Famed fly tier Bob Popovics hit by car

There is probably no other saltwater fly tier better known than New Jersey’s Bob Popovics, and he’s presently in critical condition after being hit by a car Monday morning in Seaside Heights. Also the owner of Shady Rest restaurant, Popovics has designed several of the most popular saltwater flies and has taught thousands of anglers how to tie them — and get into saltwater flyfishing. Additionally, he’s a legendary fly angler and good guy. Hopefully Bob will be back on the beach for the upcoming fall run.

A small craft advisory is up until 6 p.m. The forecast for tomorrow is back to northeast, though at only at 5-10 knots before going east in the afternoon.

Anthony Gillespie reports from the Capt. Lou Fleet in Freeport “LONG RANGE OCEAN WRECK FLUKE 9/27 FRIDAY!! 5am to 5pm RESERVATIONS A MUST!

We have only 15 people for this trip and we are sailing!! Join us by calling 516 623 5823

Saturday OCEAN WRECK SEABASS 6am to 12 noon plenty of room. Call 516 623 5823 or book at www.captloufleet.com

A small craft advisory is up to 6:30 p.m.

Captain Lou Fleet