Darren Shell has captured the hearts of Smallmouth Bass fishermen and history lovers alike. From the World Record Smallie caught by D. L. Hayes in 1955, to Paul Beal’s 1986 wonder caught on eight pound test line, this book showcases the history of the ten Dale Hollow Lake bronze-backs in the top twenty-five ever caught in the world.
With excerpts from men like famed Dale Hollow fisherman, Billy Westmorland, and Steven Headrick, the country’s Smallmouth Guru—Shell has shown us the pages of the past and offered hints and theories about the future of Smallmouth fishing on The Dale.
Hear the stories as they happened, right on the world’s leading Smallmouth-producing genetic wonder … Dale Hollow Lake.
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SO YOU WANT TO CATCH A WORLD RECORD?
Shell has captured thoughts from some of smallmouth’s greatest men. The late Billy Westmoreland gave us his top ten ways to catch this golden fish. And likewise, Stephen Headrick, the smallmouth guru, has given us his top ten too! Renowned smallmouth guide, Bob Coan, has shared his wisdom on the subject as well. Read what the men behind the reel have to say about our next world record!
