RIP Sylvester Nemes!

[Biggie]

The Legendary Sylvester Nemes passed away on Thursday Feb 3rd with his wife Hazel by his side. I was fortunate to have shared many conversations with Syl over the years and his soft hackle techniques have made for better days of fishing when all else failed. He was a gracious man who always held his back to the flow of the river and his grace upon this sport will be cherished for years to come. I hope that he is sitting in the middle of an eternal "Mother's Day Caddis Hatch" catching fish on every swing!

Link to his Obit!Sylvester Nemes Obituary: View Sylvester Nemes's Obituary by Bozeman Daily Chronicle

 

[Joni]

He will live on as the Softhackle wizard for sure. Maybe he and Jack Gartside are up there tying away.

 

[fyshstykr]

I was fortunate to spend some time chatting with him one night before the Ranch opener on The Henry's Fork. Truly an evening I'll not soon forget.
I have never met a nicer person.

God bless.

 

[milt spawn]

I will fish a Starling & Herl tomorrow in homage. RIP.

 

[kglissmeyer1]

Syl tied one of his famous Mother's Day caddis patterns for me a few years ago at the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo. We had a great time together and the fly is a cherished memento. He will be missed. :icon_cry:
Kelly.

 

[HuronRiverDan]

Saw him and watched him tye at a few Midwest Fly Expos, such a nice guy; he'll definitely be missed.

Dan

 

[Frank Whiton]

I never knew Mr. Nemes but certainly knew of his books and what he has done for soft hackle flies.

Frank

 

[Jimmie]

It's time to research some of his softhackles, and tie a few in his honor. RIP.