"To many he was Gareth, but to me he was Pa, and he has a special place in my heart. From my earliest memories, Pa would always take the time and energy to take me on fishing journeys. See for Pa, these journeys were not simply about bringing home a trophy catch but really about taking some time off to appreciate, respect and most importantly reflect on the beauty of the natural world. Unfortunately I won't be able to cast a line with Pa this father's day, but I will certainly take the time to cherish his legacy. Cheers, Matt"

"I appreciate the time that my Dad has put into teaching and taking myself and my brother fishing. He took us fishing before we could walk, fly fishing in the rivers around home before heading to the ocean when we we're old enough. In teaching us how to fish we've been taught patience, respect and a love of the ocean. Fishing has become such a big part of my life and even part of my work. Thanks Dad for giving me this special passion that we share."

"My Dad has taught me everything I know about fishing, from baiting the hooks, to the art of catching the fish, to putting the ike through your catch, and filleting the fish when we return home. Although, even after all of these years he is still trying to hold my rod for me. If my Dad could be out fishing every day of the year he would! I always look forward to our long summers of fishing and my favourite day is our annual street fishing competition. Every year he pays my admission fee and every year I come back with the smallest fish but the biggest smile because of the fun we had on the water. I wouldn’t be completely mad about fishing today if it wasn’t for my Dad. Here he is pulling his classic ‘hold close to the camera’ pose with his 20lb snapper."

"Nothing beats time on the water with Daddio. “Are the bungs in?”, “Packed the ocean anchor?”, “Grabbed the nuclear chickens?” even the odd broken rod and hooks in fingers, you name it, I now know it. Dad has taught me both the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of fishing! I’ve been in London a year now but I get regular updates like this latest photo with the simple caption "Winter fishing is good" It’s not just the do's and don’ts that matter but the time we get to spend together doing what we love. I'll always be Dads little fisher girl!"

"This is my Dad. He has taught my brother and I everything we know about fishing and boating. Making us stand in chest deep water in the middle of winter at 4am while he rows out to catch piper for bait, before shooting out to try catch that elusive 20lb snapper as the sun rises.  100 words doesn't really give me the time to do him justice, I could write a book on everything he has taught us. He really is a true fisherman through and through and I could not think of anyone more deserving of this. Plus it will stop him from wearing my J.A.F gear. This photo shows him with just another snapper. He sure knows how to catch the big one, that secret he hasn't yet shared."

"Unknown to me at the time, my love for fishing was probably instilled by Dad during our family holidays. He’d take us kids fishing off the rocks, teaching us to find our own pipi and use them as bait. He'd tell stories of his fishing trips, and of his fathers fishing trips. Those were the good ol’ days of fishing. I treasure these memories, we can’t fish together anymore, but after every fishing trip now it’s my turn to share my stories, photos and catch with my Dad"