I was reading Dick's post and all the replies to it and I wanted to say that all the people in this forum that I have found EVERYONE to be extremely polite, patient, and helpful with me every time I would ask a dumb newbie question. Rather than add this to that string and have it buried as an aftterthought, I want to openly proclaim my appreciation and thanks to Tom for keeping this forum going...(brother...you ARE appreciated) and to ALL who have been so kind and helpful to me. Thanks to you, I have learned things I couldn't find in the video and "how to" books, which enabled me to re-furbish about a dozen of my own rods and some for friends. I am even getting started making a little money at this craft I have come to enjoy so much. Again....for all the help I have recieved, and the spirit in which I recieved it....THANKS A MILLION !!!!!

Steve Buchanan

I certainly don't take this site for granted. It's one in a million just as you say. I check it every day. Sometimes twice a day. Great people and great info.