Ed Carlson, Drowned?

[pulleye16]

RIP ED. You will be missed

[dougr1969]

Very saddened by the loss of Backwater Eddy. My prayers are with him and his family.

[Shorelunch]

Huge loss for the river fishing community, FM and, most importantly, his family.

[Moose-Hunter]

Ed will be missed. Rest easy my friend.

Prayers out to his friends and family.

[MJBaldwin]

RIP Ed. Like a lot of people have said on here I didn't know him personally but he always had great adivse on this site and let everyone know it as well. Prayers go out the his family.

[PierBridge]

Quote:

Can't remember which key didn't work for him but we all went quite awhile with some interesting posts from Ed.

It was the space bar key. So his post looked like....

Quote:

Have.you.considered.putting.a.12V.receptacle.or.2.in.the.top.deck of.that.rig.and.wiring.in.a.12.V.battery.bellow.That.way.any.accessory.or lighting.could.be.easily.plugged.in.or.charger.for.that.matter.I.would line.the.battery.area.with.styro.too.to.keep.it.warmer.and.safe.from shock.Gander.has.them.in.the.marine.dept. Food.for.thought.

Not many people around like Ed but the world would be a much better place if there were more Backwater Eddy types among us!

Thanks Much Ed!

[itchmesir]

RIP ed =(

[mrpike1973]

r.i.p i'm still in shock he was so helpfull bless your family

[pushbutton]

Hey Ed, take care of yourself till we meet again, will look you up when I get there.....sure there will be some stories and maybe you could show me around a little.....

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I never met the man, but I really enjoyed reading his posts. Particularly his posts related to ice fishing and gear. Last year, he posted about his experience with a certain piece of equipment. My friend found his phone number and called him to talk about Ed’s post. Ed couldn’t have been nicer and pointed my friend in the right direction.

The guy really embraced what this site is about – having fun and helping each other. Ed was never one to get hostile in his posts, was always a gentleman and had a great sense of humor. There was a nice news story about him on WDAY in Fargo last night. Prayers to his children and other family members.

[CANOPY SAM]

Oh. This is very sad news, indeed. My heart and prayers go out to the Carlson family, and to everyone who new Ed. He was a good man, and will be missed. Ed brought some unique color to this site, and his willingness to share ideas, and successful tips was remarkable.

It's almost hard to believe someone who always gently warned others when water, ice, or inclement weather were in question, is now gone in this way. So sad.

Go with the Lord, my friend.

[HooknHorns]

Wow, never met him either but felt I could respect his honesty and willing to help others. Always looked forward to his posts. This is a first for me, as in missing someone I didnt even know. Sad day. Prayers sent.

[Slabasaurus]

I never had the opportunity to meet him... but most of how I approach fishing a river (from my house, where to target what when and the all important WHY) came from his posts.

Always quick to help someone... RIP, you'll be missed.

In the words of Douglas Adams... "So long, and thanks for all the fish!"

[LOTWSvirgin]

Here is his favorite quote I got off his facebook

I'm a "Catch and Release Fisherman"...That is somebody who doesn't want to eat them all...but just wants to make them late for something.

RIP Ed thanks for everything

[zamboni]

He always gave us all a great heads up on upcoming sales at GM, RIP Ed, we will ALL miss you.

[bucketmouth64]

I only know Ed thru this forum and that's a tragic accident to happen. He seemed to be a really genuine person. On one of my posts about backlashes he asked if the information given has helped and what I ended up changing. God bless him and his family.

[whitebassman]

Wow. Just like that, and it happens. Never take tomorrow for granted, it just might be your number that's called next. Never know Eddie much, but am amazed at how many people he's touched here. I see now, that we shared the same birthday too. Now you can fish 24/7 up there for monster kitties...

[Scott M]

RIP Ed. I trust the Carlson family is reading these posts and is comforted knowing how well liked and respected he was. He will be missed.

[Mike Stark]

I learned a lot from Ed here on HSO. He will definitely be missed. Rest in peace man.

[CigarGuy]

Like many others, I only know Ed thru this forum. I always enjoyed reading his posts. I had trouble sleeping last night thinking about what a tragedy this is. Prayers go out to his family and friends!

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Do a search for carlson and read his posts. Great guy who helped many.

[pulleye16]

wasen't backwater the guy who was photographed on google earth while out in his boat?

I think he posted that pic on here...it would be cool to see if someone could pull that old post.

[huntnfish]

Here's a link to the obituary and the funeral home handling the service.

Ed Carlson

[Northlander]

I signed the guest book it would be awesome if a lot of us from this site did the same. Ed was a huge contributor here and will be missed.

[Jackpine Rob]

Great idea! I just signed.