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12-05-2016, 10:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,746
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Ode to a friend...
a long time voice on the Merrimack river passed away Friday afternoon...
Anjie Scala succumbed to cancer Friday afternoon...
I first met "Anj" in 1974 at 3 R marina... back then he spent most of his time "running" wire in the mouth of the river.. most nights he and as many as 2 dozen boats took turns swimming goo-goo eyes and Cap'n Bills swimmers in the rips in the mouth or the river...by the last decade all the boats have vanished he and I were the only ones still running wire.... times change and so do "methods" like myself...Anj. became predominantly an Eel fisherman... most nights his booming voice could be heard on Joppa barking out instructions or laughing heartily at some "fiasco" that just occurred... no one fished harder..NO ONE... even after he retired and had survived a heart attack he fished most nights... he always believed the next cast would produce the next world record... my fondest memory is a testament to his tenacity... 5 years back we had a big slug of big fish in the river.. all in the 30 - 40 lb class... this particular night was beyond miserable... I was fishing with Night Shift and we were doubling up every drift... the wind was blowing 20 -30 from the S/E.. rain came sideways...Anj and his crew couldn't "buy"a fish... his boat just wouldn't lay right and he spent more time fighting the elements and landing in the marsh grass than fishing... it was 1 AM and everyone had to work the next day.. we were wet and cold... Brian and I decided we were not going to lave until they did.. we gave up @ 3 wet.. cold and tired.. best I knew... they never took a fish...and stayed until day break...
The 2 weeks ago Friday I got the call saying he was in Hospice.. a total shock because we fished side by side the first week of October his booming voice echoing out over the salt marsh...
I went to see him a week ago Friday.. he was Frail and that once loud booming voice softened by illness.. he told me he was ready for his next journey... he made me promise to continue "teaching" our "trade" and keep alive the memory of the great fishery that is the Merrimack river...
Next striper season will be different... the loud booming voice that I have known for so many years will be gone... but it will not be forgotten...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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12-05-2016, 10:22 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,261
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Sincere condolences to you on the loss of your friend, as well as to the family.
Very nice tribute to him as well.
God Speed Mr. Scala
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 ...it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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12-05-2016, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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Fishing relationships are special,sorry for your loss.
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12-05-2016, 12:12 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Nice story Joe. My condolences
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12-05-2016, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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So sorry for your loss Joe 
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It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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12-05-2016, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: guilford CT
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sorry to hear about your friend.....
hold on to the memories
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12-05-2016, 12:32 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Deepest condolences on the loss of your good friend Joe.
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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12-05-2016, 12:41 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,458
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Sorry Joe, sounds like a good soul.
He won't be far away.
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12-05-2016, 03:08 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,014
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Very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, very happy you and he had the time together that you did.
Godspeed Anj
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12-05-2016, 05:09 PM
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OLDGOAT7205963
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CAPE
Posts: 693
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So sorry Joe.
Don't ever forget
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12-05-2016, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,397
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My condolences
Buds are family
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12-05-2016, 05:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: orange ct
Posts: 2,991
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God Bless him
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12-05-2016, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
Posts: 6,049
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That's a shame to hear . My condolences .
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12-05-2016, 08:11 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Sorry for your loss, Joe.... I am sure the respect flowed both ways
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12-05-2016, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
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Sorry for your loss Joe
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12-05-2016, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 151
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Sorry for your loss.
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12-06-2016, 06:03 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Sorry for your loss Joe
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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12-06-2016, 06:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,723
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Joe so sorry to heat of your loss ........I lost a fishing partner of 18 years ,,,ended up drinking more & finally intherphy [sp]
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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12-06-2016, 07:47 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,746
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thanks guy's...Anj would be moved... we actually ony fished together a few times...most nights we were in separate boats "doing our own thing".. but there were damn few nights I was on the water over the last 40 years that he was not somewhere near bye.... I always drew comfort knowing that should I get into trouble ( I fish alone most nights) a shout out on 68 for the Blue fin would be all I need to get home safely...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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12-06-2016, 08:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
Posts: 3,127
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Sorry for your loss. Great story, he will still be out there with you.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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12-06-2016, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Nice Story Joe, but real sorry you Lost such a good friend
My Condolences
His memory will keep you company in the stillness that nature provides.
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12-07-2016, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 7,688
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Bittersweet story, beautifully told. Your tribute did him proud. Parting can be a sweet sorrow, but remembering a life well-lived passes it on to those who hear the story. Though I didn't know the man, I'll never forget the person you described.
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