Merlin64 Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Just heard the sad news that John Wilson passed away , one of our Angling legends And fantastic presenter . I loved his shows so inspiring. Rest in peace John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen-H Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Sad news indeed inspired many generations to take a interest in fishing & the outdoors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 That's a shame, one or two of his books really got me into fishing at a young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) remember him in his little shop in norwich (near the mustard shop)...he kitted me out with a load of gear before i went to uganda for the nile perch.......nice bloke.. shame...loved his programmes RIP boi.......... Edited November 13, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Another of the good ones gone! RiP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 That's a shame. I used to really enjoy his tv shows and books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) That's sad news. Like others I enjoyed his TV programmes. His Avon rods were great for low water sea trout worm fishing. Tight Lines & RIP John. Aled Edited November 13, 2018 by Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Oh sad used to love his videos , special the fly fishing ones . That laugh he had was contagious . RIP . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 A sad day indeed. Go Fishing was essential watching. Met him once or twice on the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 What a shame. Loved his programmes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 1 hour ago, sandspider said: That's a shame, one or two of his books really got me into fishing at a young age. And me. I remember watching go fishing on the little tv in our touring caravan whilst away on fishing holidays away. He used to get ridiculously excited when he had a bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Sad news indeed, R.I.P. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 As soon as i saw the name i thought o no, we also grew up fishing and watching his programs. tight lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 An angling legend. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 ahh that's sad news loved the go fishing tv show must of been one of the first to bring fishing to tv rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Yep, really enjoyed his thoughtful programs. “We’re in!” He used to exclaim when he got a bite. Clearly loved what he did. RIP, fella. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Sad news indeed - kinda bloke that you would love as a favourite uncle. RIP sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Was a great follower of his in my early youthfull days of fishing....RIP John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 RIP. what I liked about his shows was that it wasn't just about the fish but everything in, on and around the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Agreed. Always appeared a genuine bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 what a very sad loss , he was one of my angling heroes . RIP jw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 RIP - JW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 What a shame , he was a god to me growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 Saw it on our local news tonight , he died today following a stroke at the weekend at his home in Thailand age 75 . I was never really into fishing as most of my time was spent shooting but I loved watching his programs on the box about fishing and the different places where he went , for the length of the program you just forgot about about lifes little, and sometimes big problems , you smiled at his laughter and admired his skill at fishing , a very likable person . R I P J W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason g Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 RIP J Wilson. My first fishing rod I bought was a John Wilson and kick started a hobby of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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