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Tony
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Posted: 14 Jan 2015 at 2:07pm |
I was advised earlier today that Vic McCristal has passed away.
Our condolences go to Vic's family and friends, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Vic will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Vic.
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Cheers, Tony
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saito
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I didn't know Vic and would of loved to meet him.
Thoughts and prayers to his family. |
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Cheers
James ~Love my Bass fishing~ |
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handbrake
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I had a phonecall today from Barry Cross(Captain Cranky) who visited Vic this morning for some precious time with a friend. Vic passed away quietly at 11.45am today aged 86.
Born 14th August 1928-14th January 2015. He packed a lot of adventure in the years between. RIP Vic. |
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reel deal
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RIP Vic - a legend passes
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stinger
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sad to see this post,,,,,rip vic
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Aussbasstony
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Wow very sad news indeed.
Condolences to his family and close friends . I knew Barry was going for a drive and glad he got to say good bye. Regards Tony |
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bassnbob
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Condolences to his family& friends from all of us here at BOB LURES NEwcastle RIP VIC regards bob
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Nicho
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Good innings and as debbie said packed a lot in to the time he had..regards to family..and thoughts also with barry.
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Nichos Maulers Homemade timber lures....THEY CATCH FISH!
YA DONT KNOW...IF YA DONT GO...SO GET OUT THERE AND... FISH IT |
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horrorhead
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My fishing life grew up reading Vic's books and articles, another legend passes.
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Darby
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Another sad day in the annals of Australian Angling. A true gentleman and dare I say legend has passed.
I offer best wishes and thoughts to those close and not so close but who were influenced by Vic and his love of angling. |
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"If you are going to have fun with your rod.. get some wood
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lungi
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Condolences to Vic's family at this sad time. A great loss to the sport of fishing.
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Cheers Lou,
Just bung ' em in the water mate & hang on !! |
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greenie59
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My condolences to his family, a loss to Australia and everyone who grew up reading his books, although not knowing Vic, he had a great influence on my fishing life RIP
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Nativeman
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A fine author, a great fisherman and an outstanding pioneer of Australian Fishing, Condolences to his Family and Friends.
Regards
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samurai
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Vic, I only got to chat with you a couple of times but through your writings if felt like I knew you more. I have never had much respect or time for most of fishing's so called experts and writers but you Vic stood tall as a Writer, Gentleman and a all round Good Bloke. Ve Con Dios Vic McCristal you will be missed.
Warren
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Sad day for all....RIP
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bullrout22
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Sad news thinking of his family. He will live on through his fishing books and stories he wrote for magazines RIP Vic |
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Dave Lake Macquarie N.S.W
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Alistair
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Condolences to his family and friends. Truely a loss but I am thankful that he was able to leave a legacy in his historical writings and with those who knew him well like Barry so that his achievements will last for many to experience.
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Alistair.
Comfort the disturbed - Disturb the comfortable. |
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hazmail
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Sad to hear this, another legend passes- may he rest in peace and much water.
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puglee62
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I'm very sad to see this Gentleman adventurer pass but take heart in the fact that his writings are there for my children and grandchildren.
the fishing world wont be quite the same now.Rest in peace mate |
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that's no how ye make porridge!
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barneyminno
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Truly a sad day , but what a life well lived.
One of the very few fishermen/writers who wrote and talked of fishing with humility , genuine passion , and an unhindered desire to share his vast knowledge. My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace Vic. Anthony. |
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My condolences to his family, I never spoke to him but did correspond with him and he paid me the highest honour by writing an article about me, he will be truly missed by all. A good man.
Big-Pete
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Very sad news
Condolences to his family and friends Graeme |
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Davent
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Celebrate the great mans life!
We can all thank him, and those he inspired.
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RIP
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dingo
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True Legend RIP...
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Tony Mc
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Rest in Peace, Vic.
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Crazy Crawler
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FYI for the crafty fish deceivers that see this site. Vic requested no funeral, - he wants his ashes sprinkled around his beloved
Vic as many would know was never married so his only family are his 3 remaining younger sisters and their offspring (and their offspring ). It would not be talking out of school to say Vic. saw his close friends and fishing "brothers" as de facto family. Vic moved away from his birthplace and family base in Bellingen NSW to Cardwell Nth Qld (paradise to paradise some would say !) That did leave him isolated from his family - especially so in the context of the time. Todays technology makes the tyranny of distance much less of a burden or an obstruction but the world was a different place nearly 50 years ago in the mid 60’s when he struck out for Cardwell which was decidedly isolated then.( Now known to many by virtue of the cyclone that decimated the place in 2011 via Cyclone Yasi.)
Vic made so many of his friends including lifelong ones through fishing. In many ways they became family to him . Many fishos can probably relate, having made friends ,many becoming long term ones where their only link was being at the same place at the same time at , going to or from a boat or the rocks ,beaches or maybe an estuary that deserved a look and a maybe a speculative or determined throw to see if anything stirred below the surface . cheers Steve (one of Vics nephews) |
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Well said Steve,
RIP Vic.
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Go early - Stay late.
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hooknose
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Rip Vic !!!
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MAN I LOVE FISHING ! ! !
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fisher480
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A true legend. He inspired me and many others. I still love his books today. RIP.
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A true legend and by all accounts a gentleman.
condolences to his family. warren |
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Crazy Crawler
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Just a slight fact correction after a re-read . Vic has oodles of indirect family via his now deceased sister Iris too .
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RIP Vic!
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cheers steiny
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CaptainCranky
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My dear Friend. It was very sad to see you go the other day. Both you and Jack Erskine were the whole reason I moved north so many years ago. When I was a young fellow living in Coff's and fishing all around including the Bellinger I wish I had of met you then but it was to be much later in my life and through your writings I gained a great appreciation of life and the Outdoors. I still remember the first time Jack introduced me to you in the shop on the Waterfront in Cairns. I was very delighted and humbled and I think at the time did not know what to say to you. You will be sadly missed by everyone and I thank you for your precious time and invaluable knowledge you gave to me over many years. The pics enclosed were at your house and I remember you and Laurie Woodbridge chatting away about stuff,just stuff. You were both having a great time until I suggested a casting comp between you two friends. Then you both got serious. A few laughs were had and Vic finally outcast Wood for the bragging rights of champion.A great day it was. RIP Vic |
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The Journey is the Reward
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CaptainCranky
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Here is a Head's up of Vic's Wake and spreading of the Ashes.
Friday 30th Jan anyone interested in bringing a boat to Cardwell needs to be at Ramsay Bay at 10am for the Ashes ceremony. Sat 31st Jan will be a Wake at the Cardwell Sportfishing Club at a time to be advised. Anyone interested is welcome to turn up either or both days. Regards Barry |
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