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I have two barely used Shakespeare 8.5' 5-6# graphite fly rods w/chipped cork handles. I'd love to see it go to one of you who knows a single-mom down the street w/a boy that you would like to introduce our wonderful sport to. Hopefully you can let them borrow a reel. These are entry level rods. Free- you pay shipping.
Very nice Quinn, hope it goes as you have it planned.
A very generous offer indeed Quinn.
Rocky
Quinn,
You're doing a fine thing! I am anxious to follow this & read how it turns out. Thanks for another uplifting act from an FAOLer.
Mike
I think we need a 'recommendation' from one of our readers. There have been times when we have had outright 'begging' on here which I do not allow. So, now we need a couple of you guys to search your areas and try to help out Quinn.
When I first started out, I bought one of these rods because of their good price. On my third trip out, I found that transporting a rod between pools with its tip sticking out the van window w/automatic controls are NOT GOOD for rods- too much wind, windows up... crunch.
I later found the same rods on sale and bought two just in case. Started working on blue collar bamboo rods a short time after so it's time to let a newby enjoy the graphite starters.
Steve154 has claimed (1) for a young boy he knows. He will be buying other items to complete a setup for this boy. Way to go Steve!
Again, I can't thank you enough. This is an unbelievably nice gesture of good will and kindness. The kid it is going to is 12. He lost his mother a few years back and lives with an uncle. I don't know where Dad is, but I met him at a pinic at my friends house, who is a karrate instructor and connected with the kid at one of his youth programs. He struck up a conversation with me about flyfishing when he saw my Sage hat. I promised to take him fishing and get a rig put together that he can use. I can't wait to see the look on his face when I give him his own. I can't wait!
Thanks again,
Steve
Very thoughtful gesture. No better way to keep a kid out of trouble than to teach them to fish. Well done guys.
I have a loomis graphite large arbor, green, with a 6 wt line. Not the best but serviciable. would go with the rod steve. Just email me where to send it. dan Gober fligi1@alltel.net
When you have earned the respect of your peers you done about all you can.
Steve 154,
I'll be glad to send some stuff the boy could use -- flies, leaders, strike indicators --- stuff he can fish with. If you think you might teach him to tie flies I could also send a starter kit for flytying : hooks, chenilles, dubbing, thread, flash, fur patches, beginners vice, etc. Sorry, I don't have extra tools. PM me if you are interested.
Greg
Steve, I'm including a metal Purist reel also. So if the graphite reel doesn't workout you can always swap lines. These fishing items are exciting but trivial in a young boys life. A strong and guiding mentor will be one of his greatest gifts in life. Thank YOU for stepping up!!!
Still have one more for one of you lucky mentors out there!!!
Like I said in the post about the free tying stuff to a good home..I have a boys and girls club that is always in need of fishing gear like that..only a thought
Deadrift,
Not that I don't support your organization, we have one 3 blocks away and my step daughter participated there when my wife was previously single (and we're more of an ocean fishing community). I'm just hoping this benefits a child and a mentor on a 1-on-1 relationship. There are so many boys w/a single parent w/o access to such great orgs like these. If no-one makes a claim for it by next week, your org will be it.
I understand what you mean, and if it stays the week and gets passed on to me well then im sure those kids will be greatful..If you find someone else..well then thats okay as well..In the end at least we know someone is making memories, correct?
"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
Winston Churchill
Wednesday Caster, I am sure you will be brightening up some young persons life. Way to go! Jonezee
I am joyed to report that the two rods have found homes to young boys of single parents as I had hoped. I appreciate all the kudos you guys have sent my way but the kudos belong to the individuals who are stepping up and making a difference thru their effort and time to reach and teach these younger boys. The rods are tools and have served their purpose for me well. I am very excited that they will go to serve another.
Deadrift is always looking for gears for his Boys & Girls Club. So I challenge those of you who have gear just catching dust in the garage to donate them to his org. or one in need in your own community. Who knows, one of those kids may end up mentoring a family member or friend of yours later on.
Gentlemen, it's guys and posts like these that makes a lot of the 'other stuff' that gets posted, worth it. We thank you all.
Well the thing is i donate a lot to them because i was part of it when i was a younger kid..When i was learning how to fly fish no ione was there to teach me how, i had books..That is also very discouraging.I put time there and we do all go fishing once in a while..I usually fly fish though, a lot of them want to try..Ive showed them how to tie a few different patterns and the ones that can get thier hands on rods I do show them how to fish them..the others just used regular tackle.Its a good thing..I dont mind..Help is always appreciated...Thanks guys.