Is Michael Radencich still out there and active?

[Chris Nastav 0]

On 7/7/2023 at 1:09 PM, DBowers said:

This is such sad news. I am just now seeing this as I have been trying to contact Michael to purchase some of his flies for an artistic display I am doing. John, I hope you and the family receives all the support you need. Michael is clearly an incredible man.

Dave,

Please contact me. [email protected]

[Chris Nastav 0]

On 7/7/2023 at 1:09 PM, DBowers said:

This is such sad news. I am just now seeing this as I have been trying to contact Michael to purchase some of his flies for an artistic display I am doing. John, I hope you and the family receives all the support you need. Michael is clearly an incredible man.

Hi DBowers, please reach out to me. [email protected]

[chugbug27 0]

If your aim is to raise money, I'd go through one of the established auction companies that handle rare outdoorsman collectibles, or maybe even a more general art / antique place like Bonham's etc. Look into a few of them, see what they suggest auctioning off (and how to market it) for raising money. There will be lots of interest, I'm sure, if it's arranged and marketed to tailor to the well heeled crowd. Might also find a willing volunteer here with deep knowledge to assist with selecting what items might have more value than the others. Heck, the Smithsonian may want some.

If you don't need the cash yet, you might also raise money by lending it out for display in some fashion... but insure it first. It would attract a lot of tyers to tying events, I would think, which probably has some value. Tyers might pay a little extra "tribute money" to view it if they knew the $ was going to a good cause, then you could sell it later when the cash flow slows down and the bills speed up.

You might also reach out to Ron Lucas' family to see what they did with his flies, hooks, and materials after Ron died. Might be worth collaborating if they haven't figured it out yet.

These are just ideas, free ideas, so take them or leave them.  I've had plenty of stupid ideas, but sometimes some very good ones...

Best wishes.

[Hhassani 0]

I’m saddened to hear about this. I was fortunate enough to take a in person lesson with him in 2017 and it took my classic salmon fly tying to next level.

[SalarMan 0]

On 1/14/2024 at 8:59 PM, Hhassani said:

I’m saddened to hear about this. I was fortunate enough to take a in person lesson with him in 2017 and it took my classic salmon fly tying to next level.

I never had the pleasure of meeting him one on one, but he and I did email back and forth on a semi-regular basis when I was getting started tying classics on a serious level. He always had time to answer my emails, give me solid advice from the photos I sent and offer nothing but encouragement. Wonderful man to say the least.