RIP Skinny
Submitted by azz on Sun, 2011-07-17 20:23
RIP Skinny
In sad news we farewell a WA fisherman in Ian Smith (aka Skinny).
He had great passion for fishing and just loved to get out on the water and get a rod and reel in his hands. He was the type of bloke that would give you the shirt off his back, everyone who knew Skinny would have told you that. We are all better off for knowing you.
I'll miss you and surely remember you every time I wet a line.
My condolences to his family, RIP MATE
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mullows
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Heard the news today also
Heard the news today also mate, and just can't believe it. Was a top bloke and I feel for his young family at this terrible time.
Cheers
Mullows
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crasny1
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Shocking news
Wont forget the nights on the Sampson causeway when I first came up here. Taught me a trick or 2.
RIP mate and I am so shocked to hear this.
Condolences to the Family of Ian.
Neels
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PilbaraBrad
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WTFSkinny this is an absolute
WTF
Skinny this is an absolute shock. you area top bloke!
have a few photos here i will post up soon of his efforts over the years.
RIP mate!
crasny1
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Cheers Brad
That is just awesome to remember him by. Like you I am blown away. Way to young. Will miss the big fella.
Neels
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Brody
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Terrible news, huge shock.
Terrible news, huge shock. Had the pleasure of working alongside him in my first few years in the industry, fun bloke who knew a hell of a lot. Condolences to family, he will be greatly missed.
Ben Derecki
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Who was he fellas?
Who was he fellas?
Brody
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A well known and well
A well known and well regarded member of the WA fishing fraternity. Skinny worked at several tackle stores both in Perth and abroad and built a reputation as a fantastic salesman, great fisherman, big talker, but above all... a great bloke. Very generous and willing to help anyone.
Was really looking forward to having a fish with the big fella since he moved back down to Perth... RIP mate.
grantarctic1
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Sad to hear
Very sad to hear this news, I met Skinny a few years ago and he was a top bloke. He sold me his own custom Sabre rod for a song and i use it all the time.
He will be missed by many friends and family.
Goatch
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Sad farewell
From the boys on C-Wirthy , Skinny fished Gamex a couple of years ago with Wirthy and the boys and we still laugh about the antics . Sadly Missed
Condolences to his family .
Just one more cast , honest !!!
looking4mulloway
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RIP Skinny it was a pleasure
RIP Skinny it was a pleasure to have fished with you in perth and up north
Ryan C
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RIP MATE!!!
will miss ya brother!!!
Ryan C
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how!!
up until he went to Ktown i fished with him nearly every weekend in my boat all over the metro and went on some very funny trips to carnarvon , with him can anyone tell me the details , pm me please. cheers
darth
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Will be sadly missed.
Condolances to Timisha and family.
Dunga
Ryan C
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thanks crasny
for the details , and once again R.I.P big fella and condolances to family and all that knew him! Ryan.
SHizz
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Don't forget he was a great
Don't forget he was a great rod builder too! Got a few sticks made by skinny, never missed a beat.
Tony Halliday
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condolances to his family, a
condolances to his family, a top fisherman and will be missed by many
RIP mate
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crasny1
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I wonder if Big Mark at Adventure sports know
Since Skinny moved down I think they lost touch, but they were workmates and fishing budies. Will try and let them know.
Neels
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SamC
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WOW
What a shock! Knew Skinny very well, and as most have said, such a top bloke!
RIP big fella. Condolenses to his friends and family
Cheers,
Sam
Lastchance
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Very Sad news. Goes to show
Very Sad news. Goes to show how short life really is.
Condolences to Tamisha and Family.
Brucesta
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RIP big fella, i played
RIP big fella, i played softball with Skinny and of course brought heaps of gear off him as well and he always looked after me too, all the best to the family and he will be sadly missed.
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jay_burgess
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So shocked! Had the pleasure
So shocked! Had the pleasure of fishing with Skinny a couple of times during his time in Karratha. Top bloke with a great sense of humor & a good fisherman. Will be missed. Condolances to his family.
Adam Gallash
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Sad indeed
Never met him personally but sounded like a great bloke. Long term member of the site as well, here's a pic of the winning photo of the month comp back in Jan 08. Sad news indeed.
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jay_burgess
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I remember seeing him in the
I remember seeing him in the shop the day after he caught that fish! Couldn't wipe the smile off his face.
crasny1
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Me to Jay
Caught on a White snapback on a baitcaster at Point Sampson crossing chasing MJ and barra. That is a whopper to catch that most unusual way.
Edit: No I am wrong I think. It wasnt the big one on SP, this was the one he caught on a life mullet. He sure had fun fishing!!
Neels
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PilbaraBrad
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yeah your right cransy, it
yeah your right cransy, it was a live mullet. Classic catch at the causeway at samson
Ben Derecki
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I love when that pic comes up
I love when that pic comes up in the Random image section, it's a seriously cracking bluebone!
looking4mulloway
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If anyone happens to see his
If anyone happens to see his misses, I have 2-3 Hrs video of fishing with him around hillaries and also on Blue Juice charters that I would gladly copy to a DVD (unedited) if it is something she would like to have.
Cheers
shabba
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rip skinny,he was a top
rip skinny,he was a top bloke. condolances 2 his family .....
Mick
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RIP big fella. Had the
RIP big fella. Had the pleasure to fish with him a couple of times. Awesome bloke and will be sadly missed. Also have one of his custom LBG rods. Sollid rod just like the man. If someone could pm me some details it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Mick
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Adam Gallash
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contact
Any of you guys that have footage or photos, can you please contact me so I can send you Timisha's email address. She would like a copy of anything you guys have.
Cheers,
Adam
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Ryan C
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Skinny
Anyone who's ever been on a fishing trip north/south with him would know there is not a funnier bloke to be found and also a world champion snorer!!!(carnarvon trip 9 days a few years ago!) he was keen to show us the power of his new 20,000 stella and 80lb braid , and he stopped a 70lb spaniard at the lady joyous wreck without it taking more than 10 m of line off his "new" reel LOL!!! R.IP. A very sad loss indeed. Ryan
harro
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condolences
to the family and mates/friends,
never met skinny but he sure looks like he loved his fishing, RIP mate,
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Tommy Barker
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farewell 2 a fishing buddy
Sad to hear the terrible news of a fishing friend now gone... fishing the narrows will never be the same,
my condolences to his family,kids and closest friends, R.I.P skinny you will sadly missed,
good memories and funny times chasing mullaway..
from tommy and the boys that fished the swan
Daisy
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RIP Brother, see you for
RIP Brother, see you for beers and Barra in the afterlife mate.
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Webby
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yeah that really sucks, RIP
yeah that really sucks, RIP mate. condolances to his family.
I live with fear every day... sometimes she lets me go fishing.
Dizzy
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That's some bad news - our
That's some bad news - our condolences to his family .....
dom77777
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SKINNY.R.I.P
to skinny you are and always will be in my thoughts for ever buddy .from the first time i met you i knew you were something different .you shon like no other when it came to fishing in your own way.. you showed me a few things that i wont forget .its sad that ur gone but you wont be forgoten.. im sure if theres fish in the after life you will be up there in the big fishing hole of life catchin all the fish you want. my thoughts go out to his wife and kids and all his family and freinds ...your mate dom leuzzi
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DhuBoi
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It's Always the good people
It's Always the good people R.I.P mate
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mitch
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R.I.P mate ..condolences to
R.I.P mate ..condolences to family and friends ..