sad news STEVE TOONE

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- 21/02/2011 at 2:31 pm #44871
  TF_joffmiester
  there is never a right time to put sad news on web-site’s but early this morning a great friend of everyone in the angling world past a way STEVE TOONE Nottingham based[ripoff tooney] probably the first man to bring competitive angling to TV in the central classic at home pierrepont a great match organiser throughout the hay day of 300 peg matches trent,holme pierrpont, evesham,Welland,attenborough pits and in the last few years the river soar i think Steve was always a river man at heart never one to hold back on what he thought and give him a bad peg ,first you’d get the look and then you would be told .but always a cheeky smile as he walked away
  two weeks ago on the sensas teams of four Steve took me to one side and said “joff i’ve not got long left on this plant” i replied with one hand on his shoulder “i’m very sorry to hear that” [not really knowing what to say ]Steve then replied” so give a crappity smacking good peg then”we both smiled
  well Steve you now have the choice of what ever peg you want now mate .top bloke a great laugh and angling is going to miss you
- 21/02/2011 at 2:35 pm #133096
  TF_NW Cut Angler
  Lovely tribute Joff
  
  RIP Steve.
  
  I daresay Big Frank Barlow will be waiting for you
- 21/02/2011 at 2:39 pm #133098
  TF_bremes
  Participant
  Sad sad news,i grew up fishing Steves matches,he will be sorely missed,one of anglings great characters,as joff says the central classic on the rower was imo truly innovative in the prize money,RIP mate.
- 21/02/2011 at 2:52 pm #133100
  TF_kev34
  Very sad news indeed…..
  
  I first met steve when i worked in Angling Man as a young lad and he clipped me round the ear for not putting sugar in his tea….
  
  R.I.P
- 21/02/2011 at 3:13 pm #133102
  TF_lloydy1970
  Sorry to hear that Joff, lovely bloke.
- 21/02/2011 at 5:23 pm #133127
  TF_Stewart
  That is sad news, I had many an enjoyable pint with Steve when he ventured down South selling fishing tackle. RIP Steve sincere condolences.
- 21/02/2011 at 5:27 pm #133128
  nowallett
  Very sad news, a top bloke, great river angler, my condolences.
  
  Steve Collett
- 21/02/2011 at 5:51 pm #133129
  TF_tony beresford
  i am very saddened to hear the bad news i remember steve with great fondness from his days visiting jcb lakes (when a bream fishery)and he made me senior steward at the supercup on pierpoint farewell old mate(did you ever use all that mcphersons paint)~clap
- 21/02/2011 at 6:22 pm #133131
  deanb
  Participant
  thanks for posting this joff, i will let everybody know when the funeral arrangements are made
- 21/02/2011 at 6:25 pm #133132
  TF_Jabjab
  Sorry to hear such sad news. Steve was a great character, always good for a laugh and a joke whenever we met.
- 21/02/2011 at 7:28 pm #133139
  TF_GLEBE1
  I can see that “look” he gave Joff!! raised a little smile
  
  R.I.P. Steve Toon
- 21/02/2011 at 7:40 pm #133141
  Anonymous
  R I P OFF
- 21/02/2011 at 7:40 pm #133142
  TF_scizzers
  sad news steve was the backbone of english match fishing in the pre puddle days
- 21/02/2011 at 7:40 pm #133143
  Anonymous
  R I P OFF
- 21/02/2011 at 8:06 pm #133147
  TF_Martin Greene
  Will miss bumping into you out on the road mate you always made me laugh and always had time for a chat. You were a great character mate and a big loss to many people in the trade and on the bank. RIP Steve Toone.
- 21/02/2011 at 8:06 pm #133148
  Baz Walters
  Participant
  Sad news…R.I.P. Steve
- 21/02/2011 at 8:22 pm #133152
  redman71
  Very sad news! Had the pleasure in meeting him a few times, no doubt about it a real character! Shall be missed by all! RIP Steve a true legend!
- 21/02/2011 at 9:22 pm #133167
  Jono w
  A true character and true gentleman, Steve never failed to make me smile when he came in the shop. You will be sorely missed by all mate. RIP Steve Toone
- 21/02/2011 at 10:30 pm #133180
  TF_Staff Bull
  Sincere condolences to his family and friends, RIP Steve.
- 21/02/2011 at 11:44 pm #133191
  wacky
  only met steve a few times on the loch ken festivel and king of clubs, and when he was a rep.top man and a good laugh. R.I.P. Wacky
- 22/02/2011 at 2:42 pm #133232
  deanb
  Participant
  iv spoken to Angie Toone today and told here about all your great comments, she was very touched by this so thanks lads
  she will also let me know about the funeral date and will post
- 22/02/2011 at 4:57 pm #133241
  TF_Swimfeeder
  Farewell and rest in peace Steve Toone, you were a proper angler in every sense of the word.
- 22/02/2011 at 7:01 pm #133257
  TF_The chimp
  Sad news a proper chap, will miss listeing to his tails ov woe in mill tackle on a friday afternoon, a man no matter what sort ov a bad day you have had could always make you laugh…
  
  Ferwell,god bless, rest in peace
- 23/02/2011 at 10:24 am #133323
  TF_esselle
  Very sad news R.I.P. Steve.
- 23/02/2011 at 11:42 am #133327
  TF_bluebottle
  Participant
  R.I.P Steve Toone.The bloke was a legend
  always with a dry sense of humour.
  I was pegged near him just 3 weeks ago
  on the loughborogh canal and he won his 10
  peg section.He had 4 billys on lobworm and i asked how he caught them (although i knew anyway)but steve i never had a bite on choppy,
  Did you try 2 lobbys Duck ,no mate,well there you
  f@@@@ng go was the reply.
  Will be sadly missed on the midlands circuit
  Hope Boris has saved you a good peg mate.
- 23/02/2011 at 11:45 am #133328
  TF_joffmiester
  dean had posted the funeral arrangments for steve’s funeral
  the funeral will take place at WILFORD HILL CEMETERY ON FRIDAY 4TH MARCH AT 3.20PM
  the wake will take place at the THREE CROWNS PUB RUDDINGTON
  dean has also said angie requested there will be no flowers onthe day
  instead donations to be given to the ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT NOTTINGHAM CITY HOSPITAL where steve was treated,this can be done by contacting
  A.W.LYMN EASTHORPE STREET RUDDINGTON NG 11 6LD
- 23/02/2011 at 2:16 pm #133349
  TF_sawyer
  Always with a smile and cheeky grin. Another very sad loss to anglng.
- 24/02/2011 at 9:23 pm #133551
  Real ideas
  Only met Steve a handful of times but one likeable character. Last time was at T&G show having a chin wag with another legend Bob Nudd.
  That picture Terry put up captures him spot on.
  
  RIP Steve.
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