Jd_Phillips_Fishin Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 According to KJAS.com, an angler who won a bass boat at Big Bass Splash bass fishing tournament on Sam Rayburn this weekend did a remarkable deed to help another angler. Fred Tillman McMahon, who is retired from ExxonMobil, won a Triton bass boat in a drawing after the tournament. However, after he learned of Albert Jenkins fishing the entire event from a dock—not a boat like everyone else—McMahon decided to give the brand new boat to his fellow angler. “I thought I would never do this,” McMahon said. “I feel blessed.” We could call this sportsmanship—sure. But this also seems like a case of being a darn good person. What an excellent thing to do for another person. Stories like this are exactly why we fish. The catches are just a welcomed bonus! 4 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted April 21, 2015 Super User Posted April 21, 2015 A true American Patriot. Quote
wuchr20 Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Just putting it out there, I don't have a bass boat either. 6 Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted April 23, 2015 Super User Posted April 23, 2015 If only somebody will now give him a truck to pull it with. ; ) Quote
Robeng Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Wonderful story. Way to go Mr. Tillman. Paying it forward. Quote
BrownBear Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I heard about this on the radio this morning, and couldn't find the story. Thanks for sharing! Quote
DocNsanE Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 d**n I would have been happy just getting invited to go fishing on that boat, but to actually have that gifted to you is absolutely nuts. Great example of a good human being right there. Quote
Thornback Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Mr. McMahon set an example for all of us. We should emulate him to the extent of our blessings. Quote
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