Jon Fetko

While working on the 2011 season roundup post I recieved word from a long time client and friend that his son Jon had passed away from a long battle with meningitis. I met Jon many years ago, shortly after I began doing float trips. Jon (father) would bring his son David down from Lexington to fish the Clinch and South Holston and soon the whole family got involved. That's when I met Jon (son), the first thing that struck you about him was his warmth and incredible sense of humor. He made you laugh! He enjoyed himself regardless of what the fish or the weather were doing. He was the kind of guy you always felt lucky when he stepped in your boat..you knew it was going to be a good day! And it always was..guys like Jon make you want to get out of bed and get on the water..the sun shines a little brighter, and the rain becomes more tolerable..tight lines buddy..you are missed.

 "Eventually all things merge into one, and a river runs through it"

                                                                 Norman Maclean