Nominations for "The Good People of Bennett Spring"

[Flyfisher for men]

Seeing the comments on Larry's Cedar Resort getting sold reminded me how great a lot of the people around Bennett Spring are. Larry was great, and I knew it from just a time or two in there.

I'll miss it this year, but the people at Bennett Spring help make it great.

 

On my list: 

Jerry and Brenda who ran Weaver's Tackle. Always wonderful. Nobody could write a fishing report like Brenda. They retired after Jerry's eye trouble, and I understand Brenda passed away. Not sure about Jerry.

Bruce and Kathy at the old Oak Hill. I camped there and they treated me like a king. Bruce even fished with me a couple of times. Last I heard, they headed for retirement in Florida.

One still there as of last year: Gary at Hidden Valley Outfitters. it became my campground after Oak Hill closed. Another one who treats me like a king.

Oneshot--He keeps us informed.  (I suspect I met him once while he strolled through with his grandkids). 

Another group without names: the Catholics that meet at Sportsmen's Chapel on Saturday evenings. As a priest, I've said Mass there a few times to help out the pastor. A neat group of people.

 

 

So who have been the Good People of Bennett Spring?

 

[Terrierman]

I frequented Bennett back when Heck was a pup.  I always bought black and yellow jigs at Weaver's.  And kept my reels spooled with fresh 3 lb Dai Riki.  Ate trout for breakfast up in the campground.  Good memories.

[Foghorn]

Ed and Kay, Ron McCulloch, Larry Peace and Joe Graven were always good to get along with over the years we fished Bennett .

[Foghorn]

And Laker67!

[Gavin]

I’ve never been a fan of  Bennet, but Charlie Reading has always been fun to chat with. Think we have stayed at Rivers Edge & HVO 5-6 times with our camper in the past 15 years and we have never fished IN the park. Have not fished Montauk in 30 years either, but we camp there.

[jdmidwest]

Ed and Kay, and + 2 on Charlie Reading.  Seriously, Charlie brought us the yarn egg from California neck of the woods.  It was a game changer in the parks.

Don't forget Ed Story, I think he really liked that place also.  But Meramec and Montauk were in his adventures also.

[Flyfisher for men]

Charlie Reading is definitely one for the list. 

[fishinwrench]

Ed was a good friend.  Miss him.  

Bob Gaston was my all time favorite Bennett fella.   He understood and didn't get his feelings hurt if I was in a hurry to go fishing, and didn't want to stand around chewing the fat all day long. 

Charlie is a super good dude......but oh my god.... he can be a bit too windy for me.   I only stop if I have an overabundance of time to kill.  

[dave potts]

Is Bob Gaston still alive?  I always enjoyed talking to him.

[Flyfisher for men]

17 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Ed was a good friend.  Miss him.  

Bob Gaston was my all time favorite Bennett fella.   He understood and didn't get his feelings hurt if I was in a hurry to go fishing, and didn't want to stand around chewing the fat all day long. 

Charlie is a super good dude......but oh my god.... he can be a bit too windy for me.   I only stop if I have an overabundance of time to kill.  

 

I figured Bob Gaston would get mentioned, but I never had the honor to know him.

I know Ed Story only as the originator of the crackleback.  Nice to see he had a connection to Bennett Spring.