Prayers and support for Bo

[evilcatfish]

Very sorry to hear this. My condolences to the family

[crazy4fishin]

In September of 2019 I went to Bo's house at his invitation to buy a few jigs....four hours later after great conversation, cool stories and philosophy about life and fishing I left with much MUCH more tackle than I had intended. 

He was telling me how it all started for him and the thoughts behind the various designs that he was selling and opinions on the competition etc. I was wishing that I had taken notes! 

It was a great time and I believe that I was blessed just to share in the conversation....yes, he will truly be missed but he sure touched a lot of people with his thoughts and jigs! 

Prayers for his family 

C4F

[jay bird]

Bo was probably the best fisherman that I knew for table rock lake.  He was a neighbor, a great contributor to the Cassville High School fishing team, and a huge well of knowledge he was willing to share. Every time I catch a nice smallie by big M or eagle rock i think about his relocation program from the Dam area. Bo I hope your time is now filled with full moons and black lights.  RIP

[Bill Babler]

Really enjoyed the bantering between Bo and Champ in the early years of the forum. Seemed like the past few years it turned to so much mutual respect between the two. 
 

Can’t replace a guy like that 10’s of thousands of hours of Table Rock knowledge went to rest with him. 

Our deepest condolences from everyone here in his OAF Family. 
 

 

[vernon]

This is the saddest news I've heard in quite some time.  I was/am a big fan of Bo, his posts, his videos, his knowledge and his lures.

A true innovator.

Awhile back he invited me to his house to pick up some of his Big Wobbler's but I didn't want to impose and never made it by.

Will always regret that.

I will miss him and didn't even know him.😢

[Phil Lilley]

This forum has been going for almost 16 years now.  A lot of us have become family, although some have never met face  to face.  So it's always sad to lose a family member.  I am sorry I never shared a boat with Bo.

May be we should get together more often.  The One Bass is one gathering.... may be we can have more gatherings.   Just a thought.

[BilletHead]

43 minutes ago, Phil Lilley said:

This forum has been going for almost 16 years now.  A lot of us have become family, although some have never met face  to face.  So it's always sad to lose a family member.  I am sorry I never shared a boat with Bo.

May be we should get together more often.  The One Bass is one gathering.... may be we can have more gatherings.   Just a thought.

              I need to go even not being a participant. Just to shake a hand or three. 

[96 CHAMP]

I never knew the man, talked a few times through here with him. It is very sad, losing a loved one is the worst thing that can happen to you, it never goes away. The helplessness one has grieving with loss is uncomprehensible. My deepest condolences to his family and his closest friends is at hand. RIP Bo.

[Brennan]

Very sad to hear this. Prayers for his family and those that were close to him. 
 

Always enjoyed his posts.

[3DHUSKER]

On 7/14/2021 at 4:06 PM, crazy4fishin said:

In September of 2019 I went to Bo's house at his invitation to buy a few jigs....four hours later after great conversation, cool stories and philosophy about life and fishing I left with much MUCH more tackle than I had intended. 

He was telling me how it all started for him and the thoughts behind the various designs that he was selling and opinions on the competition etc. I was wishing that I had taken notes! 

It was a great time and I believe that I was blessed just to share in the conversation....yes, he will truly be missed but he sure touched a lot of people with his thoughts and jigs! 

Prayers for his family 

C4F

I had a real similar experience with Bo.  Very kind, generous and smart man.   Would have loved to had more one on one time with him.