Hi Everyone,

I'm building a pair of rods for two kids who got hit hard by the storms in Louisiana
last year. The rod for the boy is completed and I have posted a photo on the photo
section here of the 5ft ultra-light with a cedar handle. Thanks for the compliments
Mike, Sam, & Steve!
The problem I have now is building one just as snappy for his sister and as I don't
as yet turn my own handles I need to buy one if I can. So, if anyone could help me out by
turning one for me at a fair price I would be forever grateful!! I'm thinking somthing
with pink ? The material used is not important, cork, wood, eva, just something not
to expensive but what little girl would be very happy with and a "one of a kind".
Some of you may have heard about the kids as NBC news did a story about them and
the family but I wont' mention their names here. I saw the story and thought if I could do
nothing else I could send the kids a pair of pretty new fishing rods! Just wish I could have seen the story long before X-Mas. What a nice thing for Santa to bring!!
Billy Vivona, if you read this, your EVA inlays are just what the doctor ordered! I just hope
your not to busy or priced out of my range.
If anyboby has any ideas to share or can build an ultra-light spinning handle for a little
girl's rod. Please email me.
The twins will be going into the hospital soon as the boy will be getting a bone marrow
transplant so God willing I would like to have the second rod built and both rods shipped
so they will get them at the hospital ( that is the contact info I have for them) in time for them to be used after they heal up so I have a little time to play with.
This post was the quickest way I could think of to get some help with this very important project I have started.

Thanks again,

Thanks in advance

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

Raymond,
If your going to the ISE show in Sac this week stop by my booth, I'm sure I can do something for you. I'll be in the fly fishing building.

Dennis Papike
Cal-West Custom Rods

Yes Dennis I'll be at the ISE show at Cal-Expo for sure!! Hope to meet lots of
people. Doc Ski will be there too!

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

Haven't received yet Jerry

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

It looks great...I tried to post a compliment on your photo but it wouldn't let me. I am not sure why. Anyway.........I have some Pink Thread and some Pink Foam for accent I would be happy to send you. I used it in a ultra lite for one of my grandaughters. Used lime green trim and it came off very well. Just email me with your address and I will be happy to help. Again good looking handle and fore grip.
Big John

Big John
Rio Hondo, Texas
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting

Got your email Jerry! sent a reply!

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

So, Raymond, can you please give me some info on the ISC show. When, where, website link??? Forget that. Just found this: [www.sportsexpos.com]

As to the handle, just give me cork rings or a hunk of wood and I will happily turn a handle for you. I have burl rings in several colors for dressing it up some. Can plan to meet you at the show on Saturday. I can bring a bag of materials and we can spec out what you need. 916-625-1309 days, ask for Tim.

Thanks,
Tim Stephens
Rocklin, CA



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Raymond - I built a fly rod for my daughter and used Pink Ivory (the wood) for the seat insert and grip inlay accents. I used a black blank with "hot pink" Sulky thread. She calls it her Reece Witherspoon rod - feminine, but not "girly" :) As you sort out your offers, keep me in mind. I'd be happy to turn something for you.

Buy a "Hot Pink" golf club grip and enlarge the vent hole to the same size as the grip, use a blank that fits the grip,glue the grip on the blank big end up and go from there. Jesse

Thanks everyone!!! The responces and emails I received are very appreciated!!
John Blair as voluntered to build the sister's rod and as he already has everything he needs I have gratefully accepted his offer.
The rod building community is filled with many many fine and big hearted people! More so, I think then a lot of other groups.

Steve, I have seen your gallery and I really like your work! Will be in touch.

John,
Thanks again!

Tim & Dennis
See you at the ISE show!! Looking forward to meeting another local rod builder!!

Jerry,
your post was removed, I really like your cork handles!! sent you an email.

Jessy,
Interesting idea! will have to try that sometime!

THANK YOU THANK YOU EVERYONE!!

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/18/2006 10:38AM by Raymond_Adams.