[stiff tip]

thank u for all the kindness with flaptails passing. i cant say enouph about you people from this site . steve and i were odd team . but a good one .what drew us together was a love of fishing and respect for each others way of living...i'll miss him for his advice on living a good propper life , and how importent it is to love your family and friends.we never know when its our time.i want to thank all those who made the wake ,it helped me alot to see you guys . and thanks for all the e-mails..i got to say that steve is a hard act to follow , but i got to try. he was a big part of this site with his sharp comment and wit, and knew most of you by name. a real artist with all he touched or tweeked... god i miss him .he was my push in the morning and the call i'd been waiting for that night.spring trout fishing will b tuff , but the first striped bass of spring will be impossable alone.if you are lucky enouph to have a best friend and loving understanding family,than tell them how much you love them now. before its to late...time helps heal all wounds ,and drys all tears......... thanks again ,here i go.... dave laporte....aka stiff tip