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 Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/07/20 07:02 PM
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greenen
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Prayers to his family. RIP Thad.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/07/20 07:18 PM
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Matt Jackson
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So sad to hear as I always enjoyed his comments and full of knowledge. Rest In Peace good sir and go catch them golden bass!
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/07/20 10:51 PM
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i-Fish
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Wow. What a bummer. He was very kind to me in our exchanges through this forum and he shared a great deal of information willingly. My regards to his family and friends. RIP!!!
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/07/20 10:54 PM
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K.D.
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I hate to hear this. I know Thad recently posted about fishing as a co-angler this year so I assumed he was getting better with some of his medical issues.
I too knew Thad from the days of the Bass Fishing Home page. Lots of folks on here from those days. I met Thad the same day I first met Debra Hengst. We were at Richland Chambers at one of the BFHP get togethers. And as mentioned, Thad was freely giving away info and passed along to me his secret trick for the day. It was a small orange Colorado blade he was adding to his spinnerbaits. That blade was in my tackle box to be rotated as needed for many years after. Thad was the type who was always freely giving of himself. He was a rare and unique individual and will be missed greatly.
RIP Thad Rains.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/07/20 10:56 PM
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Bazztex
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RIP Mr Rains.. we discussed crankbait fishing and bass fishing in general numerous times.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/08/20 12:24 AM
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skins84
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Sad to hear this. Prayers for his family.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: K.D.]
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05/08/20 12:29 AM
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Debra Hengst
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I hate to hear this. I know Thad recently posted about fishing as a co-angler this year so I assumed he was getting better with some of his medical issues.
I too knew Thad from the days of the Bass Fishing Home page. Lots of folks on here from those days. I met Thad the same day I first met Debra Hengst. We were at Richland Chambers at one of the BFHP get togethers. And as mentioned, Thad was freely giving away info and passed along to me his secret trick for the day. It was a small orange Colorado blade he was adding to his spinnerbaits. That blade was in my tackle box to be rotated as needed for many years after. Thad was the type who was always freely giving of himself. He was a rare and unique individual and will be missed greatly.
RIP Thad Rains. Hi K.D, Remember that day well. Yourself, Thad and I were longtime BFHP originals, and now I can't believe we have been on the TFF board for 20 years. Gave my condolences earlier in this thread, we are losing so many great ones and so much knowledge  Debra 
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/08/20 01:17 AM
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Kodyjoe
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Hate to hear about him passing Didnt know him but liked reading his articles on crankbaits cause i throw them a lot RIP Mr Rains
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/08/20 01:42 AM
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James P.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/08/20 02:32 AM
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slim 285
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RIP Thad Rains . I always read what he posted .
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: Jpurdue]
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05/08/20 05:34 AM
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Monty Wright
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Very sad news. I did not know Thad personally, but I always enjoyed reading his long articles he would post.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/08/20 10:49 AM
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Vetbassman
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Mr. Thad, sorry to hear. Best wishes to his Family.
Ray
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/08/20 04:58 PM
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sprigsss
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Man i hate to hear this. I know he was looking forward to getting back on the water after several health setbacks.
I was fortunate enough to have him onboard a few times during the working man tourneys he would host on Alan Henry. There is no doubt that he wanted to help others be the best fishermen they could be and was always willing to offer friendly advice.
He was definitely one of the good guys.
R.I.P. Thad
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: bigfishtx]
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05/08/20 07:44 PM
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Triton Mike
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I met Thad back gosh in the late 90's when he got that 11lber?? out of Lake Lewisville when I had just moved there to Arlington, TX. But conversed with him on the BFHP long before I had the privilege of meeting him. Thad was the ultimate gentleman. Had the pleasure of fishing with him many times. Love you Thad!! Rest in peace my friend!! YOu and Troy don't soremouth all the fish up there my friend. Prayers to the family.
"Triton" Mike Bucca
Last edited by Triton Mike; 05/08/20 07:56 PM.
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Re: Thad Rains has passed
[Re: Jpurdue]
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05/08/20 11:36 PM
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Tommar
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Dam!
Always liked his willingness to give tips and info out. Seemed like a knowledgeable fisherman.
Will miss his sign off.
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