Billy Brown, R.I.P.

[T.C.]

If it's not the Billy I know and have just written about, then (with all respect to the other Billy and his family), I've just been typing with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart for somebody I didn't know.

[g-force]

Hi guys, the Billy that passed away last week was the chap who built rods from his home in Blyth for many of the local tackle shops - I think some are thinking of Billy's in N. Shields (not the same fella). Just as helpful to many and a helluva chukker by all accounts, I was in Fraser's one time complaining about leader losses & Billy showed me the Bimini twist knot, tied me up one to take home for comparison to my own efforts and consequently saved me a lot of lost gear. Both Billy's top blokes!

Gary

[T.C.]

Thankyou for putting me straight Gary (it is "Gary" isn't it ) - hope I haven't got THAT wrong aswell.

As stated, sincere apologies and condolences to Billys family and friends.

[huntsman]

Condolences to his family & friends. R.I.P.

[COD BOY]

The man was a ledend very well liked and loved by many
north east anglers, if he did not know the answer to a
question then there was no answer for it.
His work is and always will be the best and i for one have
had many rod done by Billy, the latest one is a custom
sonik sk4 that was only finished 7 weeks ago.
Billy's wife is a lovely woman & always speaks to you as if you
were a member of the familly and she can make one cracking
pot of tea when you were wating for billy to finish a rod or
print off a new photo that he a taken.

I know that he had just been in hospital for a op on his
leg/knee but he seemed to be ok the last time i was round
at his house.

My deepest sympathy go's out to his wife and family
as he will be very sadly missed.

[snatcher]

Did Billy work in Frazers behind the counter at all?? Anyway sad news indeed,as it always is.Just another soul for us to meet up with in that great fishing club in the sky!

RIP Billy Brown

John

[Matty.T]

Very sad news I spent good times with Billy on and off and would pop round to his for a cuppa . Last time I saw him he was showing me his photos which he had really got into . I suppose as time goes by we lose people around us and it hits home when you look at your mobile and have to delete your pals that arnt there anymore .
This is one fella I wont forget God bless