Doctor Robert Reid

[SKollmann]

Today, my fellow ISA colleagues, is among the saddest days of my life . . . for on this day my best friend and fishin' buddy, Dr. "Bob" Reid was laid to rest following a 5-day battle with the flu that ultimately took his life at the "young" age of 72.

 

Why, you may ask, am I sharing this with you? Well . . . while Bob was not a member of our distinguished Alliance, his favored prey (usually in my presence from shore, in my canoe, or on a rental boat) was the smallmouth bass . . . and did he ever know how to catch them!!! Oh yes . . . he enjoyed catching other species that took his bait as well, but it was the bronzeback that he always sought. He kidded me that I converted him from a "Fillet and Release" smallmouth bass fisherman to a "Catch and Release" bronzeback fisherman. Mission accomplished.

 

May my friend and fishin' buddy lie in peace . . . and on his spare time teach the disciples of Christ the skills that he applied and refined in catching his favorite prey . . . the smallmouth bass.

 

Steve

[Gary L]

Very sorry for your loss Steve I am sure he is in a better place and will walk the rivers forever in our minds.

[Guest rich mc]

sorry to hear that.i remember him being amazed when you caught a bunch of bass at shabbona all in row. i think you both fished with me twice. rich

[SKollmann]

sorry to hear that.i remember him being amazed when you caught a bunch of bass at shabbona all in row. i think you both fished with me twice. rich

 

You're right, Rich . . . twice Bob and I partnered with you in your fishin' boat, and were planning on making it out again next year more frequently after I retired.

 

In honor of Bob and his love of fishing with me by his side, I'm planning on visiting each and every locale that we fished together. Yes . . . that means I'll be out to fish with you once again on Shabbona Lake.

 

If I shed a tear while fishing though, you'll know why and understand.