Fisherman Drowns

[Thumper]

thoughts and prays are with his family and friends. RIP Bob.

[BasicPatrick]

I knew Bob a little as a nice guy and a hard core surf fisherman.

I got cell signal coming off Race Point and had phone calls asking me if I was Ok because many people know that I fish that spot (and it's cousi up the road) pretty often. I had a close call there many years ago and can easily imagine how even a prepared angler could get in trouble rather quickly.

It's on all of us to make sure Bob's death is remembered so that others may try to avoid dangerous situations.

My prayers are with all involved.

[RoyL]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Bob and his family. Bob was a great guy who know was a great asset to Red Top, Falmouth B&T and all that knew him. I left about a half hour before all this happened. Leaving behind some friends in that surf. When I got the call neither of the two had yet been rescued. I now where to people were and tried calling my other to buddies to see if they were alright. After not getting a hold of them, I jumped back in my car and headed back down looking for there vehicles. It was a relief to not see there cars, but seeing gregs and bobs put a huge lump in my throat and those I was keeping close phone contact with. I have to say, this is something that will haunt me for a long time. I can only imagine what those that were there must be going thru. This is sad for all of us and its not about if you knew Bob or not, but about remembering one of our own. The ocean is unforgiving is what my dad always told me. So be careful out there. This is something that could happen to anyone of us. It was a nasty night to be out and that surf was angry, but no fish is worth a life.

A couple days after I had a dream that I was walking the beach and as I came to a sand bar there was a guy sitting down at the base of it and another guy out on it. I asked the guy sitting down if they were getting any fish as I turned on my light. That's when I saw it was Bob. I asked what had happened and he replied.....I slipped, I just slipped Roy and then told me they were killing them as he pointed out to the guy on the bar. That's when I turned out to see Steve standing there with a nice fish. In my dream I then told them I wouldn't crowd them and let them have this spot to there own tonight, and it was great to see them again. I then woke up and realized this was my last good bye to two great fisherman.
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[piemma]

Your dream gave me goose bumps

[Fish_Eye]

This is terrible news. I cringe every time I hear a sad story like this. My condolences to family and friends. I've lost two very close friends to diving accidents and Internet friends to fishing mishaps. I can only pray that people will be more careful after this tragedy and learn from this awful loss.

[Sundowner]

condolences to the family and friends and all of you that knew him. I was the jeans and sneakers guy 2 yrs ago and had a few close calls, I have had just as many that were just as sticky since. Do not overestimate the protectiveness of your equip/ wader belt/ or knowledge. obviously from what I am reading, Bob knew his %$%$%$%$. ie... walking across the steet

[Mike P]

Bob wasn't reckless or careless by nature. In fact, Bob was one of the very few locals who routinely wore Korkers on the Canal rocks.

[BigFish]

As others have stated......what happened to Bob could have happened to anyone of us at any time. As skilled, knowledgeable and careful as you can be......accidents can and do happen.

[ProfessorM]

I heard many say Bob fished that area often and was a seasoned fisherman but sometimes being experienced or knowledgeable about a certain area or technique can work against you being that you are comfortable with it and sometimes complacent with a situation that someone who doesn't know that area would not go out in. Not saying Bob was reckless by any means. It was rough that nite and I assume they felt it was doable as they probably have fished that area in similar conditions before, heck onshore wind and outgoing current is what they wanted, just one tragic misstep or wave. Unfortunately a terrible tragic accident occurred and has occurred at that spot several times. All one can say is always be careful and never let your guard down weather on foot or by boat. So sad.

[pmueller]

Rest in peace Bob. Fair winds tight lines.

[Raven]

it's synchronization too ....if you step in a hole going under just as you exhaled or were about to inhale ...and in a blink of an eye, your choking on water because of bad timing....

then your in a real struggle for your life and you don't always win.
this is so different than how HAB'S and Flaptail left us...
they were not fishing at the time....

so i feel more bewildered by this
having a hard time wrapping my head around it
just shaking my head in....disbelief ....kinda...

i remain stunned....

[Mike P]

I'm going to bump this thread up. On Christmas Eve that year, Red Top had an open house, as they did every year until recently. When I pulled in, I was floored to see Bob's truck parked outside, in the same spot he always parked in. Mary had driven it there. I've fallen out of touch with her. I hope she's doing well.