Jonathan Nitsch Seven Years Later
Can fishing help the soul and be the fly that ties us? It was year 2005 when a case worker entered the hospital room of 16 year old Jonathan Nitsch, who at the time was enduring multiple sessions of chemotherapy in a tough battle against cancer. When informed of his eligibility as a Make-a-Wish […]
A letter from Jonathan Nitsch, Make a Wish Recipient
I was in the hospital battling cancer when my doctor came into the room and asked me, “If I had one wish that could be granted to me by the Make-a-Wish foundation what would it be?” I immediately knew the answer. I learned how to fish by watching The Spanish Fly and had always wished […]
Michael Mummert: Make A Wish
I have had the good fortune to meet lot’s of incredible people in my life. Some of the more impressive ones have come from the most unusual places. Meet Michael Mummert, a brave little man. Michael is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He tires easily and has pain throughout most […]
Jonathan Nitch : Make A Wish
From SpanishFlyTv.com I just got done fishing with a remarkable young man by the name of Jonathan Nitch. I met Jonathan through the efforts of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an awesome charity that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish had contacted ESPN and they put Jonathan’s family and myself together. We worked […]
Gustav nor Transplant Bays Good Friends and Fishing Memories
The following is a letter Jose received from Christian after filming the show as he recollected his last fishing trip. The episode of Spanish Fly on 1/11/09 is dedicated in loving memory of Jose’s good friend, Christian Goodpaster. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. Gustav nor Transplant Bays Good Friends and Fishing […]
