From Al Ristori

[slammer]

Times are changing. I always looked forward to Al's reports.Social media has changed that for most people now.I think news print will be gone in the next 10 years.I was born and raised in n.j. and I cant wait to move to florida in a few years so I can fish and dive year round.You don't have to shovel sunshine

[Capt. Debbie]

Well put.

If Al called it a blog he is now hip right? That's ridiculous!!

His reports were gold because he was very well connected to those in the boats who fished. Good info from someone who knows fishes too, is very valuable.

Fishing trips are expensive. So when out you'd like the best of yesterday's intel to plan with.

Al was the guy that people told what happened to. He has no replacement and will be sorely missed.

Originally Posted by slammer

Times are changing. I always looked forward to Al's reports.Social media has changed that for most people now.I think news print will be gone in the next 10 years.I was born and raised in n.j. and I cant wait to move to florida in a few years so I can fish and dive year round.You don't have to shovel sunshine

[Capt. Lou]

Well said Capt Frank very true ! Having known Al for many years and fished with him on several occasions he will not be replaced by any arm chair internet expert
He walked the walk and talked the talk and very early in the game he was right on point on many fisheries issues before they became issues .
Hats off to you Al enjoy Fla u deserve it !

[Bob T.]

Thank You Al Ristori! I read many of your columns in the Philadelphia daily news and Inquirer. Fished with you once when you hopped on an open boat charter, I think you had the only keeper striper that day and you caught it on a hook you "borrowed" from me. Glad I could help. Please write a blog, it is the next step in your progression, go show em how it's done Middle East Coast style.

[jerseyhunter]

Al was ok, but the ones I truly miss were Henry Shaffer and Howard Brant.

[WESTWIND]

Always read that fishing column from the days of Bryant. Everyone also advertised there. The rates became so ridiculous, plus the internet... it all went down hill. In the old days couldn't wait for the Friday report and looking to see if Duffy got the report straight. Great days and great column...