I have a big favor to ask....

SalmonJeff · 01-03-2004, 10:26 PM

I have a kid that works at the store I manage who is from a terible circumstance( foster home to foster home....) and really wants to try to do the right thing he is a great kid never been in trouble and wants to join the army so on and so fourth. he really wants to fish and has no real money if anyone has a spinning rod that they would cut loose for cheap I would love to buy it and give it to him for his birthday next week. I would love to help him out he is probably the greatest kid I know these days and always does so much for everyone else. so if anyone has a rod that would work for summer steelhead please let me know.

thanks again

Flatfish · 01-03-2004, 11:05 PM

Email me. I may have something layin around.

Real nice of you to watch out for others. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Mark and the dog.

Salmonator · 01-03-2004, 11:56 PM

If what you say is true I have a GL29000S I would donate and I will pay to ship. I challenge another IFISHR to donate a spinning reel of matching caliber. This rod is multipuropse, winters, summers, seabass, ect...

Thumper · 01-04-2004, 12:45 AM

Salmonator. I have several excellent spinning reels and will be happy to ship one already loaded with the right line. E-mail me with specifics about the kind of rod, size of reel and line that you need. Cool idea.

Fishin Magician · 01-04-2004, 05:00 AM

I would love to donate a box or two of necessary tackle to go with his new rod. I even have a columbia fishing vest that I would like to donate for him. What about a float down the river to break it in..............

John

Thumper · 01-04-2004, 05:08 AM

Maybe we could get together over a beer and assemble some gear. Gotta get this kid fishin' :smile:

Jeff, let us know when and where.

cdoryfisher · 01-04-2004, 05:41 AM

This is What Makes this Board Very Special.Not only can you find info on fishing but the people on this board love to fish and are willing to help others get started.

notaclue · 01-04-2004, 05:46 AM

WOW, there are still good

people out there.

notaclue

Jennie@ifish · 01-04-2004, 06:01 AM

Please send me an address to ship some goodies to.

Thanks,
Jen

rebell · 01-04-2004, 06:14 AM

I don't have any extra steelhead poles around the house, but I have 6 or 7 good quality spin reels that would work great for him. If he needs a good trout outfit, I can help you out with everything.

Send me an email if you need anything SJ. I think it's great what you are doing.

FishinMission · 01-04-2004, 07:00 AM

Well..if he's into it...I'll volunteer a springer mission in the upcoming months...E-Mail me if you think he'd be interested.

Mark

Thumper · 01-04-2004, 07:28 AM

This kid just became our unofficial fishing project. :grin:

freespool · 01-04-2004, 08:03 AM

I can help with fishing gear,please email me and let me know what you need.

salmon hugger

ampersat · 01-04-2004, 08:06 AM

He's gonna need some waders too. I'd like to donate some cash if you'll let me know where to send it.

Fish Hunter · 01-04-2004, 08:15 AM

It's great what our doing for that young man Jeff. If the two of you would like to be my guests sturgeon fishing in the Estuary this June please give me a call this week to set the date.
503-341-9571
Jay

RogueFishr · 01-04-2004, 08:16 AM

I will gladly contribute some money for waders, gear, etc. Please send me an address to mail it too.

RF

No Wishin Just Fishin · 01-04-2004, 08:22 AM

Jeff
Please be my guest either for springers or estuary Sturgeon Mar-June Maybe He can go the same Day that my friends boy goes who is now in Iraq until Mar

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willierower · 01-04-2004, 08:25 AM

I will donate a couple dozen pretied leaders! Let me know where to send them.

By time everyone gets in on this, This kid is going to be outfitted better then me

tramp · 01-04-2004, 08:36 AM

Still orgainizing my tackle boxes but I have plenty of extra tackle to donate.

Angler of Repose · 01-04-2004, 08:46 AM

I will give you a steelhead spinning rod and reel and/or a casting rod and reel. I also have a new raincoat size large(necessary for steelhead). Let me know where to send.

Small Fry · 01-04-2004, 08:47 AM

I have some pre made slinkies weights made up if that helps. I would be willing to make some more if the ones I have are to big or small. Can someone give me an idea what weights are best for Steelheading. I would also be willing to make up some leaders. Again what size hooks / test for leaders?

Salmonberry I can bring them by since I live in Hillsboro. Send me a pm with an address.

kodiakfisher · 01-04-2004, 09:51 AM

Salmonberry,

I will join Small Fry and bring some spinners and bobbers, fresh cured eggs, a wobbler and some teardrop weights. I also have a 3 piece tool set with a flashlight, pocket knife and a leatherman like tool comes with a carrying case.
I have an old tacklebox that I was going to get rid off that he is welcome to have.

See you around 5:00 @ Hanks

01-04-2004, 10:20 AM

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SalmonJeff · 01-04-2004, 12:35 PM

thank you to everyone it is amazing. if I have not emailed you I am sorry I think I got everyone
and have given everyone an address and a number to call me at or lee at. If not please email me and I will get right back to you.

thank you so much to everyone from the bottom of my heart.

Rubber Boot · 01-04-2004, 12:40 PM

If he's a big kid, I got a pair of almost new Hogeman neopream waders he can have. E-mail me to let me know if size Extra Large will work.

Salmonator · 01-04-2004, 02:35 PM

Thumper, for reference I use symetre's in 4000 size and they match well with the rod. 3000's would probably work. I think 2000's are getting a little small... Joe

Thumper · 01-04-2004, 03:58 PM

Thanks Salmonator. Jeff, have not heard from you. Let's all get together over a beer and see what we have. Let me know.

freespool · 01-04-2004, 04:29 PM

Thumper that sounds great to me,lets get together and see what we have. Anytime is good for me.

free

FishinMission · 01-04-2004, 04:35 PM

I'm in on the beer thing :grin: ....Probably got some stuff layin' around too.

Mark

blacktail · 01-04-2004, 05:08 PM

If there's anything he's missing, I'd be glad to see what I have, or pitch in some cash.

I'd also be up for getting together to see what we have so far.

Let me know.

Mike

kodiakfisher · 01-04-2004, 05:45 PM

This is the reel deal (pun intended), went with small fry to meet Jeff and the kid in need was working he came out and I think was surprised. He was really quiet and shy probably scared of the likes of small fry and I. Anyways the kid is real and seems like a good kid. I'm sure after meeting Jeff that he wouldn't go out on a limb for just any kid as there are several working at Hanks. You can just get a vibe, if you will, when someone is a good kid and maybe one that isn't worth the time. I feel really good about giving the kid some of my extra fishing stuff and you will too.

I think having a rod and reel in his hands to go along with some of the gear he was given would really make his day.

Woody · 01-04-2004, 05:56 PM

Wow, you guys are awesome. I'm speechless.

Kruechief · 01-04-2004, 06:06 PM

Man,

I work with foster children everyday. [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

Your kindness will not be forgotten :smile:

You guys actually teared me up [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Krue

The Bad Fish · 01-04-2004, 06:21 PM

i could tie up a half dozen jigs and send to you if you like ,, just tell me the colors that work for your area and i will do it. kb

SalmonJeff · 01-04-2004, 11:34 PM

thanks again guys!

it was great to meet Kodiakfisher and small fry. I can not thank all of you enough. Lee was shy but very excited he can not and wate for some of these trips you all have so kindly offered. All I can say is thank you and thank you and thank you. I can not wait to see his rod doubled over and somthing yanking the other end and neither can he.

As far as getting together Monday or tuesday are good for me. I would love it, it would be fun to put some gear together and names to faces and then all of you would meet lee first hand. let me know what will work out or wear to go.

greenbuttskunk · 01-05-2004, 08:23 AM

salomonberry,
If you still need a rod/reel or gear, let me know. I'd also be happy to donate something.
Drop me a PM is you are interested.
GBS

SalmonJeff · 01-05-2004, 10:14 AM

so far I have gotten allot of great emails and had the privledge of meeting and talking to a few of you. thanks again and please either email me or post when and where we can all meet. or any questions you might have.

greenbuttskunk · 01-05-2004, 02:46 PM

I'm in for a spinning rod and reel, and some lures, hooks, and a small tackle box if that's needed. Can I meet up with you guys somewhere tues evening? Weather permitting of course.
GBS

KingFisher85 · 01-05-2004, 04:09 PM

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freespool · 01-05-2004, 05:22 PM

Just droped an old but seldom used Fenglass rod off at Ollie Damons. They are switching it from casting to spin,ready in 2 weeks. Hope it's not going to be to late for winter steelhead.

salmon hugger

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SalmonJeff · 01-05-2004, 06:38 PM

ok I have a place in mind for Tuesday evening 1-6-04 in Hillsboro. I am thinking the Round table pizza in the sunset esplenad by target and across the T.V highway from home depot. I will get there at 6:00 hopefully with Lee and will pay for the first pizza and pitcher. Hope some of you can make it and again I can not thank you all enough

if you can make it try to email me or call me and if I can I will get the reserved room if enough of you can make it. hope to see you all there. Small fry and Kodiak if you can makle please do.
cell 503 791.5333.

Jerry Dove · 01-05-2004, 11:34 PM

WOW!! Now this is the ifish of long a go. This is what this board is all about. I get tired of the fights about who is right or wrong about any number of things. Keep it up. I was raised in foster homes about 10 different ones, so I know what this young man is going through. You are all great for what you have offered. I and Tillalmook Anglers will give anything you need. Let me know. Also if you guys will be meeting tonight, let me know. I will be in Portland. 503- 812-1572. Keep up the good work. Jerry

Rubber Boot · 01-06-2004, 01:23 PM

All these resources could be used to help disadvantaged type kids do something constructive. (like fishing!) Howabout a group of us committing to take a kid fishing at leaste once a month or something like that. Any Ideas? where could we get in contact with the kids that This would bennefit? Is this idea worth going forward with....?????????????????? [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img]

Thumper · 01-06-2004, 02:19 PM

Jeff --- The reel is in the mail.

Bobby Ray · 01-06-2004, 02:47 PM

Wow !! Great deeds

Sounds like he has plenty of tools to catch fish but he's lacking some Scent so shoot me your address and I'll send him a sample of Carrot Milk.

WTG Ifisher's

SalmonJeff · 01-07-2004, 07:25 AM

well I braved the road ways yesterday and met up with freespool in tualatin. what a great guy thanks for going out of your way to meet up with me and hope to meet again soon

the meeting place is on again this time it will be this monday at the same round table so email me for directions and the offer for the first pitcher and the first pizza is still good.cant wait to meet some of you.

Small Fry · 01-07-2004, 09:22 AM

Hey Bobby You can just send the scent to me! I will make sure Lee gets what left.