ColdFootedAssassin
06-09-2009, 08:40 AM
It is devastating for me to say that FNN and Team 57 has recently suffered a tragic loss of one of its most beloved fisherman. Scott Kido, "fishndrinknsmokin" passed away recently in Huntington Beach at the young age of 46. My Uncle Scotty loved fishing. Any time he spent on the water was good times, and anyone who has had the chance to fish with him knows he did it with style! Always blasting rock and roll while sipping on ice-cold beers, with big roaring fires and loads of good food.
People sometimes say, "Go big or go home", my Uncle Scotty NEVER went home. Uncle Scotty always gave 110% when it came to fishing and I will never forget all that he taught me. His patience was infinite as I learned how to fish over the years. He never hesitated to spend loads of time and money to make sure I always had a fish on! For him, it was not about having a good time, but having a blast while filling up the stringer! He had the most generous heart and would never think twice to give you the shirt off his back. He loved SARL and the Vine, but more than anything he loved the people he met and the friendships he developed in our fishing community.
I remember going to the last Team 57 event at SARL a couple months ago for Lightnings and Tailwalkers in Chris' Pond. I showed up at his place 30 min late(2: 30am) from a late night of partying, and my Uncle still paid for my pass. When we stepped out of the truck, I was absolutely blown away by how many people knew or were excited to meet him. I then realized how frequently he posted and commented on this message board, and it's a testament to how much he enjoyed his fishing and the people he had met.
I was not related to my Uncle by blood, but he always treated me as his own. Always trying to get me out on the lake as much as possible and always showing a big smile and a positive attitude. Even the times when he was fishing without me, he would always text me updates, and if it was LIVE he would always rub it in my face that I missed out on "one of the best nights ever".
He was a part of my family and he was my best friend, and there is no doubt in my mind that he will truly be missed by a lot of people. From now on I will use his Shimanos, Ugly Sticks and Okuma California Baitfeeders in his name and I will do my best to make him proud and slay those suckers. There is no doubt in my mind that it won't be the same fishing without him, but I will do what I can keep his memory and legacy alive, with loud music, ice-cold coronas and damn good food.
After speaking to his mother yesterday, she had mentioned that some of his fishing friends had contacted her and had talked about organizing a memorial this weekend? If you knew my late Uncle Scotty please share any stories or memories you have about this good fisherman and great man. It is an extremely shocking and sad time, but I know the experiences he had at the lake were some of the happiest times of my late Uncle's life, and those stories will truly show what kind of guy he was. I am leaving my info at the bottom, in case any of you want to organize something in his memory. Rest in Peace Uncle Scotty, and keep that rod tip up!
Sincerely,
Curtis Taniguchi
714 397 - 1480
People sometimes say, "Go big or go home", my Uncle Scotty NEVER went home. Uncle Scotty always gave 110% when it came to fishing and I will never forget all that he taught me. His patience was infinite as I learned how to fish over the years. He never hesitated to spend loads of time and money to make sure I always had a fish on! For him, it was not about having a good time, but having a blast while filling up the stringer! He had the most generous heart and would never think twice to give you the shirt off his back. He loved SARL and the Vine, but more than anything he loved the people he met and the friendships he developed in our fishing community.
I remember going to the last Team 57 event at SARL a couple months ago for Lightnings and Tailwalkers in Chris' Pond. I showed up at his place 30 min late(2: 30am) from a late night of partying, and my Uncle still paid for my pass. When we stepped out of the truck, I was absolutely blown away by how many people knew or were excited to meet him. I then realized how frequently he posted and commented on this message board, and it's a testament to how much he enjoyed his fishing and the people he had met.
I was not related to my Uncle by blood, but he always treated me as his own. Always trying to get me out on the lake as much as possible and always showing a big smile and a positive attitude. Even the times when he was fishing without me, he would always text me updates, and if it was LIVE he would always rub it in my face that I missed out on "one of the best nights ever".
He was a part of my family and he was my best friend, and there is no doubt in my mind that he will truly be missed by a lot of people. From now on I will use his Shimanos, Ugly Sticks and Okuma California Baitfeeders in his name and I will do my best to make him proud and slay those suckers. There is no doubt in my mind that it won't be the same fishing without him, but I will do what I can keep his memory and legacy alive, with loud music, ice-cold coronas and damn good food.
After speaking to his mother yesterday, she had mentioned that some of his fishing friends had contacted her and had talked about organizing a memorial this weekend? If you knew my late Uncle Scotty please share any stories or memories you have about this good fisherman and great man. It is an extremely shocking and sad time, but I know the experiences he had at the lake were some of the happiest times of my late Uncle's life, and those stories will truly show what kind of guy he was. I am leaving my info at the bottom, in case any of you want to organize something in his memory. Rest in Peace Uncle Scotty, and keep that rod tip up!
Sincerely,
Curtis Taniguchi
714 397 - 1480