Bob Pond Dies

[jredfly]

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.

[dannyplug1]

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.

[Crazy Alberto]

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
Nonstopfisher@optonline.net

[Crafty Angler]

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

[piemma]

Very well put Chuck.