Flaptail - aka Steve Shiraka

[gonefishin Don #37]

I know there are a few on this message board who knew Steve. I for one will miss him dearly. His knowledge and the willingness to pass it on was amazing. I will pass Jim Dows e-mail along for all.

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Just passing along some very sad news in the fishing community, Steve Shiraka passed away about 3am this morning from cardiac arrest.

Steve was a good friend to the MSBA and every angler, he was a valuable resource and wealth of knowledge but most of all he a family man and a great person that was always willing to help out.

I'm very happy that I had the opportunity to hear Steve speak at the MSBA October meeting, he will be missed.

Please keep Steve's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements will be posted on the MSBA website as soon as they area available.

ALso, check out www.striped-bass.com for what I'm sure will be countless tributes, remembrances and stories of Steve.

Sadly,
Jim Dow

[nance1597]

This is a great loss to the fishing community.
My condolences to friends and family.

[Concerned fisherman]

All my condolences and prayers to his family and friends. I always enjoyed his fishing articles as they were insightful and humorous. Godspeed.