I just heard about Jose's passing and it rocked me to my core. I met him in 2005 at the Fred Hall Show and we talked tackle technology, lure design, etc. He struck me as a very technical angler, very much dedicated to new tackle technology and moving light tackle technical angling forward. If we all think back to the "old days" before braided lines, small high performance reels and butterfly jigs, they seem like the dark ages. As a guide and TV host, Jose took many of these new tackle technologies from Shimano, field tested them in South Florida and presented them to the world. My condolences go out to the Wejebe Family.
He was a true innovator, he elevated our sport and he will be missed.
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Buena pesca,
Mark
