ggp Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Here is the link to a site where donations can be made for the funds required for Jeff Willsons memorial bench to be located at Bullshead Lake. As most of you know, Jeff passed away suddenly in February of this year. His contributions and Legacy to the southern Alberta fisheries, especially Bullshead and Kananaskis Lakes will live on. < http://GoFundMe.com/gp2mv287> 5 Quote
fishinglibin Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Done. I agree, only shared a few PM's but like what he did for fishing. Quote
fishinglibin Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Here is hoping someone in the Bullshead area picks up and does the fish rescue that Jeff used to do. Maybe even name the rescue in his name. Quote
reevesr1 Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Done. I never got to meet Jeff. We conversed many times here on FFC and on the phone when he contributed his time and talent to helping me with some fundraising, both for streamwatch and various cancer and MS fundraisers I've been involved in. He was a passionate fishermen and gave back immensely to the sport he loved.I wish I had gotten to fish with him, I know I would have loved it. Rest in peace Jeff. Enjoy your bench. Quote
aaa Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Sending. Once its installed, a potato/ham/onion/egg fry up must happen on site. And, in true Jeff fashion, plates, knives and forks will be forgotten. Straight from the pan boys, fingers only...... 2 Quote
fishinglibin Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 Nice work guys and a wonderful tribute to Jeff. $1400. and rising. Quote
fishinglibin Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 And now past $2200. Fricken Wonderful. He is smiling up there 1 Quote
bcubed Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 What time of year was the rescue typically done? I might be able to help out with permitting, manpower, in addition to bringing an electrofishing setup. 1 Quote
lorney Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Rescue is done in the spring. This year a fisheries biologist was there and he brought along some equipment to help in the rescue (no electrofishing equipment). The biologist was there through the whole process to document everything and take pictures. He coordinated everything on site and was probably the hardest working guy out there. Great to see him get involed with this effort. Every fish we moved back to the lake was measured and data was recorded. I never recieved any of the data but someone else on here may have. I know we moved over 300 fish back to the lake and there were some big ones. With the aid of the biologist we installed a fence in spring below the spill way to try and contain the fish in the pool so they would not go down stream. Once run off had basically stopped we went out a couple times to catch the fish and move them back up the hill to the lake. There were quite a few volunteers out there to help and an ATV was used to move the fish back up the hill. The holding pool was pumped out to ensure we got all the fish. The fence was removed and water was pumped back into the pool at the request of the farmer as his cattle drink from it. 1 Quote
bcubed Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Sounds like it's well covered. Hope it can continue. Quote
fishinglibin Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 Congrats and great job to all. Nice Memorial. Quote
ggp Posted September 15, 2015 Author Posted September 15, 2015 A Big thanks to all for making Jeff's memorial bench happen! 2 Quote
ggp Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Have just heard from Jeff's family that the memorial bench has been made and is to be picked up in the spring. 3 Quote
ggp Posted June 24, 2016 Author Posted June 24, 2016 I received an email today from Linda and Ron Wilson, Jeff's parents, that his memorial bench is to be installed at Bullshead tomorrow June 24th. Thanks to all who contributed. 2 Quote
monger Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 Very cool. Do with have to sit and have a cold one and raise a toast there after catching slabs? 1 Quote
aaa Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 I received an email today from Linda and Ron Wilson, Jeff's parents, that his memorial bench is to be installed at Bullshead tomorrow June 24th. Thanks to all who contributed. Awesome news, someone needs to get picture of the install! He will always be missed. 1 Quote
adc Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks for coordinating and communicating, Gary......Will see you at the bench someday...... 1 Quote
ggp Posted June 25, 2016 Author Posted June 25, 2016 Awesome news, someone needs to get picture of the install! He will always be missed. As soon as the photos are made available to me I will post them. Quote
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