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Pinchers Tribute to Byron Stout - Feb 2010

Capt. John 'Giddyup' Bunch does his best to equip Byron Stout for retirement.
Fishing Friends and Family converged at Pinchers in Ft. Myers, February 6, to say Bon Voyage to Byron Stout,retiring outdoor writer who brought a half century of Southwest Florida fishing experience to bear in his entertaining outdoors columns

Capt. Pete Quasius recalls the time Byron reeled in a record Blue Gill.
Byron's son describes how wildlife officers gave him 'special treatment' when they learned who is father was!
Rick Roberts told how everyone's faith in Byron influenced acceptance of tighter slots in the Snook Work Group. Although initially opposed to the move, Rick is glad for it since the cold killed so many big breeders.
Dave from Lehr's Economy Tackle gave a nice send off.
Ralph Allen of Kingfisher Fleet told the tale of Byron and his 'pet snook'.
Alissa Riley (left), incoming Snook Foundation Chairman Brett Fitzgerald (center), and Snook Foundation admin, Linda Roberts (right) - worked together greeting the many party guests. Thanks to Pinchers-N. Fort Myers, for hosting this fun event!
Snook Foundation Board member Stephen Jara did a great job reminding all that this was a Fund Raiser for the Snook Foundation. Thank you Byron and "Best Fishes!"