A sad note for all of us in the fly fishing community. Jack Gartside passed away this week after a long battle with cancer. Jack was a fly tyer extraordinaire, truly one of the unique characters in the fly fishing universe. His innovative tying gave us some classic flies such as the Gurgler, Sparrow, and the Soft Hackle Streamer. A few years back Jack gave the presentation at the annual HFFA Banquet. He captivated the audience with his humor and story telling. His passion for fly fishing and life touched countless people.