He passed last night at 92. This comment came from another site and I completely agree with the sentiment. He was well-regarded and came from another era when all anglers treated each other with the utmost respect and had manners toward one other.
RIP Mr Pond.



"...one of the great sportsman of his time. A man whom always listened and gave back to our striped bass resource like none other.
His early days along the Cape Cod Canal was the beginning of large plugs that in some cases were duplicated and copied. He tutored many of the plug builders of his time including Stan Gibbs, Charlie Murat to name two whom went on to become ledgents themselves."