partsman 0 Report post Posted November 1 So sad, a great tier and fisherman, RIP Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swamp Fly 0 Report post Posted November 2 Well crap. Learned a lot from his work. Thanks for the heads up. He will be remembered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyquahog 0 Report post Posted November 2 Back around 97 or so I was fortunate enough to have spent a couple of days in one of Bob Pops small fly tying classes in Salem NH. Bob has inspired thousands of fly tiers and fly fishers around the world with his innovative designs and easy going humble demeanor. His influence will be around for generations. The way he died is tragic. If there is a heaven then he is fishing along side Lefty and Ted Williams and dozens, make that hundreds of other legends and just regular people all while Bob Pops is making them pizza. Thanks and RIP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted November 2 Never met the man, but from those who have he sounds more like a legend. Sad to lose such a talented and generous person anytime, but the way he went was especially tragic. Godspeed Mr. Popovics, and prayers for strength and comfort to those you've left behind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted November 2 Truly one of the greats in our sport and he will be missed. He was a legendary fly tyer, fly creator, fly fisherman and an absolute gentleman in every sense of the word. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted November 2 Well, bummer. Thanks for letting us know. I have one of his books and I really like it. Rest In Peace, Sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
