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Just read on their website Mark, owner of Charkbait, passed away from pancreatic cancer.

https://charkbait.com/collections/weekly-specials

Bill

Sad that owner didn't have more time to enjoy retirement.

One of my go to tackle stores. Hope they continue to be successful/viable.

That's sad. He always responded to me quickly when I questions about things. My first hotrods were Accurate 113, 114 Squidder frames from him. RIP, sir.

John

First class shop that was dangerously close to my office in Huntington Beach.  Mark and his staff always first rate helpful and friendly. - john

wow......          

Quote from: Bill B on July 01, 2026, 02:38:07 AMJust read on their website Mark, owner of Charkbait, passed away from pancreatic cancer.

https://charkbait.com/collections/weekly-specials

Bill

The news I never wanted to read. I had been his client for several years. I exchanged several emails with him. My dream was to visit him directly at  Huntington Beach. A wonderful and helpful person. My sincere condolences to the family.

no one lies on their deathbed and says, "i wish i would have spend more time at the office."  except for maybe mark.  rest in peace. 

Mark was fun to fish with and he will be missed.

Very sad. Always very informative, and friendly to me. And I only made it in the shop a handful of times.
Tight lines, Brendan.