We all have mentor/idols who have been major factors or influences in our lives. When I need to check my bearing, it's "Lefty's" number that gets dialed.
Who I met when he arrived from Cuba in 1959 has been my friend since that day. Chico began fly fishing in Cuba. He fit right in with all of us in south Florida who were just beginning to fly fish salt water. Chico and I actually grew up with salt water fly fishing.
Migrated south from Georgia in the 1970's. He and his brother Randy opened a beer distribution business in Dade County (my home). I ran into "Catfish" (then Sandy) at a 4th of July party.
If it has to do with the Gulf of Mexico, boats, airboats, trucks, oysters, redfish, grouper, tarpon or Halloween (you'll have to get him to tell you about that one) you'll need to be in touch with the "Commander:".
'Never thought I'd meet a man who loved the road as much as I do...I was wrong!!! When Craig and I hit the road, or travel together, something GREAT always happens
