We lost one of the old school guys - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 05-26-2016, 11:06 AM

How tragic, RIP, deepest sympathies to Val, and family...

baerclaws · 05-26-2016, 11:46 AM

My fishing pals and I, who have been referred to as “Old Salts”, have known Rod and Val for nearly 15 years. In all those years we’ve never known a nicer person, on and off the water, his passing is a huge loss.
Our deepest sympathies to Val and Rod’s family and friends.
Ed

dmrides · 05-26-2016, 03:15 PM

Rod was the first kayaker I met on the water many moons ago. Such a genuine guy. We shared many stories of cycling, teaching and fishing. RIP

ctfphoto · 05-26-2016, 03:26 PM

OMG, I fish with him all the time, Rod was a super cool and knowledgeable dude.

I am in shock.

What a horrible accident.

My condolences to his wife.

Mahigeer · 05-26-2016, 03:32 PM

May he rest in light as the expression in Turkish would say.

Sorry to hear about the loss.

katchfish · 05-26-2016, 03:43 PM

Sad loss of a classy and cool dude.

My condolences to Val and his family.

Johnp · 05-26-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by baerclaws

My fishing pals and I, who have been referred to as “Old Salts”, have known Rod and Val for nearly 15 years. In all those years we’ve never known a nicer person, on and off the water, his passing is a huge loss.
Our deepest sympathies to Val and Rod’s family and friends.
Ed

Well said Ed, I am one of the "Old Salts" you speak of. You first introduced me to Rod and Val at the launch years ago and we had many conversations with them through the years. So very saddened by this. My heart and my deepest condolences go out to you Val.

lamb · 05-27-2016, 10:37 AM

That is really sad.

Condolences to Val and family

05-27-2016, 10:37 AM	#8
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	That is really sad. Condolences to Val and family __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

05-26-2016, 11:06 AM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	How tragic, RIP, deepest sympathies to Val, and family...

05-26-2016, 11:46 AM	#2
baerclaws Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 72	My fishing pals and I, who have been referred to as “Old Salts”, have known Rod and Val for nearly 15 years. In all those years we’ve never known a nicer person, on and off the water, his passing is a huge loss. Our deepest sympathies to Val and Rod’s family and friends. Ed

05-26-2016, 03:15 PM	#3
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Rod was the first kayaker I met on the water many moons ago. Such a genuine guy. We shared many stories of cycling, teaching and fishing. RIP

05-26-2016, 03:26 PM	#4
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	OMG, I fish with him all the time, Rod was a super cool and knowledgeable dude. I am in shock. What a horrible accident. My condolences to his wife.

05-26-2016, 03:32 PM	#5
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	May he rest in light as the expression in Turkish would say. Sorry to hear about the loss.

05-26-2016, 03:43 PM	#6
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Sad loss of a classy and cool dude. My condolences to Val and his family.