R.I.P Manny Luftglass:

[AndyS]

Wellington, Fla. - Emanuel "Manny" R. Luftglass, 84, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at Wellington Regional Medical Center, due to complications from influenza. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Pauline and Harry Luftglass. He and his wife, Karen Kelly, were snowbirds, alternating between New Jersey and Florida.
Was a former mayor of Somerville and loved fishing in New Jersey. Penned many books about fishing in New Jersey.
If history serves me correctly and the rumors are true, he boldly asked NJF&W to stock trout in the Raritan river. Back then all you had to do was ask, his wishes were granted. So I guess we can thank Manny Luftglass for that, as well as promoting fishing in the Garden State.

[FASTEDDIE29]

NJ legend! R.I.P! Tight lines to the man that was good with the people!

[DanH]

Sad to hear, we talked a few times and he really loved the outdoors!
Dan

[Pondhopper8]

RIP to manny

[Blackfishhead]

Thanks for the post Andy.

RIP to a a great legend.
An inspiration for NJ fishing.I have been to some of his
seminars and have some of his books from many years ago.