The companys filing status is listed as inactive revoked revenue and its file number is 000223405. Fishing famous rivers collectable series of angling. If your interested in catching bass, learning the secrets of success in north east pennsylvania, or just looking for a boat ride. Tackle and techniques for still and running water by lane, billy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I inqured to several people trying to find copies of billys shows without any success. The book is profusely illustrated with more than 50 blackandwhite historical. His catches were legendary and will no doubt, never be matched. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Bill nichols and the role he played in bass fishings history. Her name is sue and she replied to me the other day.
As a result, it doesnt have nearly as many legends as other pros sports. In fact, i cant think of a fishing book ive read that ive enjoyed more. The best fisherman youve never heard about fishing boatus. Jan 15, 2014 3 responses to the billy westmoreland tournament. Click on any of the pins on the westmoreland county map or narrow your search by selecting a place type e. We walked into an old, greencolored restaurant called the crows nest and there was billy with his brother eating. Punisher lures aspirin head jig hoss fly dale hollow. The lures of billy westmorland the lure of the fish. 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.
Apr 12, 20 and, because i was crazy about fishing, i was fascinated by every one of them. The one of course that bill refers to is the most well known and popular. But westmorland is one who qualifies as a bona fide bass fishing legend, especially when it comes to smallmouths. Its cold water bassin scott pope on october 30, 2015 at 3. You can use this page for buying and selling only vintage tackle. Mar 30, 2010 in larry mayers introduction, he noted that the book was written in the fishing language instead of the english language.
If the measure of a man, is how many fishing tournaments he has won, then billy westmoreland was a great man. And, because i was crazy about fishing, i was fascinated by every one of them. Billy westmorelands fishing guide map for dale hollow. Pocketguide to pennsylvania hatches by charles meck, paul weamer hardcover from headwater books isbn. Vg hb in vg dj, protected by archival polyester cover. Billy westmoreland, author of them ol brown fish, netted three over 10 pounds there. 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. The head is round, thin and mounted vertically on the hook shank. If no schooling is present, use jigging spoons such as a chartreuse casting spoon from. Free fishing derbies westmoreland county, pa official.
Free fishing derbies are held annually at mammoth, northmoreland and twin lakes parks from 8. There is a fishing charter available for anyone searching for a wide array of fish species. Punisher lures aspirin head jig hoss fly dale hollow tackle. 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.
Bass pro shops billy westmoreland signature series spinning rod. 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. Authors publishers new angling title soon to be released. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. 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 a smallmouth fishing legend and also the author of them. Westmoreland county bait shops, tackle shops, fishing.
He authored a book called them old brown fish, a take on the popularity of smallmouth and his ability to find and catch. 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. Popular deep sea fishing books meet your next favorite book. Tel tales a tribute book to terry glebioska compiled and edited by mick cutler for more details on tel tales please click. 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. Please visit our pre orders section for first to know news about the new exciting titles we are working on. The best fisherman youve never heard about fishing. At just over 30 years, pro bass fishing is a relatively young sport.
Catching smallmouth bass on tennessees dale hollow lake. I was fortunate to be a guest on his show a few times and we became good friends often sharing the stage at. We may have highlighted some of the best fishing spots in westmoreland county based on feedback from our visitors. 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. A tribute to billy westermoreland a champion angler. Nichols closest brush with fame came during a sevenyearstint as. His books, tv shows, articles and his life revolved around. If the measure of a man, is how many fish he caught then billy westmoreland was a big man. Antique bambo fishing pole 3 pc complete with holder. Lately ive been thinking about smallmouth bass in the early days, and about the men who were pioneers when it came to chasing them. Mar, 2014 bass pro shops billy westmoreland signature series spinning rod. He also had a fishing show fishing diary which ran on tnn.
With much anticipation, i couldnt wait to fish with billy, and i immediately figured out. They are all available in many of the great fishing destinations of north east pa. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Finally, when i was 14 or 15 years old, my family all went to celina, tenn. 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. Later he hosted his own national television show known as billy westmorelands fishing diary. Billy westmoreland s fishing guide map for dale hollow reservoir, a corps of engineers lake at celina, tennessee billy westmoreland. Light tackle kayak jigging the chesapeake bay by alan battista. 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. 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.
If the measure of a man, is how many fishing tournaments he has won, then billy westmorland was a great man. Billy westmoreland, who died in 2002, is the name most associated with. Nov 15, 2016 new york times bestseller a celebration of sport fishing in america, its history, locales, and impact. 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.
I think this types of lures are suitable for fresh water fishing. Billy westmorland on smallmouths by billy westmorland, larry mayer online at alibris. 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. If its made to catch smallmouth bass, it needs to have billy westmorelands approval. New york times bestseller a celebration of sport fishing in america, its history, locales, and impact. Neville fickling has brought together the thoughts and experiences of the most successful pike fishermen. Popular fishing books meet your next favorite book. James mcclintock is best known as a scientific expert on antarctica. Westmoreland county, pennsylvania is home to 190 lakes, rivers, and other fishing spots. 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. 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. Billy westmoreland, who died in 2002, is the name most associated with tennessee smallmouth bass fishing.
The fish and anglers that made dale hollow prominent midwest. Nichols closest brush with fame came during a sevenyearstint as host of a tv show entitled fishing in tennessee. Your winter reading list a few bass fishing books general. Mcmurrays lake fishing report near south greensburg. Oct 15, 2002 at just over 30 years, pro bass fishing is a relatively young sport. Hes also an avid angler, and in this book he brings his scientific observation skills to wellcrafted fishing tales. The 15 best fishing books money can buy drowning worms. The tournament is quite a challenge considering it is fishing in the. Free fishing derbies westmoreland county, pa official website.
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. 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. 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. Westmoreland won three bass tournaments and authored a book entitled them ol brown fish. Billy westmorland 1937 2002 if the measure of a man, is how many fish he caught then billy westmorland was a big man. 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. Westmoreland county fishing spots in pennsylvania fishing works. In the 1980s, after having retired from professional tournament fishing, westmoreland went into television with billy westmorelands fishing diary. Fishing pennsylvania books on fishing in pennsylvania. But smallmouths are what he was known for, and they will forever be his legacy to bass fishing. Reading it made me want to float in a canoe for spotted bass, enjoying otters along the way.
How to catch fish at cedar creek lake cedar creek fishing guide. Westmoreland county bait shops, tackle shops, fishing reports. In the 1980s, after having retired from professional tournament fishing, westmoreland went into television with billy westmoreland s fishing diary. May 04, 2017 westmoreland county, pennsylvania is home to 190 lakes, rivers, and other fishing spots. This creates an enticing wiggle as it falls, rises, or simply swims through the water. With much anticipation, i couldnt wait to fish with billy, and i immediately figured out why billy has had so much success crappie fishing. Light tackle kayak trolling the chesapeake bay by alan battista. 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. The tournament is quite a challenge considering it is fishing in the middle of winter. Best 10 fishing lakes ponds in westmoreland, tn with. I still have my copy on the coffee table next to the first edition charlie brewer slider book.
Apr 23, 20 therefore, it didnt take me long to book a trip for the crappie crazy staff. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. We carry a wide range of fishing, sporting and countryside books, and try to supply any book that you need, in or outofprint. Fisherman billy westmoreland paris landing area of kentucky lake. Lets face it, theres a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Billy westmoreland was probably the most recognized smallmouth angler of dale hollow and the surrounding reservoirs. He authored a book called them old brown fish, a take on the popularity of smallmouth and his ability to find and catch them. If i could say anything negative about the book, its not long enough to answer all your questions. First, they gave me a 8 12 x 11 picture of billy standing on his back deck taken a few weeks before his death. Dale hollow lake smallmouth bass fishing legend billy westmorland. Cochybonddu books are leading international dealers in new and outofprint books on angling, game shooting, sporting dogs and falconry.
Buy go fishing for pike first edition by pullen, graeme isbn. Everyone wanted to come down and talk to billy, and he would help anyone in the world who wanted to know. Or complete this form and let us know what dates you are wanting to book. 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. A friend of billy s gave him five hand made spinner baits before they left that morning. 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. 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. New victor mens badminton tennis polo shirts 1001 antique split bamboo fly rod 2 tip ends handmade pole. Groups discuss fishing books theres no shortage of ways for a flyfisher to spend the winter. Book a trip with billy wells, and learn what precision deep blue fishing is all about. A storm that would catapult the lake into the record books. Billy blakley the complete outdoorsman crappie crazy. View the profiles of people named billy westmoreland. A detailed fishing report for the mcmurrays lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one.
One of the greatest in my opinion the greatest was billy westmoreland physically, he was no giant, although he did have broad shoulders and. 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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Billy westmoreland by jim dicken fishing guide articles. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. History of westmoreland county pa trout fishing pa.
After a few months, crappie crazy, ricky bobby, and myself made it to reelfoot lake. He even claims that there were bigger bass in dale hollow before he was old enough to fish. The head design of the aspirin head jig was originally the brainchild of legendary dale hollow smallmouth angler billy westmoreland. Billy was pre fishing for a tournament years ago in florida with roland martin. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I did run across a man that gave me billys sisters email address and i sent her an email a few weeks back.