Norfolk TV and fishing legend John Wilson dies in Thailand

 

John Wilson has died in Thailand. Credit: ITV News Anglia.

 

A Norfolk television, radio and fishing legend, once voted "the greatest angler of all time", has died at his home in Thailand.

 

John Wilson spent years bringing fishing to millions through his programmes, including Anglia's Go Fishing.

 

Today his family confirmed the broadcaster had died in Thailand, where he had lived since 2013.

 

Full story: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2018-11-13/norfolk-tv-and-fishing-legend-john-wilson-dies-in-thailand/

 

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A true angling and TV legend.

RIP John.

R I P .John. 

Hope they scatter his ashes on a decent lake, from an ex Chub hunter . TD

He used to have a fishing lake in Hua Hin, don't know if he still had it, used to call for a coffee there on bike rides, met him a couple of times, nice guy.

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5 minutes ago, roo860 said:

He used to have a fishing lake in Hua Hin, don't know if he still had it, used to call for a coffee there on bike rides, met him a couple of times, nice guy.

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He and his wife were based just outside of Chumphon for the past decade or so. They had been trying to sell the house (grounds and well stocked lake) for a year or two so possibly they had been aware that we all get older and our health deteriorates. Used to love waking up on the weekend and settling in for fishing led by John Wilson, Rex Hunt and Matt Hayes. RIP John.

I ain't into fishing, but i grew up in Norfolk, lived & worked in Norfolk a looooong time, with family & friends still there.

The guy was, indeed, a legend in Norfolk.

Saw a short documentary on the house he built here - nice plot of land.

RIP.

R.I.P. John and thanks for the memories. Only a couple of days ago I watched one of his early Go Fishing programs on YouTube. I still own a couple of his designed rods back I the UK.


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Anyone who has been on TV seems to be a legend these days, never heard of the bloke.

We're in! RIP

1 minute ago, SkyNets said:

We're in! RIP

Wilson Wilson (In high pitched voice as he strikes)

15 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

Anyone who has been on TV seems to be a legend these days, never heard of the bloke.

Perhaps you know nufink about angling....????

 

R.I.P John...

As a kid living in Norwich I used to go in his fishing tackle shop in Bridewell Alley Norwich.

It was thought of by us as an elite speciman hunters shop 555 However I did buy a nice pair of Tench rods from there at 60 quid a piece . That was a lot of money for a 16 year old in his first job 36 years ago! In fact it was a whole weeks wages.

R.I.P John.

 

19 minutes ago, smutcakes said:

Wilson Wilson (In high pitched voice as he strikes)

We would all shout ''Wilson Wilson'' or ''We're in'' when we caught a fish as kids????

I too enjoyed his style & TV persona, particularly when the occasional cock-up occurred while on air ????

RIP to a thoroughly decent bloke.

RIP John. 

R.I.P John 

1 hour ago, SkyNets said:

 

We would all shout ''Wilson Wilson'' or ''We're in'' when we caught a fish as kids????

I still shout 'were in' now. As does my brother who has run a charter fishing boat in Thailand for 20 years.  Seems to never get old.We still have a giggle at those memories.

Devastating news - I was hoping to catch up with him next year for a session as he was my hero and a major part of my angling journey. The word legend is bandied around all too easily but not in his case. He was an inspiration to millions of anglers worldwide and will be missed immensely. Time to catch up with his programmes on YouTube and dig out his books again.  RIP John Wilson MBE xx

Very sad news, I’ve rarely been fishing in my life but was always captivated by John Wilson’s enthusiasm and knowledge on his shows. RIP to a fishing legend


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R.I.P. He was an inspiration and I still think to myself when playing a good fish "careful Wilson " which he was always saying to himself when playing a good fish on his TV programs its burnt into my brain as is the phrase "were in". He will live on in YouTube for many years. He was a superstar of the fishing world and had a well deserved recognition.

Edited November 14, 20187 yr by cryo

Never heard of him but sad news anyway. RIP.

 

Very sadly now fallen from his "perch". I remember his programs when Anglia TV was my local independent channel. RIP John and condolences to his family. 

I used to love watching his programs as a kid...... very sad news..... RIP John.....  hope you get a good peg in heaven ????

8 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

Anyone who has been on TV seems to be a legend these days, never heard of the bloke

A true legend for fishermen from Norfolk with MANY hours on TV.. Certainly not just anyone  in the sport...especially if you fished the wensum and yare rivers. Well respected. RIP John.

Nice guy.  RIP. 

He moved to Thailand some years ago. His brother had a fishery 10K inland of Hua Hin. Fished there with my wife 10 years ago. She caught 4 Julian Price carp. Met him once at an angling fair in North Weald.

 

Tight lines John; RIP. You gave so many so much pleasure. 

 

 

19 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

He moved to Thailand some years ago. His brother had a fishery 10K inland of Hua Hin. Fished there with my wife 10 years ago. She caught 4 Julian Price carp. Met him once at an angling fair in North Weald.

 

Tight lines John; RIP. You gave so many so much pleasure. 

 

 

Less we forget Dick walker ..fist guy to land a 44 pond carp ...happy days in the 60s Angling times. my first rod was a tank arial. 

1 minute ago, Tweedle dee said:

Less we forget Dick walker ..fist guy to land a 44 pond carp ...happy days in the 60s Angling times. my first rod was a tank arial. 

Dick Walker; the father of modern angling. Nominated for "BBC Sportsperson of the year" about 60 years ago. Lived in a house in 'fish pond' road; very apt.

 

Remember also the Taylor brothers; Ken and Fred (I think) always catching monster chub in the Upper Ouse.

4 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

Dick Walker; the father of modern angling. Nominated for "BBC Sportsperson of the year" about 60 years ago. Lived in a house in 'fish pond' road; very apt.

 

Remember also the Taylor brothers; Ken and Fred (I think) always catching monster chub in the Upper Ouse.

I lived a spell in Ledbury and close by was the river Lugg ..i schooled the locals on how to hunt em down..my fave was the Grayling ..small but oh so hard to hook .. just like a woman .