Robert E. "Flymaker" Thorne

Bob was a kind and gracious man. How fortunate are those who had a chance to meet this special man and sportsman. Godspeed, Bob!

A kinder man would be hard to find. He will be missed no doubt, but rest assured his knowledge and love of fishing will live on in all of those who's paths crossed his.

I only stopped by his shop a few times but he was a nice man to talk with about fishing. Reminded me of my grand father. And like him another true fisherman gone but not forgotten. After readng his obituary I realized that I grew up in front of his in laws farm in Buxton. I knew Justin and Bessie Merrill well never knowing they where related.

Bob Thorne introduced me to flyfishing. He helped me select my first flyfishing outfit. He invited me to his shop on Sunday Mornings so he could teach me casting te techniques. A wonderful individual full of knowledge and passsion for the sport we love.Thank you Bob for all you gave

I am saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Such an eloquent and gracious man with enormous talent will be missed by all of us who fly fish.

bob was an amazing man. he taught me much about flyfishing and more importantly about how to live life. i think of him often and always have. he will never be forgotten and his spirit will forever be a part of sebago lake. i will miss my visits to his fly shop and the time spent just talking with him about flies and what things used to be like. bob used to always tell me how great sebago lake used to be. i know that he rests peacefully in a place where the landlocked salmon are many, the...