In reply to Post #12
Sad news indeed, my condolences to friends and family.
I remember Mick from around the late 80's early 90's mostly whilst he was doing his rounds at DDAPS Sutton, had a few nice chats with him over the years. Although I never knew Mick that well its always sad to hear of the loss of any of those guys from around the Darenth Valley from that era. They were such a great bunch of lads, from all walks of life and all with a love for Carp fishing. So many unique characters all squeezed around a few small waters. The banter was at times hilarious, and despite Carp fishing still being surrounded in secrecy at this time, it still felt like one big family. Everyone spoke with everyone. They were great times to be Carp fishing
RIP Mick
Sad news indeed, my condolences to friends and family.
I remember Mick from around the late 80's early 90's mostly whilst he was doing his rounds at DDAPS Sutton, had a few nice chats with him over the years. Although I never knew Mick that well its always sad to hear of the loss of any of those guys from around the Darenth Valley from that era. They were such a great bunch of lads, from all walks of life and all with a love for Carp fishing. So many unique characters all squeezed around a few small waters. The banter was at times hilarious, and despite Carp fishing still being surrounded in secrecy at this time, it still felt like one big family. Everyone spoke with everyone. They were great times to be Carp fishing
RIP Mick
In reply to Post #17
RIP Mick , spent many an hour on the bank with Mick in Canada , rest easy my friend 😢
RIP Mick , spent many an hour on the bank with Mick in Canada , rest easy my friend 😢
My condolences to all his family and friends
I met Mick through the BCSG, of which he was an active member, lovely fella who loved his
Fishing, in addition this week we lost Jim Hindle an ex Redmire syndicate and long time stalwart of the
BCSG and now today Gary Bainbridge of poacher baits and one of Kents finest has passed .What a sh*# week
It has been.RIP all and condolences to family and friends.😢☹️
Fishing, in addition this week we lost Jim Hindle an ex Redmire syndicate and long time stalwart of the
BCSG and now today Gary Bainbridge of poacher baits and one of Kents finest has passed .What a sh*# week
It has been.RIP all and condolences to family and friends.😢☹️
In reply to Post #12
sorry to hear that mate,condolences to all his family
sorry to hear that mate,condolences to all his family
In reply to Post #12
Sorry for your loss,condolences and best wishes to all the family
Sorry for your loss,condolences and best wishes to all the family
In reply to Post #16
Yesterday we said goodbye to my uncle
He taught me to fish as well has helping me to rebuild two homes, The day was an emotional rollercoaster,
Laughing with friends and family one minute and in tears with the same people the next.
He was a top bloke a true friend and leaves not only a hole in my heart but a space on the bank next to me
Yesterday we said goodbye to my uncle
He taught me to fish as well has helping me to rebuild two homes, The day was an emotional rollercoaster,
Laughing with friends and family one minute and in tears with the same people the next.
He was a top bloke a true friend and leaves not only a hole in my heart but a space on the bank next to me
It's never easy - cherish the memories as you move forwards.
In reply to Post #23
So sorry for your loss, it is very difficlut to deal with when we are close to someone and share a passion for fishing with them.
I had a similar loss in the summer, my fishing buddy of the last 25 years passed away. It's left a huge hole in my life as I was closer to him than my father and I know I will never fish with him again. I haven't actually fished since he left us.
His ashes were scattered on Virginia Water, a lake he loved to bits and he left me the pick of his fishing gear, I gladly accepted some rods with his name on them and his favorite reels, and his lucky fishing hat, the rest of it we donated to a local fishing charity which was recommended on here, I'm sure he would have liked that.
We will always have our memories.
So sorry for your loss, it is very difficlut to deal with when we are close to someone and share a passion for fishing with them.
I had a similar loss in the summer, my fishing buddy of the last 25 years passed away. It's left a huge hole in my life as I was closer to him than my father and I know I will never fish with him again. I haven't actually fished since he left us.
His ashes were scattered on Virginia Water, a lake he loved to bits and he left me the pick of his fishing gear, I gladly accepted some rods with his name on them and his favorite reels, and his lucky fishing hat, the rest of it we donated to a local fishing charity which was recommended on here, I'm sure he would have liked that.
We will always have our memories.
In reply to Post #23
It was a fine tribute to Mick.
A great speech and send off with loved ones and fishing friends around him.
RIP Mick.
It was a fine tribute to Mick.
A great speech and send off with loved ones and fishing friends around him.
RIP Mick.