Jose Wejebe Dies in Plane Crash

I guess I'm the last to hear such sad news. I just got back from Afghanistan and I was fishing a beautiful flat near Rockport,Tx. and I told my buddy one day I will throw a cast net like Jose Wejebe. He said you know he died right?
I didn't know, my trip fishing was done for the day. He was the one I truely
looked up to, because of his conservation and passion for the sport. Three monthes later I find out I've lost my hero. I always wanted to fish with him. Rest in peace Bro.

May your future fights be trophy fish, perfect casts on perfect days; and know that you're the one we'll miss, the one that got away.

Sad to hear this. Was watching the show this morning and saw the notice.. Wow, he was an inspiration when I needed it to get up and head to the coast here in Texas.. He will be missed be a lot of us anglers.. Condolences to the family and prayers to all..

Jose was a true waterman, he would call when he'd get to town in panama city Fl to say Hi we would fish if he had the time, last time I saw him he was at half hitch tackle in pcb. he was always uplifting in life, never a bad day on the water with this guy no such thing!!! It is a tremendous loss to the fishing community n to sport fishin as a whole. Nobody n I mean nobody could handle a fish like Jose, So to Jose ur truly missed ur Buddy Billy

From the days of Walkers Cay Chronicle's I remember watching and felt a true inspiration. I picked up a fly rod and started fishing. It's amazing when one can show genuine passion for something and inspire a generation to follow. I feel as though I had a chance to know a great man, sad I could never shake his hand and say thank you. I learned so much about fishing and the value of life from Jose. He will be missed my sincerest wishes for his family and those who actually knew him. Peace Bro

My prayers are with the Wejebe family. He produced such an outstanding program and made an old Granma like me become a super huge fan. Thank you Jose for giving back so much to so many in your short life. May God watch over your friends and loved ones.

When we reach the tuna grounds this year, we'll toast this fine gentlemen, excellent fisherman, loving father and true ambassador for fishing.

Thank you Jose, for sharing your love of the sea with us all. Our prayers for your daughter.

You will be remembered by generations of fishermen. Godspeed

Every Sunday my husband & I wake up fix breakfast and watch Jose "Spanish Fly". Today it said a tribute to Jose. My husband said "what". So I look it up and sure enough, its true. He just had a show with his daughter a couple of weeks ago. We both enjoyed watching his shows and his locations. He was truely a great fishing host. Our prayers are with his daughter during this time. He will be missed.

Bobby & Michele Sandel
Waller, TX

Like almost every Saturday morning I woke up, made my coffee, sat in my chair, and turned on the out door channel. That's when I saw the news that Jose had passed. Right away I looked on the computer to see what happened. I am not an avid saltwater fisherman, in fact the only saltwater fishing I do is for flounder once maybe twice a year, but I always loved watching Jose's shows. There was just something about his shows that kept my attention and just kept me coming back. It was not only his expertise, personality, demeanor, and passion, but theI way he transfered that to you through his show and made you feel like you were right there on the boat with him. He truly had a gift!! He will be greatly missed by all, even by us guys who only got our saltwater fix through his show. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jose and all his family and friends!! God bless!

I am saddened by the loss of such a gentle and kind man. A mentor of the sport of fishing to so many. My condolences to his family. All those that followed him morn his lost. Adios Amigo..

This is an incredible shock to me personally. The Spanish Fly has always been my way of escaping back into my true calling in life. Though I am a Michigan native, my heart and soul belong on the flats in the salt air. Serious and novice anglers alike will all suffer from this loss. His soul always seemed to be guided by the hero of all true salt water fishermen, Earnest Hemmingway, and Jose seemed to live by those rules. Although I was not lucky enough to know him personally, judging from his candor and deneanor, he seemed to be well like by all who knew him. I will certainly miss Jose's enthusiastic presentation his of fishing techniques, the surreal settings exemplified in his adventures and the comradery shared by all who fished with him. God bless you, Jose, and your family and friends who hurt due to your abrupt and unexpexted departure.

Tight lines Jose and gods speed

what a great show he did; much classier than 1/2 or more than the other "product sellingshows"; He made you feel like you were right there! My condolences to his family.

Rest in Peace - Jose Wejebe. you will be missed and remembered. i always stay tuned watching your shows. thanks for everyting.

As a dad! I loved watching you with your daughter on a recent episode. I grew up with memories of fishing with my dad and when I had twin girls I hesitated to fully understand what all I could teach them. Thank you for your spirit and the two lessons I learned watching your show. Fish with my girls and teach them the same love and passion you shared not just fishing, but being together. Lastly, take the fishing trip I've been delaying with my dad (now 60) to just say "thanks dad". Loved your show and your viewers wish you and your family vivid memories of time spent together!

Jose Wejebe Our Saltwater embassitor, I use to drive my wife crazy with fishing shoes untill I started watching your amazing adventures! RIP Amigo!

May the fisherman of fishermen rest in peace and may god bless his family and his lovely daughter at this time in her life. Jose is a legend and always will be. I loved his show and watched it often. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and my prayers and strength as well. With my deepest sympathy, Wally Delgado.

Our condolences, I have watched and been inspired by Jose for many years. I have a Teenage son that watches Spanish Fly and as a new generation of Angler my son was inspired by the show and Jose as well. My son wanted nothing more that to follow in Jose's footsteps. You will be missed, But know your memory live with a new generation of Angler.

i had the pleasure to fish with jose' many, many, times. always a pro, always a good time. me and my buddies are shocked and very sad. we'll miss you joser.

steve,act

We just lost the Cal Ripken of our sport! Just watching his show I learned how to light leader and live bait a bad day into a great one. And who else would release a giant wahoo or big tuna? He would. And thanks to him, many more of us do then ever before. The passion he had and the way he presented this sport is inspiring, and we, as anglers, should continue to share our experiences and knowledge and watch this sport prosper, and maybe, watch our beloved resource do the same. Farewell Jose, see ya on the water.

We have all lost a legend but his legacy will live on forever. His passion for the sport mesmerized anyone that watched him fish. He was awesome !

Brian Eliason

AMIGO, ESTOY EN SHOCK...TODAVIA ALCANZASTE A RESPONDERME EN EL FACEBOOK, QUE DIOS TE TENGA EN SU INFINITA GLORIA, Y MIS MAS PROFUNDAS CONDOLENCIAS A TU FAMILIA QUE SE QUEDA, ERES EL MEJOR...

So hard to believe. I always watched his show and learned so much. You will be missed Jose.

I am really shocked to hear this news, this guy was truly a gifted angler, by looking at his show , he had a positive impact on my life as a junior angler, my heart goes out to his family. Jose you will be missed dearly but never forgotten..your legacy will live on forever.