I just learned that he passed away this past Sunday at his home in Central Florida. He was 97. I remember watching him on TV on Saturday afternoon, back before cable. And of course reading his "Ask Homer" in Sports Afield magazine.
God grant that I may fish
until my dying day;
And when at last I come to rest,
I'll then humbly pray;
When in His landing net
I lie in final sleep;
That in His mercy I'll be judged
as good enough to keep!
--Homer Circle