Some of you must know this person. I did from walleye central and thought it worth mentioning here. He even has a login on IDO.
Be careful out there.
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/324947/group/homepage/
“Backwater Eddy” I’m surprised he wasn’t or maybe he was a member here being the hard-core Cat-fishermen he was. Just a real helpful friendly guy on the net.
RIP! Ed and may the kitties be large and abundant in your new resting place!
Sad…thanks for sharing, though. RIP, Backwater Eddy!
Shocking. Eddie touch many many people with his fishing knowledge.
I believe he worked at the Gander Mountain Fishing Dept.
He was a Red River as well as Lake Winnipeg fishing guide. He will be missed…thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Very sad indeed…I always enjoyed and learned from Backwater Eddy’s posts on WC.
I was blind sided when I saw this.
I knew Ed very well on FM.
Condolonces and prayers sent to Ed’s family.
Yes, those that knew Ed will definitely miss him. Prayers to all of those that were close to him. I’ll miss his sense of humor, interesting ideas and fun conversations.
Rest in Peace my friend.
R.I.P Eddy. You will be missed.
-J.
Thanks for the notice Suzuki; this completely blindsided me too.
I had the priviledge of getting to know Ed personally over the course of the last year; only regret that we never got around to going fishing together.
His presence within the fishing community would remind you a lot of someone else who’s well-known and highly-respected on this site.
– You only had to meet him once; he knew you and recognized you anytime anyplace from there everafter.
– He knew what gear and techniques were most effective in the Fargo area and was willing to share that knowledge with anyone who was willing to learn.
– He knew the other businesses (resorts and such) in the area who provided good service to outdoorsmen and was quick to recommend them
– He had a knack for being amongst the first to discover and use newer and/or lesser-known outdoor gear; and when he found anything that he beleived worked well, he was a tireless promoter of it.
All he ever expected in return was the same friendship that he so freely extended.
We’ll miss you Ed on the Red, you were truly one of the good guys.
Life can be short.
Give those kids and loved ones a hug tonight because you just never know!
RIP, Eddy.
Very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Super sad considering his kids are around my age when he passed away being said that he wasnt too old at all but regardless of age I give my condolences. RIP EDDY AND GOD BLESS YOUR BELOVED SOUL.
Amen, RIP Ed
Backwater Eddy indeed had a place here on IDO back when it was “Fishtheriver.com”, and I remember talking cats with him on occasion. Sad news, young kids to boot! 
My condolences to his friends and family, and our prayers for the children left behind.
I only knew him from FTR, but am so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family and friends. He blessed so many while he was here!
Backwater Eddy was a great angler who knew cats and walleye.
I met him here at FTR when I first started playing on the net.
We crossed paths online at several websites and I had the priviledge of fishing with him on several occasions as well.
He was one of my mentors and was the person who encouraged me to pursue a profession as a catman.
He shared his great knowledge of the sport wherever he could and was a professional in all sense of the term and a legend at that.
I called him a good friend and he will be dearly missed.
Here is the memorial service info for Ed. There is a guest book set up for those that want to pay there respects via the net.
God Bless Ed and his family!
http://www.pricefuneralchapel.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1196699&fh_id=10814
Thanks for passing this along Gary.
Prayers sent, rip Backwater Eddy,
Jack
Rest in piece Backwater Eddie. You made our lives that much richer for you being who you are.
You will be remembered .
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