rps Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 At one time I recall reading a thread about donating fishing equipment for some worthy cause or another. Can't find it, so I thought I'd start this thread and ask for help/advice. She to whom I must listen has decreed that my recent rod acquisitions and builds dictate that I cull the old. (What she actually said was, "You need to clean up that mess and get rid of it." For her that is harsh language.) I have about 8 well used rods ranging from a 7"6" ML Ugly Stick to a couple of Falcon Caras and Lowriders. Most are BC but there is a couple of spinning rods. All are serviceable but show wear. I have four or five old Shimanos and BPS reels. Again a mix of BC and spinning. I need a name and address for someplace where veterans or youth will get some use from these items. I will pay to ship if it is one location. Thanks in advance. Randy
Members jim1 Posted February 19, 2012 Members Posted February 19, 2012 Bass Pro is running a special. Trade in used rods and reels and get a coupon for new equipment. The used equipment is going to be donated to youth groups.
jdmidwest Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Years ago we sent stuff to the troops in Iraq, but that war is over now. Local youth groups, parks and recreation in your town, maybe even a church if you want to donate them. Have a yard sale and sell of some of her shoes or things that she may collect also while you are at it. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Check your local Cub Scout / Boy Scout / Girl Scout groups. I have recv'd a pretty considerable donation of rods for my Cub/Boy Scouts from one of my customers. The boys who do not have much, or who's parents don't fish, have been so appreciative to be able to go out and fish. Maybe you can set up a day where you can show the boys how to fish and how things work. The scouts are just like your own children. I mean to say that they will listen to and believe a stranger or person who they just met before they will believe their leaders/parents. You are a good person to offer to pay shipping on your items. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
Dutch Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 MDC has alway taken rod and reels for the free days at their ponds. Contact them.
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