New Jersey saltwater fly fishing legend Bob Popovics passed away Nov. 1 after being unable to recover from a hit-and-run accident as he crossed a road recently near the Shady Rest Restaurant in Bayville which he operated for almost 60 years.
Popovics (75) was truly a pioneer in N,J, saltwater flyfishing, and was noted as much for his willingness to ensure the success of others in the sport as for his Popeyes creations that have become a standard.
One of the many remembrances of Bob on Facebook was the following from Capt. Gene Quigley:
"Words alone cannot describe how incredible Bob Popovics was. Innovator, fleye tyer, angler, sportsman, Marine, chef, father, husband but most important just an incredibly kind and gentle human. Bob, you taught me so much about fly fishing and about life….but most important you taught me to be humble, to be a sportsman, and to share the stoke of fly fishing and teach others. My mentor, my hero, my dear friend. “Shore Catch” does not exist without the support and guidance you provided.
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