Just heard the news that Sir Pete Springate has passed away.
Rest Easy Sir Pete..😢
Rest Easy Sir Pete..😢
In reply to Post #1
Another gone too soon.
My condolences to all his family and friends. Thank you for all your iconic captures over the years.
Another gone too soon.
My condolences to all his family and friends. Thank you for all your iconic captures over the years.
A legend, RIP.
Sad news.
RIP Sir Pete
RIP Sir Pete
V sad news indeed, rip.
I met him on Sinah, a true gentleman. RIP Pete.
R.i.p An absolute legend
An absolute legend. One of anglings finest. RIP Sir Pete.
RIP Sir Pete
Legend is often over used... not in this case. One of carp anglings true greats. RIP Sir Pete.
A gentleman and a true pioneer. Every big pit angler today walks in his footsteps. Thank you Sir.
RIP Sir Pete Springate - True legend.
RIP sir pete
RIP Sir Pete.
In reply to Post #11
Very true, i do somewhat baulk at the "sir". He's just a bloody good fisherman , and by all accounts a thoroughly nice guy.. I'm Not deffering to anyone who hasnt been knighted by the crown , and there's plenty of them who deserve it less a bloody good fisherman who did it before it became " easy " full respect. Rip Mr Springate I respect you fully for what you di d for yourself and the promotion of our sport ..
Very true, i do somewhat baulk at the "sir". He's just a bloody good fisherman , and by all accounts a thoroughly nice guy.. I'm Not deffering to anyone who hasnt been knighted by the crown , and there's plenty of them who deserve it less a bloody good fisherman who did it before it became " easy " full respect. Rip Mr Springate I respect you fully for what you di d for yourself and the promotion of our sport ..
Very sad indeed a proper legend in every sense .
The best interview style podcast ever is the thinking tackle one on you tube with pete and Ritchie mac..2 parter around 4 hours of 2 legendary anglers reminiscing and chewing the fat.
Think I'll watch it again now.
Not many would attempt to catch fish on floaters in every month in a calendar year..pete done it twice
The best interview style podcast ever is the thinking tackle one on you tube with pete and Ritchie mac..2 parter around 4 hours of 2 legendary anglers reminiscing and chewing the fat.
Think I'll watch it again now.
Not many would attempt to catch fish on floaters in every month in a calendar year..pete done it twice
Sad news - R.I.P Pete Springate
In reply to Post #15
I believe it was Rob Maylin who christened Pete, Sir. Think it sort of stuck. Probably a lot more deserved than some of those hereditary waste of space out there..😀
I believe it was Rob Maylin who christened Pete, Sir. Think it sort of stuck. Probably a lot more deserved than some of those hereditary waste of space out there..😀
RIP 
RIP Sir Pete.
That Wraysbury brace is one of the most iconic carp captures ever for me. Incredible!
That Wraysbury brace is one of the most iconic carp captures ever for me. Incredible!
Very sad news, a true pioneer, fantastic angler and human being, very humble bloke, he will be sadly missed, condolences to his family and friends , rip sir pete
In reply to Post #1
Sad news.... rest in peace Pete.
Sad news.... rest in peace Pete.
A sad loss to carp angling, the Wraysbury and to me the Yeoveney brace shots were a true inspiration.
Rip sir Pete.. 🙏 an outstanding angler and also one of the best interviews I've read in the old carp society mag.
In the current time of tik tok ****ers and wannabees, tossers of no substance trying to be famous (ish) , the passing of a true angler is more poignant than ever.
In the overall scheme of things I have no idea if Pete was a Titan of industry, a scion of high finance or a pillar of society.
What I do know was that he was a pioneer of his time in the carping world, we could look up to him and his efforts. We had the chance to emulate this and quite frankly we then ****ed it up big style to what it has become today.
Rest in peace fellow angler. You showed the way. We were too stupid to follow it.
In the overall scheme of things I have no idea if Pete was a Titan of industry, a scion of high finance or a pillar of society.
What I do know was that he was a pioneer of his time in the carping world, we could look up to him and his efforts. We had the chance to emulate this and quite frankly we then ****ed it up big style to what it has become today.
Rest in peace fellow angler. You showed the way. We were too stupid to follow it.
In reply to Post #25
Nothing famous about these times Neil, as you say, just another bunch’s of mongs trying to be famous… for what … it’s dead 💀
Who cares!!!
Nothing famous about these times Neil, as you say, just another bunch’s of mongs trying to be famous… for what … it’s dead 💀
Who cares!!!
RIP Pete
Loved the first two books. Starting with a virtually blank piece of paper it felt like you were sharing the adventure as so little was known about those great mystery waters.
Loved the first two books. Starting with a virtually blank piece of paper it felt like you were sharing the adventure as so little was known about those great mystery waters.
In reply to Post #1
RIP Sir Pete you inspired so many carp anglers
RIP Sir Pete you inspired so many carp anglers
RIP
In reply to Post #29
Sad indeed-rip
Sad indeed-rip
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