I think of Jim Moylan's invention every time I fill up my gas tank. Jim was a @Ford engineer who noticed an issue and was inspired to solve it to make our customers' daily lives easier. Nearly 40 years later and his innovative idea still helps millions of drivers every day!
Remember, there are more good human beings than monsters in this world.
Never let social media - or any media - convince you otherwise just because they give the worst of us the most attention.
They make more profit when we see each other as the enemy. Don’t let them win.
Flip Pallot, beloved outdoorsman and pioneering figure in American sportfishing, has passed away. Known to many as the total outdoorsman, Flip’s lifelong love affair with the waters of the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys began in his youth, often in the company of close friends John Emery, Norman Duncan, and Chico Fernandez.
After graduating from the University of Miami, Flip served as a linguist in the U.S. Army, stationed in Panama from 1962 to 1967, where he discovered the thrill of fishing exotic destinations. Following his honorable discharge, he pursued a career in banking before turning his passion for guiding into a full-time vocation in the Florida Keys and Everglades. His guiding career, rich with adventure, spanned more than a decade before Hurricane Andrew in 1992 forced him and his wife, Diane, to relocate to Central Florida, beginning yet another chapter of discovery and reinvention.
Flip became a household name through his work in outdoor television. After early appearances on programs such as The American Sportsman and Outdoor Life, he launched The Saltwater Angler before hosting the groundbreaking Walker’s Cay Chronicles for 15 seasons. The series is remembered as one of the most visually stunning and influential fishing programs ever produced, especially within the fly-fishing community. In addition to his work on screen, Flip wrote extensively for leading fishing publications and authored the book Mangroves, Memories and Magic. His friendship and collaborations with fellow legend Lefty Kreh are immortalized in the celebrated two-disc set All the Best: A Conversation with Flip & Lefty.
Beyond media, Flip shaped the fishing industry through his work with leading tackle and boat manufacturers. In 1998, he co-founded Hell’s Bay Boatworks, revolutionizing technical poling skiffs and setting a standard for performance that endures today. He also consulted for brands including Sage, G.Loomis, Temple Fork, Simms, Tibor, Costa, and others.
Even in later years, Flip continued to inspire anglers through conservation, philanthropy, and new media ventures such as Ford’s Fishing Frontier on the Outdoor Channel. His legacy is not only defined by innovation and adventure but also by his tireless commitment to preserving the waters and fisheries he so deeply loved.
“Flip Pallot’s impact on the sport of fishing is truly immeasurable,” stated IGFA President Jason Schratwieser. “Through his guiding, writing, television work, and innovations in boat and tackle design, he inspired countless anglers while elevating the culture of our sport. Beyond his influence in media and industry, Flip was a steadfast voice for conservation, ensuring that the waters he loved would be protected for generations to come. The IGFA proudly honors him as one of the greatest stewards of sportfishing we have ever known.”
Hulk Hogan was the face of my childhood. I loved wrestling, and he is the reason I loved it when I first saw it.
Thankfully, I was able to experience the height of Hulkamania live - I can tell you, not a concert, a sporting event can hold a candle to Hogan's entry. The roof would literally blow off - I'll never experience anything like that again. Pure electricity.
Today, I mourn the loss of a major piece of my childhood. RIP Hulkster.
instant smile 😁 - we are LOVING all the #likemydog videos you are creating on TikTok and Instagram. please keep them coming!! - we will do something special with them later this fall. 🙏🐶🐾🐕🐩🦴🦮 (please use the hashtag so we can find yours)
Congratulations to the buyers of the 2020 Regulator 31 "Why Not", who took delivery just in time for the holidays! Both parties were represented by Bluewater Yacht Sales, with the sellers working with Jud Black, and the buyers working with David Black.
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