Bob Pond has passed

[DarkSkies]

Here's a little more about Bob and the things he was involved in:

Stripers Forever members - some of you may have read about the recent passing of Bob Pond of Attleboro, MA, the creator of the Atom plug. We can quickly count at least half of Stripers Forever's board who were members of the now defunct Stripers Unlimited organization which Bob Pond founded. **** Russell, author of Striper Wars, was an old friend of Bob's and consulted him while he wrote that book. **** sent us these words about Bob Pond to share with our membership.

"The passing of Bob Pond at 92 is a great loss, for he was the true pioneer of striped bass conservation. Without Bob's sounding the alarm about the striper population in the mid-1960s, long before anyone else thought there was a problem, this magnificent fish would likely have disappeared from Atlantic coastal waters. After creating the legendary Atom plug used with success by so many anglers, Bob devoted his life to preserving striped bass for future generations. It is our job now to carry his legacy forward. Thank you, Bob Pond, and may you rest in peace. - **** Russell."

We at Stripers Forever share those sentiments

Picture below of Bob Pond from Attleboro, MA newspaper

[DarkSkies]

Today 12/26 is the anniversary of Bob's passing on. He's been gone 5 years now.
I thought it might be OK to bring his thread up today in memoriam.

I have strived to live up to the ideals that Bob talked about. Some have even compared me to him, though in all honesty I don't think I could hold a candle to Bob and the awareness he tried to raise, while many ridiculed him.

Thanks for all you did Bob, and the grief you took from others, to do what you felt in your heart was right.
If just a few more felt the way you did, and took action trying to raise awareness, perhaps those out there who try to cloud the issues, would be paid less attention to.

RIP Bob.

[dogfish]

Met him a few times. He was one of the good ones. rip Sir.

[surfstix1963]

RIP Bob.Condolences to the family.

[lostatsea]

rip. i did not know he was the guy who created atom lures.

[buckethead]

Did not have the pleasure of meeting him. I wish his warnings were heeded by the latest crop of fishermen. Hope there is a surf line in heaven. Rest peacefully brother fisherman.