George Harvey's passing

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:21:50 GMT

I still use his leader formulas and probably always will.
Thanks, George and rest in peace.

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (Old tyer) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:42:21 GMT

A true gentleman and what a legacy he leaves behind. See his obituary in the CDT. http://www.legacy.com/centredaily/Obituaries.asp?Page=SEARCHRESULTS

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (Short Tip) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:43:03 GMT

I've found it hard to reply to this since it's so very personal. I had the great good fortune to be mentored by Mr. Harvey 40 years ago, when he was a frequent visitor to our camp in central PA, and I was a budding flyfisher 11 years old. ( He was a friend and fishing companion of my godfather)He opened up a world to me which I am still immersed in, and for which I will be forever grateful. I didn't realize what a singular opportunity this was until many years later, but I never...

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (Greg Reynolds) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:24:59 GMT

He was a very warm and decent man. In the spring a 1995 my wife and I attended a fly fishing expo at Seven Springs resort here in SW Pennsylvania. Karen's not interested in fishing, but I lured her into going with a promise of a nice lunch. Karen rapidly lost interest in fishing tackle and found a comfortable chair to pass the time with a paperback. I came back after about an hour to check on her, and found her in deep conversation with George. She had no idea who he was, but they'd...

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (bbamboo) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:09:35 GMT

Very sad to hear that

George was a great man

Perhaps one of the best there has been.

Original ideas. And no bullshit.

I never met the guy but respect his work.

I am sure he will...

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (BluDun55) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:45:32 GMT

Sad News indeed! I met George once, at the 50th anniversary gathering of the Fly-Fishers'Club of Harrisburg, in 1997. He was as sharp as a tack at that ripe age. I asked him to autograph his chapter in "Limestone Legends" entitled, "We teach Fly Fishing at Penn State...". He agreed, then immediately turned to the first page, (p. 311) and corrected the two errors, informing me that "it should have read 35 million fishermen" instead of 700 million and...

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (sinktip) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:59:31 GMT

This is very sad news. Mr. Harvey was a wonderful teacher, mentor, and human being. I remember fondly his generosity to the Penn State Fly Fishing Club several years ago when I lived in Central PA. He would come to the club meetings and demonstrate numerous fly patterns and then look over our shoulders to coach us along. His stories and memories of days gone by where priceless to hear and I will always cherish those memories. I extend my heartfelt sorrow to his family.

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (j2t) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:34:46 GMT

What a shame. A great loss to the Fly Fishing community. My condolences to his family.

-J

Re: George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (pcg) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:59:13 GMT

Great loss. Harvey passed along his skills to 100s--if not 1000s--of students. A very selfless man who loved the streams of Pennsylvania.

George Harvey's passing

feeds@yuku.com (spruce grouse) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:21:54 GMT

For those who knew him or of him, George Harvey passed away on Monday. Author and teacher of fly fishing, this Pennsylvania icon will be missed by the angling community.