Thread: THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF LARRY RUSSELL........RIP MY FRIEND.........

It was a great time with very good friends. There were 4 of them so EB and I teamed up for this trip. We kinda had a lol bet going on for the first fish so I headed for a stump I found by accident (hitting it with my boat) a few weeks earlier that I had caught numberous fish off of. Larry's Gr Son caught the first fish after missing several and the hollering began. I think it was something like a $5 bet between boats and Larry. It was a great time I will never forget and lots of fish caught. After several hours they all swapped boats and I headed to some standing timber that had always been good to me and had the pleasure holding the boat in position and watch Larry catch one crappie after the other off just 2 trees. Again memories I will never forget........Ranger

I will miss him greatly, I always loved stopping by to see him and Janice every time I would get close to Texanna Rd.

me too, I bought stuff even if I did not need it just to visit with him.

Now when I pass along Texanna Road, I will feel sadness instead of happiness............ RIP Larry

Larry Russell was one of the nicest guys I had ever met, 13 years ago when I started to guide crappie fishing he took me in and helped me out with baits for my trips. We built a very good relationship and I'm going to miss him very much. I want to hope and pray that there is crappie fishing in heaven and that he is dippin a wasshoppa 3 inch stump bug next to a big stump up the creek getting his arm broke. This was one of his favorite things to do and I was able to enjoy this with his many summer days up the creek. I've had many positive influences in my life over the years in the world of crappie fishing. Larry was a great example of how to treat people right. He will be missed, Love you Larry. Brian

For those of you that have asked and sent many messages....There will not be a public service for Larry. So with that said remember him as the last time you saw his smiling face, caring demeanor, gentle attitude toward all, and love for the crappie world, friends, and family. RIP my friend till we meet again.......Ranger

Will be missed by many!! Too many good things to say about Larry and his family and I sure will miss him...

I am the son-in-law, and the family appreciates all of the kinds words.
I remember the first time I met Larry when I was just first dating his daughter. She arranged for us to meet, where else but at the fishing house at Lake Humphrey. We crappie jigged and got to know each other, which lead to many, many other fishing trips. I got to enjoy catching lots of crappie with Larry over the last 25+ years, from the old arrowhead dock, to deep water summer fishing, to his favorite way with a long rod and jig.
The trip with Ranger and EB will always be special since due to his declining health it was the last fishing trip my son and I got to go with him on. Many Thanks for those memories! Don't think my son ever collected that $5 thought.LOL
If you ever fished with him, you know once you caught one, he wasnt shy about moving in right next to you and always wanted to know "how deep and what color".
Thanks again everyone
Kris