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February 28, 2011
Bonefishing with a Living Legend
by Joe Cermele
Last Friday marked the 40th anniversary of the day Ansil Saunders led a client to the 16-pound bonefish in Bimini, Bahamas, that still stands as the all tackle world record. As luck would have it, my good friend and editor of Fly Fishing In Salt Waters John Frazier and I were chosen from a group of writers to fish with Ansil on the anniversary. So the night before, as we sat at the bar drinking Kaliks, the gravity of this once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip with a true legend hit us. We each had a video camera, and we decided that rather than shoot a few clips for our respective websites, the occasion deserved a collaboration. John and I pooled our efforts and footage to create the short documentary below. I don't think it was a trip either one of us will ever forget. I hope you enjoy it. People like Ansil are not easy to find.
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Comments (15)
man you have the toughest job on the planet! i'd hate to be you!
Great video JC. What a rough assignment...
JC, I was looking for you on the Oscar's last night. Best short film award for HookShots. I see you got screwed by the Academy again.
dig the soundtrack on this one...
The rest is good, too.
Sure hope you either took your wife or she doesn't see this video. Been a tough winter for you Northeasterners. About time for steelhead, though, eh? Perhaps buckhunter can give you a tour of steelhead alley on Lake Erie.
MLH,
Will you be at the Expo again this year?
I should be there Sunday. Some friends will be there Saturday, including Hal (you met him last year). He moved to Cleveland and steelheads almost every morning. Are you going? By the way, we won't have the RGS booth this year.
Funny you say that MLH. I leave tomorrow for a bit of steelheading. Bet I'll be the most sun-burnt guy on the river...
MLH,
We are in the planning portion of the trip. I will let you know if Sunday works.
JC,
Good luck steelheading tomorrow. Must admit I am a little jealous.
That was a great tribute to an iconic figure.
Somewhat unrelated---I've not been in favor of tattoos, but I think I could go for one like Cermele's fishook.
Joe - you'll probably also be the coldest - after adjusting to those tropical temps. But enjoy! Hope you don't get flooded out like they are in northern Ohio today.
Looks like a truly amazing trip! Very Jealous! Joe, if you ever need a "vacation" I would be more than happy to fill in at work for you!
Looks like a truly amazing trip! Very jealous! Joe, if you ever need to take a "vacation", I would be more than happy to fill in for you at work!
Looks like a truly amazing trip! Very jealous! Joe, if you ever need to take a "vacation", I would be more than happy to fill in for you at work!
16 pound bonefish. Wow.
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Funny you say that MLH. I leave tomorrow for a bit of steelheading. Bet I'll be the most sun-burnt guy on the river...
16 pound bonefish. Wow.
man you have the toughest job on the planet! i'd hate to be you!
Great video JC. What a rough assignment...
JC, I was looking for you on the Oscar's last night. Best short film award for HookShots. I see you got screwed by the Academy again.
dig the soundtrack on this one...
The rest is good, too.
Sure hope you either took your wife or she doesn't see this video. Been a tough winter for you Northeasterners. About time for steelhead, though, eh? Perhaps buckhunter can give you a tour of steelhead alley on Lake Erie.
MLH,
Will you be at the Expo again this year?
I should be there Sunday. Some friends will be there Saturday, including Hal (you met him last year). He moved to Cleveland and steelheads almost every morning. Are you going? By the way, we won't have the RGS booth this year.
MLH,
We are in the planning portion of the trip. I will let you know if Sunday works.
JC,
Good luck steelheading tomorrow. Must admit I am a little jealous.
That was a great tribute to an iconic figure.
Somewhat unrelated---I've not been in favor of tattoos, but I think I could go for one like Cermele's fishook.
Joe - you'll probably also be the coldest - after adjusting to those tropical temps. But enjoy! Hope you don't get flooded out like they are in northern Ohio today.
Looks like a truly amazing trip! Very Jealous! Joe, if you ever need a "vacation" I would be more than happy to fill in at work for you!
Looks like a truly amazing trip! Very jealous! Joe, if you ever need to take a "vacation", I would be more than happy to fill in for you at work!
Looks like a truly amazing trip! Very jealous! Joe, if you ever need to take a "vacation", I would be more than happy to fill in for you at work!
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