Surf Fishing Legand Dies - Page 2 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

beachwalker · 02-05-2004, 07:33 AM

John,

Maybe a place where a deceased or otherwise senior fisherman would be honored with a bio, anecdotes and photos.

It would be a museum of sorts.

what do you think ?

JHABS · 02-05-2004, 09:02 AM

A Great Loss. He was the Real Pioneer and inventor who will never be forgotten.

Tattoo · 02-05-2004, 09:34 AM

You never know what you have until it's gone.

vineyardblues · 02-05-2004, 09:59 AM

Todays Capecod Times
http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/thelures5.htm

VB

Surely Bassey · 02-05-2004, 10:12 AM

I will surely think of him every time I fish the ditch....

Bigcat · 02-05-2004, 10:34 AM

It seems like yesterday,when I would go out to the shed and buy plugs off the wire,shoot the bull, and listen to Stans words of wisdom.

R.I.P. Stan

Bliz · 02-05-2004, 01:34 PM

Although Stan is gone

His legacy lives on... He will always be remembered!!!

From everything that I have heard about Stan, he was a prince of a guy and an extraordinary, yet ordinary gentleman & fisherman.

My condolences go out to the Gibbs family.

We need more Stan Gibbs' in the world!!!

nor-easter · 02-06-2004, 01:13 AM

Stan has now gone to fish in that Great Surf in the Sky.
May he receive the Blessings of peace that only Christ can give.
My sympathy to the Family.
He was a treasure to all who knew him. He will live on in the many fine works of art he produced over the years.

Canalratt1 · 02-06-2004, 05:00 PM

RIP Met Stan and his sons in the mid 70's. Fished a "breaking" tide behind Playland before it was Leperland with him and a few sharpies. Bass were busting whiting and every one hooked up useing his pencils. After the action died I brought my fish to Bessies and got in line with everyone else. I used to go by the shop to buy seconds from him. Another interesting note, he could cast as far as guys half his age. From what I have heard he did pretty good in the "Masters" division at some of the casting contests.

nor-easter · 02-06-2004, 05:04 PM

I sent his obituary to a friend of mine at IGFA and suggested his name be placed in the IGFA HALL OF FAME.

Slipknot · 02-06-2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by nor-easter
I sent his obituary to a friend of mine at IGFA and suggested his name be placed in the IGFA HALL OF FAME.

Thanks Chet

That was very thoughtful of you.
Stan Gibbs certainly was an innovator and was ahead of his time, a true legend. He belongs in the hall. I visited the IGFA Hall of Fame 2 years ago when I was down there and I didn't want to leave, it's amazing how good so many fisherman were/are. The things people are able to accomplish is amazing.

JohnR · 02-06-2004, 09:41 PM

OK - if we put together a HOF or Memorial Page, how would we want to do it. I can certainly think of a couple deserving people if it were a memorial page but a local scene HOF might not be a bad thing, and you don't need to move onto the next world to be in.

H.O.F. might be the Stan Gibbs and the Bob Ponds and the Woolners and Murats of the world. I'm opening this up to discussion and as much as Stan Gibbs would deserve to be in any Hall Of Fame talk, I'll move this HOF topic to another thread... http://www.striped-bass.com/vbulleti...threadid=12686

Ron A · 02-07-2004, 10:32 AM

Rest In Peace Stan......He was a master of his sport and a true Surfcasting legend of all time . I will never forget the enjoyment I had talking, casting and fishing side by side in the Canal with Stan, in his later years. I hope you all enjoyed the chapter in my book, "Stan Gibbs Still the Master"