SKollmann Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary L Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Very sorry for your loss Steve I am sure he is in a better place and will walk the rivers forever in our minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKollmann Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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