Sad news

[Rick G]

Last night in Tennessee John Bures of JB Worms fame passed away. Great guy that was one of the best handpoured worm makers for years in So.Cal. Moved East to relax and get away from the hussle of California. Never got to fish. Makes you think about how you spend your time for sure. R.I.P. You were one of the best. Rick Grover

[DeltaDan]

That sucks to hear ......

JB custom poured me an Awesome order of grubs last lear that I still use today for slipt-shotting. Found his link here on the old picture page if I remember correctly.... talked with him on the phone for a spell and he was very excitable and friendly with ideas that I was looking to have poured.



I would of loved to order from him again ~ but he sent me doubble the order of what I asked for at no extra cost ! ~ and I am still not even 1/3ard the way though them as of yet.







Thanks again for the baits Mr. Bures.

[tunaman]

Sorry to hear that Rick - thanks for the post.

Rest in peace

Roger

[Todd Dunlap]

Sad news indeed.I am going to break out some of the old custom Silverwood special color worms that he would make for me.I am going to put a Smack down with that worm this weekend at the Wood You were one of the best lRest in Peace,my friend. Todd

[BUCKBASS]

JB poured many of worms for my partner and me over the years Rest In Pease and Tight Lines.

[Chris Bonaparte]

JB Hope your up there pullin on some world record largeys on your weenie in a bun! You will be missed and in my heart and soul everytime i pull out one of your worms. I just wish i could of fished with you one more time big guy! R.I.P. JB. I cant belive it.....

[some guy]

The saddest of news. John was a great man. I loved sitting in his garage and stewing over ideas for colors. The man makes the best hand poured baits there are. I'm glad I got one last big shipment before he moved. I took him out to DVL just because he never got to go..great friend and mentor. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his family. I'm sticking a pig for ya JB

[some guy]

At least he's not in pain anymore and he's fishing as much as he wants

[JJCJR]

Sorry to hear of John's passing.
He was a friend, colleague and confidant.
A gentlemen in every meaning of the word.

The Fisherman's Prayer

I pray that I may live to fish until my dying day.
And when it comes to my last cast
I than most humbly pray,
whein in the Lord's great
landing net and peacefully asleep
that in him mercy I be judged big enough to keep.

jjcjr
Western Plastics

[Will Rakowitz]

I heard the tragic news yesterday and just wanted to give my condolences to the Bures family. I've worked at Anglers Marine and have been dealing with J.B. and his wife for five years now. Besides pouring some of the best handpours i've ever used, he was also a good friend. I've done very well in tournaments on his worms and have even won a boat with my tournament partner Frank Morrin, using his plastics. JB had helped me out in developing custom colors and I could always count on him if I ever needed anything. The bass fishing world will never be the same, rest in peace my friend.

Will Rakowitz

[Rod Wynn]

Well said Will..

R.I.P. JB

I am still in love with "Weenie in a Bun"

[some guy]

i have about 200 weenie in a buns in my garage.. such a bomb color. The guy was a master and will never be forgotten.

His legend will live on.

[Ray L.]

Well Said Will.
I started fishing with J.B baits many years ago when I started in a club. I still have colors that he only made for me and still catch fish on them when I need to get that 1 bite. Thanks for all the great memories.
R.I.P.