Best fisherman in the World Ray Johnson

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[#0000FF]The phrase "A legend in his own mind" must surely have been coined with Ray Johnson as the inspiration.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]There is no disputing his verified records...and the MANY big browns he caught from Flaming Gorge "back in the day". But heck, anybody who would camp in snow caves and fish all night in freezing weather could have done the same thing. I don't know anyone who personally encountered him who would vouch for his sanity. He was dedicated and committed...or at least should have been committed.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]About his lures. Garbage. I was given a few by a well-meaning (former) friend. I gave them an honest trial...on several waters...including the Gorge. Never had a sniff on any of them. And I was appalled at how wacko the action was. Ray claims to have caught most of his big browns on them but I know several witnesses who swore that the only fish they saw him catch were on big Rapalas. About the only thing his lures caught were a lot of gullible anglers.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]He was humble...and proud of it.
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