[phantom]

Heard this am that Mr Frank Helton passed away today.. He was the one who got all this cobia fishing craze started here on the gulf coast.. RIP frank....

 

[Capn Hook]

Very sad to hear. He will be missed.

 

[lobsterman]

Yes he was Mr Cobia himself. The entire community will feel the loss. RIP Frank.

 

[reelthrill]

Sad to hear. Frank has probably caught more cobia than anyone on earth! Back when we had a large cobia migration, he would be the only boat on the water and would usually fish by himself.

 

[Bodupp]

May the wind blow from the southeast for you, Mr. Frank, and the sun be at your back.

 

[billin]

.....

RIP Frank

 

[SeaBit]

“Living Legend” Frank Helton – 1931-2012
Frank Helton, Cobia fishing legend, Daddy, Paw Paw and friend passed away this morning in Ft. Walton Bch., FL. Funeral arrangements are pending and we will post specifics later tonight. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.

 

[JoeZ]

Sorry to hear this. Glad I got to spend a bit of time with him and hear him tell some tales. Glad I was help to have him at a seminar and others could hear him as well.

I loved it when said jap hook and people didn't know what to think. Jap hook!

 

[706Z]

Sorry to hear this also,He will be missed.

 

[MULLET HUNTER]

R.I.P. another legend expires.. Great sportsman, I'm saddened...

 

[bonita dan]

RIP Frank. It was and still is a pleasure and an honor to call him my friend. Sorry for your loss Marcia,please update us when arrangements are made.

 

[jross31455]

He will be missed. I sure enjoyed the stories he has told while we were standing on Navarre pier. RIP

 

[KnotForReel]

Fisherman's Prayer

I pray that I may live to fish.......
Until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast,
I then most humbly pray:
When in the Lord's great landing net
And peacefully asleep
That in His mercy I be judged
Big enough to keep.


RIP Frank Helton

Darrell & Robin Crush

 

[SeaBit]

Frank Helton Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

Friday, October 12, 2012
4 PM viewing, 5PM service at McLaughlins Funeral Home, 17 Chestnut Ave., Fort Walton Bch., FL
6 PM Celebration of Life at Harbor Docks Restaurant, Destin, FL

 

[SeaBit]

Thank you, Dan..it is a little surreal right now, hope to see you Friday...Marcia

 

[SeaBit]

Link to a couple great articles on Frank Helton, a true fishing legend, published last Friday in the Destin Log.
http://www.thedestinlog.com/news/a-...k-helton-passes-on-photos-1.28229?tc=obinsite

 

[reel-crazzzy]

Truely one of the best fishermen ive ever known . He will be missed by all. bought my first ling jigs from him when he lived in gulf breeze on navarre st. ding a ling with green poly rope skirt. RIP Frank