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The fishing world lost one of its most popular personalities late last week when Spanish Fly host Jose Wejebe died in a plane crash shortly after takeoff from Everglade Airpark in Florida. Wejebe, 54, was the sole occupant of the homebuilt single-engine plane. 
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He shall be truly missed by all fans of fishing, a gentleman of the sea if such can be said. I grew up on his show The Spanish Fly an have been an avid follower of his since my teenage years, the way he hosted the show was unlike any other fishing show i did and have watched to this day. Another great gone all to soon. My heart goes out to his family and friends and all of his fans all over the world. I hope the fishing is as good in heaven as it was on earth.
The fishing world has lost a true conservationist and inspiration in the sport of fishing. I loved watching Jose on the outdoors channel. From exploring exotic locations and angling for so many different species of fish from salt water to fresh. One could really see his love for the outdoors and the great sport of fishing. My sympathies to the Wejebe family and all of those who have lost an awesome man and angler. Tight lines in heaven.
Geojohn---your comment was most eloquent and certainly covered my feelings about him. His was the only outdoor show that I really enjoyed and he was the only host that I would have liked to fish with. It's a shame.
This is an incredible shock to me personally. The Spanish Fly has always been my way of escaping back into my true calling in life. Though I am a Michigan native, my heart and soul belong on the flats in the salt air. Serious and novice anglers alike will all suffer from this loss. His soul always seemed to be guided by the hero of all true salt water fishermen, Earnest Hemmingway, and Jose seemed to live by those rules. Although I was not lucky enough to know him personally, judging from his candor and demeanor, he seemed to be well like by all who knew him. I will certainly miss his enthusiastic presentation of fishing techniques, the surreal settings exemplified in his adventures and the camaraderie shared by all who fished with him. God bless you, Jose, and your family and friends who hurt due to your abrupt and unexpected departure.
Jose was so much fun to watch for so many reasons. He was not the pompous a$$ that you see in TV guys. I love the way he fished with the equipment needed to catch fish - that is - he was not a fly slob, but loved to fly fish. He also would take fish for food while still respecting the species that are in danger. He will be sorely missed
very sad! condolences to his family he will be missed!
My sympathies go to his family. You could tell that Jose loved what he was doing.
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very sad! condolences to his family he will be missed!
This is an incredible shock to me personally. The Spanish Fly has always been my way of escaping back into my true calling in life. Though I am a Michigan native, my heart and soul belong on the flats in the salt air. Serious and novice anglers alike will all suffer from this loss. His soul always seemed to be guided by the hero of all true salt water fishermen, Earnest Hemmingway, and Jose seemed to live by those rules. Although I was not lucky enough to know him personally, judging from his candor and demeanor, he seemed to be well like by all who knew him. I will certainly miss his enthusiastic presentation of fishing techniques, the surreal settings exemplified in his adventures and the camaraderie shared by all who fished with him. God bless you, Jose, and your family and friends who hurt due to your abrupt and unexpected departure.
My sympathies go to his family. You could tell that Jose loved what he was doing.
Jose was so much fun to watch for so many reasons. He was not the pompous a$$ that you see in TV guys. I love the way he fished with the equipment needed to catch fish - that is - he was not a fly slob, but loved to fly fish. He also would take fish for food while still respecting the species that are in danger. He will be sorely missed
Geojohn---your comment was most eloquent and certainly covered my feelings about him. His was the only outdoor show that I really enjoyed and he was the only host that I would have liked to fish with. It's a shame.
The fishing world has lost a true conservationist and inspiration in the sport of fishing. I loved watching Jose on the outdoors channel. From exploring exotic locations and angling for so many different species of fish from salt water to fresh. One could really see his love for the outdoors and the great sport of fishing. My sympathies to the Wejebe family and all of those who have lost an awesome man and angler. Tight lines in heaven.
He shall be truly missed by all fans of fishing, a gentleman of the sea if such can be said. I grew up on his show The Spanish Fly an have been an avid follower of his since my teenage years, the way he hosted the show was unlike any other fishing show i did and have watched to this day. Another great gone all to soon. My heart goes out to his family and friends and all of his fans all over the world. I hope the fishing is as good in heaven as it was on earth.
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