A Moment to Remember

[ccundieff]

Godspeed Capt.

[flynut]

my mentor

Chris was definetly a class act. He was one of the best . He taught me everything I know about fly fishing. I had the honors to take this fly fishing legend on my boat this summer and the memories will always be with me. Chris I'm going to miss you! Thanks for everything buddy!

[shallowist]

Thanks for the picture!! Is that you doug?

[janette]

Captain Chris was lucky to be surrounded be fishermen. He now joins my Dad and good friend Alan (a fellow fly fisherman) who each passed last month. My condolences to the family and friends who mourn. God Bless You!

[flynut]

its me

Yes, its me Capt. Steve. I tried calling you yesterday morning when I got the bad news. Im sure going to miss Capt. Chris. Truley a fly fishing legend.

[shallowist]

Sorry dude, I saw your call, among I can't tell you how many others yesterday. Tried to call you back, guess you were working. I'm glad to see you on the site, and we are going to go catch one of those big trout soon. Thanks for posting the picture, I already saved it to my computer. Nice to see him where he loved to be.

[imhammer]

Prayers sent for the family.....Sorry to hear about this Steve.

[plugger]

I didn't know the man, but he sounds like a neat guy. I'm sorry to here of his passing.

[sand-tarpon14]

Just recieved an outstanding email from one of Chris' longtime friends, with a reminder of one of Chris' most notable quotes. This one will bring a smile to my face for many years!

"Fresh water's for drinkin', and Saltwater's for fishin'.."

Thanks for shearing all this with us Steve. It is a big loss for His family,the anglers comunity and his friends
Chris will be remember for many years.
He help me to chose my first fly rod.

[gruvyfish]

I also had the joy of meeting capt. chris, a couple of times. once a few years ago at FTU where he sold me my simms waders, and just by chance wade at snake island. I enjoyed exchanging stories with him. We indeed lost a good fishing enthusiast. He will be missed. prayers sent.

sean

[shallowist]

An interesting thougth for those who didn't know him....If you purchase a Top Spot map of Matagorda Bay, the man on the cover with the redfish is Chris Phillips. Mike Williams took that picture about 25 years ago on a 100+ redfish day they shared together. Puts a smile on my face to know that his legacy will live on for many more years on that cover.