John Wilson RIP

SeaFields

I see today that John Wilson passed away. I think we all grew up watching his fishing programmes and it's probably why I spent my teenage years coarse fishing around Cork.

RIP John and Tight lines

cd07

No way! Used to love his show and the way he'd flip after losing a fish!

demanufactured

An angling legend.

twin_beacon

A legend of the sport indeed. He caught some cracking fish for the camera. RIP

.red.

That chuckle when he hooked and landed a fish made me smile every time.
RIP John.

kildare lad

Grew up watching his videos. loved the way it wasnt all about using the latest gear or needing this new superbait etc... He also loved the wildlife that he seen while out fishing like kingfishers or some other type of birds something im fond of myself. He was a true all rounder. RIP John

beer enigma

He was a family friend, off screen he was exactly as he was on screen. Such a shame as he was in the process of moving back home to Norfolk to be closer to family, huge loss.

spaceHopper

Head a story about him coming over to fish for bream on the shannon, he spent 3 days lobbying out ground bait but blanked then next day some other lad rocks up the the same peg and fill his keep net with big bream.

Grew up watching him on TV such a cool guy with a real love for the outdoor and life - he'll be missed.

Eddie B

I remember he had a series of little fishing magazines out years ago. Can't remember if it were weekly or monthly, but me mother used to get tgem for me. Had them all for years. Wish I'd kept them. RIP John

jimbev

I was looking at numerous tackle shops on black Friday and came across his 6 shooter travel rod couldn't help myself had to have it then watched him on you tube pulling perch and Pike to a fair size on the rod. can't wait to use it.
his laughter was contagious

idnkph

His laugh was infectious and then the way he admired his catch.
"What a kill-onker"

nthclare

Eddie B wrote: »

I remember he had a series of little fishing magazines out years ago. Can't remember if it were weekly or monthly, but me mother used to get tgem for me. Had them all for years. Wish I'd kept them. RIP John

I think the magazine's were called Catch

fishermantolka

RIP John you were great and will be missed by many.