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.

Very, very sad news. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Thoughts and prayers for his family, Rest in Peace Steve.
The Link's

I was lucky enough to fish with him several times over the last couple of years and learned a lot from him. Great guy, RIP Steve. My condolences to all his friends and family.

I learned of Steve's passing from fishweewee's thread on SOL. I had to shake my head and rub my eyes to make sure I was understanding it. I'm in total shock.

I'm glad we finally got to spend some one on one time, talking, at the Mass Leg in June, at Mike's. I knew Flap a little from 25 years ago, but a lot of water had passed under the bridge since we talked in person.

My condolences to his family and friends. This must be hitting you hard too, George, and I'm sorry for your loss.

Thoughts and prayers for his family. RIP Steve.

really shocking. RIP steve.

RIP Flap.

I will always take "fishing the shadowline" as one of the greatest lessons I've ever learned.

I can't believe this - so sad

Thoughts adn prrayers to his friends and family

RIP brother!

Man! I just communicated with him the other day..He will be missed. Rest in Peace Flap. Condolances to his family and dear friends.