[Coop]

Re: Setting the record straight

Well I did it I went to Rainer with JUSTCASTIN and I bonked two Fish one decent size Steelhead and one high teen nook. Mikes girl friend Kim had a pig on and it spit the hook right at the boat. She handled the pole like a pro Mike has been training her well. I will post pics when I get them from JUSTCASTIN. Thanks for the advise about getting back on the horse I really needed to get back out there and Fish I did not want to be scared of it. I know in my heart that my Dad was with us. he directed two fish our way.

Here's the pic

 

[Pete]

Re: Setting the record straight

That's great news, Coop. Glad you got out. Glad you had fun. And I'm especially glad you caught one for your dad!

 

[KROY]

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I'm sure your Dad is proud. :applause: :applause:

I lost my Dad a few years ago and he was my fishing partner. I like to think he rides with me sometimes.

Take care and we'll be praying for you and your family.

Ken

 

[CATCH AND EAT]

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Coop, very sorry to hear of the accident and your loss. Tragic to say the least and very unfortunate. Your efforts to revive your father are to be admired.

Treasure the memories of your days with your dad.

 

[grsteelies]

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Right on my man, thats the way to DO IT! A nice bonus steelie to boot. I'm sure you know there will be good days and bad days ahead, but when those bad days happen, just remember all those lessons he taught you. I don't even know you and your family at all, but its sounds to me like he did a fine job of raising a great son. Keep doing it, if for no other reason than for him! Carry on my friend!

rick

 

[ET]

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Coop,

My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My father has been in poor health the last couple of years and lives a couple thousand miles away so I've only seen him a few times in the past several years. I have great memories of camping and fishing with my father but doubt we will be able to get out again. I trust the memories of all the great times you were able to spend with your father will overwhelm this tragedy.

Thank you for "Setting the record straight" and making my life vest feel a lot more comfortable. I was down at Bouy 10 last week and the trip from the Astoria bridge back to Ilwaco was rough in the afternoon. Your tragedy was at the forefront of my mind and I was extra careful.

Best regards,

Eric Thompson

 

[bandwcow]

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Coop, first off condolences to you and your family.
Thirty plus years ago my Dad and Uncle drowned on the Columbia Bar. The captain of the 20' cuddy cabin survived. Three in total drowned. No one had their life jackets on. A real shame.
I just turned 56 years old. I still wish for my Dad today. But I know one thing Dad would not want me to give up is fishing, or any other sport due to his death.
It does get easier, but never will it be easy. Remember what your Dad taught you so you can pass it along to your kids. He is watching and would want you to hit the water as soon as possible.
Hope your fishing brings you smiles, memories, and of course, tight lines!

God Bless :flowered:
Bill

 

[Coop]

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This board is kind of like therapy to me. I need to talk about things to get them off my shoulers but I'm not to good at talking about my feelings face to face so this works out great. All the warm thoughts are overwhelming to me I never knew people could be so compashiate. Thanks agian Troy Cooper

 

[BCF]

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Coop thank you so much for sharing with all of us. Your kindness and gentleness shows through everything that you have written.

I believe that a real man is not always the toughest or what appears to be the "most macho". But the man who can show his feelings at the time when he is most vunerable. This is true bravery.

It is obvious to me that your Dad did a great job raising you." You got it." Life has so much more for you my young brother. And you are teaching us all by showing us what a real man is and can be during such a tragedy.

Continue to show your love for your Dad, and family and your community. It was one of your Fathers' gifts to us all. It was you.

BCF

 

[OdieWon]

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All the things these fellow fisherperson's have told you are true. My dad and i had 3 things we loved todo together more than anything else. We fished, hunted and golfed together as often as we could. When Dad passed away 15 years ago, I felt that I had lost my long time partner in these sports, and honestly, right after that i didn't have a desire to do any of them. But, i followed the advice of a few of my friends and my dad's friends and 'got back on that horse'. The first time i went fishing & hunting, it was pretty tough. I really missed him. But, afterwards I realized that Dad was still there with me, in spirit. It wasn't long before my son was old enough to start going with me and now my son has his Dad as a partner, just like I did. Those are the most special of times and I know your Dad would not want you to give them up. His spirit and memory are always with you. Smile with them and thank God for the time you two had together. As one of the others said, your Dad obviously did a grand job of raising you. Keep the string going. :angel1:

 

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Re: Setting the record straight FREETOFISH & C

I'm going to unpin this, now.

It will always be available off of the front page under "Last Cast" in the right hand column.

Thanks,
Jen