MakoBob - You will be missed my friend! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SDROB · 04-21-2020, 04:29 AM

With a heavy heart, I just received a call this morning that our friend - MakoBob - Has passed away.

You will be missed my friend... Thank you for all the good memories, fishing knowledge, days on the water and friendship!

May you rest in peace! Tight lines!

TJones · 04-21-2020, 06:20 AM

any details? virus related?

cris · 04-21-2020, 06:41 AM

Sincerest condolences.

Rest in peace and tight lines Amigo.

Hunters Pa · 04-21-2020, 07:16 AM

true friend of the kayak fishing community.

FoodGeekFish · 04-21-2020, 07:24 AM

Bob had a generosity of spirit that was immeasurable, willing to share all that he had, and then trying to find more to share.

Bob had a zest for life and a passion to live it that was so strong that you couldn't help but be caught up in it when he was around.

Bob would get this mischievous twinkle in his eyes as he'd regale you with a story that was mostly true. Probably.

He will be sorely missed.

walrus · 04-21-2020, 07:28 AM

"Thank You Bob, You changed our lives in a very good way just by knowing you!"

RIP

Ben and the brothers.

Chuck D · 04-21-2020, 07:31 AM

Bob changed my life in regards to kayak fishing in the outer bounds and pushing my passion to the limits. I will never forget you Bob, our family will never forget you, tight lines Amigo

lamb · 04-21-2020, 07:38 AM

Very sad news.

He was a fighter, and a good man.
RIP Bob, smooth seas!

octico · 04-21-2020, 08:14 AM

RIP Bob, great man. I had a chance to meet him a few times, a really generous and humble person.

YakDout · 04-21-2020, 08:17 AM

Ah man this sucks. Bob was so cool and generous. Taught be so much about BAJA and fishing. The knowledge he had blew me away, always had an answer to everything. Always a great outlook on life despite his conditions. You will be missed brother!

Makoville lives.

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Saba Slayer · 04-21-2020, 09:48 AM

Bob knew how to give...and give and give and give...

What a Huge Heart...

He'll be sorely missed by the kayaking community...

Calm Winds now Bob...!

Mahigeer · 04-21-2020, 11:26 AM

This was a shocker.

I saw the video on facebook, and thought it was just thanking him, until I saw a word. RIP

Anybody knows the details? As far as I know he was going to get on the Second Wind.

As the Turks would say.."May he rest in light".

His saying of "don't wait 20 years and 20 years later say--I wish I had done such and such. If you want it that bad, find a way to do it."

Be cause of that saying I made my trip to fly fish in Canada. A 50 some year dream came true.

C. Cary · 04-21-2020, 11:43 AM

Lost a bright light. Rest in Peace Mako Bob.

SDROB · 04-21-2020, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJones

any details? virus related?

From what I know, Bob had dinner yesterday at the La Poma restaurant and all seemed normal. I do not believe that was the case.

FISH11 · 04-21-2020, 12:20 PM

A very sad day for the BWE community. Bob was the most generous man I ever met, totally unselfish. He's fishing baja for ever, pain free and standing tall on his birth legs. You will be missed Bob.

ProfessorLongArms · 04-21-2020, 12:29 PM

That's so sad. I only got to meet Bob when my dad and I went down to Gonzaga the once, but he's up there among the most unique, wry, and genuine advocates for true personal happiness I've seen.

Rob, I gathered you two were close.
I'm really sorry for your loss and that of the community.

stevie951 · 04-21-2020, 12:29 PM

Mako gave me the courage to travel beyond my comfort zones.. He introduced me to the beautiful land that we all know as Baja.. He had a fighting spirit I knew like no other and no matter his situation would always reach out to make sure you were doing ok..

He will be sorely missed.. This still has not taken toll and will not for a while with everything going on but he knows the effect he had on others.. May his soul rest in peace..

This hurts..
Moore fish for you now brother.. Thanks for everything Bob

-Stevie

Dennis · 04-21-2020, 01:09 PM

So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

GregAndrew · 04-21-2020, 02:37 PM

The most generous fisherman I have ever met. With his time, effort and money. You will be missed my friend!

Gr8fuldude · 04-21-2020, 06:06 PM

This hurts. I'm grateful for Roberto, and for the time I got to spend with him. He realized his vision of paradise in Las Encantadas, and then he opened it up to any and all, including me. My life is richer, both with Baja Fishing memories and with Baja fishing friends that I met through Bob. Saltwater kayak fishing runs through my veins thanks to Bob. My kayak still has that ridiculous "100 fish in a day at Gonzaga" sticker you gave me.

Roberto, thanks for your generosity and for coaxing so many of us down to Gonzaga where dreams came true. Thank you for making a huge impact in my life. You did good, my friend.

Gracias amigo, por todo lo que hiciste por mi.

May your spirit find repose in the eternal beauty of the Sea of Cortez sunrise.

04-21-2020, 06:20 AM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	what happened? any details? virus related?

04-21-2020, 07:24 AM	#5
FoodGeekFish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 320	Fair winds and following seas, amigo Bob had a generosity of spirit that was immeasurable, willing to share all that he had, and then trying to find more to share. Bob had a zest for life and a passion to live it that was so strong that you couldn't help but be caught up in it when he was around. Bob would get this mischievous twinkle in his eyes as he'd regale you with a story that was mostly true. Probably. He will be sorely missed.

04-21-2020, 07:28 AM	#6
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	"Thank You Bob, You changed our lives in a very good way just by knowing you!" RIP Ben and the brothers. __________________

04-21-2020, 07:31 AM	#7
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	RIP BOB Bob changed my life in regards to kayak fishing in the outer bounds and pushing my passion to the limits. I will never forget you Bob, our family will never forget you, tight lines Amigo

04-21-2020, 07:38 AM	#8
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Very sad news. He was a fighter, and a good man. RIP Bob, smooth seas! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-21-2020, 06:41 AM	#3
cris Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 254	Sincerest condolences. Rest in peace and tight lines Amigo.

04-21-2020, 07:16 AM	#4
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	true friend of the kayak fishing community.

04-21-2020, 08:14 AM	#9
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	RIP Bob, great man. I had a chance to meet him a few times, a really generous and humble person.

04-21-2020, 08:17 AM	#10
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Ah man this sucks. Bob was so cool and generous. Taught be so much about BAJA and fishing. The knowledge he had blew me away, always had an answer to everything. Always a great outlook on life despite his conditions. You will be missed brother! Makoville lives. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-21-2020, 09:48 AM	#11
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	Give... Bob knew how to give...and give and give and give... What a Huge Heart... He'll be sorely missed by the kayaking community... Calm Winds now Bob...! __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

04-21-2020, 11:26 AM	#12
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	This was a shocker. I saw the video on facebook, and thought it was just thanking him, until I saw a word. RIP Anybody knows the details? As far as I know he was going to get on the Second Wind. As the Turks would say.."May he rest in light". His saying of "don't wait 20 years and 20 years later say--I wish I had done such and such. If you want it that bad, find a way to do it." Be cause of that saying I made my trip to fly fish in Canada. A 50 some year dream came true.

04-21-2020, 11:43 AM	#13
C. Cary Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 104	Lost a bright light. Rest in Peace Mako Bob. __________________ Isn't this America? Let them fish

04-21-2020, 12:20 PM	#15
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,641	A very sad day for the BWE community. Bob was the most generous man I ever met, totally unselfish. He's fishing baja for ever, pain free and standing tall on his birth legs. You will be missed Bob. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

04-21-2020, 12:29 PM	#16
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	That's so sad. I only got to meet Bob when my dad and I went down to Gonzaga the once, but he's up there among the most unique, wry, and genuine advocates for true personal happiness I've seen. Rob, I gathered you two were close. I'm really sorry for your loss and that of the community.

04-21-2020, 12:29 PM	#17
stevie951 Lurker Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Riverside Posts: 431	Mako gave me the courage to travel beyond my comfort zones.. He introduced me to the beautiful land that we all know as Baja.. He had a fighting spirit I knew like no other and no matter his situation would always reach out to make sure you were doing ok.. He will be sorely missed.. This still has not taken toll and will not for a while with everything going on but he knows the effect he had on others.. May his soul rest in peace.. This hurts.. Moore fish for you now brother.. Thanks for everything Bob -Stevie __________________ "A Reel expert can Tackle anything " ~Malibu Stealth-14 ~Malibu X-13

04-21-2020, 01:09 PM	#18
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. __________________ Hmmmm.....

04-21-2020, 02:37 PM	#19
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	The most generous fisherman I have ever met. With his time, effort and money. You will be missed my friend!

04-21-2020, 06:06 PM	#20
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	A LEGEND This hurts. I'm grateful for Roberto, and for the time I got to spend with him. He realized his vision of paradise in Las Encantadas, and then he opened it up to any and all, including me. My life is richer, both with Baja Fishing memories and with Baja fishing friends that I met through Bob. Saltwater kayak fishing runs through my veins thanks to Bob. My kayak still has that ridiculous "100 fish in a day at Gonzaga" sticker you gave me. Roberto, thanks for your generosity and for coaxing so many of us down to Gonzaga where dreams came true. Thank you for making a huge impact in my life. You did good, my friend. Gracias amigo, por todo lo que hiciste por mi. May your spirit find repose in the eternal beauty of the Sea of Cortez sunrise.