I like you steve knew Ed and talked to him on the phone. In fact I just talked to him tuesday and he was making plans to go steehead/salmon fishing. We of course talked a lot about building rods and who some of the builders were. I know he thought a lot of you Steve. I to called him a friend and will miss him. He built some very nice rods and some of the finest grips I have seen in a long time. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. May god bring them peace in this horrible time. Ed I will miss ya buddy save me a spot.