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03-26-2007, 04:25 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,273
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I've just been passed some bad news on a fellow Angler & Shop Owner
I received a call this afternoon from Don of AHP and he passed along the sad note that John Watts from Captain Dons Bait & Tackle passed away last night after suffering from a heart attack. I have no more details beyond that.
I will say that John was a nice guy, class act, and always more than willing to help out his fellow anglers with good advice.
To John's friends and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. He was a great guy & a friend to many...
I will post more as it comes to me...
Thank you,
John Redmond
Last edited by JohnR; 03-26-2007 at 05:23 PM..
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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03-26-2007, 05:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 629
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Jesus,that sux.You just about floored me with this.A more helpful,nicer,generous guy you'll never find.
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03-26-2007, 05:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
Posts: 6,049
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wow
that sux john was one of the good guys . always enjoyed talking with him at the shop . He will be missed . my heart goes out to his family and friends .
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03-26-2007, 05:48 PM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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Sad news. Very nice genteman. Always a friendly atmosphere in that shop.
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03-26-2007, 05:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Vineyard Haven
Posts: 413
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man that sucks. My condolences to his family and friends.
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03-26-2007, 06:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Western Mass
Posts: 106
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John was a great guy. He was one of the reasons I always stopped in there.
RIP
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03-26-2007, 06:13 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Haven Ct
Posts: 957
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wow, I can't believe it that is sad I always liked talking w/ him super good guy.
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03-26-2007, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: somewhere on a rock
Posts: 1,603
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lost a good one here
stand up guy
thoughts and prayers to the family
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03-26-2007, 06:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Boston
Posts: 234
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such a loss. John was a great guy. so outgoing and willing to help out. Prayers to his family and friends.
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03-26-2007, 06:48 PM
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woody
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port St Lucie Fla.
Posts: 1,062
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a
Clipboard.
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03-26-2007, 06:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 1,269
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John was a good man and a good friend. He was my first customer when I started selling plugs. We talked on the phone about plugs a week ago. I'm just stunned.
My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family and friends.
Bernzy
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03-26-2007, 06:56 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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My condolences to all who knew him! What a shame! Can someone tell those of us who didn't know John who he was and what shop he was with? Also tell us about him?
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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03-26-2007, 06:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: orange ct
Posts: 2,992
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I feel like I lost a relative. Very nice man- a real gentleman. May his memory be a blessing to his family.
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03-26-2007, 07:17 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
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He Just called me Saturday afternoon, RIP Buddy. He will be Missed.
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03-26-2007, 07:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 186
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I never met the guy but my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him.
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03-26-2007, 07:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 690
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My condolences to John's family. I always enjoyed dropping in at the shop even if I wasn't buying anything. John always had a smile and made you feel welcomed. He'll be missed!
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03-26-2007, 07:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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03-26-2007, 09:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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On my first trip to the rocky state.He put me on my first RI fish.I loved going in there to see him he always would remember who I was..What a shame....
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It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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03-26-2007, 10:31 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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I'm still stunned by this... You couldnt meet a nicer guy thoughts and prayers for johns family. John always made you feel welcome there and was always smiling
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03-26-2007, 11:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Southern RI
Posts: 383
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
My condolences to all who knew him! What a shame! Can someone tell those of us who didn't know John who he was and what shop he was with? Also tell us about him?
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He was Don's partner at Capt. Don's Bait and Tackle in Charlestown, RI. In his 50s and healthy and active. No sign of this coming as far as I know. Was with him about a week ago, helped him carry a heavy wall section for a little shed out beside the shop. He was always helpful, easy with a smile... unfortunately I never fished with him. He saw me practicing my casting with a conventional last year at the back end of Quonnie. He was very encouraging. The captain has had a tough year, with his wife being sick and now John's passing. Don's OK too. Well... that's that. Fine man.... good fisherman. Amen. |
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03-27-2007, 04:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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My condolences to Capt. Don and Johns family.  |
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03-27-2007, 05:11 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Recently relocated to the shores of Rhode Island - East Bay!
Posts: 505
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This is just awful. John was a great guy and he and Don made a great team. My condolences to John's family and all who knew him.
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03-27-2007, 06:35 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Thanks for the info 1dozenraw! Sounds like I missed a good one. Again my condolences to all who knew him.......sounds as if he was too young to go!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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03-27-2007, 06:45 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
Posts: 2,264
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John was a great guy. Always helpful and very honest. It's a sad day indeed.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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03-27-2007, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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life is so unpredictable......even though we are living longer lives
some leave us way before their time.... Rip fellow fisherman.
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03-27-2007, 07:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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Though i only met him once about 4 years ago late night at a breachway. Ill never forget the lesson on slinging eels he gave me. great guy! My condolences to his family and friends
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03-27-2007, 09:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: CT/RI
Posts: 1,627
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John was a great guy - always very friendly and full of info. I’ll certainly miss seeing him in the shop this season.
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03-27-2007, 09:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 451
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wow- that sucks he was a great guy.... was always willing to hold plugs or eels till i could make it to the shop.
rip john
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03-27-2007, 11:13 AM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,911
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you gotta be kidding me
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03-27-2007, 12:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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That news is very saddening. My sympathies to his family and friends.
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