It is with great sadness that we mark
the passing
of both a
legend and a friend.
Richard
Nelson Adams was known as the dean of the
Matapedia, He was a living legend among
salmon guides, and he spent more then eighty years guiding fishermen on the waters of the
Matapedia.
After working for numerous salmon clubs, and guiding many famous actors, business men, and even
the former president of the United States Jimmy Carter, Richard chose to settle down at
Cold Spring Camp. It was here that you would find him every morning, keeping a watchful eye over
Home Pool. He was the caretaker of these waters,
not just as a watchful eye for poachers, but as a father to the salmon and the river
they travel. He had the wisdom of ten guides, the eagerness of a young buck, and the
knowledge that comes with 93 years of living on the river's banks. He was well known for his
love of gin, women, and his endless wealth of stories. He was also very involved with the
preservation of the Atlantic Salmon through the creation of the Richard Adams Foundation,
and also his involvement with the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Richard was always happy to share his wealth of
knowledge
with the sports, and always looked forward to meeting both his old friends and new
acquaintances. Tight lines Richard. We all miss you.
