mike rousseau Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well I'm now home alone for the first time in the past 24hours and don't know what to do with myself. Last night I received an emergency call at work from my mother. The hospital had called her to tell her that my grandfather had taken a turn for the worst and asked that I come get her. We were in his hospital room in less then 30 minutes but it was too late. My grandfather had already passed away. We weren't extremely close but he still had a huge influence on my life. My grandfather was a full time fishing guide on the St.Larence as well as a rod builder. He has been in several magazines and caught fish I could only dream of.... One of the most meaningful item we have come across so far is a log of every rod he ever sold... Basically a list of names of all the greatest local fisherman over the past 30-40 years... They all used his rods... My name was there... My dad... My uncle... And all the other names I heard in the fishing tales growing up. Then we found 2 custom rods that he had made but never sold... And in his tackle box was 2 beautiful diawa reels in crown royal bags... So my brother and I will each have a handmade combo to remember him by... Anyways here's a pic I found that completely sums him up I'll miss you forever grandpa "Biss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Forgot to mention that he left me his shore lunch kit he used as a guide... Custom pan... Burner... And wood case... Lighter... 5lb tank and a bit of pepper... That's all he put on his fish... A bit of pepper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sad to hear Mike. Sounds like you guys were cut from the same cloth. I'm sure he'll still be with you out on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sorry for your loss, Mike. I lost mine last summer. He was the man who started the whole fishing/hunting thing with me too. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Mike, part of him is part of u, the legend will live on, you guys take care of yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sorry for your loss Mike. What was your Grandfather's name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I am so sorry to hear of your loss, words won't cure the pain but time will. Just keep him in your heart, every once in a while when you are out fishing remember to look up and thank him for the person you are today because of what he did in his life. God bless! Big Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sorry for your loss Mike. What was your Grandfather's name? Rodney "Biss" Andress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Grandfathers are special Mike, sorry to hear your news. Sounds like he left you some great memories though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sorry for your loss Mike I hope your next trip out you find that 40lber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sorry about the news Mike, looks like you have memories abound to keep you moving forward and remembering a great man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sorry for your loss mike, he sounds like a legend to me and you were lucky to have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 There is still that big part in my heart for my late grandfather. Im sure after many years Mike, you will still feel as I do. Sorry for your lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'm sorry to hear this mike, losing a grandfather is very tough but you've got some great things to remember him by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 My condolences Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you & your family. It's funny you should mention that he stored those 2 reels in a crown royal bag. My late father stored his fish stringer in a crown royal bag. I still have it today & it is in my boat every trip out on the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 It was my late grandfather that turned me onto fishing as well.... There are still times, when zoned out on the boat I think of our time together and the lessons taught. I hold those close to my heart and carry them with me. I hope your able to do the same. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Sorry to hear Mike. Your grandfather sounds like an interesting guy and by all accounts was an iconic figure within the angling community. The best way anyone can honour the memory of their loved ones is to pick up the torch and carry on the same traditions they started. By the looks of things you're doing just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Sorry for your loss Mike ...sounds like a great man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thank you everyone for your kind words I really appreciate it It helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's a great newspaper article ...pretty sweet keepsake bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 My condolences Mike. He has left you with a special gift that many will never get from their grandparents My he always be with you on your fishing trips. When the fishing gets tough, ask yourself " what would Grandpa do ? " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 People may come and go but memories last a lifetime. Sorry for your loss Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like fishing has been an integral part of your family for a long time, and the torch has just been passed. You must be very proud of your Grand Father and his legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Wow! Just found 2 magazine articles of grandpa fishing with Karl Kalonka 25 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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