Many of the old, old timers here might have heard his name: Morry Abbott. He was kinda a Point Defiance legend and played ball for the Tacoma Tigers back in the late 30's early 40's before moving onto the "show." The old ball field was off Sprague in those days...

Up until his death in '89, the man fished a cane rod, single action reel and a Shovel and Rudder in front of Herring (he called them worms). His favorite water was less than 50' deep.

Some of the stories I have heard are hard to believe, but I believed him- I have the pictures. He used to tell the same one over and over.... "Back in my day, we used to throw those fish back (referring to 10 pounders!)"

Great thread! Thanks for bring back the memories...

Downriggin"