He is one of the best for sure. I think being able to find fish willing to bite is what makes or breaks a fisherman. I believe Charlie and other great "jig" fisherman are great at just that finding active fish willing to bite. I think it has to do more with finding fish than it does with what is on the end of their line. I have heard people say that Richard is the best minnow fisherman on Truman. I think it goes the same for him also. He is just great at finding fish. If you made Charlie use nothing but a minnow on a gold hook and a split shot and Richard use nothing but Bobby Garlond they still would be two of the best fisherman on the lake. Just my thought.