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2011/03/23 14:49:18 (permalink)

I'm trying to help a kid out

I met a guy yesterday at the shop I got some wood from and he asked me what I was using it for... After telling him I did custom rods he told me his son thats 16 years old has gotten bit by the fly tying bug.. He said he is going around the house clipping fur from everything including the Dog LOL

I'd like to put together a kit of sorts to give to the kid.. I thought I had an Extra vise here but some other kid must have gotten it...

What I'm asking for is any extra tools or material you guys have laying around that you don't need or use anymore


I have a couple Bobbins and some other things....

I am willing to pay a few bucks to help the kid get started...

I know there are a bunch of good people on here so I figured Hey why not ask

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    eyeassassin
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/23 15:18:28 (permalink)
    that is a real nice thing to do skip and i wish i had some fly equipment to give but i dont fly fish.  i hope you get some help with this

    REMEMBER HOW MUCH FUN YOUR FIRST BIG ONE WAS. TAKE A KID FISHING
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/23 15:22:39 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: eyeassassin

    that is a real nice thing to do skip and i wish i had some fly equipment to give but i dont fly fish.  i hope you get some help with this


    Thanks

    And I forgot to add The kid is using hid dads Bench vise now

     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/23 17:12:37 (permalink)
    awsome skip you always look out for the kids thats great.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/23 18:10:45 (permalink)
    Skip, PM me an adress and I'll put together a care package for him. Vise. bobbins, thread, hooks, hair, hackle, body material, etc. Does he tie for sthd or inland trout? Have lots of egg yarn, bugger marabou, etc. No charge.
    post edited by Plum Bob - 2011/03/23 18:12:17
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/23 18:57:10 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Plum Bob

    Skip, PM me an adress and I'll put together a care package for him. Vise. bobbins, thread, hooks, hair, hackle, body material, etc. Does he tie for sthd or inland trout? Have lots of egg yarn, bugger marabou, etc. No charge.


    I knew I could count on some of you guys helping me out

    And I'm not quite sure what he ties for.... His Dad didn't seem to know either...
    post edited by Skip16503 - 2011/03/25 13:11:37

     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/23 20:38:42 (permalink)
    stuff is packaged and ready for trip to post office you will have it by monday skip. and no problem nice to help out a little.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/24 08:10:18 (permalink)
    I'll send along a few items. PM me where to ship it. If he doesn't want any of it, pass it along to someone else.

    "Life's meaning has always eluded me and I guess it always will. But I love it just the same."
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/24 11:09:09 (permalink)
    PM shipping address, I will send some stuff out !
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/24 11:11:58 (permalink)
    WOW Thanks to everyone this Kid is going to be happy

    I really appreciate it

     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/24 17:40:06 (permalink)
    Skip pm your address & I will send some dubbing
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/24 17:41:59 (permalink)
    you guys are really awesome for helping this kid out.  and i can just imagine the smile of satisfaction on his face when he lands something on a homemade bait

    REMEMBER HOW MUCH FUN YOUR FIRST BIG ONE WAS. TAKE A KID FISHING
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/24 19:09:29 (permalink)
    Will put some stuff in the mail Friday....

    "There is a pleasure in Angling that no one knows but the Angler himself". WB
     
     


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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/25 13:12:54 (permalink)
    I think I got PM's sent out to all that asked If I missed anybody I apologize and Let me know thru a PM if I did

    Again Thanks I know this will be one happy Kid

     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/26 12:50:25 (permalink)
    skip its in the mail as of this morning you should have it monday.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/27 10:23:25 (permalink)
    Skip it will be mailed on monday you should have it wed.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/27 13:22:20 (permalink)
    We're going to make this kid Happy I got 2 packages in the mail already




     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/28 14:06:31 (permalink)
    I received more today

    Again Thanks Folks




     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/28 16:14:57 (permalink)
    skip i want to thank you for giving me the oppertunity to help you help this kid out, it really is the meaning of paying it forward the things you do for people, keep up the great work and may god bless you.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/29 12:05:07 (permalink)
    Again the Mailman brought this kid Some Goodies


     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/29 20:42:59 (permalink)
    Skip it looks like he should have a lot of tying now & thanks for helping him out
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/30 13:55:26 (permalink)
    More in the mail today


     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/03/30 16:07:41 (permalink)
    **** it really goes to show u that their are still good people in the world today great job guys
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/04/03 09:21:50 (permalink)
    More stuff that came in over the weekend








    I'm taking this stuff to his Dad tomorrow after the mail comes to make sure I didn't miss anything

     



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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/04/03 10:09:25 (permalink)
    awsome job everybody this kid will think it is christmas.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/04/05 17:23:43 (permalink)
    Hi,(Im the kid) Im Brent Weston, and my dad got the wood for you. I Thank you very very much for everything you guys have put together to give me, that is a lot of fly tying material that i will surely put to use. I really dont know how to thank you, because you guys have given me so much, a reply doesnt seem like enough. But Thank you. I plan on reading the books, and fly tying steps and stuff to help me get better at tying and fly fishing. Now all i need is a fly fishing pole so i can go hit the creeks and streams.
    Thank You To all the gentlemen who have donated.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/04/05 20:17:57 (permalink)
    A special Thank You goes out to Skip for getting me started in Fly Fishing.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/04/05 20:22:42 (permalink)
    Brent welcome to the boards there are a lot of good people on here, and most are willing to help any way they can if they are able. Good luck with the fly tying.
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/04/06 08:00:38 (permalink)
    Nice to see. Tell your dad to step up and buy you a fly rod now.
    post edited by rollcaster - 2011/04/06 08:02:20
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    RE: I'm trying to help a kid out 2011/04/06 14:38:39 (permalink)
    Brent Why don't you throw up a couple pictures of your flies for us to see

    And you are very welcome

    And don't be afraid to ask questions there are a bunch of good guys and Awesome tiers on here


    ORIGINAL: The kid

    Hi,(Im the kid) Im Brent Weston, and my dad got the wood for you. I Thank you very very much for everything you guys have put together to give me, that is a lot of fly tying material that i will surely put to use. I really dont know how to thank you, because you guys have given me so much, a reply doesnt seem like enough. But Thank you. I plan on reading the books, and fly tying steps and stuff to help me get better at tying and fly fishing. Now all i need is a fly fishing pole so i can go hit the creeks and streams.
    Thank You To all the gentlemen who have donated.



     



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