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PTCP 12-26-2009 10:42 PM

Bob Pond Dies
 
He died tonight after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, finally succumbing to an infection. Bob was 92.

Arrangements will be forthcoming in the next couple days.

Any and all condolences may be sent to

Avis Boyd
267 Mendon Rd
North Attleboro, Ma
02760


Many remember Bob from his tireless work producing lures, talking with anyone about fishing, giving advice, and his remarkable efforts in the conservation of Striped Bass. May he now rest in peace and all his lines tight up in heaven.

saltfly 12-26-2009 10:48 PM

A TRUE ICON....Tireless work for the striped bass.Man....92 still to young.GOD love ya. RIP

dannyplug1 12-26-2009 10:55 PM

Bob Pond
 
I remember going up to Mr Ponds shop in north attleboro. He would allways take the time to show me his shop. One time he gave me an ancient black atom forty from the back wall of the shop. He was a nice guy. He also let me buy seconds for peanuts. He was a fine man who was generous to a fault. I am greatfull for being able to know him and pick his brain for striper info. I hope that he is fishing for bass in heaven he surley earned that reward.

Karl F 12-26-2009 11:32 PM

We are all richer, for his efforts.
R.I.P. Mr. Pond....

JohnR 12-26-2009 11:34 PM

Thank you Bob for all you have done. We've had no stronger advocate

Rest in Peace

BigFish 12-27-2009 01:39 AM

Glad to have shaken his hand at RISSA a few years ago when the late John Habs brought him and his wife to the show. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his wife and his family.:(

Thanks for all you did Bob Pond....you will not soon be forgotten.

Nebe 12-27-2009 01:55 AM

No man has done more to preserve what so many take for grantid. Rest in peace Bob
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numbskull 12-27-2009 06:51 AM

A life well lived.

Raven 12-27-2009 06:58 AM

REST in Peace BOB .... You left your Mark.

Tagger 12-27-2009 07:16 AM

RIP Mr. Bob Pond ... I'll remember you at the top of the plug building and a better man ..

vineyardblues 12-27-2009 08:04 AM

God Bless

VB

capesams 12-27-2009 08:08 AM

Dam....The GOOD do die young...forever will you be remembered on the walls of my room and in my plug bag...RIP....Thanks for all you've done for us who remain behind.

Tagger 12-27-2009 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capesams (Post 734710)
Thanks for all you've done for us who remain behind.

ditto .. Made his money with Atom Lures and donated it back to the species and us through Stripers Unlimited ..

Backbeach Jake 12-27-2009 08:32 AM

May Mr. Pond rest in peace. Another giver is gone.

Slipknot 12-27-2009 08:52 AM

RIP Bob Pond, condolences to his family. Yes, another great one gone. I thank him for all he did for the sport of striper fishing and for his sacrifices. I was glad to meet him at Hab's booth a few years ago also. God Bless

afterhours 12-27-2009 09:15 AM

RIP sir and thanks for all your efforts- you made a difference.

pbadad 12-27-2009 09:58 AM

RIP Mr. Pond. Your name will always be synonymous with Stripers and Striper Lures.

stripermaineiac 12-27-2009 10:01 AM

Good by Bob,Thanks for all you tought me as a freind and teacher. Ron

eastendlu 12-27-2009 10:08 AM

Another legend lost. R.I.P Bob Pond

STRIPERTED 12-27-2009 10:09 AM

RIP MR POND & THANK YOU for all you did for the sport.

Swimmer 12-27-2009 10:25 AM

Ditto on all the above...............

eelskimmer 12-27-2009 10:40 AM

Check back on this thread...
 
For the obit for Bob Pond.

Rest In Peace My very good friend.

MAKAI 12-27-2009 11:15 AM

A full measure of a man, journey well.

ProfessorM 12-27-2009 12:35 PM

My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.

joe the plumber 12-27-2009 12:40 PM

Atom swimmers......Thank you,Bob Pond.

BasicPatrick 12-27-2009 01:22 PM

No one person has ever done more for Striped Bass...ever. We will never forget you.

BEETLE 12-27-2009 09:30 PM

I remember seeing Mr. Pond at many MSBA meetings and listening to him speak in the 60s + 70s. He truly was unselfish and untireless in his efforts towards the Striped Bass.
He is one of many I have in my thoughts when I fish, and will remain.

Rest in Peace Mr. Pond.
Condolences to his family and close friends

gone fishin 12-27-2009 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick (Post 734812)
No one person has ever done more for Striped Bass...ever. We will never forget you.

Well put Patrick...He is the essence of conservation of the species. May he rest in peace.

piemma 12-28-2009 03:58 AM

Bob started an organization called "Stripers Unlimited". I was a member until it folded in the 90s. I had the honor of having Charlie Soares introduce me to Bob at the Worcester Sportman Show a LONG time ago.

RIP Bob you were one of the great ones and we will not forget.

Saltheart 12-28-2009 02:42 PM

Sorry to hear of his passing. I went to the shop many many times (just 10 minutes from my house) and always hoped he'd be there to chat with. He had a knowledge of the Striper Fishery that few ever had or ever will.

Condolences to his Family.


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