Tribute to Billy........

[Chubminnow]

Thanks Elnut...will do!

[SilverRanger]

In his early years Billy fished Tournaments. He then started guiding and pretty much gave up Tournaments.

I don't remember the year, but it was while Larry's Marina was in Lexington on New Circle Rd near Parkette Drive in(somewhere in the mid 80's),that's the first time I met Billy. He was doing a TV spot there and took time to talk to anyone that wanted to talk to him.

Unlike some of todays Pro Anglers, Billy had time for anyone.

He was a true gentle giant of a man.

I'm glad I had the chance to meet this person.

[stratosjoe]

Everyone I know loves fishin
and leavin cares behind
The feelin of a big one on the line

I like freshness of the springtime and colors of the fall
But I like catchin Smallmouth best of all

Sure do like the easy feel of a lazy summers Day
The sun on my back,wind across my face

But I start feelin warmer Come the first snowfall

Cause I like Catchin Smallmouth Best Of All !!
Billy took the words out of my mouth never had the priveledge
of meeting him sure wished I could have...Stratosjoe