T14L

[wade]

T14L = (This One's For Leo.):paddleersmilie::reel: :yt: :yt: :yt:


-Cantar, Leopoldo-

I recently videoed this kayak fishing adventure just the other day shortly after visiting Leo’s wife, Georgette, last week, & thought I'd share it for Red Sled Team, Roman, Jerry, Kev, Rick, Christan, Georgette & crew to see & hear the fun.. ZZzzZZzzzZZzz..
Words cannot even come close to expressing how deeply honored I am, to be presented a couple mementos’ from Leo’s tackle box, aka, “Tools Of The Trade”.
I will cherish these gifts and the memories they have, & will still create, all in Leo’s name.
After a decent fight & Leo’s Yellow now at color, I can see she brought up a little salad to interfere, & thankfully the second death-pass unfolded a solid shot to the inside neck preserving every steak & collar.
Heres the video below, watch in HD. I will up some stills also in a few..
Hopefully we can get Georgette to sign back in with Leos account & say hello keeping his memory alive & well! :Angel_anim:
If you don't mind, from time to time I might be dropping some adventures with Leo's gear in action.. I might even take his lures into to the Keys & beyond 'Reel' soon too..:reel:
(The photo at the end of the video was from our dinner celebration a few weeks ago to celebrate Leo’s life with some of his dear friends.)



(Coincidentally in the video below, Leo’s bucket hat was already on the table for the commemoration session. I guess that's better than a pair of speedos?! :D )
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[wade]

My 'new' Ra-Pal-La!
(Thanks Leo:cheers1: )

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(Those who knew Leo, know he loved this productive stick bait. So cool to have this in my arsenal!:cool:)




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[wade]

After Mr. Mackerel got hit at thirty mph, & seen here peering out from underneath the Mirage Drive for cover, he has that look just like the guy in Super Troopers "I'm Freaking Out Man!?" :eek:



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(Its always a little comical releasing both the bait & the Yellowtail that attacked him so viciously just a minute ago.. Sometimes they get hit so hard, they go up the line unscathed..)

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[wade]

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FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!! :yt:

[wade]

Cull through the rats, you can always find a good one in the mix! :yt:
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[momo fish]

Nice going Wade!

[RK]

VERY COOL WADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[makobob]

Awesome Wade. NICE CPR!!!!

[Oxbeast1210]

Great post !

[Cadillyak]

Really good post. U make it look easy !

[Bert Vega]

Thanks Wade. That is one of the best video I have seen. What a way to honor the gift your friend gave to you. By catching some beautiful yellow tails with it. Nicely done!

[alanhighhand]

Great post and super nice.

[Ricsen]

As usual Wade, great job on the video and a fitting tribute to your fine friend.

[exfactor]

Let us all hope that our fallen friends can share their memories forever with the touching of one's spirit, as this man has done to you. A very special gift, the gift of stories told, and passed on to others though you.

[Chuck D]

Beautiful, thank you Wade

[blitzburgh]

WOWWWW. What a great video Wade. Thank you for sharing this :cheers1:

[Yaklater]

Great video Capt Wade:you_rock:

[octico]

Nice post!

[Iceman]

I can only hope after I am gone that I receive the same degree of reverence Leo's departure has shown here! :luxhello: the measure of a good man and a full life!

[Smthtnnr]

Haha that picture of the bait hiding under you kayak is sick!! Too cool

[Gigafish]

:kayak-surfer:Fish Onnnnnnnn. Epic farewell.:wsb::yt::cheers1:

[ship 4 brains]

Good stuff Wade.

[tamddo714]

great video. thanks :you_rock:

[kauaiboy04]

sweet pictures wade!

[Fish n Jeep]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that. :cheers1:

[lterrero]

Truly you are an amazing friend, beautiful video. Leo and I hope you will enjoy many years of good fishing with his reel, that's what he would have wanted rather than keeping dust in a corner. I'm sure he is happy and smiling down on us!

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Georgette-

[FISH11]

That was a great tribute to Leo, Wade. I see the jigs have a good Mojo! As always Wade, awesome video.

[Zfish03]

What a wonderful tribute!
Wade, those are some of the coolest under water shots I've seen! Hobie should put those in a magazine :cheers1:

[Cbad Mike]

Way to go Wade!
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[T-Rex]

Very nice Wade -- a beautiful tribute to Leo!

[sdfisher]

Damn I didn't even know Leo passed away until I saw this. He was a cool guy, one of the first people I met when I got into this sport. Friendly, always willing to help out, and will always be remembered for that speedo!

R.I.P. Leo, I hope you are pulling on lots of :wsb: in heaven Bud.

[wade]

Truly you are an amazing friend, beautiful video. Leo and I hope you will enjoy many years of good fishing with his reel, that's what he would have wanted rather than keeping dust in a corner. I'm sure he is happy and smiling down on us!

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Georgette-

Thanks, Georgette & Leo & everyone!
Leo truly was an amazing man & well loved all around!!!!!:you_rock::cheers1:::grouphug:

T14L
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Skipper Jerry handing out fat BFT on my front yard, while we reminisce about our dear friend...

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-Another "Double Reprieve"- as I get towed hi-speed into the distance shortly after spreading our buddies mortal remains into the same Pacific waters..
(C&R Bait & Yellowtail.)
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& the Keeper for the Sancocho!

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I Hope You Have Internet Upstairs..Morning, Noon, Night or Day..Your Always On Our Minds & In Our Hearts, Leo!
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[Fisherman714]

very nice video

[Ramos23]

Great post!