Some sad news hit the competitive fishing world this week when two anglers went missing on Lake Okeechobee in Florida.
Nik Kayler, 38, was found dead Wednesday by a commercial vessel, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, after a wave capsized the boat that he and teammate Bill Kisiah were fishing from during the first day of a Fishing League Worldwide bass fishing tournament.
The FLW Costa Series event was canceled and a search began for the pair of anglers. Kisiah was found safe after about 15 hours, but a six-day search ensued for Kayler.
Kayler and fellow angler Bill Kisiah were competing Jan. 4 in the first day of a bass fishing tournament on the lake when a wave overtook the boat and knocked Kayler out, according to reports from the commission.
“Our prayers are with Nik’s family during this time of unimaginable tragedy,” said Kathy Fennel, Fishing League Worldwide president of operations, in a statement. “The loss of his life touches the entire fishing community.”
The FLW Costa Series event was canceled and a search began for the pair of anglers. Kisiah was found safe after about 15 hours, but a six-day search ensued for Kayler.
Kayler and fellow angler Bill Kisiah were competing Jan. 4 in the first day of a bass fishing tournament on the lake when a wave overtook the boat and knocked Kayler out, according to reports from the commission.
“Our prayers are with Nik’s family during this time of unimaginable tragedy,” said Kathy Fennel, Fishing League Worldwide president of operations, in a statement. “The loss of his life touches the entire fishing community.”
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