Who would you fish with for a day? 2024
N Florida Mike reply :
If you could fish with any famous bass fisherman for a day,who would it be and why?
cgolf reply :
Ike, polarizing figure, but heck of a fisherman, and dude loves to promote the heck out of the sport. From listening to him and reading about his fishing a lot of what he does would help me out. He also sounds like a genuinely good guy from chatting with guys who have met him so I am betting it would be good times and good fishing.
Catt reply :
Probably at least a couple dozen Bass Resource Members!
Why?
Why not! 
N Florida Mike reply :
I'm going with Hank Parker.He seems like someone who would want to fish with anyone.His shows are enjoyable because he always seems to genuinely have fun.He also seems to fish common lakes more with success other than stocked ponds.That being said Dance would probably be second,even though he does seem to fish more private well stocked fisheries.
Mosster47 reply :
Rick Clunn to pick his brain because there is no one better at finding fish when the conditions and electronics aren't in everyone's favor.
KVD just because I'd like to huck spinnerbaits at his pace for a day.
S. Sass reply :
My dad or my grandfather. Because neither can fish anymore and we had great memories fishing when I was a kid. 
A-Jay reply :
Catt ~ but only at Night . . . . .
A-Jay
N Florida Mike reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:50 PM, S. Sass said:My dad or my grandfather. Because neither can fish anymore and we had great memories fishing when I was a kid.
How could I forget my dad, the man who taught me to fish and so much more! He couldn't fish toward the end of his life due to arthritis. I was his main fishing buddy growing up.
Catt reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:51 PM, A-Jay said:Catt ~ but only at Night . . . . .
A-Jay
Mid-summer night, deep water structure, full moon on the horizon, gentle southern breeze, Hoot Owl in the distance, the solid thump on a jig!
Yea I could do that!
A-Jay reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 1:23 PM, Catt said:Mid-summer night, deep water structure, full moon on the horizon, gentle southern breeze, Hoot Owl in the distance, the solid thump on a jig!
Yea I could do that!
Now That's Exactly what I'm Talk'in about.
A-Jay
Bluebasser86 reply :
Several Bassresource members I'd also like to fish with, Mr. Parks (Big O), would probably be at the top of that list. Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Bassmaster Classic Expo at Grand Lake in 2013 and not only is he a terrific fisherman, but also a nice guy.
Lots of pros I'd like to fish with also. I'd really like to spend a day flipping boat docks on Lake of the Ozarks with Denny Brauer.
I think I'd enjoy a day in the boat with Mark Zona as well. The guy is a crack up on and off the camera and a pretty dang good fisherman too.
scaleface reply :
Paul Elias . hes wins tourneys by doing what others dont . Also Rick Clunn and Guido . They just do their own thing i'd like to go sucker fishing with Guido lol.
Also like to fish with KVD so I could kick his butt with a spincaster ..
Nitrofreak reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:38 PM, Catt said:Probably at least a couple dozen Bass Resource Members!
Why?
Why not!
X2
Oregon Native reply :
Clunn...he's old school...
clh121787 reply :
ZONA!
SNK reply :
Hank Parker and KVD.
Choporoz reply :
I would learn tons from any of them, but, I can't imagine a pro that'd be more fun to fish with than Swindle.
the reel ess reply :
I'd like to fish with my dad, but he says he's too old and not interested. And he's the one who got me started down this road.
Gerald Swindle seems like a great guy to learn from, but he'd smack talk you all day. LOL
Bill Dance is the one I've followed all my life and a national treasure. So I guess just to enjoy a day of catching fish, I'd pick him.
MSWV reply :
Of course I would also like another day with my dad but here are the pros Id prob enjoy:
Randy Howell, Todd Faircloth, and Aaron Martens. Im sure all three would increase my fishing knowledge by leaps & bounds. Id also like to smallmouth fish with KVD. Throwing a spinnerbait or jerkbait and whacking brown fish all day seems like it would be fun!!
Steveo-1969 reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 3:01 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Lots of pros I'd like to fish with also. I'd really like to spend a day flipping boat docks on Lake of the Ozarks with Denny Brauer.
I think I'd enjoy a day in the boat with Mark Zona as well. The guy is a crack up on and off the camera and a pretty dang good fisherman too.
Denny Brauer and Mark Zona were the first two I thought of when I opened this thread. Brauer Bass Battles with Denny and his son Chad was my favorite fishing show, I really miss it.
I'd also like to fish with Mike D from Lunkerville. I'm betting he knows WAY more about fishing than he lets on during the show.
MDBowHunter reply :
My grandfather would for sure be first without a doubt, but since you stated a pro, it would have to be Ike just because his passion for the sport is addicting. He seems like he'd be a blast to hang out with for a day, and I loved his city limits show.
lo n slo reply :
smallmouth fishing with Bill Dance
JLL130 reply :
Grandfather and Bill Dance!
Mike L reply :
Denny Brauer..We'd be flippin and punchin all day
Mike
RB 77 reply :
For a famous angler, Roland on the "Big O". Oh son! My pops for everyone.
FloridaFishinFool reply :
Denny Brauer! One of my all time favorite hero's of bass fishing!
(Not Ike! Never)
CaptMikeStarrett reply :
Dave from this forum.. and not in separate boats.
Capt Mike
Catt reply :
If y'all wanna learn how to locate productive water quickly no one is better than Larry Nixon...not even KVD!
ww2farmer reply :
None of them, famous bass fishermen don't impress me too much. I'd rather fish with guys from here, or my buddies.
My dream day of bass fishing is when my kids get old enough/interested enough to want to spend the entire day fishing with their old man. At ages 6 and 11, I have learned to not push it much past the first few "daddy can we go now" , I don't want them to hate it.
S. Sass reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 9:52 PM, MDBowHunter said:My grandfather would for sure be first without a doubt, but since you stated a pro, it would have to be Ike just because his passion for the sport is addicting. He seems like he'd be a blast to hang out with for a day, and I loved his city limits show.
He didn't state "pro" he actually said "famous".
buzzed bait reply :
I would have to say either Todd Faircloth to learn from or Andy Montgomery to talk trash with....
Burtonxj reply :
Shinichi Fukae or Jimmy Houston
AustinC.MO.Bass.Fishing reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 10:58 PM, RB 77 said:Roland on the "Big O". Oh son!
Him or Scott on the Big O would be a day to remember forever. So much you could learn from them, especially on their home turf.
Fishin Ethan reply :
Monster Mike catch Peacock Bass. He always catchs huge Peacocks down in Flordia. Or Thefishwhisper1 (look him up on instagram) he has his personal pond with trained bass and he does sick tricks. Also of course the legend Bill Dance and fish one of his lakes with him. Or one the tour It would be Ish Monore and flip pads with him
stkbassn reply :
This is tough because there's so many different pro's that I'd like to go with for a particular technique they do well. But I would probably choose Tim Horton because he's such a darn nice dude and obviously an excellent angler. Brent Ehrler comes to mind because he seems to be a nice guy but more than that he's extremely impressive. He's a bad arse! Keith Watson just because he's so funny and I'd like him to show me how to whack em' with that spoon. Zona and Mercer I like too! Mercer is absolutely hooked up with gear....amazing amount of money on the deck of that boat at all times, not to mention his tackle. Impressive. Also, maybe the guy that owns Roman Made. He has a sick set up and amount of gear and tackle too. I need to learn how to catch em' on those big glides....language barrier might hurt the lesson a bit....LOL
This is just too hard, I give up! lol !
Nitrofreak reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 11:54 PM, Catt said:If y'all wanna learn how to locate productive water quickly no one is better than Larry Nixon...not even KVD!
Probably the best worm fisherman to ever pick up a rod IMO, something tells me you may have spent some time on the water with this feller... hhmmmmm,
Team9nine reply :
"Famous"....?
Lots I'd really enjoy fishing with, but I guess I could narrow my top 3 or 4 to Buck Perry, Rick Clunn, Al Lindner and Bill Binkelman, in no particular order.
-T9
J Francho reply :
Larry Dahlberg
LittleBob reply :
I'd have to say either Iaconelli or here lately I'd like to fish with Mark Daniels. Started watching him on circuit breaker and been following him on social media also, just seems like a real cool guy that would be fun to fish with.
geo g reply :
I too am old school when it comes to the pros. 1). Hank Parker, because he would keep you laughing while your learning. 2).Bill Dance, a good person, funny, and one of the best all around. 3). Jimmy Huston, funny and a great spinner bait guy.
Funny, great sense of humor is an important factor.
Catt reply :
On 2/4/2016 at 2:07 AM, Nitrofreak said:Probably the best worm fisherman to ever pick up a rod IMO, something tells me you may have spent some time on the water with this feller... hhmmmmm,
We belonged to the same bass club!
In Megabucks tournaments the lake is divided into 10 sections, the top 10 qualifying anglers rotate through each section every 50 minutes.
Larry Nixon won 4 times
Dtree11 reply :
I am thinking a little out of the box here... Theodore Roosevelt. I know he was an avid fly fisher, but I think he would be the type of guys telling "dirty" stories while fishing.
Ohio Dave reply :
I think it would be Bill Dance: I grew up watching him on TV and really fell in love with the sport because of him. I love that he puts all of those crazy bloopers of himself out ever so often.
A lot of guys could really teach me a ton about fishing but few can tell a story like Dance. Jerry M would be in the top five as well. My first thought actually went to Mark Zona but I don't know what to make of his appearances like at the Detroit fishing show. One night only and one time only.....
I have never met any of these guys so its really a crap shoot as to who would be the most fun to spend a day on the water with
Derekbass02 reply :
A few Elite series guys I would want to fish with. My top choice definitely wouldn't be Aaron Martens or KVD
Steveo-1969 reply :
On 2/4/2016 at 3:33 AM, Derekbass02 said:A few Elite series guys I would want to fish with. My top choice definitely wouldn't be Aaron Martens or KVD
I'm curious... Why not either of those guys?
Nitrofreak reply :
On 2/4/2016 at 2:58 AM, Catt said:We belonged to the same bass club!
In Megabucks tournaments the lake is divided into 10 sections, the top 10 qualifying anglers rotate through each section every 50 minutes.
Larry Nixon won 4 times
Dare I say mentor ? if so, I don't think you could have picked a better one, what a great bass club to be associated with.
GoCougs14 reply :
Probably Brandon Palunik. His hometown is really close to me in northern Idaho, and I know hes spent alot of time fishing lake CDA, hayden, and pend oreille. Would be interesting to fish those waters with him.
Derekbass02 reply :
On 2/4/2016 at 3:51 AM, Steveo-1969 said:I'm curious... Why not either of those guys?
I don't know. I'd just rather fish with someone else I guess.
Evan K reply :
Patrick McManus. Maybe not famous for fishing, but how would that trip NOT be enjoyable?
Jigfishn10 reply :
I only get to do it once a year, but these guys are a lot of fun to fish with:
My daughter just started high school so I'm on borrowed time with here.
This was 4 years ago.
Nitrofreak reply :
On 2/4/2016 at 4:41 AM, Jigfishn10 said:I only get to do it once a year, but these guys are a lot of fun to fish with:
My daughter just started high school so I'm on borrowed time with here.
This was 4 years ago.
That right there, it just don't get no better, what a great lookin family you have big guy !!!
Scarborough817 reply :
i'd like to fish with brandon palaniuk swimbaiting with him would be awesome. kvd or ike i feel like i could learn a lot from them especially about cranking
Senko lover reply :
Scott Martin and Glenn May are probably my two biggest heroes. Brandon Palaniuk and Michael Iaconelli are up there as well.
And heck, I'd go out with any of ya'll. And have a blast.
Even Raider 
bowhunter63 reply :
Stacy King or Larry Nixon,Good old school guys.Alot of knowledge there.
Catt reply :
On 2/4/2016 at 3:54 AM, Nitrofreak said:Dare I say mentor ? if so, I don't think you could have picked a better one, what a great bass club to be associated with.
You see the name Larry Nixon and it leaves you in awe, I see a guy I grew in the sport with.
Topwaterspook reply :
Bobby Murray.
soflabasser reply :
First person I would choose to fish with is my better half.My second choice would be family members.
clh121787 reply :
On 2/4/2016 at 3:31 AM, Ohio Dave said:My first thought actually went to Mark Zona but I don't know what to make of his appearances like at the Detroit fishing show.
What did he do at the Detroit fishing show?
yugrac reply :
You did say famous bass fishermen right? I was a little confused by some of the responses. I would also pick my son, IF her were a famous bass fisherman, but he is not. Famous fisherman? Bill Dance hands down.
whitwolf reply :
The folks I would want to fish with would Include Catt, Mike Siebert, AJ, Dwight Hottle, Marty Burns, and Sam!
N Florida Mike reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 10:58 PM, RB 77 said:Roland on the "Big O". Oh son!
He's my third choice.
GonzoFishing reply :
Amazon with Larry Dahlberg ?
"hamma" reply :
good question, still alive? id have to say denny braurer,.... gone but not forgotten? Billy Westmoreland,.. I've met denny and he's a great guy,.... as to why? i like to flip. Never met billy, but i learned alot about smallie fishing from him
Brent Christian reply :
Well if I could fish with anyone for a day it would have to be my dad, he has been gone 13 months. The man taught me everything I know about fishing he was a boat Mechanic for 35 years and at one point t in time worked for Rowland Martin at his marina. He was 2 tourneys away fromantic the classic. Man what I wouldn't give just to fish with him one more time..
Burtonxj reply :
Different kind of pro but John Riggins is up there too.
Trevor James Allen reply :
Bill dance and Skeet Reese
papajoe222 reply :
Spence Petros. I had a chance to do just that 30yrs. ago, but there was a death in the family and I had to cancel. The man is a fountain of information, not just on bass fishing but fishing in general. Many an angler has learned important lessons from mentors such as him, sadly the only ones I did were from his informative articles.
Bankbeater reply :
Going to go old school here and say Virgil Ward. When I was young, I use to watch him on TV after we got home from church.
sprint61 reply :
Butch brown, Swindle, or Tim Farmer(host of KY afield).
tander reply :
I would say Bill Dance, watched him on TV forever. To me he is just a down home type of guy.
SenkoGuru reply :
Greg Hackney. He is from my neck of the woods and my favorite Pro fisherman. He also fishes the way I like to fish, would be really great to get to fish a day with Hackney.
Hurricane reply :
Hackney or Edwin Evers. ..
Darren. reply :
Heck if I know anymore. Used to think I'd pick a
celebrity or two...but these days, I'm not so sure.
Come to think of it, probably Hank Parker. Nobody
trash talks as much as he does. 
But I have to second @GonzoFishing - Larry Dahlberg
would be my "not-in-the-USA" guy, hands-down.
Snakehead Whisperer reply :
I'd really like to fish with Bill Siemantel. Duuude!
Lil Joe The Grinder reply :
I'd fish with Pee Wee Herman if he could solve my deep fishing issues! I'd even do Pee Wee's little dance dance on the back deck! Lol
jdw174 reply :
KVD, Denny Brauer, Larry Nixon.
grampa1114 reply :
I'd fish with the best fishermen I know...Fishing Rhino, DinKy, and Tate....hands down..any day.
WPCfishing reply :
This past year I got into top water in a big way.. I'd have to say Dean Rojas.
Runner up would be Mike Iaconelli. Humble beginnings. Quite a success story.
ward131 reply :
Mikey Balzz..
https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeybalzzfishing
MikeOGNR reply :
Ish Monroe. Throwing Frogs all day.. on The Delta or Okeechobee
olegs reply :
Brent Ehrler, Denny Brauer, KVD
LittlePineyAngler reply :
Tommy Biffle. I'd love to get some one on one time with him. Hopefully resulting in him giving me a few pointers on flippin some jigs.
Big C reply :
Matt Allen on the Delta or Clearlake.
Larry Dahlberg fishing for Musky
Charlie Moore (strictly for entertainment)
stratoliner92 reply :
Bill Dance on a premier private lake.
Jerry McKinnis fishing Minnesota’s Boundary Waters for smallmouth.
Ohio Dave reply :
Mark did not do anything personally at the Detroit show: I certainly would not mind meeting him or at the very least hearing him give a talk on local bass fishing. I was just being whiny about how hard it is to actually see him in person. Having him in on Thursday, and for only one time slot: it bummed me out a bit. The Toledo Bass Pro did the same thing a few years back: he was only in for just one time slot and it was not very easy for most guys to make. They don't bring anyone in now at that store: they just make the guys in the department do the talks.
bigfruits reply :
id probably go with Westbred Diamond just from watching his "On the River" YouTube videos.
Lunker Addict reply :
Hank Parker for sure. It seems like he would be a lot of fund to spend the day with.
hawgenvy reply :
The Dalai Lama, if he agrees.
herbu reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 1:23 PM, Catt said:Mid-summer night, deep water structure, full moon on the horizon, gentle southern breeze, Hoot Owl in the distance, the solid thump on a jug!
Yea I could do that!
Fixed it for you.
Catt reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 10:58 PM, herbu said:The solid thump on a jug
Ya drink and fish do ya?
bkohlman reply :
Here is my list:
1. Mark Zona - Heck of a personality
2. Aaron Martens - smart dude, may end up hating him by the end of the day
3. Ned Yost - 2015 WS Champs!
Western-Mass-Bass reply :
For me it would be my father whom I cannot fish with anymore. But there are days I swear hes watching me.
RangerCasey reply :
Jordan Laumbattus, uses nothing but a white spinnerbait, double willow and slays 'em everytime. Pitches, flips, cranks,.. he does it all with one lure! Seems like a cheap way to load up the tackle box.
anthonyfip reply :
Marty Zoffinger!
If you haven't heard of him (probably not many here have, but gaining a bit of popularity on YouTube) he is worth checking out! He is an everyday guy who loves kayak fishing in realistic settings, which is why I'd choose him.
BassCat29 reply :
KVD would be my choice because he is a smallmouth master.
ww2farmer reply :
I'd like to change my answer...................I would fish with Ike..............when he's not looking, or expecting it, I would push him in the water, sit back and watch the hilarity ensue.
A-Jay reply :
On 2/14/2016 at 12:22 AM, ww2farmer said:I'd like to change my answer...................I would fish with Ike..............when he's not looking, or expecting it, I would push him in the water, sit back and watch the hilarity ensue.
Perfect ~ Please get video and if at all possible, please ensure that he's still wearing his favorite hat & glasses when he goes in . .
A-Jay
scaleface reply :
On 2/14/2016 at 12:22 AM, ww2farmer said:I'd like to change my answer...................I would fish with Ike..............when he's not looking, or expecting it, I would push him in the water, sit back and watch the hilarity ensue.
I like the way you think .
capjohnson.mike@yahoo.com reply :
Scott Martin...But I always have a blast with my dad and buddies but flipping out with Scott would be awesome
N Florida Mike reply :
One of my customers is his mother in law
fishblitzer reply :
Gerald swindle because he is from my neck of the woods, a great teacher, and is an entertainer.
Second choice would be with iaconelli because he has always been a role model for me and my fishing. His motto "never give up" is something I say to myself while grinding it out in a tough tournaments. He is a hell of a fisherman, a good teacher and entertainer. Only reason he is my second choice is because he fishes a lot of smaller, finesse stuff and that is not my cup of tea.
Highschoolbassin reply :
Gerald swindle. I just feel like I relate more to him than any other pro on the tour.
g man reply :
I have been blessed to fish with Matt Allen, Arden Hanline Jr, and Ron Casner already; so next on my wish list is Arden Hanline Snr! For those of you not familiar with him he had the #4 biggest bass ever caught back in the 80s. He mainly fishes Southern California lakes. He never posts up pictures of himself instead just lets them go happy with himself as he just loves to catch fish and have fun. g man
clayton86 reply :
Can't believe it hasn't gone this route yet....
ive got a few
brooke thomas- shouldn't need a explanation
fly fishing with rebeka redd or April vokey Also no explanation of why but they both are exceptional fisher women.
Bow fishing with Jaclynn crooks- perfection right there.
on a more serious note I'd say Ike or Zona
Gundog reply :
Gerald Swindle for sure. But if you catch 1 more fish then him he's gonna flip out.
Tracker22 reply :
Mercer
just too much fun!
Rbm18 reply :
Probably Ike seems like he would be fun to hang out with.
Tim Kelly reply :
I think it would be funny to have a day in the boat with Biffle.
WIGuide reply :
It'd have to be either Jimmy Houston or Gerald Swindle. Both great guys. I've met Jimmy quite a few times now. Crazy thing is the second time I saw him he remembered me by name and I hadn't seen him for a year. Maybe it amazes me more since I've forgotten peoples name within minutes after we've been introduced haha He's a great down to earth guy though. Swindle is just a hoot. The guy could have a career in stand up if he wanted.
On 2/22/2016 at 4:19 AM, clayton86 said:Can't believe it hasn't gone this route yet....
brooke thomas- shouldn't need a explanation
I think if I got to fish with her and she wore what she does in most of her pics I'd have a very hard time concentrating on fishing!
hoosierbass07 reply :
I would pick Bill Dance because I really enjoy his show but when it comes down to it - I would have to pick Jimmy Houston because every time I turn his show on he's laughing and acting like he's having a great time.
jc68 reply :
my dad who passed away in august of last year why because he got me started in bassfishing
2833-34497 reply :
There's a lots of good folks to pick from, but for me I'd have to say Matt Allen hands down!
no39 reply :
The guy who invented marshmallows.
Gundog reply :
On 2/10/2016 at 12:35 PM, hawgenvy said:The Dalai Lama, if he agrees.
+1 for the Dalai.
greentrout reply :
Gentleman George Cochran in shallow water. Git er done. Or Guido Hibdon big bass on light line and small plastics with patience and timing.
BigSkyBasser reply :
A couple come instantly to mind
Brent Ehrler (the guy is a finesse fishing prodigy but also one of the most diverse and talented anglers I've ever seen.)
Brandon Paulunick (because he's from my neck of the woods and is somewhat of a local hero.)
Doug Stange (who wouldn't want to fish with the multi-species king?!?)
Scott Martin (Scott has so much fun fishing aside from competing and he let's it show, I bet he'd be blast in the boat.)
Aaron Martens (he is and will remain my all time favorite fisherman, and he has so many hilarious compulsions and neuroses that I'd want to witness in person lol)
JGillyFishing reply :
Bill Dance for sure. If not him Mark Daniels Jr.
windy city mmc reply :
Got paired with Larry Nixon on day 1 of the Bass 25th anniversary tournament, Ken Cook twice on Lake of the Ozarks all tremendous learning experiences.
BigSkyBasser reply :
On 3/2/2016 at 12:46 AM, JGillyFishing said:Bill Dance for sure. If not him Mark Daniels Jr.
I just found out about Mark Daniels through the FLW circuit breaker. The guy looks like a blast to hangout with.
JGillyFishing reply :
On 3/2/2016 at 3:27 AM, BigSkyBasser said:I just found out about Mark Daniels through the FLW circuit breaker. The guy looks like a blast to hangout with.
Yeah man. He seems like a super great guy. Phenomenal fisherman too. I found out about him through the circuit breakers too. Have no idea how he isn't bigger than he is. He's only been fishing the tour a few years and got a top ten at the Forrest Wood Cup. He will be one of the legends some day for sure.
Chris Spear reply :
My buddy Preston back in Michigan we always had a great time just being on the water. He's the only person I know that even if we get skunked he still understands the value of just being.on the water like I do. That's muh boy haha.
Ridi620 reply :
If we're talking pros here I'd have to go, in preference order, with either 1) Ike or 2) Scott Martin. Their enthusiasm, especially Ike's, and knowledge amps me up just watching their videos. I can't imagine actually being with them! If we're talking non-pros, anyone of my family members. They're all obsessed just like me.
CumminsAngler reply :
I'd pick Mark Daniels jr. Mainly because the guy seems super laid back and fun plus he really knows his stuff.
RookieBoy reply :
I'd spend the day with Matt Allen. He's a toad catcher!
bowhunter63 reply :
Billy Westmorland The Smallie guru
AnglingNvirginia reply :
Hmmmm tricky... I would have to say gman swindle
Backwoods bassin reply :
Bill dance ?
TravisVirginiaAngler reply :
I agree that after seeing the FLW Circuit Breaker Season 3, I would definitely choose Mark Daniels Jr. What a class act, with a humble yet funny side who is a great angler. My runner-ups would be:
-Greg THE HACK ATTACK Hackney
-Mike Iocanelli
-Scott Martin
I also love the youtube anglers that kill it. (Robert Terkla aka LunkersTV, Alex Peric aka APBassin and of course... the man himself: Andrew Flair aka Fishing with Flair). GOOGAN SQUAD guys rule. If you dont know about these guys.. youtube them they have 100's of thousands of followers. Cheers.
RoLo reply :
KVD - Denny Brauer - Larry Nixon and a bunch of fellows on the forum...too many to mention.
Now to the flipside of the equation: Can they tolerate a day of Brain-Picking? 
Roger
WCWV reply :
Hank Parker
MichiganBass80 reply :
KVD and/or Zona smallmouth fishing right here in Michigan.
razor6570 reply :
That is such a tough question. Each pro have their own way. The one I would like
to spend a day with is KVD.
KVD, power fisherman. Expert on graphs.
I struggle with off shore confidence. he seems to be one of the best at finding fish off shore. All the while
using a power fishing approach. I find it interesting and amazing.
For a fun day on the water...... Ike and Gman all the way. It would be a blast with those guys!
Rohan Lupin reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:26 PM, N Florida Mike said:If you could fish with any famous bass fisherman for a day,who would it be and why?
Denny Brauer. He sets a hook like no other and he's the reason I love jig fishing so much. He seems really down to earth also. I'm kind of torn because Jimmy Houston seems awesome too.
lonnie g reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:58 PM, N Florida Mike said:.How could I forget my dad, the man who taught me to fish and so much more! He couldn't fish toward the end of his life due to arthritis. I was his main fishing buddy growing up.
mine to my friend, miss him greatly. what a great show of love for us they showed. lesson learned, family more important than worldly things.
peter t. nice guy, willing to share. loves sport. great cook!! friend to all
N Florida Mike reply :
Exactly.
I would actually love to fish with Peter T someday,Hank parker,Shaw Grigsby,or Scott Martin.Probably wont ever happen,but its fun to think about.
Never actually met PT.but he was at Charlies last time I was there and had a crowd around him.
Raul reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 7:07 AM, RoLo said:
Now to the flipside of the equation: Can they tolerate a day of Brain-Picking?
Roger
Hmmmm, I think it's the other way around Roger.
kilroy9988 reply :
Aaron Wiebe, I would love to fish with that dude, although he's a multi species angler he is a very well respected bass tournament angler in Canada he won the KBI on LOTW a few years back. If you haven't been to his youtube channel uncut angling do yourself a favor and check it out.
reerok reply :
During these long cold Ohio winters, I think about this question often. It'll probably never come true but it's fun to daydream.
1st. Seth Feider would be an absolute blast on Mille Lacs slaying huge brown backs.
2nd. Matt Allen just because he's such an excellent, selfless teacher (and he catches toads)
3rd. Larry Nixon because he seems so humble yet could teach me better than anyone about finding fish.
4th. Mark Daniels, Jr because of all the reasons everyone has already mentioned. Humble, funny, talented, genuine.
Sam reply :
1. Denny Brauer - to learn all I can about flipping and pitching
2. KVD -to learn all I can about crankbaits
3. Ike - to watch him at work and learn about everything
4. Aaron Martens - have a good time with a great guy and learn a lot about everything
EastCoastAngler reply :
Im going with Greg Hackney. The man is full of information, and can flat out catch fish anywhere he goes. Nobody else does what he does with a big jig and a broomstick. I would love to pick up some deep water jig tips from him.
BrownBear reply :
First re-action answer would be KVD, but after some thought it would have to be Zona. That would be so much fun, he's got a really cool attitude and catches some nice fish too!
bagofdonuts reply :
I'm going all arkansans: Homer Circle, Cotton Cordell, Bill Norman, Larry Nixon, George Cochran, Bobby Murray, Mark Davis.
Snipe Hunter reply :
Harry and Charlie. Rick Clunn if they weren't available.
Iluvsmallies reply :
Tactical bassin
Gundog reply :
For me its a toss up between Ike and Gerald Swindle. Both have a good sense of humor and both have a lot of knowledge to teach anglers.
scaleface reply :
On 1/12/2017 at 8:54 AM, WCWV said:Hank Parker
Hank Parker once cast his shadow and caught a bass on it .
dragger201 reply :
Don't really care about fame and fortune. My first choice would be my BIL Gerald who taught me the basics and fine points of tournament style fishing. His age finally got him and he's in a nursing home, but d**n could he find/catch bass. My second would be Stephen.......he started me bass fishing, shallow water, slow and steady. My third is my buddy Ken.........we go fishing to have a good time........and we ALWAYS have a good time...........he's truly my brother............
Marshfly reply :
Definitely Greg Hackney. His home area is the same area I fish in south Louisiana and from watching his videos he seems like he'd be a ton of fun to spend a day with.
Paul Roberts reply :
On 1/13/2017 at 10:52 PM, bagofdonuts said:I'm going all arkansans: Homer Circle, Cotton Cordell, Bill Norman, Larry Nixon, George Cochran, Bobby Murray, Mark Davis.
That's a list of heavy hitters there.
Djf3864 reply :
Hackney
LarryLongrodd reply :
Clint Eastwood!
scaleface reply :
The new girl at Taco Bell .
bigfruits reply :
the "on da river" guys.
Bill Kowalski reply :
James Watson, just because he cracks me up.
eyedabassman reply :
G- Man
Bassun reply :
Just to fish - not to get lessons, or improve any particular skill set - Bill Dance. There may be better fishermen, there are folks who have shown to be great teachers in any area, and there are some who are funnier, more exciting, more whatever. But, I grew up watching Bill Dance. His show inspired me to go beyond the fishing I was taught as a small child and because of him I saved up money (birthday, Christmas, etc lol) and put in my first order of "Bass Lures" from the Bass Pro catalog over 30 years ago. Now, I had no idea what I was getting - but I had about $100 dollars worth of gear that I just KNEW would put me on fish like Bill caught on TV.
Never mind I wasn't fishing lakes. Never mind that we didn't have those lunkers in WV that he caught on TV. Nevermind that I thought he was catching all those in half an hour... I had the big jerkbaits, and whatever else I got, and just KNEW I was going to slay them. Well, it didn't quite work out that way...lol.
But, when it comes to fishing icons, there is just no one like Dance. Roland, Shaw, Hank, KVD, Ike, and ton's of others are great, and would be a ball to fish with, but if I had once chance it would be no contest. I would be gone fishin', with Bill Dance today!
OkumaDave reply :
Probably been said a hundred times within this thread, but my dad. Just one more trip with my dad. Miss him every day.
TheCastaMasta reply :
Def bill dance and Big Nadine himself Paul E
N Florida Mike reply :
On 2/3/2017 at 6:59 AM, OkumaDave said:Probably been said a hundred times within this thread, but my dad. Just one more trip with my dad. Miss him every day.
This^^ Just got a lump in my throat thinking about him.H ere he is with my brother.
jimf reply :
I've probably learned more from Bill Dance about fishing (not just bass) than any other TV personality, and he seems like a genuinely nice guy that would be fun to spend a day with.
RUSS9999 reply :
My dad. Miss fishing with him so much.
Outdoor Zack reply :
1. Aaron martens
2. Jimmy Houston
2. Bill dance
4. KVD
5. mark zona or Gerald swindle
david in va reply :
DAD of course
and anyone that knows more than me about catching Bass , as long as they smoke and put the butts in their shirt pocket, don't through stuff in the water or on the ground.
Senko Junkie reply :
1) My grandfather (not famous but the one that taught me how to fish)
2) Shaw Grigsby on Okeechobee Lake. (he has way too much fun)
3) Michelle Jalaba (if I wasn't catching anything at least the scenery would be beautiful)
bmac31 reply :
My great-great grandfather. According to my grandmother when he came to New haven in the early 1900's from Sicily he peddled fish out of a push cart. He would row his 10ft boat out into new haven harbor and fish for blackfish, fluke and others.
This picture is from a local newspaper sometime in the early 40's. He rowed out to the breakwater looking for blackfish, on his way in he found this monster stranded on a rock by the receding tide. Claws to tails it was 24 inches and weighed around 20lbs.
Wurming67 reply :
Mariko Izumi?
AC870 reply :
G-Man was my first response.
But Mark Rose is on fire at the moment. He's humble, down to earth and gives God the glory.
TOXIC reply :
I can't say just 1. First my Grandfather who took me to Canada for Pike, Musky, Walleye when i was 14. He went with my Grandmother every year and there were 3 of us grandkids. We could not go until we got old enough and strong enough to pull our own weight. We flew into a wilderness camp and had to carry our own water and chop wood. I got to go 1 year before we lost him to Leukemia. Second, my father who was not really a hard core fisherman but the joy he got from me taking him to secluded waters to float fish Smallmouth (100 fish days) could never be equaled. As a matter of fact his request to have his ashes scattered in the water I took him to was the ultimate honor to me.
.ghoti. reply :
On 2/24/2017 at 6:00 AM, Wurming67 said:Mariko Izumi?
She is easy on the eyes. But, how could you listen to her for more than five minutes, and not throw her overboard?
corn-on-the-rob reply :
Definitely my late grandfather. He passed when I was 12, before I was old enough to become my own man. As an adult, there is so much we would now have in common and share together. Between my schooling, cancer diagnosis when I was 15, meeting the love of my life, and fishing, there was so much I wish he could have been there for. My family always talks about how different our life would be with him here; how big a part he would have been.
I take a lot of pride in what I have accomplished and overcome in life, but it never feels complete since he wasn't here to see it.
He was definitely more of a eatin' fish kind of man, not so much a bass fisherman, but regardless, a day on the water with him, for him to see what I have become...
Davidhorowitzski reply :
George Bush. I remember watching the news when I was younger and they reported that he was something like 100 days fishing without a fish. So I'd out fish the president.
Zeeter reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:44 PM, Mosster47 said:Rick Clunn to pick his brain because there is no one better at finding fish when the conditions and electronics aren't in everyone's favor.
KVD just because I'd like to huck spinnerbaits at his pace for a day.
I fished with a guy who spent a day in the back of Clunn's boat once. This guy has fished a lot of opens with a lot of guys.
Maybe Clunn was just in a bad mood, but my friend said he never fished with a pro who was such an a-hole in his life. This was around 2000 or so. Wouldn't talk to him; my friend never asks for advice but most pros (in his experience) make suggestions here and there and tell them the day's strategy. Clunn didn't say a thing other than we're moving now and other procedural stuff like that.
Mason_tay reply :
Id like to spend the day with Scott Martin catching peacocks. Ive seen some of his videos and he seems like an awesome guy.
Dixie Chicken reply :
I think Zona and Iconelli would be a blast.
But I'd still go back to the first of the thread... My DAD, and actually my Father In Law too. (never fished with him). Dad's been gone 10 years now, and we just had the first anniversary of losing my FIL.
It is those two guys being the reason my wife said we were buying a bass boat. I grew up fishing/having a place on High Falls, bream, crappie, catfish and my wife did the same thing all around the Atlanta area. To have the opportunity to fish with either of them again would be worth taking years off my life.
FWIW... took me till the ripe young age of 60.... this week to buy my first bass boat! We'll fish it this weekend, as we put old antique crankbaits on our lines (that belonged to our Dads) and raise our rods to them teaching us how to fish. With no doubt tears in our eyes.
HookRz reply :
Jason Lucas. Though we both prefer to fish alone is love hear his thoughts on how bass fishing turned into a comercialized monstrosity.
sully420 reply :
Hard question but Al Linder the guy is a legend. Scott Martin close second.
SneakyPete reply :
KEN PENROD III, knows the potomac like the back of his hand
Chance_Taker4 reply :
Gman, Hack Attack, Ike or Wheeler. My 4 favorite anglers to watch.
5Keepers reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:26 PM, N Florida Mike said:If you could fish with any famous bass fisherman for a day,who would it be and why?
Rick Clunn, Gary Klein, KVD, Hank P., Ike, Hackney, Zona, Gman..ALL for obvious reasons
chattooga_ basser reply :
My grandpa would be the sentimental choice. Hackney, Martens, Andy Morgan or Jon Cox would be my choices from the pro ranks.
bagofdonuts reply :
Luiza
DogBone_384 reply :
Bill Dance, no question. To answer the question why: It's Bill Dance.
LBASS01 reply :
Roland Martin
Fisher-O-men reply :
Aaron Martens, I wouldn't have to listen to him rattle on all day!
Largemouth21 reply :
I always thought Scott Martin was cool. I'd fish with him (Probably not going to happen) 
Hez reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 7:36 PM, Largemouth21 said:I always thought Scott Martin was cool. I'd fish with him (Probably not going to happen)
Me too - I like Scott. Got to see him at the FLW event on Harris Chain earlier this month - he was a great guy. Very nice to the kids and his fans.
Largemouth21 reply :
On 3/23/2017 at 8:03 PM, Hez said:Me too - I like Scott. Got to see him at the FLW event on Harris Chain earlier this month - he was a great guy. Very nice to the kids and his fans.
Thats really neat, a lot of professional fishermen are ******... At least theres a few nice ones
Hez reply :
On 3/24/2017 at 3:35 AM, Largemouth21 said:Thats really neat, a lot of professional fishermen are ******... At least theres a few nice ones
Yeah - he was really cool. I mentioned this in another thread, but as he was leaving...he stopped his truck and got out and asked a kid if they wanted a picture with him. Then proceeded to get out of his truck and go over there and take a picture with the kid. You know it made his day. I gained a lot of respect for Mr. Martin after that...became an even bigger fan. This was the Saturday after he failed to qualify. A lot of guys would have hit the road and went home after being eliminated the day before.
Sly Foxx reply :
I'd say Kevin Van Dam cause he's a great fisherman
WillBass24 reply :
Probably Greg Hackney, b/c he has such a great understanding of jig fishing and such and I would really like to learn from a pro.
MisplacedTexan99 reply :
I think zona and hackney would be a blast.
kroberts9 reply :
so many great choices.
1st:Deny Brauer or greg hackney- i love the way they flip gnarly mats
2nd: david fritts: that man can crank
3rd:kvd just because
4th:rick clunn all around great
5th:james watson he is a riot
kroberts9 reply :
On 2/9/2016 at 11:40 PM, Big C said:Matt Allen on the Delta or Clearlake.
Larry Dahlberg fishing for Musky
Charlie Moore (strictly for entertainment)
i met charlie moore years ago at a fishing expo put on by a small fishing club and he is a real big bag of d**ks. just an arrogant jerk.
oakeybassin reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 9:52 PM, MDBowHunter said:My grandfather would for sure be first without a doubt, but since you stated a pro, it would have to be Ike just because his passion for the sport is addicting. He seems like he'd be a blast to hang out with for a day, and I loved his city limits show.
Second this post exactly. I loved city limits fishing and I grew up across the river from Ike. I read his book and realized that him and I fished a lot of the same water, so I'd love to do that with him. He is such an addicting personality and his love for the sport and desire to help others fall in love with it almost mirror mine. I'd also love to spend a day on the water with KVD because I love his techniques and feel like he inspired the way I fish today. I'd love to meet Zona because he cracks me up.
blckshirt98 reply :
I'd go with KVD. All of the pros know more information that anyone could possibly absorb in one session, but as Gerald Swindle once said in an interview, KVD is the most positive guy he knows. Being around people with a positive attitude no matter what, makes things that much more enjoyable, even if it's a 0 fish, 20 breakoff day.
adrenalnjunky reply :
I've been away from fishing since my teens, and I'm almost 42 now. Young at heart, I've relied more on the internet to get back up to speed on stuff I should have known before, or stuff I had forgotten, or new stuff that didn't exist back then.
From all of that, I've done a lot of youtube watching since it is the most accessible on-demand platform, and from a Pro perspective Scott Martin seems to have really embraced the format better/more than a lot of the "pros" out there. Doesn't hurt that he's Roland's son (I didn't even put that together at first). He truly seems to enjoy putting himself out there, all the time, not just when he's in front of a TV camera, or in a tournament or obligatory sponsor appearance.
After that, honestly a couple of the bigger Youtube guys would be my next pick. Justin Rackley (LakeForkGuy), probably first, and if Rob Terkla (LunkersTV) happened to be there, it wouldn't hurt - those 2 seem to have a lot of fun fishing on the same boat. They also share a lot of ideas/techniques without turning it into a seminar or sponsor plug every time.
If we went back to pros - after Scott, then Brent Ehrler or Andy Montgomery.
scaleface reply :
On 6/3/2017 at 8:53 AM, adrenalnjunky said:.
After that, honestly a couple of the bigger Youtube guys would be my next pick. Justin Rackley (LakeForkGuy),
I like to look at his lovely wife , shes a doll .
Hot Rod Johnson reply :
I would like to fish with Gary Yamamoto:
I WOULD FISH WITH A 5" YAMAMOTO SENKO IN GREEN/PUMPKIN COLOR...
TRY FISHING IT "WACKY RIGGED", "WEIGHT-LESS & TEXAS HOOKED", AROUND DOCKS, DROP-OFFS, LAY DOWNS AND ANYWHERE THERE ARE "WEEDS"
tander reply :
Randy Howell, besides a great fisherman, he is a super nice guy. Got to meet him when the Elites came to Barnett.
Dtrombly reply :
Scott Martin, my favorite.
huffman1988 reply :
Definitely al Linder or hank Parker.
jakebrake reply :
in order
My father (original fishing partner)
Hank Parker
Bill Dance (both of the above because they are just decent people, with vast knowledge)
lastly, Iaconelli....he's as loose in the noodle as I am.
Jartbek reply :
TackleJunky81 seems more of a better opportunity when both of us live in Illinois and also he cares on teaching versus just informing and promoting
mechanic1908 reply :
My father of course. If it has to be someone famous I'd go with Italo.
Attila reply :
I'd love to fish with @A-Jay for a day. As well, there's a couple of great sticks up here in Canada that know our water really well. People like Gord Pyzer, "Big Jim" McLaughlin, and a close personal friend named Danny Dunn. It'd be an honour to learn from any one of these gents.
As far as Elite pros go...first choice would be KVD, second would be Ike, and third would be Edwin.
The sentimental choice would be dad...he's still alive but mobility is a real issue for him in his old age. We used to drift around in the canoe plunking worms for panfish and bass in between weed clumps...those were some really fun times.
Lures'n'Liberty reply :
A day on the water with Bill Dance would be just plain fun, and it wouldn't matter if we caught a single fish.
BCline reply :
On 6/14/2017 at 10:32 PM, Lures'n'Liberty said:A day on the water with Bill Dance would be just plain fun, and it wouldn't matter if we caught a single fish.
What he said
FrogFreak reply :
Any of the Linders-freaking legends that have proven they are great teachers!
LakeForkGuy-feel like I know him!
KVD-The greatest tourney fisherman and my kind of guy, humble and positive!
Sorry but I think I'd rather not go fishing than fish with Ike. He drives me crazy.
Joshua Beaver reply :
Either KVD or Roland Martin. Both great anglers and good people.
Savage33 reply :
Palaniuk or A-mart
moguy1973 reply :
I think it would be James Watson since he's freaking hilarious or KVD of course.
kadas reply :
well he was not a famous bass fisherman but I sure would love to spend a day with Dad fishing again. He was the first to take me fishing and we made some pretty good memories that I sure cherish. Dad has been gone 17 years now and there is not a day that goes by that I do not miss him. If you still have your Dad with you and he likes to fish do not miss the opportunity to make some memories with him. You will be grateful someday that you did.
Big Kahuna Ranch reply :
First choice would be my grandson Logan.
He is just getting into fishing and its great to see his excitement.
We bought him a bait casting reel for his birthday and I gave him one of my very favorite
crank bait lures. His very first cast with his new rod and reel and the lure I gave him, he caught a bass.
Was maybe a 1 pounder but was he so proud.
Bassin_PA reply :
On 2/3/2016 at 12:26 PM, N Florida Mike said:If you could fish with any famous bass fisherman for a day,who would it be and why?
I would most likely choose Scott Martin. He seems like a really mellow and chill guy. And he knows his stuff.
N Florida Mike reply :
On 6/21/2017 at 10:21 AM, Bassin_PA said:I would most likely choose Scott Martin. He seems like a really mellow and chill guy. And he knows his stuff.
His mother in law is one of my customers.She seems to really like him.She knows Roland too,of course.When I found all that out I was telling her how much I had enjoyed their shows through the years and she said maybe she could set it up where I could meet them someday.Im not holding my breath over it,but that would be cool.
BassWhole! reply :
Kate Upton, and I'd only bring jerkbaits and spooks...
Choporoz reply :
On 6/22/2017 at 1:04 AM, reason said:Kate Upton, and I'd only bring jerkbaits and spooks...
and a CD with only one song....Cat Daddy?
NHBull reply :
My dad.
ohboyitsrobby reply :
If I had to pick a pro it'd be Jacob wheeler. He seems like a really cool guy. But I'd much rather spend a day with my dad. I was 7 when he passed away so our time together was extremely limited. He loved to fish and passed that onto me. So there'd be nothing in life I'd appreciate more than the spend a day on ouachita in my lil procraft with my father.
jim49 reply :
I like all those old school guys , but just to pick one is realy hard to say I have learned something from all of them.
the reel ess reply :
My dad because he passed away unexpectedly on Mothers Day morning. He got me started fishing for bream, crappie and bass as early as I could stand still and hold a rod-earlier than I can even remember. My desire to fish surpassed his by the time I was 10 or 11. I would beg him to take me on the weekends and we would spend the week at the local lake when he was on vacations. I honestly don't know who I would be without fishing as a pastime or without my parents as role models. I miss him more than I ever thought I would. I got him to go once last summer to a really good pond and he caught a few before he got tired and sat on my tailgate talking to the landowner who is a family friend. I knew that would likely be the last time we ever fished together. Now I wish I had taken pictures.
SuperCorona reply :
On 2/5/2016 at 11:17 AM, Burtonxj said:Different kind of pro but John Riggins is up there too.
Riggo would be able to show you how to fish those old Budweiser crankbaits.
scaleface reply :
Soft spoken guys like Guido Hibdon or Rick Clunn would make for an enjoyable day .
Those pros who hoot and holler like a chimpanzee when they land a nice bass get on my nerves . Thy act like its their first decent bass .
baldbassguy33 reply :
I would have to go with the man himself, Glenn May. Just seems like a really down to earth guy and a wealth of information. I've personally learned a ton from him and his videos.
El Cheapo reply :
Dad's wrist has been bothering him lately, but I know we'll get out fishing together again soon. As far as famous folks I'd have to go with Hank Parker. Seems like a down to earth straight shooter to me. I'd be like a sponge around him and I'm sure I could learn a ton and have lot of fun doing it.
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