Habs passed away last night

[Mr. Sandman]

I am stunned to hear this. My deepest and most sincere sympathies to his family. IMO he really added something significant to this sport. I will miss him.

[justplugit]

So sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers sent for his family.

[Labrador1]

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about this. What a terrible shame and a horrible loss.

[FormerUser]

This is indeed a sad day for all in the fishing community.My best to his family.

[capesams]

R.I.P John....shocking isn't the word..wth...was he ok before he retired for the nite,I mean was/had he been sick at all???? anyone know??

[stripercrazy]

he was a great guy to me and my son always a good word...if I wasn't with my son, he would always ask how he's doing...just seen him a couple weeks ago at W.L.gun culb, he looked fine...r.i.p. he will not be forgetton

[numbskull]

Some night this fall, under a cloud covered moon, into the face of a chill wind, waves breaking over a boulder field, a needle will be driven into the darkness, then start its slow journey back towards the beach, only to stopped by an unyielding force, heavy, alive, and stong, and the rod will bow, and the drag give way, and the spool start to empty, and a heart start to pound,........ and his spirit will again be with us. RIP, Habs.