Darwin Atkin

We still miss this master !!

Always a pleasure to see Darwin at conclave and was extra special to spend time with him and Anna in Holland at FlyFair. With Deepest Sympathies.
Kieran and Kim Frye

Phrom all the Phantoms - goodbye good friend.

My deepest sympathies to the family, he was a great leader in the Fly Tying community, for he inspired many of us as fly tyers.

First met Darwin while flyfishing on a small flyfishing only stream near Jack Flats above Springville Ca. in 1970. He knew where almost every fish in the stream were and even had some of them named that he had caught prior. The motto in those days was "Limit you kill don't kill your limit" which later permoted the "Catch and Release" mindset.
Darwin was a great guy, fly tyer and flyfisherman and will be missed by the flyfishing community.

I always enjoyed visiting with Darwin and Anna when they still lived in Porterville. He was always fun. A comfortable man to be around. His passing is a loss to all his friends and family.

While I have not been west and thus have not seen Darwin in a few years, I did draw a sense of friendship from knowing he was there and his loss is dearly felt.

I find comfort in the knowledge that if ever there was a man who was "bigger than life" it was Darwin. His kindness and wit touched thousands and his legacy will remain with us for all of our days.

I have one of the many fly plates Darwin made hanging in the living room of my fishing cabin in the Catskills. It is oft...

Durwood you will be missed. Anna, you have our thoughts and prayers.

Thinking of fond memories of Darwin. He was one of the finest good natured people I have ever met. He taught me to always strive to be the best at tying. I will miss you Darwin.