SAD DAY

My mentor Passed away last night. Anybody Southwest Louisiana in to crappie fishing may have had the fortune to meet J.D. Courtney. A great lure and rod builder. Wonderful family man as well as one the most passionate crappie fisherman I've ever known. I would sit in his shop and listen and learn. He shared a vast amount of knowledge with me. We would laugh and tell fishing stories. He was truly an amazing man and I'm gonna miss him. Mr. J.D. now you can catch those 3lbers everyday. RIP


"I am haunted by waters."

Sorry for your loss

Sorry man.....nothing like friends......

Hate to hear that. Prayers for family.

You are right. I spent many hours talking about fishing. He knew what color to use to catch for every river and bayou in louisiana. He would ask where are you fishing and he would say you need this and that one. I have 2 of his rods and if I am tight lining there is not a better rod in my opinion. Last year I knew his health was declining and I bought over a 100 assorted jigs from him. No one could make a quality jig like the man. The closest I have found is in Hayes. The man who makes those copies JD lures. Old Mr. JD will surely be missed.

Never met him, but sounds like he was a treasure to his friends and the fishing community. His passing will be felt for a long time. Sorry to hear about it.

Heard about J.D. passing away the morning. He was a crappie master for sure. Crappie Addict, haven't heard from you in a while. How's the hunting been. Specklebelly hunting started out great, but has fallen off lately.

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Originally Posted by LouisianaFishNut

Never met him, but sounds like he was a treasure to his friends and the fishing community. His passing will be felt for a long time. Sorry to hear about it.

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X2, what he said. May the Lord send you another friend, not one to take JD's place, but one who you can grow as close to in time.

Prayers sent for comfort.

Prayers out for JD.

Never met him but it sounds as though you lost a mentor as well as a great friend. I am certain he will be with you from here on out on every trip you take. Sorry for your loss.

Thanks everybody.

Sorry for your loss. You are blessed to have shared his company, and he blessed to have had someone passionate as you to pass his knowledge on to.

So sorry to hear about Mr. Courtney. I met him a couple of years ago, as said before one fine gentleman. I bought all the poles I could from him. I own about six. If you like to singe pole tops you can't get find a better pole. He will be missed.

I knew Mr. Courtney as well. There were quite a few days where I would put grandpa in the truck and take a ride to Westlake. What a wealth of knowledge. I also own a few of his custom rods and Lord only knows how many jigs. I second the motion that he built the finest jigging rod I've ever held. He will surely be missed.

Shallow you on land. I was on the bayou today.

Just made it back today buddy.