Remembering Dave Whitlock

[@brycealthoff8092]

I unfortunately never got the chance to meet Dave, but he will forever live in my fly box and my library. His hair big is one of my favorite bass flies and his Near Nuff crayfish is responsible for the biggest smallmouth I have ever caught.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He invented some of the greatest flies of all-time....for sure.

[@jonathangiglio4764]

Very touching. Moved to tears.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He was too.

[@charlesmurray1220]

Beautifully spoken. I have one of his books and love the art and informative commentary. WHAT A LEGACY! Thanks for all that you do too MRO.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@fencr]

Thank you Brian, nicely done. I hadn't heard of his passing. I had the good fortune to meet Dave at a show Jan 11, 1997. I only know the date because he took the time to sign and do a lovely, little illustration and note of encouragement in each of the books I bought. One was his Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods and the other the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing for Bass Handbook. He was not just wonderfully talented, he was enthusiastic and generous with his time and knowledge... He was a great ambassador for the sport. Thank you as well, I certainly have benefit from your videos and insights and I greatly appreciate it. I am sorry for your loss sir. best, marc

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and for the kind words. He was certainly a special man.

[@ROE1300]

☑️ Great remembrance of your friend. Sorry for your loss.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice to remember such a good friend and remind us of what he brought to our sport . I remembered buying his book in the mid 80s and it changed not only the way I fished but also what I tied . I can’t tell you how many people I’ve given this book to read when they start asking me about aquatic insects and there life cycles. To this day it’s still one of the best books and every fly fisherman should read it . Thanks for sharing

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing.

[@billbromer]

Thank you for taking the time to recognize Dave Whitlock. One of many greats that influenced me.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@PurpleRidgeRecords]

Great tribute, Brian and Crew. Thank you!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Great tribute Brian. When Dave passed I had a drawing of his from Trout magazine of his Night Stalker fly on my bench, I’d been making some modifications for night fishing for bass. I caught some beauties with it that week. I was honored to be using that when I got the terrible news. Happy Holy fishing Dave. Thank you Brian and MRO. I really look forward to your upcoming videos.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. Much appreciated.

[@mikeney5113]

Thanks Brian for all you do.and the kind words of one of the true legendary fathers of fly fishing and fly tying.Mr.Dave Whitlock.RIP.Dave.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Thank you Brian For honoring such a wonderful person human being fly fisherman he was such an influence for so many people myself included God-bless🎣🎣🎣🙏

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@wpmccray1]

Thanks, Brian...appreciate the thoughts and recollections.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@FedericoPratoFlyShop]

Very very nice Brian, we will miss the máster, the friend, Dave

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@FedericoPratoFlyShop]

@@Madriveroutfitters Great channel. Good job

[@digitalrapport5634]

I appreciate you guys for taking the time and resources and love to show love and respect to a lost friend. Ive lost two of my best friends who were my guys I went fishing with. I think about them every time I go out and love any opportunity I come across to remember and spread their awesome influence they left with me. Much love and respect to you. I’ve learned so much from your videos and will always be appreciative of your awesomeness

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@shawnboisclair3696]

Thanks for sharing those memories of a great sportsman. I have always found the the men and women who know the most about their sport are usually very humble and generous people who enjoy helping when asked.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@dgreathornd]

I have Dave's Artwork Hanging on our Bedroom Wall. Guy was So Talented in Teaching, Drawing & Painting, Tying, Swinging Wets and was also a Chemist. I have a Book Signed by LaFontaine and Jack Dennis and Several Prints from Whitlock. Lefty once called when I was at Chris Helms. Now they both Gone. I wonder what ever happened to Kauffman. I think he was incredibly talented as well. Dan Bailey I think has passed as well, I was once in their Shop. Joan Wulff, Flip, and Galloup still around. We need to Cherish them.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. We agree! We need to honor those that brung us to the dance!!!!

[@bryanandryszak925]

I have one of Dave Whitlock’s books. Excellent artistry with concise notes on biology, behavior, and fishing techniques to make the fly work best to imitate the movement of trout food species. Mr. Whitlock’s publications are worth adding to any fly fishing library. RIP

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. His contributions cannot be measured.

[@richardbutts6512]

Wow Didnt know that , Sorry for the loss and condolences to family. Thank you Brian for sharing I could tell in the video he was a dear friend. Tight lines in Heaven Mr. Dave and thank you for sharing your knowledge with all. Rest easy n fish alot

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@johnpeschke7723]

Brian, thank you for this. everyone serious about flyfishing owes so much to Dave.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@ChrisSmith-jcs1111]

Dave was a true gentleman. I was fortunate to meet and talk with him on several occasions. On my first meeting with him, he drew some artwork in my copy of Aquatic Trout Foods. I bought another copy to use as my working copy, and I keep the signed copy on my bookshelf. He was a fellow Oklahoman and the last time I talked with him a couple of years ago, he gave me his phone number and told me to call him when I was in the area to go fishing. Sadly, I let that opportunity slip away.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here and remembering. He WAS a GREAT man!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Swamp-Fox]

Mr. Whitlock's books and art are what got me interested in fly fishing in the late 1980's. Thanks Dave. Godspeed.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

He was an inspiration to so many. Thanks for being here.

[@gregpotter9129]

Dave always graciously shared his drawings for use in our TU educational programs and youth camp. And like you said he made me feel like I was the one doing him a favor.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He was a very special man.

[@mattfleming86]

I've been out of the loop for a while. I'm lucky to get to fish 6 or 8 times a year for the past couple years. I had no idea that he had passed. Heartbreaking. He was yet another one of those pivotal people teaching and bringing new people into fly fishing. I already had a book or two of his on the shelf when I was 14 or 15. I also seem to remember seeing his drawings and illustrations EVERYWHERE.
I'm sorry you lost a friend, Brian, and i'm sorry the community lost another legend. Modern fly fishing is truly built on the shoulders of giants.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. That is an amazing quote and so true...."Modern fly fishing is build on the shoulders of Giants". Gonna use that one!

[@marshallgfosterjr99]

Thank you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikeking3822]

I just started in fly fishing and his guide to aquatic trout foods has helped me so much. Fly high Dave and save some fish up there for the rest of us!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. That book has helped so many.

[@brianaustin637]

Very thoughtful memories for an angler and writer that influenced so many of us. Thank you, Brian.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@everettstevenson6110]

Thanks, Brian.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@aaronstaebell]

Brian wonderful video. From the heart. I’m guessing that wasn’t done on the first take. Thanks for sharing.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@jasonmullins6638]

Well done Brian.....well done.😔🥲

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@88BuckMeister]

Thank you for this video. I found your channel recently and I'm getting "geared up" to go out and buy my very first fly rig and it's all because of you dude

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@seanfalconer7182]

Brian, y'know, you're going to be a Dave, or a Flip, or a Joe someday to us, who you have inspired and we who have learned from your willingness to teach and share. Thank you Brian. Can't wait to see the new posts.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Will pass along to Brian.

[@stevepileski614]

Thanks for everything, Dave. Rest in peace.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@daveschlom4033]

I am sorry for your loss Brian. I know what it is like when a friend and hero is lost. It's very difficult. I am definitely looking forward to your entomology series because it is a weak area for me. And I will be sure to think of your friend Dave Whitlock every time I learn something from you about the bugs that trout eat. Thank you for posting this. Based on everything I have read or heard and especially from you, he was truly a special human being. May he be with you always.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words.

[@barbaramurray3154]

💔💔😭😭😭😭🙏🏼

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for being here. We will always remember Dave!

[@lukebochenek9342]

Great tribute Brian.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@johnnylightning1491]

I never met Dave but if he was anything like most of the, let's call them senior, members of the fishing community I'm sure he was very generous with his knowledge and skills. This generation is leaving us too quickly so for any of you younger guys if you get a chance go to see these folks whether it be at a show or elsewhere, just go. After the show go talk to them, they are usually more than willing to share their experiences. God speed Dave.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here. He was a special man.

[@GLNZFishing]

Loved the carpin videos. It's a great loss. It would be great to see a carpin 2 series. Maybe with Flip or Kelley Galloup?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. Getting Kelly to fish for carp? That would be a feat! Will pass along to Brian though....you never know.

[@guitarhiker4449]

Sad to hear fly fishin lost a good man! Strange for me too cause i didn't know and my uncle and i were just talking about whitlock sculpins/scorpions flies today. Great flies, great man! Gone but not forgotten. God bless! Fish on!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@knotyoutube2056]

Not sure how you held it together when you talked about him prepping the boat the passing away. I'm crying writing this.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching. He was a special man!

[@yepyepuhhuh]

Great way to be remembered.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@bjonesy]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Whitlock at the 2021 International Fly Tying Symposium in NJ, he and his wife were incredibly kind. The industry has certainly lost a wonderful figure. RIP Mr. Whitlock.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for remembering and thanks for watching.

[@dopstjom701]

Went out and and fished Dave's Hopper after I read the news

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mojodojo5533]

My guess is that he lived a very fulfilling life. We should be so lucky. RIP

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@timberboy1984]

Man I hate to hear this news for as long as I can remember I have followed Dave’s writing’s several in Flyfisherman magazine his books on fishing different species of fish. Heck I even had a white river whitlock series bass rod.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@timberboy1984]

@@Madriveroutfitters thank you for all that you do

[@stringtwister7654]

Sounds like Dave was a asset to the fly fishing community. But who is flip pallot? I'm new to fly fishing and I've never heard of him?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Dave was certainly a treasure....as is Flip.
www.flippallot.com