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Discussion in 'All Categories' started by Stuart Strange - Jan 3rd, 2016 5:29 pm.
Stuart Strange	Did you know this man? He had one of the nicest collections of vintage fishing tackle and was a true gentleman.
re: NFLCC History by Matt Wickham - Jan 19th, 2016 12:19 am #12
Matt Wickham	Here is Dick at the 2007 NFLCC National Show in Louisville, KY
re: NFLCC History by Donna Di Biase - Jan 13th, 2016 9:38 am #11
Donna Di Biase	A wonderful friend and colleague. Miss him a lot.
re: NFLCC History by Kristin Wilson - Jan 12th, 2016 12:58 pm #10
Kristin Wilson	He was my grandfather!! Miss him so much! It's so nice to see friends sharing memories you had with him. Love you lots Papa!
re: NFLCC History by Pat Wilson - Jan 12th, 2016 10:34 am #9
Pat Wilson	Thanks so much for your kind words. I also miss Dick very much, and I miss seeing all of you at the many shows that we attended. You are a great bunch of guys! Dick really enjoyed collecting lures and spending time with you all.
re: NFLCC History by Dudley Murphy - Jan 11th, 2016 1:15 am #8
Dudley Murphy	Dick Wilson's passing has left an irreparable hole in the tapestry of the NFLCC. I miss Dick dearly but find joy in remembering the old days when we were all young and healthy ... his subtle smile and the sincere twinkle of enthusiasm in his eyes when we met at a show. We need more collectors like Dick Wilson!
re: NFLCC History by Matt Wickham - Jan 8th, 2016 10:42 pm #7
Matt Wickham	Dick was one of my early encounters in the club who represented the values that made me aspire to attain. In addition to his personal charm and extensive knowledge, he seemed to represent the pinnacle of a gentleman lure collector. I enjoyed the fact that he always labeled most anything he sold or traded with the provenance and history of the item. He was a true lure archeologist, and one that I frankly miss. I remember him bringing a BF Meek and Sons reel box to Cincinnati and throwing it on the table and saying "One of you Kentucky boys should have this" and pricing the item at $50. He was very cool. We should all do something like Dick.
re: NFLCC History by Stuart Strange - Jan 5th, 2016 7:42 pm #6
Stuart Strange	Wow - what great sentiment below. He is truly missed. I realize that he'll never be replaced, but I hope everyone that knew him tries to emulate what a role model he was to the hobby and to the NFLCC. I have some really great additional history that I will continue to share, but not all of it can be as special as this post.
re: NFLCC History by Charlie Atwood - Jan 5th, 2016 7:11 pm #5
Charlie Atwood	Dick Wilson was one of the best men our club has ever known. He was a treasure chest of knowledge, he was the definition of honesty, he welcomed new members with a genuine excitement, and he was also a wonderful friend. I have some very special lures in my collection, not because of what they are, but because of who they came from. That's what makes this hobby so special, is people like Dick Wilson.
re: NFLCC History by Scott Jedd - Jan 4th, 2016 4:53 am #4
Scott Jedd	I will always remember Dick as one of the nicest people I've ever met. He taught a "fishing" class at Kent State University and I happily took that class when I went there in 1987. I saw him at one of the Allentown shows in the early 2000s, he asked how I've been and when I told him I had just gotten married he presented me with a mint Paw Paw Wottafrog as a wedding present. Dick was a true gem of a person and is very much missed. Scott
re: NFLCC History by Bob Bulkley - Jan 4th, 2016 12:06 am #3
Bob Bulkley	Dick Wilson was a fine man that will always be missed by the club members that had the opportunity to know him. It was hard to watch as Alzheimer's diminished the intellect of this bright friend but it was impressive to watch Pat( Dick's wife)and his Ohio side kicks bring him to his final shows. He loved his great lures only second to his family. Thanks for jarring some great memories.
re: NFLCC History by John Savu - Jan 3rd, 2016 8:20 pm #2
John Savu	He helped so many people including myself. I miss not having him in my boat Musky fishing, I miss not talking to him on the phone, I simply miss my good friend. John Savu/NFLCC LIFE MEMBER
re: NFLCC History by KimClay - Jan 3rd, 2016 8:14 pm #1
KimClay	What a great guy!!! A real gentleman and great collector!!! Kim Clay /NFLCC MEMBER SINCE1985

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