On Sep 3, 9:35 pm, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote:
It is with a heavy heart that I pass on this information. Some time today,
Bob Rickard passed on peacefully in his sleep. As you know, Bob has had
some significant health issues, and his battles are past.

He's gone to a better place and he's fishing with the likes of Abe Watson
and others.

The world has lost a great man and a true friend.....

More details will be following as they are known.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiershttp://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rodshttp://www.herefishyfishy.com

I too would like to send my prayers to Bob's family. I never had the
privilege of meeting him in person, but from everything I have heard
over the years I missed out on something pretty special. My two times
of speaking with him on the phone was all that I had with him, other
than the love of his Secret Weapon lures. Steve and Joe turned me on
to them many years ago at my first NWC and the one that I was given
was what I used to with the tournament! Thanks Bob! (and Joe) I
think the name change for the tournament is a wonderful idea and I
will do everything that I can to be sure and make it to as many of
them in the future that I can. I will also do whatever I can to help
see that Bob's dream (Secret Weapon Lures) goes as far as they can
possibley go!

Take care

Kevin "Heavy" Hare