Surf fishing neighborhood particularly devasted over lack of coastal staple for the reason that Nineteen Forties
BY MIKE STEVENS
MALIBU – Among the many numerous buildings misplaced within the Palisade Fireplace was Wylie’s Bait and Deal with which has stood since 1946. The Wylie’s proprietor and granddaughter of the unique homeowners, Ginny Wylie, is reported to be secure, however the store is a complete loss and it’s unknown if it will likely be rebuilt.
“Stopping by Wylie’s Deal with store on PCH final Sunday morning with my bud, Colin Sako, proved to be serendipity,” posted fly-fishing writer and surf-specialist, Al Quattrocchi. “We spent forty minutes chatting with Ginny Wylie in regards to the golden days of California surf fishing, she shared some nice photograph albums of the perch derby days when Wylie’s was the official weigh-in station. We talked in regards to the nice surf fishing legend, Fred Oakley, and we talked about her grandpa that began the store! It was a special occasion stuffed with fond reminiscences for her! Who knew two days later the store could be burned to the bottom and all its historical past misplaced endlessly? I’m heartbroken, particularly for many who misplaced properties to this horrific Palisade Fireplace. Such a tragedy!”
Wylie’s was one among if not the oldest deal with store in California, it had a really sturdy following among the many surf fishing neighborhood, and Ginny Wylie served as the first supply for info on her stretch of seashore that was printed in WON’s surf fishing stories for years.
One of many Yelp evaluations for Wylie’s learn, “Ginny is aware of all of the ins and outs of the whole lot fishing or Topanga associated. Be able to spend a while and share some tales. She’ll have the very best offers, info, and treats for youths within the small fridge contained in the store. Wonderful service, and she or he at all times helps you’re feeling such as you’re a child about to go fishing with grandpa. Not many locations like this on this planet.”
