Ed Carlson, Drowned?

[solbes]

Just saw this terrible news. I'm assuming this is Ed Carlson, aka Backwater Eddy. He seemed like such a stand up guy, always had great advice. Rest in Peace!

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/324947/group/homepage/

[mrklean]

very said RIP Ed

[Scott K]

If true, this is very sad

[swamptiger]

Hope not...

[Jim Almquist]

It is true

Just checked out his FaceBook page

At least he was doing what he loved the most but he was way to young to leave us in this manner

[bobbymalone]

not cool.

[TylerS]

H-O-L-Y cow...RIP Ed. The Red River will never be the same without you

[cbrooks]

I only know Ed through this site. I learn alot from reading his reports. Some of them was just plain fun to read. Here's a post I dig up from about a year ago. Thought it was amusing. Topic title was Cat guys vs musky guys. Here is one of his entry's talking about battle scars from fishing catfish

Ed Carlson quote[

I'll show ya mine, if ya show me yours?

Have a 35 pound Channel cat crush and break 3 fingers once with one little love bite..CRUNCH...see how long that gets your attention for.

Try removing a 8 OT Gami Circle hook from the palm of your hand, or the side of your neck.

Have your fishing buddy pry a 40 pound trashing catfish from your chest to remove the fin spike it just hammered 2" into your chest with his head like a pole barn nail once. Then wonder.."Huh"..I wonder just how close that came to my heart.

Then just for fun, take a long drive to the dentist to extract 4 broken front teeth after a cat throws a 5 oz No Roll and it hits you square in the kisser at Warp 9.

.....just to name a few minor Kitty miladies I have experienced while Kitty Hunting...noting too major really.

$h@t happens, anytime you trophy fish.

Eventually you pay, to play sumo games.

It's all good, even when it hurts...just a little bit

]Ed Carlson

RIP Ed

[FM_Mike]

A tragic loss. I only knew him from this forum and always respected his input.

He was a great help to me when I had an issue with some electronics. His post were always helpfully, and his knowledge will be missed.

My prays for his family and friends. Ed you will be missed. R.I.P. I will definitely shed a tear for you.

Mike

[smeese]

Mods.....if you could move this to the Cat forum.....I bet Ed would appreciate it. The constant great advice and funny comments from this guy will be missed. Hope he caught his last trip out....Smeese

[tacklejunkie]

Very sad news.

Condolences to his loved ones

[walleye44]

Only knew him through this forum.. Sad day. RIP.. Hope the fish are even better in the new land...

[gatorhunter]

Taken away from us way too soon! Miss you already Eddy! RIP Brother!

[carpshooterdeluxe]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Ed's family. I met him a few years back; always eager to teach others and share information.

[topcat3820]

I'll miss all your crazy e-mails & especially sharing the ice or wrestling sumos with ya', buddy... rest easy, Ed .

[reinhard1]

our thoughts and prayers for the carlson family. reinhard

[huntnfish]

I used to run into Ed on the river a few times a year and always had a blast talking to him. He was a great guy who was always willing to help. I am really going to miss those chance encounters with him. I stopped into Gander last Saturday and [PoorWordUsage]'d with him for a bit and I'm very glad I did. RIP Ed, your going to be missed!

[buzbunni]

So sad.

I too only knew Ed through this forum, but am thankful for at least that.

Ed's encouragement and tips helped to launch me into the wonderful world of cat fishing, and he alway had helpful tips for all manner of outdoor pursuits, whether of the angling variety or not.

We will miss you Ed. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge.

[RebelSS]

Oh my God. I can't believe it. I am so saddened. All my sympathy to Ed'd family and relatives.

I loved reading all of his posts and learned a lot from them. I'm at a loss for words.

[Deitz Dittrich]

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.. sad day for sure.

[WalleyeGod]

Wow. Sad news. He will be missed. Fished with him a time or two and always liked his pointers. My condolences out to the family.

WG

[Northlander]

I dont know what to say. I cant believe this! Our prayers go out to Eds family.

[muc33]

Very very sad news. Ed was always full of help here on HSO! He will be missed for sure! Rest in Peace Ed!

[Sifty]

You will be missed Ed.

RIP

Sifty

[AaronM]

Awfully tragic. RIP. Thoughts and prayers to the family.