Famed Angler Stewart Campbell Pulled Overboard by Marlin

[Reel Class]

That was one big marlin!! I really don't know who Stewart Campbell is since I'm not a big game guy, but reading his accomplishments certainly validates him being a real pro. This goes to show that stuff can happen even to the best of us when the unforeseen happens wayyyy too fast!

[mahigold]

i believe safety lines(rod or harness) are within IGFA rules as long as it is not used to aid the fight . I bot an angler mate safety harness for my young son and confirmed it with the igfa at the time.

[Captain Rich]

Fishbox/Problemfisherman-- Do you have any more opinions to add ??

[Capt. Lou]

If my memory serves me well not only was Stewart Campbell a great marlin angler but a local Capt use to run his boat the Grander out of Montauk I believe. Rich Barrett son of Pete Barrett editor of NJ Fisherman did for many years. They were a great team for many seasons & caught more Marlin in one day than many on this board will ever see. I'm not sure why this episiode is so significant " now" since I'm sure it happened many years ago. To critize an angler of his stature is beyond me.

[jenny lee sportfishing]

wrong guy that was mel imagret who owned the grander, and richy did run it

[Capt. Debbie]

Funny this happens on this site often.

Criticizing those who don't agree with your opinion. Happens in law all the time. If you have no meritorious argument to use. You then launch a personal attack on your opponent.

THIS STORY proves one lesson everyone knows:

SH*T HAPPENS! No matter how revered you are (by some people).

[Flukemeister1]

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Accidents can happen to the most experienced captains out there and just goes to show you how dangerous this sport that we love can be.

To call someone names when the exact same thing could happen to you, if you ever had the chance to be in that situation, just goes to show your own character. It also demonstrates your lack of understanding of what can happen even if you are doing everything correctly.

[Captain Rich]

Fluke- Very well said.

[Capt. Lou]

Originally Posted by jenny lee sportfishing

wrong guy that was mel imagret who owned the grander, and richy did run it

I guess my memory didn'd serve me well, however thanks for the correction!
I believe Campbell might have been a Fl angler ( not sure) with B. Garnsey as his Capt! Anyhow I met him down that way many moons ago , certainly a very dedicated Marlin angler that expierenced what could have been a tragic mishap!

[bunker dunker]

big game fishing is a team sport,that day the team was alittle off.its not the first time that has happend and i'm sure that mistakes will happen again.it is a great reminder that those fish as all large game fish require respect and safty should always be first.