Wanye Brawley Passes

Lugnut · Post by **Lugnut** » Tue May 27, 2008 3:04 pm

Just wanted to let everyone know that we lost Wanye Brawley on Friday. He was not only a founding member of the Modesto AmBassAdors, a pioneer of the "jig", but he was a good friend. He will be missed greatly, but thought and talked about often. Here's to you buddy........Lugnut - Kelly Smith

Brawley, Lowell Wayne

LOWELL WAYNE BRAWLEY APRIL 17, 1934 - MAY 23, 2008 Age 74, of Copperopolis passed away at Sonora Comm. Hosp. Survived by wife, Angelina Brawley of Copperopolis; son, Stephen Brawley of Sonora & daughter, Stephanie Bogetti of Livermore. Viewing: 5/28, 4-8pm w/ services 5/29, 10am both Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel
Published in the Modesto Bee on 5/25/2008.

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:25 pm

MY sincere condolences to his family and friends..

mac

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Tue May 27, 2008 6:13 pm

our sincere condolences go out to the Brawklet family from here! Our first jig fish I believe in Redding, was caught on a Brawley bug back in the 60's !

Jigs

flippenfool · Post by **flippenfool** » Tue May 27, 2008 6:41 pm

Wayne was a true pioneer to Bass fishing, an icon and will definately be missed by all that knew him. I will miss all of his stories,knowledge and all his catch phrases. He knew areas on lakes that you would never think of stopping at to fish, out in the middle of nothing. These were areas that you never saw a boat on and he always managed to catch good fish on them. He was also known for his jigs(Brawley Bugs/Baby bugs) and his Buzzbait the Walk and talk. Wayne also never missed a single Ambassador classic; an annual night tournament that is usually held in June, also known as the Miller years ago. This will be the first one he will miss in over 30 years since it's inception. Wayne will be missed by all that knew him, My condolences go to Ang and the rest of the Family.
Mike Moreno

bubbasuncle · Post by **bubbasuncle** » Wed May 28, 2008 4:06 pm

my condolences and prayers go out to the entire Brawley family Brooks Gale and family

bassindon69 · Post by **bassindon69** » Thu May 29, 2008 10:16 am

Yes, he made it to all 35 Ambassador Classic's. I was not a good friend but knew of him. It got to the point where I would look for him at the Ambassador Classic just to see if he was here again and he was everytime. Prayers to all the family. He will be missed.
I will try to stick a few for ya in two weeks Wanye. Maybe he will be there too. I know he loved night fishing too.

Don.