Jack Samson

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1922 – 2007

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Who was Jack Samson?

John G. (Jack) Samson was an author who wrote books, mostly on saltwater fly fishing.

He held the fly-rod world record for roosterfish and was the first known fly fisherman in the world to catch Atlantic sailfish, Pacific sailfish and all five species of marlin on a fly. His favorite pursuit was fly fishing for permit, a tricky gamefish of the Yucatan peninsula.

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Born
Mar 19, 1922
Also known as
  • John G. (Jack) Samson
  • John G. (Jack) Samson
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Died
Mar 18, 2007

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on July 23, 2013

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