Didn't Know He Fished...

[Paul Roberts]

Any guesses? (Hint: Had to be 1971 or earlier.)

[Eric J]

Duane Allman?

[Midway Tommy D]

Duane Allman?

Yep. Cory Well of Three Dog Night loved to fish, too! He'd take some the other guys in the band out in between tour dates.

[Mike N]

Recognize this rocker, who actually owns his own trout hatchery?



PS Although this photo is widely available on the internet, if it is copyrighted, the “fair use” exception typically allows its use for non-profit, educational or historical purposes such as here, I believe.

[klonder]

Joe Cocker...big time

[reelsmith.]

Roger Daltrey

Dean.

[Mike N]

Roger Daltrey

Dean.

Yep, that’s Who.

[Paul Roberts]

Yeah, Duane Allman.
And, Roger Daltry. Didn't know he fished either.
And... Eric Clapton hunts.
Who'd a guessed. Then... who'd've guessed not?

At first, I was curious about Duane Allman's reel. Appears it was a Zebco, prob 202.

[Eric J]

If that was Joe Cocker, he’d probably be flat on his back. Or have fallen into the lake and dripping wet.
That’s the great thing about fishing. It is for kings and paupers and everyone is equal in the pursuit.

[klonder]

That's, of course, Roger Daultry sans cape.
I was saying, another rocker, JC was an avid fly guy in Colorado I believe.
I've also heard that Clapton is a salmon guy.

[Richard Lodge]

But what about Taj Mahal? The Fishin' Blues?




Fishin' Blues

I betcha' goin' fishin' all o' the time
Baby goin' fishin' too
Bet you life, your sweet wife
Is gonna catch more fish than you
Many fish bites if you got good bait
Here's a little tip that I would like to relate
With my pole and my line
I'm a goin' fishin', yes I'm goin' fishin'
And my baby goin' fishin' too
I went on down my favorite fishin' hole
Baby got myself a pole an' line
Caught a nine poun' catfish
On the bottom, yes I got him
And I brought him home to my mom about supper time
Singin' many fish bites if you got good bait
Here's a little tip that I would like to relate
Many fish bites if you got good bait
I'm a goin' fishin', yes I'm goin' fishin'
And my baby goin' fishin' too

[Nick in NY]

You’d be surprised at the number of celebrities/musicians/sports figures that fish…Eric Claptons a serious fisherman as well as Michael Jordan who participates in his the billfish tournaments off Morehead City NC every year… Tight lines Nick

[Eric J]

Everyone loves to fish….even bloodthirsty sociopath mob bosses.

[reeltackle]

Can you name these fishing celibs?

[Richard Lodge]

1. Bing Crosby
2. On the tip of my tongue but can't come up with his name....
3. Charlie Chaplin (maybe)
4.Early Ernest Hemingway?
5. Ted "The Splendid Splinter" Williams

[reeltackle]

You got 3 out of 5 Richard .... anyone else?

1. Bing Crosby
2. On the tip of my tongue but can't come up with his name....
3. Charlie Chaplin (maybe)
4.Early Ernest Hemingway?
5. Ted "The Splendid Splinter" Williams

[Mike N]

4. Errol Flynn

[Eric J]

#4 is Erroll Flynn and that might be Howard Hill with the longbow.
#3 might be Harold Lloyd and Clara Bow?

[Eric J]

#3 Jimmy Stewart?

[Mike N]

#2 looks like former US Vice President and NY Governor, Nelson Rockefeller.

[Mike N]

For this 1950s actor, it wasn’t the longest day, but there was a fire down below.

[Mike N]

OK, we all know this is the original Robin Hood, but what reel is he fishing here?

[Mike N]

You got 3 out of 5 Richard .... anyone else?

1. Bing Crosby
2. On the tip of my tongue but can't come up with his name....
3. Charlie Chaplin (maybe)
4.Early Ernest Hemingway?
5. Ted "The Splendid Splinter" Williams

#1 Bing Crosby
#2
#3 is a young Burt Lancaster
#4 is Errol Flynn
#5 Ted Williams

[reeltackle]

Answers to the celib quiz -

1.) Bing Crosby, pretty easy seeing his name was right there in the photo.
2.) Gene Tunney, heaveyweight boxing champion of the world with .... a tunny. Also Michael Lerner founder of the IGFA
3.) Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford
4.) Errol Flynn and champion archer Howard Hall - Great call Eric on Howard Hall!
5.) Ted Williams - Inductee into both the Baseball and Fishing Hall of Fame.

[reeltackle]

OK, we all know this is the original Robin Hood, but what reel is he fishing here?

Mike, Flynn is fishing with Tycoon Bimini King rods and Fin-Nor reels.

Looks like Robert Mitchum fishing ... but not at Cape Fear.