Many on here diss Bill Dance for his shows on a private lake. Why do some of those same folks think it is an accomplishment to land one on this lake?

My timer begins. (IBTL)

Pumps up their EGO and they don't have to tell people where they caught it.

Overcompensating!

Because it is an accomplishment to some people.

I have a question too.
Why do some people try to undermine what is an accomplishment to someone else?

Bill?

Why is it when anyone has a great day on the water, be private or public, some one has to start with this s***. A lot of us pay for guides to take us out, should we talk down to them/us too. There are times this site reminds me of a bunch of women (sorry ladies, had to do it)!!!!

How do you not consider catching a DD fish anywhere an accomplishment, regardless of where it is caught from?
Also, pretty sure all that have been caught from Camelot Bell have been given proper credit for coming from that world class fishery albeit a private lake.

No. Brandon.

You still have to have all the stars in alignment to get a DD in

It's not an everyday occurrence for anyone

Were very privileged here in Texas to even have the possibility of a DD in just about any lake

95% ofthe country the chances of someone landing a are slim if ever over a lifetime

For someone to catch a large bass from that lake you have to have the opportunity to do so. Do people feel the same about a guy who shoots a big B&C Buck from a high fenced ranch? Jealousy because you can not, or have not, fished the lake is pathetic. I am sure we all value catching a toad from a public waterway above those of a private/managed lake. However, we all would love the chance to catch a bass that size. Fish4Bass, we are all sure you would turn down the opprotunity if called tomorrow and offered the chance at no cost to you.

Some of you should get off Bills' tail. He catches one every show. Sometimes more than one.

Listen. In the morning you have to look yourself in the mirror. If you are satisfied with pulling your first ten from Camelot Bell then props to you.

Camelot is truly a wonder of the world as is Falcon. Every inch of both bodies are water are just pure quality.

Me personally now with the rates being $1500 a trip, I'd rather fish Falcon for two weeks then catch a monster at Bell. I went to Bell before the hype with Fouz when it was $600 a day and I thought that was expensive.

You get what you pay for though. It's top notch and the hype is real and well deserved.

Yes you still have to actually CATCH the fish but lets be real...fishing like that is the equivilient of high fenced hunting or fishing for the fish in an aquarium. But as Jersey said if your satisfied with it great for you.

Agree 100%. The only difference in Bill and some of these same people that have been on here talking smack about him is they pay Bill to fish instead of the other way around.

you hating on both of these dudes?

I approve this thread...........

Haters gonna hate! LOL!!!!

Really Dale? Let's see, Tffers Ken A. and Stax08 were out there just this past Saturday. They boated three fish, I believe. A 12, and two fours. And another bite was missed by the guide and owner of the 40 acre pond/lake plus Pat lost an ~ 8 at the boat. In 9 hours of fishing. By three guys that might can fish a little.

If you'd like to comment on high-fenced hunting, perhaps you should spend a credible amount of years behind and in front of those fences before you speak.? I'd guess from your comments that you haven't. Same for fishing.

Private lake fishing boasts a higher percentage of success than "high-fenced" hunting. My theory on why...pea-sized vs. pear-sized brains. Really.

All of that aside, when you get right down to it, the argument over this place or that is a matter of personal preference, and nothing more. Of course one's odds of a lifetime pb are much better on managed vs. unmanaged properties.

So what? Doesn't make the guy with a 78 Chevy living in a 63 trailer's 8 lber any less of an accomplishment than the guy who caught the 12 out of his own private lake, from his state-of-the-art bass boat, unless of course you are in it for the EGO.

Quit biiitttching about who, what, and where and start fishing. Spring is upon us and it's time to rejoice in a fresh, new year!

High fence fishing and hunting, oh so much fun.

So why do people go to fork......for the chance
If it wasn't there we would all fish Bridgeport to catch 10" fish

Last time I was at Fork nobody was charging me $1500 to fish. Plus that is where the state record was caught.

My only concern is WHY so many are SO worried about what everyone else is doing! Just enjoy life and be happy! Who cares where fish are caught! The angler still had to make them bite and land them after the fact. Too many negative Nancy's!

state record?

I tried to catch a DD out of the tank in LFM. Couldn't get that SOB to bite. Had the camera ready and everything