A Sad Day Here At FAOL

[Lotech]

For those of use that knew him, our hearts are broken. He was the most generous flyfisher I ever met. He shared his knowledge, his help, his flies and he even tied flies on my tippet when my sloppy casting snapped them off on my errant back cast. He taught me how to fish Rocky Ford Creek in Central Washington. He named the best fishing spot on the Creek as the Sippy Hole. That fishery is a "No Wading" creek and when I fell in I was afraid I'd get busted for entering the water. He told me; "They can't get you for wading. Your feet were over your head when your butt hit the water." My heart aches like I can't describe when I tell you all that;
CARY MORLAN (aka Linemender) passed away yesterday at 2:20 pm due to complications of a motorcycle accident. He lived life to the fullest once he conquered many of life's foibles and pitfalls. Everyone who met him liked him instantly. I will miss him immensely and I know many of my friends at FAOL will also. He and Steve Zweber created and perpetually hosted the "CWFI" Central Washington Fish-In.
He sent this picture to me and titled it, "What Retirement Looks Like."



I'll always remember you my friend. ADIOS AMIGO

[Midwest Custom Fly Rods]

Joe I did not know Cary personally, but some people you can just tell by looking at their pic that they would be a warm & friendly person, and that's what I get from looking at the above picture. My deepest condolences go out to his family & friends and to you Joe.

Steve

[Dblackman]

I never had the opportunity to speak with him, but I have read many good words about him. He must have been a great man.
David

[ohiotuber]

Joe,
I never met Cary, but by all accounts, he was one heck of a man.
I am sorry for the loss, and will keep all who loved him in my prayers.
God Bless,
Mike

[jeffro]

My Heart is sent to his Friends and Family.

[Byron Zuehlsdorff]

Joe, please pass on to his family our deepest regrets and tell them they are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank You.

[JeffHamm]

Pass on my condolences to his family. He will be missed.

- Jeff