Doug Hannon (aka The Bass Professor) has passed away. God Speed Doug.

Just seen this as well on Case Plastics Facebook.

 

R.I.P Doug Hannon.

 

For those who do not know what he accomplished well,  your weedless prop was invented by him and a lot more in the BASS world..

 

http://www.wavespinreel.com/doug_hannon.html

R.I.P

Yes, we heard about it yesterday, although I'm still waiting on verification.  He was a long time contributor here, and even had his own section on the forums for awhile here.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/how-to-fizz-a-bass.html

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/bass-fishing-hydrogen-peroxide.html

Aww, man.... R.I.P. Doug Hannon.....

RIP Doug Hannon.

I remember watching him on TV when I was a little kid and learned a lot from him. RIP Bass Professor. 

R.I.P. Doug.

Sad day in the bass fishing world.

RIP.

 

That's terrible news.

 

So sorry to read that the Bass Professor passed away.

 

Thoughts and prayers to his family.

A true innovator of are great hobby. Also a long time resident of my State.

 

RIP Doug thanks for all the knowledge past down throughout the years.

I too remember watching him as a kid, thought the underwater video was awesome.

The bass professor was a legend to many of us.

R.I.P Mr. Hannon, prayers for his family

RIP Doug

RIP Doug. One of my "teachers" from early on. Will truly be missed.

incredibly sad news... thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

With the passing of Jose and Doug, God must be planning a tremendous fishing trip.

I am sorry to hear this.  His time came early.  He will be missed.

http://markbilbrey.com/index.php?cID=145#.UVmPMMtWGLw.facebook

May he RIP......

Has anyone seen anything "official" on this yet? I'd hate to think it was an "April-fools" joke of some demented kind! Have yet to any obit.

Here is the official announcement:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/doug-hannon.html

I feel for his family, losing a loved one is never easy, especially on/around a holiday, it's a wound that cuts deep for many years to come on what otherwise should be a happy time......... may you R.I.P. Mr. Hannon.