What's it all about

[numbskull]

I met Bob Pond at a sportsman's show in the late 80's. I was stunned a bit by this old man with such passion and love for the fish.......it seemed his love just energized his entire being and overwhelmed his age. Incredible lesson.

I met Stan Gibbs once while doing a medical test on him. Talked for maybe 10-15 minutes. He was a kind, open, friendly bear of a man. so willing and eager to help. Like Pond, the love and enthusiasm for fishing just oozed out of him.

Steve Shiraka was every bit the same as these two guys (and he knew them both well). He had so much love for the sport he just couldn't contain it. It would just pour out for the benefit of whoever wanted it.

The best mentors are people who share their love, not just their knowledge.

[Circlehook]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I met Bob Pond at a sportsman's show in the late 80's. I was stunned a bit by this old man with such passion and love for the fish.......it seemed his love just energized his entire being and overwhelmed his age. Incredible lesson.

I met Stan Gibbs once while doing a medical test on him. Talked for maybe 10-15 minutes. He was a kind, open, friendly bear of a man. so willing and eager to help. Like Pond, the love and enthusiasm for fishing just oozed out of him.

Steve Shiraka was every bit the same as these two guys (and he knew them both well). He had so much love for the sport he just couldn't contain it. It would just pour out for the benefit of whoever wanted it.

The best mentors are people who share their love, not just their knowledge.

Steve gave me some unsolicited advice once and he didn't know me from a hole in the wall. Never got a chance to meet him in person.
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