Greasy B Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 200 Missouri Smallmouth Adventures sparked a fire in me. With so many places to go and so much to see I’ll never run out of fishing dreams. His father touches the Claw in spite of Kevin's warnings and breaks two legs just as a thunderstorm tears the house apart. Kevin runs away with the Claw. He becomes captain of the Greasy Bastard, a small ship carrying rubber goods between England and Burma. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1974
ness Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 When I first got into fly fishing, his was the book that opened up all the possibilities close to home for me. I studied, marked up, bent corners, and re-read that thing a dozen times. I eventually broke the spine and pages started falling out, so I bought another but kept the original. One summer afternoon I was just getting out of the car on Mill Creek when Chuck pulled up next to me. I immediately recognized him from the picture in the back of the book, so I picked it up and made exaggerated looks back and forth at him and the picture. He laughed, got out of his car and we chatted for a while. He loved how marked and torn up the book was as he flipped through the pages to give us a tip on where to go. He seemed like a good, easy-going guy, and I've always remembered that meeting. The book is somewhat dated as to rules and regs, but other than that it's a fine resource and has good info on the basics of fly fishing as well as info on places to go in MO, and how to get there. Thanks and RIP, Chuck. John
riverrat Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Chuck and his wife started the recycling center in Rolla back in the late 60's-early 70's, this was way before recycling was the thing to do. He saw the need and started it. All not for profit and years of all volunteer work. The city was finally "coaxed" into taking it over. He didn't just talk the talk. We lost a good one.
Guest Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 I have a few of his books, I wouldn't be the fisherman I am today without his guidance. RIP
Members chillin the most Posted February 13, 2011 Members Posted February 13, 2011 Back in the late 60s, the Tryons would organize summer activity groups for teens and I was fortunate to have participated in some of those and to meet Chuck and Sharon. They were delightful people. He reminded me of a Paul Bunyan type with his big booming voice and Sharon was a delightful, outdoorsy-type lady. Both were well spoken and quick-witted and just wonderful people. He had interesting and entertaining lectures on ecology issues. We would go to a creek and turn over rocks and collect critters (he called them benthos) to observe the diversity of creek life above and below the sewer facility. We would also work on various nature trails in the community. I enjoyed meeting the Tryons and all the other participants in these programs. I also enjoyed volunteering at the recycling facility they started in the old Kroger building. My favorite task was sending bottles down the chute to make them break into big boxes for shipping. Also fun was crushing cans with a home-made crusher that would smash cans between two rotating car tires. He was always one of those "larger than life" people in my eyes.
ColdWaterFshr Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Sorry to read this. Big fan of Chucks books which have been a valuable resource that I still use all the time. My books are worn out just like Ness mentioned. And I feel lucky to have met him at a Smallmouth Alliance Rodeo several years back where he was just as gracious, kind, and genuine as the tone he writes with in his books. RIP Chuck - he is with Sharon now at least. It would be a well deserved tribute and I am sure I'm not alone on this -- but wouldn't it be cool to see the Missouri Conservationist magazine devote a whole magazine to him and just what he has meant for fishing in our wonderful state?
jjtroutbum Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 I have a book that is much like Gavin described his. Tho I never personally had the pleasure of a personal meet. Seems I missed out on that one. Sounds like he is now back to fishing with his favorite partner. In water that we will all have to wait for. Maybe he'll have a guide available for when we get there also. Jon Joy ___________ "A jerk at one end of the line is enough." unknown author The Second Amendment was written for hunting tyrants not ducks. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
smallmouthjoe Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Too bad, I really enjoyed his writings. I keep a copy of 200 Smallmouth Adventures in truck with me at all times. RIP Mr. Tyron, Missouri Hero.
Guest P. owensby Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 I thought I would never post anything again, but when I heard the news of the passing of this great man I just had to write. His wisdom, approach, guidence, and overall intellegence towards stream fishing will be missed by all and most definetly by me. His book is unsurpassed as far as it's exact information, as is his overall character in general. He provided me the blueprint through his litature to give me exactly what I need to have a clue and where to go when it comes to stream fishing in Missouri. Rest in peace Sir.
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