This is horrible news. I am so sorry. RIP Flap and T&P to his friends and family.

wow... so sad.... RIP Steve

This is sad news, only meet him once but i always enjoyed his post wether they were about the history of our sport or his joking with others on the site he will be missed.

RIP Steve. dont know what to say, still in shock

Just saw this this morning, truly terrible, shocking news -I'm stunned

I didn't know Steve well but had the opportunity to hear him speak at an MSBA meeting - the depth of his knowledge and personal experience was impressive as was his generosity in sharing it during his speaking engagements, his OTW articles and here at S-B

A real loss to the fishing community - my deepest condolences to his family and friends

Rest easy, Steve

RIP, T&P's to friends and family

RIP Flaptail, Sincere Condolences to Steve's Family and Friends.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and his family. I learned alot from him.

I was absolutely shocked when I got this news last night. I did not know Steve personally but those who did always spoke of him as a fine person and top fisherman. My sincere condolences to his family and his friends.

I was shocked when I saw this. I'd like to offer my condolences to his family and friends. Steve always offered an interesting perpective on things and I've always admired his passion.

I have not known him on a personal basis, yet learned a great deal of practical information from his written work about the Cape and surfishing. Casually spoke to him at a MSBA event some time ago. He was a class person. Rest in Peace, Steve.

R.I.P.

I'm very sad to hear this. Steve was a great guy and a wealth of knowledge. I will miss him. He's been very good to me over the years. My thoughts and prayers will be with Steve and his family.
I feel grateful that I knew him.

This is definitely sad news!!!

I met Steve approximately seven years ago at a Massachusetts show and he sat in the front row of my seminar lecture. I don’t know why…but he sure knew a lot! He was a very knowledgeable gentleman and giving at heart. We shared a few laughs and exchanged many ideas! I’ve also read many of his articles and he had what it takes to be a steward of our sport.

He will be sorely missed and my deepest condolences go out to the family and dear friends.

Steve, I am thinking of you my friend and I am wishing you all the best wherever you are. God Bless!!! :(

“Crazy” Alberto
Nonstopfisher@optonline.net

I never knew the man.I now know our world has lost one hell of a surf fisherman.My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Fisher Man: Steve
 

I will miss you.

You have shown me many things and taught me much.

Goodbye for now.

Bonds, Alan

Yes,
RIP Flap, I'm sorry that I never got to know you. You always had kind words for the Bombas.
Rick

I too send my deepest condolences to the family and freinds. Although I've only met and spoke with Steve a couple of times, I know how wonderful of a person he was. Nothing but great things were ever said about him. My prayers to all that are close to him.

Good bye Steve ,,, Thanks for the schooling ... will miss you many days to come .. T&P's with Steve and family ..

I was in NC at a gathering of beach buggy organizations and while having morning coffee I got the call. Since that moment I have felt as if I got punched in the gut and can't catch my breath.

My condolences to the Steve's wife, daughters and the F-mob, the rest of us can only imagine the pain you are going through and please know our community is here for you in any way we can be.

Steve was truely one of the more honest amongst us, and that is a ver rare quality. I will miss him for a very long time.

rest in peace steve. my condolences to his entire family.

This is beyond sad....My thoughts and prayers are with his family...

I met Flap for the first time at plugfest a few years back,I was set up next to his table,my neck was killing me at the end of the day looking up at him as we talked.. I hardly knew him, but I'm going to miss him...

just opened the site an saw this,
RIP Flaptail, Sincere Condolences to your Family and Friends.
" GOOD FISHIN "

R.I.P.

RIP Flap
 

Steve,
I always appreciated your answers to questions on old Gibbs plugs, your willingness to talk to fellow plug addicts at Plugfest, and your kind words about plug pics posted by those who will never learn 1/2 what you have already forgotten about the craft you loved. My deepest condolences to your family, friends, and brothers in all things striper.

You will be missed,

Jon

RIP

Heartfelt condolences to wife and family

I really enjoyed his posts and thoughts on here. Obviously the kind of man who had many friends and great respect.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I'm so sorry for your loss, I never met him but looked forward to his posts reguarding anything from vintage plugs to timeless techniques. You will be missed Flaptail.
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I am extremely saddened to hear this. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Bernzy