Wanted to thank all of the supporters of are 1st. gathering with all the genurious donations and support. Batson Enterprises, Mudhole , Midwest Rod & Reel, Schnieider's, Hydra Fishing, Riley Rods, Mystic Fly rods, Angler's Roost, Merrick Tackle, American Tackle, Decal Connection, Thread Central ( Visual Wrap), Jann's Netcraft, AND Last but not least RodMaker Magazine/Rodbuilding.org for getting the word out. Learn something ever time I get to go to a gathering. Also wanted to thank those who help put it together, Great job. Steven Church

It was a great time. Meet some really great folks, had way too much food, saw some really neat rods, (some old and some new) and made a few new friends... thanks to all the sponsors and to Don for getting the thing up and running...

Hope this was the first of many!!!!! Personally, I'd like to see at least a couple a year. It was great and a super way of seeing other builder work and sharing info/ideas.

The great support from the industry and vendors mentioned above was SUPER and much appreciated!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Vic

I am glad you all had a great time, it was a lot more work putting it together than I ever imagined when I started the project. It would not have happened without folks at the great companies listed above. I am looking forward to many more future events.

A special thanks to Mike Barkley for his work on the donation requests and taking over the leadership role at the event in my absence.

PS. baby and mama are doing incredible.

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Super Tight Lines......Don

Don,

Yes it is a lot of work, It is very rewarding work. Thanks for the time you put into it to promote rod building Too bad you had to miss it.

Congrats on the newest rod builder in your family and thanks to Mike for all the help he has been.

Mike. Thanks for all the help you have been to the ORBS also. I`m thanking you because I may host another one soon and I may need your help. (LOL)

What if we were to combine forces and have an Ohio - Mich. gathering, say down by Jann`s in Toledo? I will check with the guys and see how many would be willing to travel that far

Bill

Ohio Rod Builders

Canton, Ohio

I would be up for a combo meet at Jann's. that's only 40 min. for me Woohoo!

That sounds like it could be a great time.

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Super Tight Lines......Don

I'm definitely in!! I've approached Janns in the past with no response.The area would be pretty central for a lot of people though Bill, keep me posted on ORBS gathering. I'll be there and help anyway that I can!!!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!