Passing of one of the originals

[Barhopr]

Sad to announce that "Jack" Wingate died this afternoon about 2pm. He did a lot for the sport of Bass fishing in his time.

[Flint River Pirate]

He was a fine man. I'm thankful I had the opportunity to know Mr. Jack.

[Jumptrout51]

R.I.P. Jack. Tight lines.

[Mister Mullet]

Every week when Jack would send in his fishing report he would include some local lore and historic bits. He also had the uncanny ability to predict the weather. Gonna miss the old fella. Sorry he had to suffer so. RIP

[FUTCHCAIRO]

GOODBY OLD FRIEND, YOU HAVE LIGHTEN MY DAY MANY, MANY TIMES. THANKS FOR ALL THE TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER, YOU WERE WHAT I CALL A FRIEND.
SUPER PA
SEMPER FI

[silverking]

The world just got a little less colorful.

RIP Jack, and may the lunkers always be biting!

[FUTCHCAIRO]

JACK WOULD LIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY FOR SURE, I COULD LISTEN TO HIM FOR HOURS, TELLING HOW THE SURVEYERS MADE A BIG MISTAKE IN LAYING OUT THE LINE BETWEEN STATES IN NORTH FLA. AND GEORGIA. I GUESS THAT IS ONE REASON I HAVE ONE FIELD, 1/4 IN FLA., AND 3/4THS IN GEORGIA, BOTH STATES TRYING TO GET ME TO PAY TAXES ON THE WHOLE FIELD. THANKS , JACK, FOR ALL THE SPOTS IN SEMINOLE YA GAVE ME, I NEED TO GET BACK OVER THERE AND CATCH SOME OF THOSE BIG SPECKS.
PA
SEMPER FI

[bman]

Sorry to hear that... Was able to listen to his stories a few times at the Lunker Lodge!

[tin can]

I had the pleasure of knowing "Mr. Jack" for many years. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace Mr. Jack.