Pay it forward part 1

[andydejager]

Hi Rip

Thanks for the email last night, and for helping from the EC area too. I know I'm a sh*tstirrer from time to time but someone has to be the village idiot...

How do we determine the recipients? I dunno to be honest, and I'm hoping that the members could shed some idea's as to how we determine things. (Anyone with suggestions?) ((@ Andy - not sure if its possible, but could you stick this thread to the top of the page somehow?))

In the past we relied on the members to propose a recipient. The first chap was nominated by Jm - this guy is a father of 3 little girls, and of course they loved to fish. Jm met him at a pond somewhere in Durbanville one day and got his details. It turned out that Brett was a divorced father, and sadly at that time had lost his job and was struggling to make ends meet. When he came round to my house to collect the goodies, share a few beers and chit chat, you could see that it was going to the right person. The funny thing was, that although he too liked fishing, the kit actually ended up being used by his 3 kids and he was just the guy that had to tie the hooks on from time to time.

The second recipient was nominated by Smurf. He was a local angler from Clanwilliam (works at Rooibos tea actually) that had a small boat held together with chewing gum and tape. In the weeks leading up to a Money trail comp at clan (which he entered) his house got raided by chaps with long fingers and stole all his prized yet small collection of rods and tackle. The timing - for us - was perfect as we had gathered 3 rods again and a whole bunch of tackle. I met with him on the friday evening before the comp at clan to hand him the parcel. Lo and behold on saturday the bugger ended up hogging my favourite spot on the dam for the day... It was great to see him actually take part in the comp that he almost missed out on.

So getting back to the original question, I'll leave it up to the members as to determine who and how recipients are chosen.

PS: I now have a baitcasting rod too. Maybe an additional one if I can find a sponsor for a micro guide eye for the tip (so now 3 rods in total, 1 spinning reel plus plastics)

Howzit,

I do know its possible to have the thread pinned to the top. I just need to figure out how. Perhaps Rip or Nav know?
I will give Shane a call when I'm back. Going to ask him to teach me a few things.

[Riprap]

I've made it sticky......don't ask me how. Not very good at permissions in the ACP but it worked for mods.

[Navrik]

I am happy to assist in the WC. Guys can contact me on 08two 8nine8 4713 if they want to get the stuff to me. I am in Cape Town this week and away in the Southern Cape between Christmas till just before New Year.

[Navrik]

Thanks for the phone call and kind offer Bergie.

Will swing by and fetch the items you mentioned!

[Navrik]

Thanks for the message Divan. I will be in touch.

[Riprap]

Morning guys.
The season of giving may be over but not here on BFSA so I'm bringing this thread back on top for Jim's benefit and particularly for the recipients yet to be determined.

[Riprap]

Morning Jim.

I have 1 rod and quite a few reels from kind anglers. How we doing with this??

[Jim_From_Zim]

Hi Rip

Its been a bit slow, tad busy at home and at work lately. But its trickling along slowly.

I now have 2 spinning rods, 1 spinning reel and still about 100 packs plastics. Its great to hear you have some goodies. What reels do you have? Baitcasters or spinning? If you have 1 baitcaster in the in the mix, I have a rod that I will get the tip eye replaced to add to the list.

I think its best if we make a cut off date, say 10th March. This will then give us enough time to ship the goodies to one central point, split into gift packs and find suitable candidates. We can hand the packs out beginning of April. Sound good for you?

@ Nav: Hows your side looking?

[Riprap]

No probs. Will take stock of what I've got and post a pic. Our upcoming classic would be the ideal transport solution for the goodies to hitch a lift anywhere......

[Jim_From_Zim]

100's, thanks Rippy

[Navrik]

We have 2 donators this side. Just have to collect it when I am in their areas. Will also have a look see on my side.

[Riprap]

I have the following for you JFZ:

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Elbe Interceptor 6' casting rod
1 older model Chromica & Citica reel
1 Banax
3 okuma V200's + 6 spare spools
Tohu 4000 spinning reel
Spool 12lb line

The reels are all sound but need a good cleanup and service. I unfortunately won't get round to doing that by our Classic. Sorry.

To this I have added:
Quantum Torsion spinning rod
Elbe Interceptor 6.6' casting rod
Kingfisher Malacite 5.6' casting rod

Are there no fishermen on this site???? :roll:

[Riprap]

JFZ - where you boet??
Is this stuff going back to Cape Town or where? Our classic is almost here and I would need to plan with guys partaking. Thanks boet.

[Jim_From_Zim]

Rip, im here..
Just super busy.

Give me a few days and I'll be on track