Recieved some bad news today from a mutual friend of Duggy aka Paul Couling that he has saddly passed away after a long illness. Duggy was one of a great bunch of anglers that I met when I began fishing Redesmere in the early 90s and have nothing but fond memories of him. Just want to let people know who have known him over the years who will know what a nice bloke he was.

yes mate it is a very sad loss he was a top bloke.the funeral is on tuesday

Yes,condolences to his family and friends. It is sad to lose a friend...espesh when they are an angling buddy.

j.

heard the sad news today doug was a great bloke

Very sad news. I had the pleasure of fishing on the Meadow at Redesmere with Duggy a couple of times, and I always enjoyed his company...

Sincere condolences to all his family and friends....

terrible news,he sure was a top bloke martin.i`ll be there on tuesday you going mate?

Had a lot of laughs with Duggy.
Even when he must have felt terrible he'd come over for a brew and within seconds we'd both be cracking up about something.

He loved a good laugh and he loved his fishing.

Everyone will miss Big Dug.

Pilky

A terribly sad day, a good friend for over 20 years. If anyone wants the funeral details please PM me,

Chris Brodie.

A better friend, i could not imagine.
Take it easy big guy, you will be sadly missed.

I was horrified when I heard the news that duggy had passed away. One of the nicest guys in the angling world that I have ever met. Regularly he would call in at my place and we would have a right old laugh. It wasnt that long since I last spoke to duggy and knew he was quite ill again and I'm absolutely gutted he has now gone.
My thoughts go to all his friends and family.

The next time I put one on the bank I will look up to the stars and give you a wink old friend.

I agree with everyones sentiments Douggy was a top guy, I have great memories of fishing the mere at the same time as him and we all had some real fun in those days.
John texted me to tell me and although I hadn't seen him for a while I still felt the void.
RIP Big man.

I got the text the other day when coming out of work,(rode home in tears...and im not afraid to admit that)I knew he had been really bad (this time) but he fought it once and the second time it got him,Tuesday 4th, 2.45pm at st johns,chelford...gotta twist me shift managers arm to get there...if his arm wont be twisted i'll throw a sickie....gotta give the lad his RESPECT as a mate, a good dangler and a f'kin fighter...he never let it get him down and didnt have a bad word for anybody....why is it always the good un's...RIP mate...hope to see some of you there

If ever you think life is bad...think of people like dougie

Makes you realise what youve got doesnt it Rich

I know its early days but hows about a whip round for doug...a mutual person...maybe Paul would do the honours....i'll do it if need be im sure the farmwood lads wouldnt mind a memorial of some sort on the lake he so dearly loved...what do you all think I know we all have our memories of Dougy in our hearts but when we are gone im sure a memorial of some fashion will live on

Very sad, Duggy was a good friend, despite knowing he was very ill, it still came as a great shock to hear the news. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by many around the North West and Shropshire area, especially the lads on Farmwood many of who knew him very well and had kept in touch with him during his illness.

RIP mate..

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rip duggy a very sad loss to all that new him a top bloke all the best to his family

hello everyone,

I wanted to convey how much these messages are comforting me and confirms how loved Paul (eh, sorry, I mean Duggie) was. My Mum, Dad and sister have all seen this forum today and we are all a little bit overwhelmed!! Thankyou for all your kind messages. See you all on Tuesday, please make yourselves known to us. xx

some of the lads of farmwood have already mentioned a collection and i`m certain that we`ll sort something out need to just get our heads together and come up with something fitting to remember him by.that i can promise will be done.

Sad news RIP fella

Duggy's good friendship and humour will be greatly missed on the banks of his favourite waters, a sad loss to angling. Sincere condolences to his freinds & family, R.I.P. mate.

RIP Big Man

A lot of people have lost a Close friend.
Keep catching Dug.
Marzy.

Good turn out, and a lot of tears (come on admit it you were seen ;)) I was one of em......good lad,too young,too sad to really start to go into.....nice speach by John Seal

Met the lad on a few occassions on the Mere. Larger than life character, friendly and a good lad to have a bit of banter with. Got a piccy of him somewhere making Jurassic look like a double (That's how long ago it was, but good memories do last!)


Sloaney

I can only echo what most people have already said about you mate. I had the pleasure of meeting Duggie on the EAC waters and felt immediately at home with a lad who you could have the "craick" with and along with Justin Stephenson (RIP 20:05:07 :() were two of the bravest and strongest guys its ever been my pleasure to call friends and share a session or two with.

Catch a whacker lads...