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Erik Kunz
Registered: April 2005
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 95
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Calstar GFX800ML cut back to 7'6". 15-40#. EVA grips with X-flocked shrink tubing. Fuji Titanium guides and tip top. Matched with Pro Gear 501CS reel and 40# powerpro.
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Keywords: Jade Pirate, green, titanium, pro gear
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Erik Kunz
Registered: April 2005
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 95
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Thu April 12, 2007 10:23am
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This rod was built for a friend who had been struggling with cancer for quite some time. The way he handled the card he was dealt was an inspiration to all who knew him. Some of the guys had plans in the works to make his dream of catching a yellowtail from a kayak come true... that's what this rod was for. Unfortunately he passed away before the rod was finished. His Mom will recieve the rod as a memorial after his brothers and friends use it to catch some yellowtail in June as a way of remembering their brother and friend. RIP Steve Blackwell (aka. Jade Pirate)
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Jeff Shields
Registered: February 2007
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 203
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Thu April 12, 2007 12:00pm
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Fantastic work. Simply beautiful. RIP Jade Pirate.
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Bill Stevens
Registered: April 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 712
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Thu April 12, 2007 12:57pm
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Erik - this one make the hairs on my arm stand up - It should permanently tie all the memories together in a wonderful way!
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Fred Yarmolowicz
Registered: March 2005
Location: Brick(Central) NJ
Posts: 565
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Thu April 12, 2007 6:23pm
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I had a rod in progress and just about finished when a buddy passed unexpectedly from a heart attack.It took a few before I was able to finish it due to the pain in my heart,I also wanted the end result to be a fitting memorial to a great striper fisherman and friend.When I presented it to the family they were speechless.The boys wanted to know the best way to dislpay it and I told them at the side of the river with a fish on!Nice tribute Erik,what better of a way is there to remember a tough fighter than when fighting a tough fish.
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Mark Fisher
Registered: March 2005
Location: Broken Hill, N.S.W, Australia
Posts: 1,715
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Thu April 12, 2007 9:06pm
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Great work all round Erik What a fantastic tribute to a friend.
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Michael Joyce
Registered: March 2005
Location: Central MA
Posts: 1,528
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Thu April 12, 2007 11:51pm
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