Fly Fishing Tattoo

Almost all of the fishing tattoos we’ve seen belong to fly fishermen. It’s really not surprising though, fly fishermen are some of the most dedicated anglers around!

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Tattoo done at Peek-a-Boo Tattoo in Newfoundland, Canada

via Peek-a-boo Tattoo

Rest In Peace Jack Gartside

Whenever I thinking of fly fishing, one man comes to mind. Jack Gartside. Although I only met and fished with the man once, he left a ever lasting impression. He lived and breathed fishing like no one else I’ve ever met. It’s with great sadness that I share his passing here today. After a lengthy battle with lung cancer, he passed away December 5th.

John Clarence “Jack” Gartside
1942 – 2009

From JackGartside.com

Sad news. Last evening, after a hospitalization of several weeks, Jack finally lost his protracted battle with lung cancer. He was in bed resting comfortably, attended by friends, with the first snow of the season falling silently outside.

Visiting hours will be held the evening of Wednesday December 9 in East Boston. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday December 10 at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Winthrop MA. Read full details on the Ruggiero-Mazzarella funeral home web site.

You will be missed my friend.

Rockstar Lures Delivery

Even though it was Clive’s birthday on Sunday, and I didn’t think to send him anything, he managed to send me a present earlier in the week. Was this some kind of reminder? I guess I’m not as bright as some of these lures!

There is even a (first ever?) Rockstar Lures Pike Fly on the right!

Rockstar Lures – Lures That ROCK!