tragedy on Clear Lake

Dbass · Post by **Dbass** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:23 pm

I was at the BASS weight in today and they said someone in a club tourney drowned out there today. Anyone know what happened?
I know it was blowing pretty good out there.

Dbass

Dewayne · Post by **Dewayne** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 9:01 pm

I forget the gentleman's name. He was 70 I heard. He and his partner flipped their boat in the rough water and he did not make it. RJ Bennett and his partner found them after they had been in the water for more than an hour.

My condolences to his family.

Bill K · Post by **Bill K** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 7:01 am

Did he have his PFD on? Maybe his age, like mine, just would not
allow him to tread water, etc enough. Too bad, no matter what.
Makes you reflect on our using those PFD's and safety. Bill K

rippina100 · Post by **rippina100** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 7:29 am

The gentlemans name is Burt Studdert and he was from ukiah. He fished the club there for many many years and he also was preparing for the American Bass T.O.C this comming weekend. Burt may you rest in peace and the Good Lord be with you.

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:06 am

It is certainly sad and tragic when we lose one of our own or anyone..My heartfelt condolences goes out to his family and friends..Please lets all be careful out there..

mac

basstamer · Post by **basstamer** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:35 am

While it is a shame I hope I am as lucky to go while out doing what I love in the place I love the most. Rest in peace-now they'll all be 10lbers.

fishwithron2 · Post by **fishwithron2** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 2:44 pm

Don't sound like he didn't have his PFD on as he flip his boat. Maybe he did have it on and the water was too cold and hypo set in. That water can be pretty nasty especially around the narrows.

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:42 am

Burt did have a life vest on. Maybe it was a combination of clothing and cool water that added to the tragedy. My condolences to his family and partner which was a life long friend.

Not only was Burt active in his local club but he was also a long time member of American Bass on the Northern Cal circuit.