading list a few bass fishing books general. Pocketguide to pennsylvania hatches by charles meck, paul weamer hardcover from headwater books isbn. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Smart news keeping you current this obscure fishing book is one of the most reprinted english books ever the compleat angler is much more than an instruction manual on fishing. Billy westmoreland s fishing guide map for dale hollow reservoir, a corps of engineers lake at celina, tennessee billy westmoreland. Bass pro shops billy westmoreland signature series spinning rod.
Nichols closest brush with fame came during a sevenyearstint as. One of the greatest in my opinion the greatest was billy westmoreland physically, he was no giant, although he did have broad shoulders and. If its made to catch smallmouth bass, it needs to have billy westmorelands approval. Billy westmorland 1937 2002 if the measure of a man, is how many fish he caught then billy westmorland was a big man. In the 1980s, after having retired from professional tournament fishing, westmoreland went into television with billy westmoreland s fishing diary. Billy was pre fishing for a tournament years ago in florida with roland martin. Catching smallmouth bass on tennessees dale hollow lake. Mar, 2014 bass pro shops billy westmoreland signature series spinning rod. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The team set out the first day to try to fill the bottom end of the limit, each fisherman could keep one fish a day under 16 inches and that is just what they did.
Billy westmoreland was probably the most recognized smallmouth angler of dale hollow and the surrounding reservoirs. We carry a wide range of fishing, sporting and countryside books, and try to supply any book that you need, in or outofprint. Billy westmoreland, who died in 2002, is the name most associated with tennessee smallmouth bass fishing. Oct 15, 2002 at just over 30 years, pro bass fishing is a relatively young sport. Or complete this form and let us know what dates you are wanting to book. Free fishing derbies westmoreland county, pa official website. You can use this page for buying and selling only vintage tackle. I dont believe youll find a guy with this kind of authority on smallmouth bass fishing especially, on a highland reservoir that is so big and so very clear. The registered agent on file for this company is james d white jr and is located at donaldson ave route 3 box 91, celina, tn 38551. Lets face it, theres a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Lately ive been thinking about smallmouth bass in the early days, and about the men who were pioneers when it came to chasing them. He authored a book called them old brown fish, a take on the popularity of smallmouth and his ability to find and catch them. Vg hb in vg dj, protected by archival polyester cover.
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