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

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.

jpp9565 · 04-21-2020, 10:05 PM

So sorry to hear. He was an inspiration and a gentleman.

MITCHELL · 04-22-2020, 04:38 AM

I think your the most loveable man, I ever met in the short time that we spent together. I hope I pass as you did in the night. RiP in the happy hunting grounds my true friend

God's speed tight lines amigo

monstahfish · 04-22-2020, 06:51 AM

The world has lost a truly good man and he is irreplaceable. Bob would do anything for anyone and always cared about others, maybe even more than he cared about himself. In the last few years with his stays in and out of the hospital and rehab he regaled me with his adventures all over the world and would always encourage me to just go do whatever I was thinking about. Seemed like any time I'd say "you ever fish x" he'd have a story about it too each one better than the last.

Does anyone have info on a funeral or service? We should organize a paddle out as soon as the stay at home is lifted.

stevie951 · 04-22-2020, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

Does anyone have info on a funeral or service? We should organize a paddle out as soon as the stay at home is lifted.

Paddle out would be nice.. Sivak, Robert, Kai, Rob, please keep us all posted..

Baja_Traveler · 04-29-2020, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stevie951

Paddle out would be nice.. Sivak, Robert, Kai, Rob, please keep us all posted..

So last I heard was that he was being cremated and returned to Punta Buffeo. His ashes will be spread there at the place he loved. I don't know when though.

If it were me I'd want them placed in the dory I just built and anchored off shore for a viking funeral, but that's just me...

FISH11 · 04-22-2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

The world has lost a truly good man and he is irreplaceable. We should organize a paddle out as soon as the stay at home is lifted.

X2

SDROB · 04-22-2020, 12:31 PM

Does anyone have info on a funeral or service? We should organize a paddle out as soon as the stay at home is lifted.[/QUOTE]

I know there is some planning in the works. I will keep everyone updated once I hear the final word.

rhyak · 04-22-2020, 10:56 AM

Very sad news to here about the passing of Makobob.

RIB Robert

Mikey Likes It · 04-22-2020, 11:28 AM

RIP to the nicest, most generous, gracious, loving, giving fisherman I have ever come in contact with.

From my first trip to Baja in 2014, to Bob giving me 5 free rods when mine got stolen, to seeing him pull up and give me the fish dope in Baja last April I feel so blessed to have know such an amazing person.

RIP Bob. You are a legend.

Dave Legacy · 04-27-2020, 10:42 AM

Very disappointing news; Bob was a swell guy who will be missed by many.

SoCalEDC · 04-27-2020, 01:15 PM

Never met MakoBob but sorry for the communities loss. Sounds like he was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew and cared for him.

skrilla · 04-27-2020, 03:43 PM

RIP Bob. Truly an inspiration to live the dream. You will be missed.

blitzburgh · 04-29-2020, 08:54 AM

Very sad to hear this. Rest In Peace my man.

Mahigeer · 04-29-2020, 11:30 AM

Has anybody contacted his wife?

Any news on how she is doing?

Is she going to sell the property and his possessions in Baja?
I don’t think she was working. Perhaps Bob had pension from Navy.

Situation like this always causes big hardship on the family.
If I remember he had a brother, but not sure about kids.

chris138 · 05-01-2020, 12:47 PM

Damn just reading this now... Rest In Peace Mako BOB.

Bob was the man, he embodied the baja spirit, a true legend.

I propose not just a paddle out, but we need to bring back the la jolla or MB tournament for Bob's memorial. Maybe we can raise money for his wife, or a charity of her choice if she would like to remain private in her grieving. Bob was a huge supporter of HOW.

I could ask Paul if we could get another signed print for a raffle or auction. I believe Bob won the auction for the halibut print with his generous donation to HOW a few years back. He will be missed.

3 years ago in April 2017, what a fun day.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=30970

kayakfisherman · 05-01-2020, 04:32 PM

Just found out about this last night, one of the nicest guys ever. Always willing to share his fishing knowledge and his favorite place on earth, Gonzaga Bay!

Bob, see you in heaven! Yanni

FullFlavorPike · 05-02-2020, 06:52 PM

I never even met the Bob personally, and he nevertheless extended an open invitation to makoville, sight unseen, out of the goodness of his heart.

That's a rare breed of generosity we'd all do well to emulate. A fine fisherman, and a better man. RIP.

aftahour · 05-07-2020, 06:35 AM

REST in PEACE BOB!

04-21-2020, 06:06 PM	#1
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.

04-22-2020, 04:38 AM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	Sorry your gone Makobob : ( I think your the most loveable man, I ever met in the short time that we spent together. I hope I pass as you did in the night. RiP in the happy hunting grounds my true friend God's speed tight lines amigo __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 04-22-2020 at 05:52 AM.

04-22-2020, 12:31 PM	#8
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	Does anyone have info on a funeral or service? We should organize a paddle out as soon as the stay at home is lifted.[/QUOTE] I know there is some planning in the works. I will keep everyone updated once I hear the final word. __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman)

04-22-2020, 10:56 AM	#9
rhyak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Coast Posts: 398	RIP MAKOBOB Very sad news to here about the passing of Makobob. RIB Robert __________________ Team Central Coast Kayak Fishing

04-22-2020, 11:28 AM	#10
Mikey Likes It Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 47	RIP The Legend That is Mako Bob RIP to the nicest, most generous, gracious, loving, giving fisherman I have ever come in contact with. From my first trip to Baja in 2014, to Bob giving me 5 free rods when mine got stolen, to seeing him pull up and give me the fish dope in Baja last April I feel so blessed to have know such an amazing person. RIP Bob. You are a legend.

04-21-2020, 10:05 PM	#2
jpp9565 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 46	So sorry to hear. He was an inspiration and a gentleman.

04-22-2020, 06:51 AM	#4
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 406	The world has lost a truly good man and he is irreplaceable. Bob would do anything for anyone and always cared about others, maybe even more than he cared about himself. In the last few years with his stays in and out of the hospital and rehab he regaled me with his adventures all over the world and would always encourage me to just go do whatever I was thinking about. Seemed like any time I'd say "you ever fish x" he'd have a story about it too each one better than the last. Does anyone have info on a funeral or service? We should organize a paddle out as soon as the stay at home is lifted.

04-27-2020, 10:42 AM	#11
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Very disappointing news; Bob was a swell guy who will be missed by many.

04-27-2020, 01:15 PM	#12
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 608	Rest In Peace Never met MakoBob but sorry for the communities loss. Sounds like he was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew and cared for him. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

04-27-2020, 03:43 PM	#13
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	RIP Bob. Truly an inspiration to live the dream. You will be missed. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

04-29-2020, 08:54 AM	#14
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Very sad to hear this. Rest In Peace my man. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-29-2020, 11:30 AM	#15
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	Has anybody contacted his wife? Any news on how she is doing? Is she going to sell the property and his possessions in Baja? I don’t think she was working. Perhaps Bob had pension from Navy. Situation like this always causes big hardship on the family. If I remember he had a brother, but not sure about kids.

05-01-2020, 12:47 PM	#16
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Damn just reading this now... Rest In Peace Mako BOB. Bob was the man, he embodied the baja spirit, a true legend. I propose not just a paddle out, but we need to bring back the la jolla or MB tournament for Bob's memorial. Maybe we can raise money for his wife, or a charity of her choice if she would like to remain private in her grieving. Bob was a huge supporter of HOW. I could ask Paul if we could get another signed print for a raffle or auction. I believe Bob won the auction for the halibut print with his generous donation to HOW a few years back. He will be missed. 3 years ago in April 2017, what a fun day. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=30970

05-01-2020, 04:32 PM	#17
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	So Sad!! Just found out about this last night, one of the nicest guys ever. Always willing to share his fishing knowledge and his favorite place on earth, Gonzaga Bay! Bob, see you in heaven! Yanni

05-02-2020, 06:52 PM	#18
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	I never even met the Bob personally, and he nevertheless extended an open invitation to makoville, sight unseen, out of the goodness of his heart. That's a rare breed of generosity we'd all do well to emulate. A fine fisherman, and a better man. RIP.

05-07-2020, 06:35 AM	#19
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	REST in PEACE BOB!