Terrible. I could have only described terrible the day Red passed away. I did not have the chance to meet the guy in person, but I swear, any angler would say that Red is an icon in the
fishing world. Perhaps, nobody can match his popularity.
It was thirty-eight years ago when I first heard of his name. Bernard, also known as Red Fisher paved the way for fishing sport through media. It was not long after 1968 that I started watching his
television programs. Although based in Canada, his featured stories talked about fishing bouts around the world. Ever since I watched his shows, which were aired every Saturday, I became interested in fishing. It was through him, and his incomparable knowledge about fishing, that I have succeeded in my chosen field. I do not deny that I used to think of fishing as a hobby for the lazy. I used to think just what is the good in holding a rod, while waiting for the fish to bite the bait.
Red made me change my mind. It was through him that I was convinced I can do well in fishing. He made the sport so easy to understand. The man is genius. His popularity even reached the
continent of Asia. One time, when I have gone to Japan, a fellow angler inquired if I got my style from Red. I was surprised that though he speaks little English, he was eager to tell me that he owed Red of the knowledge he has now. It was this moment that made me admire Red more. A few years after that day, Red passed away. But, even if he is gone, I am sure anglers will not forget his memory. The icon, Bernard Herbert, will forever reign in the fishing realm.
