FINAL ARTICLE - Panfish - Jan 12, 2020

FINAL ARTICLE

I joined FAOL in 1997, just a few years after I started fly fishing. I learned a great deal from the people who wrote on this site.

I have enjoyed reading your stories over the years,

Thank you!

I don't know the reason for your "Final Article", but I too have enjoyed your articles over the years. Your articles are clear, concise and relatable. Thank you for your contributions.

Rick, I've enjoyed the articles I've read that you have written. Thank you!
You've shared some of your innovative fly patterns that flat out catch fish! Thank you!
You were a very generous host when Dale and I visited, and introduced us to some of your fishing spots. Thank you!
You proved to this doubter how responsible, intelligent harvest can absolutely produce big bluegills and crappies. Thank you!

Rick, I always enjoyed what you wrote, it was in the same vein as the great gun writers. The I was there and did this story line which is missing from outdoor magazines today. Thanks for all the entertainment over the years.


Eric

Rick thank you for all you have done. I loved your flies and the time we fished together with you.
Still trying to get back down there.

Tight lines!

Dale Sanders
Ankeny, Ia

Thanks Rick for all you've done. I've counted on your articles for help with my quest for panfish for a lot of years. They have all been informative and helpful. I thank you for your contributions and call you friend.

Rick, enjoyed the reads. Many thanks to you for sharing them.

Ralph

Rick your work has been a treasure to our community. You are a wonderful man and tyer. May your lines always be tight and your flies wet.

Thank you! Always enjoyed reading your articles.

Rick - I have always enjoyed your articles here and on the other Warm water site.
Some are warm water affectionados by location, and others, as I am, by choice.
Your guidance and expertise will be sorely missed.

Tight lines,
Clint (Bluegill Budd)

thank YOU!

The reason for the title of this article is that Neil contacted me and said that he was not going to put any more articles on the site. Jan 2020 would be the last posting of articles.
There are had not been a lot of response to the articles.
The rest of the board will continue to function to the best of the (little ) knowledge I have.

Rick

Thanks Rick!! I hope you are right. I for one enjoyed all the articles. I guess I should have commented more.

Well Rick,
Panfish was ALWAYS the first read when we came to the board. You will be sorely missed for certain! We too are guilty of non-response. Guess "extremely lazy" coincides with "old age".
Seems so sad to see one of the best boards (THE BEST) die of a thousand cuts, so to speak.
We still have a couple of your flies that we won somehow....gonna have to SAVE them now, for sure.
ALL your contributions have been grandly appreciated from these quarters, rest assured.
If ever we do our "fish across America" trip......
Be well my friend.....
....lee s.

Don't save them Lee. Use them.

Rick

Thanks for the many years of enjoyable articles they have been much appreciated.