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12-26-2009, 10:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 2
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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.
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12-26-2009, 10:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Back to C.Cod x'd Rangeley Me.
Posts: 922
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A TRUE ICON....Tireless work for the striped bass.Man....92 still to young.GOD love ya. RIP
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12-26-2009, 10:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: little compton ri 02837
Posts: 339
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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.
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12-26-2009, 11:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,945
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We are all richer, for his efforts.
R.I.P. Mr. Pond....
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12-26-2009, 11:34 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Thank you Bob for all you have done. We've had no stronger advocate
Rest in Peace
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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12-27-2009, 01:39 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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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. |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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12-27-2009, 01:55 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,691
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No man has done more to preserve what so many take for grantid. Rest in peace Bob
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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12-27-2009, 06:51 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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A life well lived.
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12-27-2009, 06:58 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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REST in Peace BOB .... You left your Mark.
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12-27-2009, 07:16 AM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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RIP Mr. Bob Pond ... I'll remember you at the top of the plug building and a better man ..
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12-27-2009, 08:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,595
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God Bless
VB
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12-27-2009, 08:08 AM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: not a clue
Posts: 4,860
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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.
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BOAT fish do count.
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12-27-2009, 10:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Buxton, Maine
Posts: 1,727
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Good by Bob,Thanks for all you tought me as a freind and teacher. Ron
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12-27-2009, 10:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Another legend lost. R.I.P Bob Pond
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Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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12-27-2009, 10:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: B-TOWN
Posts: 47
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RIP MR POND & THANK YOU for all you did for the sport.
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12-27-2009, 10:25 AM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Ditto on all the above...............
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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12-27-2009, 10:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: dedham, MA
Posts: 636
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Check back on this thread...
For the obit for Bob Pond.
Rest In Peace My very good friend.
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12-27-2009, 11:15 AM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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A full measure of a man, journey well.
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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12-27-2009, 12:35 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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12-27-2009, 12:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Norwich Ct
Posts: 276
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Atom swimmers......Thank you,Bob Pond.
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12-27-2009, 01:22 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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No one person has ever done more for Striped Bass...ever. We will never forget you.
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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12-27-2009, 09:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Weymouth, MA Fore River
Posts: 1,258
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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
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12-27-2009, 09:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
Posts: 2,290
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BasicPatrick
No one person has ever done more for Striped Bass...ever. We will never forget you.
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Well put Patrick...He is the essence of conservation of the species. May he rest in peace. |
low & slow 37
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12-28-2009, 03:58 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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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.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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12-28-2009, 02:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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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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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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12-31-2009, 10:12 PM
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Bait Boy's Dad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Shore MA
Posts: 744
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"The Conscience of a Lure Maker"
You guys probably already know this but for those that don't Chapter 3 in Striper Wars is titled "The Conscience of a Lure Maker" was about Bob Pond, one of my favorite chapters. Powerful! It was a pleasure to read about such a great man. My condolences to his friends and family.
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01-01-2010, 07:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: little compton ri 02837
Posts: 339
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striper wars
I am in the middle of Striper Wars. I too was verry moved by the work that Bob Pond did I knew he founded stripers unlimited but I never knew how much he did to save the bass. After reading the book I wonder if we would have had bass to save if it wasent for bob ponds work and effort. Next season whe should all thank mr pond when we catch and hopefully release our bass.
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01-02-2010, 08:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 96
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This is truly sad and it’s just another hard hit to our fishing community! He will be sorely missed but his legacy will live! Rest in peace and my deepest condolences go out to the family and friends.
“Crazy” Alberto
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01-03-2010, 07:43 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Although I knew about his efforts as a pioneer and an advocate I took my copy of Striper Wars to work last night and re-read the chapters documenting his efforts on behalf of the striped bass and the sport
His was an exemplary life
I had the chance to meet him with Habs and on a shelf over the workbench in my tackle room is an old eel squid with the Stripers Unlimited logo on it that Habs gave me
It reminded me that without Bob Pond's commitment we might likely not be doing what it is we are able to do now that is such a big part of our lives
Thank you, Mr Pond - rest easy, it was a life well-lived
My condolences to his family and friends
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"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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01-03-2010, 08:42 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Very well put Chuck.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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