Flyfisher for men Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 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, nomolites, ness and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 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. Johnsfolly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Ed and Kay, Ron McCulloch, Larry Peace and Joe Graven were always good to get along with over the years we fished Bennett . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 And Laker67! BilletHead, Johnsfolly and laker67 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmidwest Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 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. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfisher for men Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Charlie Reading is definitely one for the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 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. nomolites and Gavin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave potts Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Is Bob Gaston still alive? I always enjoyed talking to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfisher for men Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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