New Horizon Bass Anglers

One of the area's most well known anglers has died. Lew "Sully" Sullivan passed away on Friday at the Warrenton Overlook. Lew has been failing in health for some time, with Neropathy affecting his legs, causing his inability to walk and to continue fishing. Lew started his downward spiral with the death of his beloved wife, Leila, in 1986. He never stopped talking about her and their relationship. He truly missed her and never got over it.

Fishing was always a part of his life. He honed his skills in the WSSC lakes in Maryland where he took under his wing, a young fellow named Roland Martin. Due in large part to Lew's guidance, Roland went on to win more events than any other professional angler in B.A.S.S. history. He moved to Northern Virginia twenty years ago and spent most of his time on Occoquan Reservoir. He joined New Horizon Bass Anglers and fished the nearby Potomac River.

In recent years, he delighted in taking his grandson, Chris, fishing. They both loved trout fishing at Locust Shade Park. When his legs got too bad to walk, he nurtured his fishing habit by watching fishing shows on TV.

He was both a delight and an old curmudgeon on a fishing boat. He loved to tell stories and to catch fish. Although his abilities were somewhat limited in later years, he still managed to hold his own. He will be sorely missed by some of us, the ones who knew him best.

Hopefully, he will find a new fishing hole where he can both fish and be with Leila.

Rest in peace, Sully.........

New Horizon Bass Anglers Youth Foundation In Loving Memory of Former Members

New Horizon Bass Anglers Youth Foundation
In Loving Memory of Former Members