I never had the chance to meet him in person but yet loved him for what he could do with words. I often felt his articles were written just for me only because he captured exactly how I FELT while fishing these places. I think he touched a lot of people simply because he could share his passion "on paper" and in a way we could all relate. It may sound strange to say this about someone you never met but then again it isnt. It is no different I suppose than say reading a good book that changes you life or how a movie can make you cry. You may not have a face to face, real life encounter with the characters but yet it still evokes that true human emotion.
This ones for you Flap! I know you know right where this is and next time a I feel the "presence" there I hope you are part of that presence.
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