[Cuz]

It saddens me to hear Marilyn has passed away. First time I met her she fluke fished next to me on a party boat and slammed them. One of the most serious fisherperson I have ever met.
She came aboard with three custom rods and high price reels worth hundreds each. I inquired about her equipment, being she was a lady. Most rent their rods. She chuckled and told me they were a small part of what she owned. During the trip she talked about being brought up by fishermen her whole life. Her dad being part owner of the Miss Belmar with Captain Al Shinn. How attached she was to the Shinn family for many years.
Over the years I have owned my own boat. I saw her on many Atlantic Highlands party boats fluke fishing. Especially on the Angler. Always up in the bow. Plugging away like a true professional. I always pulled along side and gave a hello hollar. She would wave. And I would ask, "Learn how to fish yet? Her response was always, "I'll kick your ass." Sometimes the truth hurts. LOL
To all Marilyn's relatives, friends, fellow fishermen, boat captains, the Shinn family, N.J. Fisherman.com members: We lost a true icon. In her memory take a child fishing. Even little girls can grow up and become a fishing legend.