My dads passing

[mimivimate]

I was raised on my grandfathers boats from six months old. Started working at 9 cleaning bait pails and working deck. Dad always said dont work on a boat it's long days and a hard life. As you all know I'm stubborn like he was and didn't listen but when it's In Your blood it's there. If your a fisherman you know what I mean it pumps thru your heart and ya feel it. Totally peace and enjoyment of fishing. That's what my dad taught me. Alot of my fellow fisherman knew him just wanted too let everyone know.

[njfisherman1975]

Never met the man...but i am truly sorry cor your loss. My father taught me the same thing when I was young. I remember catching my first bass...where I was...what lure I used...and the smile on my dads face when I showed him. My love for fishing and the outdoors came from my dad. My condolences to you and your family...and tight lines...

[tropics]

Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[Foul Hook]

Sorry to hear the news Chris. Memories of our past family and friends will keep them with us always.

[Captain Rich]

Sorry for your loss, as time goes on you will realize that we become the best parts of our fathers.

[NJ Dave]

Sorry for your loss. No words can help but trust me time heals things. Lost my mom a few years ago, it gets better but not easier. Holidays are tuff.
Just rember, I am sure it was your dad who taught you how to fish and that in itself is the best memorie of him you may have.
I never forget fishing with my dad as a child. I realized he went fishing with me because I liked it.
As I grew older I realized he was not a fisherman. Now if I get him out mabey once a year I basically hook the fish and he will reel em in. Still he coes not seem enthused.

[Reelron]

Sorry for your loss Chris. I lost my Dad almost 25 years ago. I still miss him but time has made his passing easier. Now, when I fish, I know he is with me in spirit on every trip. I can still hear his voice at times telling me to slow down & enjoy life.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Sorry for your loss Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember you talking about him when we were last out trying to get him up and around and motivated.

He left behind the legacy of fishing for you to enjoy. May he rest in peace and glad you are passing along that legacy to others.

[stevelikes2fish]

Very sorry to hear of your loss Chris, may he rest in peace.

[SaltLife1980]

Chris.. My deepest condolences! Sorry for your loss..




Jeff

[Sharkyispy]

Chris, sorry to hear of your loss, cherish the great memories trough what you do. Thoughts and prayers.

[joeya78]

Chris sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and family

[tautog]

Sorry for your loss Chris. I know your dad has been fighting for a while now. Just keep filling those coolers and he will be smiling down on you. Maybe even catch a few on one of those Diawa rods he was so fond of.

[MVP]

Chris

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I remember the first day that I met your Dad. I was a young kid on my first blackfish trip out of NJ on the Mohawk. When I got on board your Dad came over to me and asked me about rod I was using. It was a 6'.5" Diawa Sealine rod that happened to be his favorite rod that he could not find anymore being that they were disscontinued. I knew of a shop up north where I originally bought rod and was able to find another one. Next time fishing the Mohawk I bought rod with me and presented it to your Dad. Being kind of a newbie on a boat full of sharpies he kind of took me under his wing and showed me some of the ropes of being a good blackfisherman. With his help my learning curve was shortened and i started to win a few pools and gain the respect of some of the regulars. I still have that rod and to this day I still think of your Dad everytime I see my nephew catch a fish on it. He will be missed.

Alex

[Tuna Tales]

Very sorry for your loss Chris...

Joe T.

[shrimpman steve]

Chris
Very sorry to hear of your loss.