By Bryan Brasher brasher@commercialappealcom During the past half century, few people have benefited more from their association with the largemouth bass than fishing legend Bill Dance.

By Bryan Brasher brasher@commercialappealcom The Tennessee rule that limits sport fishermen to one catfish per day over 34 inches - and commercial fishermen to none - has met with widespread approval among avid catfishermen and has prompted several states to consider passing similar rules.

By Bryan Brasher brasher@commercialappealcom POCAHONTAS, Tenn. - As Bill Dance pulled his aluminum boat along Tennessee Highway 57 earlier this month, he found his progress impeded by a small city truck pouring liquid de-icer onto the asphalt in front of him.

By Bryan Brasher brasher@commercialappealcom If the Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail had chosen to visit Memphis three weeks ago, there might have not been enough catfish caught to make for a decent tournament weigh-in. But by coming this week, they may have timed things just right.

By Bryan Brasher brasher@commercialappealcom With all he's accomplished during his storied career, it's hard to imagine there were any Hall of Fames left that didn't already include Collierville fishing superstar Bill Dance.