View Full Version : For the Frank Woolner fans out there....


Nebe
12-21-2009, 09:41 AM
Enjoy... One of my heros.

Frank Woolner Index (http://www.3ad.com/history/wwll/woolner.index.htm)

Swimmer
12-21-2009, 12:16 PM
Thanks Nebe.

Zeno
12-21-2009, 03:15 PM
thanks...good stuff

JohnR
12-21-2009, 03:50 PM
wow

afterhours
12-21-2009, 04:08 PM
wow is right! great reading.

MarshCappa
12-21-2009, 04:21 PM
It's tough to stop reading this. Thanks for the link.

vineyardblues
12-21-2009, 04:58 PM
Frank and his brothers were the king of the surf back in the day

Karl F
12-21-2009, 05:07 PM
I beat ya to it Nebe...

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/scuppers/31299-4-000-a.html


thanks for bringing it back for all to see tho...

I have it bookmarked, and read thru them all from time to time..

one of the best, of the "best" generation for sure.

Fish_Eye
12-21-2009, 05:49 PM
Thanks for sharing -- one of my favorite writers, now that link is one of my "favorites."

afterhours
12-21-2009, 06:31 PM
just read "not all heroes were on our side"...wow

Nebe
12-21-2009, 07:35 PM
Not sure if this is Frank, but it could be..... :love:

Karl F
12-21-2009, 07:40 PM
Nice Picture...

this is Frank, with one of his camo buggies..(all his buggies had camo paint)

Rob Rockcrawler
12-21-2009, 08:19 PM
I knew the name, but only related to fishing, i had no idea there was so much more about him. Good link Nebe.

piemma
12-22-2009, 09:33 AM
Eben
As an old soldier I say thank you for one of the best Christmas presents I ever received.....

Nebe
12-22-2009, 09:46 AM
Wow paul... That's a hefty statement, but you are most welcome :)
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

joe the plumber
12-22-2009, 05:12 PM
Nebe,
This is friggin awesome!! I have allways loved Woolner.I will enjoy reading these.
Thank you.

Adam_777
12-22-2009, 06:04 PM
Thanks for the great link.I've added it to my favorites and passed the link on to many others who all say thanks.

quick decision
12-23-2009, 06:15 AM
I am 35 years old. That generation of men puts my generation to shame. I love history and I could not stop reading those pages. Thanks. Imagine the German who picked up the wounded American and carried him across the field and then ran back while both sides just watched. Incredible.

vineyardblues
12-23-2009, 05:10 PM
Not sure if this is Frank, but it could be..... :love:


Eben, here is a picture of Frank, sorry for the delay , took a while to find it, you be the judge :)

I did write a article about him and his brothers if your interested I can send it via e-mail.

Also if your a big fan of Frank he also wrote for Fishermans Digest
and you will find some great reading / with pictures to blow your mind.
Have a great Holiday
Regards
VB

Nebe
12-23-2009, 05:14 PM
Flaps boat :(

thanks VB... sure send that to me.. I'll PM you my email right now-

vineyardblues
12-23-2009, 05:45 PM
E-mail sent, let me know

Below is a pic of Frank and Curt Gowdy
Frank always had a pipe, butt or glass in his hand ...LOL Kind of like :)

VB

Slipknot
12-23-2009, 05:56 PM
That's pissa :btu:

I wonder of Frank ever made plugs

Nebe
12-23-2009, 10:03 PM
2 more of my heros... Al Reinfelder and Lou Palma. Creaters of the Allou eel.