Following is a eulogy for the late Don Ecker which was submitted by Sergio Radossi of the Hudson River Fisherman''s Association Fisherman and Hudson River Fisherman's Association Original Don Ecker's name can be found alongside Pete Barrett, Vic Alasio, Matt Staropoli, Dom Perrone and Doc Helden at the H. R. F. A. 's N. J. Chapter's the first organizational meeting in Rockleigh, NJ in 1969. (Those of you who remember newspapers, will remember how important these writers were to our sport)Finally Don Ecker founded the East Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited in 1971.

The Garden State Outdoor Sports Show runs through Sunday at the N. J. Convention Expo Center in Edison, and offers lots of attractions and seminars that can be found by visiting gsoss. Using live shrimp at several of Greco's favorite spots we had lots of action with small mangrove snappers while also releasing four legal sheepshead up to my 14-incher.

Rich Johnson of The Fishing Line once again has a limited number of free tickets to be given away to the N. Y. Boat Show (Jan. 25-29) at the Convention Center. Only one ticket per person or mailing address may be available, and you must include a self-addressed, stamped business ( 10) envelope in your request to The Fishing Line, NY Boat Show Tix, 1934 Kay Lane, Surfside Beach, SC 29575.

Blackfish responded to light winds and calm seas today to provide good action on the Ocean Explorer from Belmar. It looks good for Tuesday, and the Ocean Explorer will be fishing -- as will the Big Mohawk.

The redfish were around the docks both N and S of the Ft. Pierce Inlet most were undersized, but we did catch a couple of slot fish as we fought our way through the sheepshead to get to them. I was able to get out the inlet and fish along the inshore reefs and had 2 days of great fishing.