I'm shocked. I'm stunned.

Sincere condolences to the Shiraka family, he spoke of you highly and lovingly, often.

Flap, stay large upstairs. Thank you for the 10 years I've known you as I think I'm a bit better for it.

George, shout out if there is anything we can do.

MSBA has put a notice on the club website. He spoke there just a couple weeks ago.:(

so sad. RIP

Never met him, but feel like he was a good friend..
Rest in peace Steve :(
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Oh my God. I'm just stunned.

Rest in Peace, Steve.

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So very sorry to all.
I am stunned

Sorry for the loss of a fellow fisherman. :(

RIP, Steve.

Prayers for his family and loved ones.

Jezzz, this is terrible. Again, my deepest sympathies to all his family and friends, this is so sad to hear about.

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I can't believe it. T & P to his family
RIP Big Man

Is this really true? I don't think george would be jokin?
But, this is almost to unreal to be true.

Very Sad news....His family is in My family's thoughts and prayers.

Being new to surfcasting I always loved when he posted stories of the "Glory Days" of surcasting.

So stunned to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for his family. I just talked to him this week and he was going to stop by the shop on Thursday nite to drop off a plug to me but it he never showed. So sorry to his closest friends. Rest in Peace.

He had a lot to offer. T&P for family and friends.

T&P, RIP.

A very sad time for his family, friends, and the fishing community.

RIP Steve.

RIP IN PEACE /STEVE ::

MY PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY ,, FRIENDS & FISHING PARTNERS :::

Very sad news. Till the next tide my friend....... may you rest in peace.
May the good Lord watch over and protect the ones left behind.

This is horrible news!!!!!! Steve was an inspiration and a teacher to more than just his friends and family. His articles that he wrote over the years taught me many things even though I didn't know him personally. He was certainly part of our extended family here and will be missed greatly.
Good buy Steve. RIP. :(

Im not sure if i ever met steve or not through the years. He was one of the SB members that i remember when i first found the site. Thoughts and prayers to his family. You will be missed. Tight lines for eternity.

Terribly sad and shocking. My sincerest condolences to his family.

I never had the pleasure to meet him, but many people I fish with have spoken very highly of him and his skills - and I have learned quite a bit from his posts here.
RIP Flaptail.

I am stunned.R.I.P. and my deepest condolences to his family which he spoke of to me the times that i was fortunate enough to have spent time with him.Truly a great loss for all of us.

Such sad news - a great person who just loved fishing - both salt and sweetwater - and who gave many great memories to his friends and family.

RIP Steve, watch over us all from above, and guide your best buddies to the right fishing spots!

Wow Shocked,,,, Never met the man but enjoyed his posts,,,, Thoughts and prayers to His family and friends,,,,,

:( He will be missed. But he is up there now fishing and taking pictures and following the stocking truck to his now favorite spots and I bet the they are lovely. God Bless

I'm stunned as well. Geez what a void. Was he fishing or at home? My condolences.

RIP Steve

I sadly never had the honor to meet him but was fortunate to enjoy his prolific contributions here, my heart sank when I read George's post........God Bless him and his family....

Horrible, just can't believe it. He is part of the S/B family who
will never be forgotten.
Prayers for his wife and daughters.

He had a Great faith.

WOW:( Thoughts and prayers for Steve's family and friends.

Wow this is so sad and sudden, way to young, a huge loss for his family. Thoughts and prayers to the Shirakas.

Another monumental loss to the surf fishing community. Good Bye Flap. RIP.

RIP Flap.

Wow thats terrible, tragic news, what a great guy.

A great loss to all of us.

He will be missed.

Thoughts and prayers for his family.

I loved hearing and reading his posts of days gone by. Especially the stories of the guys from Central Mass. May he rest in peace. My family sends their deepest condolences and his family and friends will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Casey and Kacie.

Rest in peace Steve, and my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Thoughts and Prayers For Him and His Family. R.I.P.

I will miss his wit and his funny posts. His knowledge of vintage plugs and what works when and where was amazing.

I was hoping to meet him at the upcoming plugfest. I'm sure the great Flaptail stories will become legend.

Thoughts and prayers for his daughters and wife.


best- chris

My condolences to his family and friends.