Derek Gibson, the Man, the Myth, the Legend.
Last Saturday saw me over at Ron’s and a visit to Derek Gibson, and what a great privillage this meeting was, Dispite Derek’s achievements in the sport, he comes over as an ordinary bloke, no pretences and unaware of his contribution and standing in the sport, the name Derek Gibson is still whispered in quiet tones amongst those in the know. I was amazed to be welcomed like a long lost friend, which was very humbling indeed for someone like me. Derek is also a collector of tackle and a great reader of the earlier days; J.W. Martin (The Trent Otter) books take pride and place on Derek’s immense and highly collectable book collections. Those of us in the know and who have been around a few years will know of Derek, history clearly shows his achievements and dedication to the sport and others of high standing have wrote about this giant of a man for many decades. What Derek probably doesn’t know about pike fishing and the Specialist Scene, simply isn’t worth knowing, and he has also had considerable success catching a very notable list of other species. With 50 plus years behind him in big fish angling, he is certainly not a man lacking in experience and knowledge and had piloted many of his own ideas; his success on the big fish scene speaks for itself. Another true gentleman of the sport who owes the angling world a book.
Last Saturday saw me over at Ron’s and a visit to Derek Gibson, and what a great privillage this meeting was, Dispite Derek’s achievements in the sport, he comes over as an ordinary bloke, no pretences and unaware of his contribution and standing in the sport, the name Derek Gibson is still whispered in quiet tones amongst those in the know. I was amazed to be welcomed like a long lost friend, which was very humbling indeed for someone like me. Derek is also a collector of tackle and a great reader of the earlier days; J.W. Martin (The Trent Otter) books take pride and place on Derek’s immense and highly collectable book collections. Those of us in the know and who have been around a few years will know of Derek, history clearly shows his achievements and dedication to the sport and others of high standing have wrote about this giant of a man for many decades. What Derek probably doesn’t know about pike fishing and the Specialist Scene, simply isn’t worth knowing, and he has also had considerable success catching a very notable list of other species. With 50 plus years behind him in big fish angling, he is certainly not a man lacking in experience and knowledge and had piloted many of his own ideas; his success on the big fish scene speaks for itself. Another true gentleman of the sport who owes the angling world a book.