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.