Bill Franke, inventor of the One Pfoot has passed.

[October Woods]

Bill Franke, the long time rod maker and creator of the One Pfoot passed away Dec 21st after a second battle with cancer. I spent many days talking with Bill while he wrapped rods, turned grips and grip checks on his lathe and simply cast some rods with him at his store in N. Conway. I can say he was my friend and still lament that I could not join him for a fishing trip as I was still feeling the results of my chemotherapy, rest well Bill, the print Art Taylor signed for you sits proudly in my home and I will think of you and Art now fishing above.

[smij]

Sorry to hear for your (our) loss. One Pfoot was a great company.

[lastchance]

My sympahty to all family and friends.

[WarrenP]

Really hate to hear this. I have talked to Bill many times over the phone while doing business with him on his products to upgrade several 1494's that I own. Even sent him one so he could "pimp" it out with the "works" round line guard and all. His products and his customer service were top-of-the-line. It was always a pleasure doing business with him. My sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

[ducksterman]

Sorry to hear for your (our) loss. One Pfoot was a great company.

Business is still there...apparently someone bought him out.

[NewTyer 1]

He sold the business some time ago but, the new owner hasn't really opened for business as of late. Atleast that's what was told to me in an e-mail from the new owner some months ago.

[ducksterman]

https://www.onepfoot.com/

[MSD53X]

Duck;

I got webpage not available

[Byron Zuehlsdorff]

I just got the web page to open, they say they are taking orders by phone or e-mail, listed, and ask for your patience as they got everything going again.
I never knew him but tell his family prayers are sent from Wyoming.

[ducksterman]

Duck;

I got webpage not available

It opens fine for me using the above link?????