Bob Hirsch and Stan Jones

[SeaLegs]

A good friend gave me his copy of 'Fishin' Like Powell' by Bob Hirsch and Stan Jones, published in 1983.

I was not familiar with the book until he handed to me last week. I was away serving in USCG when it was released. A lot fishing history from the early LP days in the book and some great photos.

 

[Trix]

Who is that handsome young man with the striper at the mouth of Navajo Canyon?!

 

[Skibum]

Also check out “Rambling by Boat and Boot” by Stan. It’s an old publication with only B&W photos, but a great read.

 

[SeaLegs]

Also check out “Rambling by Boat and Boot” by Stan. It’s an old publication with only B&W photos, but a great read.

I'm familiar with that one. Stan was definitely the LP trail blazer.

 

[SeaLegs]

Actually my Grandfather fished LP in 60s while it was rising quickly. He met Stan on the Lake one time. Back then if you were up lake and saw another boat fishing you would take the time to say hello and share highly valued info.

 

[Edward Gerdemann]

I was fortunate to fish with Bob Hirsch on I believe his last fishing trip to Lake Powell. He interviewed Wayne in my boat. He was a nice man and a lot of fun to fish with. I always enjoyed listening to him on the radio and at the sports shows as well as reading his articles. With the possible exception of Ben Avery and perhaps Jack O'Connor, I believe Bob was the most influential outdoor journalist who ever worked in Arizona.

Ed Gerdemann

 

[wayne gustaveson]

I knew both Stan Jones and Bob Hirsch well and enjoyed fishing with them. They were good examples to me in getting into the fishing media business. I miss them both.