Personal News Thread, R.I.P Bill Poole in Nonsense Anything Boards; Originally Posted by Freshone21
R.I.P. BP
Whats gonna happen to the excel?
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Oct-22-2009, 04:04 PM
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#49 | | tuna to lings
Name: colin Vessel: i wish Location: san diego/ Cal Maritime Job:student aboard a 500' boat
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Originally Posted by Freshone21  R.I.P. BP
Whats gonna happen to the excel? | there are more than 1 owner for these long range sport vessels
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Oct-22-2009, 04:19 PM
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#50 | | Registered User
Name: Travis Tompkins Vessel: Baja Bayrunner Location: laguna niguel ca Job:Dana Wharf
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RIP
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Oct-22-2009, 04:22 PM
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#51 | | Registered User
Name: Glenn Carter Vessel: 24' Skipjack Scratcher Location: Granada Hills Job:Motion Pictures
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R.I.P. Bill. What a nice man !
Say hi to Bruce Barns.
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Oct-22-2009, 04:28 PM
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#52 | | The Bushman
Name: Ken Bush Age: 50 Vessel: everyone elses Location: El Cajon Job:Loan Officer/Custom Rodbuilder
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We'll all miss you Bill.... thank you, for all you've done. RIP
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Oct-22-2009, 04:36 PM
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#53 | | Amat Victoria Curam
Name: George Age: 29 Vessel: Sporties Location: Orange County Job:Financial Planning
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I have met Bill on a handfull of occasions and he has always been friendly and polite.
He was a true ambassador to the sport and one of the most influential men in sportfishing through his pioneering spirit and willingness to challenge the unknown. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of the people he influenced throughout his life.
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Oct-22-2009, 04:39 PM
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#54 | | Registered User
Name: Paul Vessel: RP Location: Yuba City, ca Job:In limbo / Building rods
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Very sad to read of the passing of Bill Poole. He was respected by everyone that knew him, and in return he respected everyone he met. Great Man. Say hi to Rollo for me.
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Oct-22-2009, 04:47 PM
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#55 | | Registered User
Name: Bo Vessel: dont have one Location: San Diego Job:Carpenter
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R.I.P GODFATHER OF FISHING, until we meet on the hookup in the sky.
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Oct-22-2009, 05:13 PM
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#56 | | Matt
Name: PhAT Matt Age: 44 Vessel: 225 Edgewater Location: San Clemente Job:Chief Slacker
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RIP Bill Poole. Condolences to his family.
Matty
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Oct-22-2009, 05:13 PM
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#57 | | Cooter
Name: Curtis Age: 50 Vessel: 24ft Skipjack FB "Hanna" Location: Mission Viejo Job:DSA Inspector Bio: I've been up to 130 miles in my 24ft skippy from San Diego to get fish. I love the hunt.
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RIP Bill.....................all the words about this man have been said in this thread, but worth repeating:
1.) Icon
2.) Pioneer
3.) Godfather
4.) Legend
........and they can go on forever. Here's how I met the man.
It was back in '97 or '98, ( I know, I know, I'm old) at the Fred Hall show (back when there were still great deals to be had), with my hands full of tackle. Walked by his booth for the Excel, (back when Pat was still Captain and his brother was 2nd mate). I was with my partner designated driver Dave. We started looking at his brochure and drooling over his boat. He asked us if we wanted to sign up for a trip. I told him that I had never went on a trip longer than 3 days and only had 20 dollars left from buying all this tackle at the show. He smiled and said give me your 20 dollars and pay me what ever I can each month till it was payed for. This was my first 5 day trip. It was a trip of a life time for me up to that date. We caught 60 to 80 pound bluefin for 3 solid days. I'll never forget that 1st time meeting him and that fishing trip that help move me to the next level in my fishing game.
Prayers to Mr. Pooles family and friends.
Curtis...........
The boat Hanna.........
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Oct-22-2009, 05:22 PM
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#58 | | Amat Victoria Curam
Name: George Age: 29 Vessel: Sporties Location: Orange County Job:Financial Planning
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Originally Posted by Captain Curt RIP Bill.....................all the words about this man have been said in this thread, but worth repeating:
1.) Icon
2.) Pioneer
3.) Godfather
4.) Legend
........and they can go on forever. Here's how I met the man.
It was back in '97 or '98, ( I know, I know, I'm old) at the Fred Hall show (back when there were still great deals to be had), with my hands full of tackle. Walked by his booth for the Excel, (back when Pat was still Captain and his brother was 2nd mate). I was with my partner designated driver Dave. We started looking at his brochure and drooling over his boat. He asked us if we wanted to sign up for a trip. I told him that I had never went on a trip longer than 3 days and only had 20 dollars left from buying all this tackle at the show. He smiled and said give me your 20 dollars and pay me what ever I can each month till it was payed for. This was my first 5 day trip. It was a trip of a life time for me up to that date. We caught 60 to 80 pound bluefin for 3 solid days. I'll never forget that 1st time meeting him and that fishing trip that help move me to the next level in my fishing game.
Prayers to Mr. Pooles family and friends.
Curtis...........
The boat Hanna......... |
curtis that reminds me of the first time i met Bill.
I was about 7 years old, the Excel had just been splashed (in fact it was still the Qualifier Excel) and my dad was looking for a 3 day trip on one of the smaller boats for us both to go on. Bill spotted us from across the tackle shop and asked us what kind of trip we were interested it, we mentioned a 3 day and he asked us if we ever thought about a 7 day trip instead. My dad, kind of embarrassed, mentioned we could only afford a 3 day at the most, to which Bill replied "tell you what, you pay your ticket and the kid can go for free" I spent 7 of the most memorable days of my life on that boat with my father, all due to the kindness of Mr. Poole. that was my first long range trip, but far from my last, and i have memories of my father who is now passed that i will remember forever.
I cannot think of a nicer thing for someone to do for two complete strangers. Bill was a class act and will be remembered fondly.
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Oct-22-2009, 05:26 PM
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#59 | | Cooter
Name: Curtis Age: 50 Vessel: 24ft Skipjack FB "Hanna" Location: Mission Viejo Job:DSA Inspector Bio: I've been up to 130 miles in my 24ft skippy from San Diego to get fish. I love the hunt.
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Great story George...................cool stuff..........let's hear more. I can read them all day long. Tell your favorite story you have of Bill Poole.
Curtis............
The boat Hanna.............
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Oct-22-2009, 05:35 PM
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#60 | | Registered User
Name: Brandon Paciotti Vessel: I work on the Pacific Venture 38' Uniflight Location: Temecula, CA, U.S. Job:Wharehousing
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Wish I could have met Mr. Poole. I have heard many stories from a lot of people and his son. Condolences to his family.
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