Spiel Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 ....Well as most of you may recall we had a announcement back in February titled A Summer to Remember to which we would make this summer a special one for Speedtroll's (Rob) son Chris. I promised to build a rod for Chris and I have but I also built one for his daughter Nicole as I felt she was also deserving of having something special to share in the joy while on those family fishing trips. Now I was prepared to do this on my own accord but as it turns out my good friend Lorne Greene owner of Loomis Canada donated me the materials for Chris' rod and our very own board member Skiel offered and sent me a cheque covering the material costs for the second rod. A tip of my hat and my sincerest thanks to these two gentlemen for the extreme generousity. So for me it was just finding time to assemble them and I finally have them both completed. In fact Rob was hoping to come by today with his kids to receive the rods but unfortunately it'll have to wait for another day. So here's a few pictures of the rods Chris and Nicole will be using this summer. They are identical with the exception of color, graphite grey for Chris and candy apple red for Nicole and signed with ther respective names. The rods are Frontier 6.5ft rated for 8-15lb test line and should do well for walleye, bass and pike or anything else they may encounter short of musky and salmon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 That's just wonderful Chris. A fantastic team effort by yourself, Lorne and Skiel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 All I can say is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Yer a good lad Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Hats off to all three!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Excellent!!! Can't wait to see the pictures of the kids holding their new rods, and even better, their first fish using those rods Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 (edited) Nice. I believe they're coming just in time for Nicole's 10 birthday. Happy birthday Nicole. Edited June 10, 2007 by TennesseeGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Those are beautiful! Well done to all of you!! Once again I am reminded of why this is such a great site!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Way to go Chris... Forgot that you knew Lorne... He is a good guy.. also thanks to Skiel for his generosity .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Just finished reading "A Summer to Remember", thank you for adding it to your post. Very nice rods for both children. Are there any updates on little Chris? I would like to send him a lure or two or three...is there an address available or post office box that I could send him these? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 CLASS ACT Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 I'm at a loss for words here Chris, what can I say that hasn't already been said. Those are fantastic looking rods, you are one fine craftsman. I know they will enjoy having their own personalize rods, Thanks to Lorne and Skiel for their generosity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Chris, Lorne, Skiel...................................thank you all. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Those are truely a fine piece of work Chris. Nice!! Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted June 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 ....Thanks everyone. I must say it's easy to be proud when you're part of a community such as OFC and to have friends that are so generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Awesome stuff, Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Yes it certainly is a great effort by you guys. It's also not the first time that Skiel steps up to the plate to help out. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappiesteve Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Congrulations Chris, you are one Class Act my friend.Oh and by the way,nice job on the rods again. Again thanks to Lorne and Skiel.My hats off to you both. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Good on you Chris, well done. Thanks to Lorne and Skiel for helping out! May all three of you be rewarded with a big fish! Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtroll Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks again Chris Also a big thank you to Skiel and Lorne. Chris, if Lorne is not a board member, please pass a hearty thank you along for us. You guys never cease to amaze me. The kids are going love them, but I don't think they will undersatand and appriciate the effort that went into them like I do. Great looking rods. I don't know what else to say. Speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) I don't know what else to say. You dont need to say anything,good peoples have good things done for them. How are ya buddy Edited June 11, 2007 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks to Skiel and Lorne for the material. Very nice work as usual Chris I will be suprised if you have any fingertips left after all of the charity rods you have built the past few years. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Chris, Your talent is amazing... and generousity even more so ... What a wonderful gift! Cheers to Skiel and Lorne as well... These reports are what make this community an amazing place! Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiel Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks really go to Chris as it was his talent and dedication to the art of fishing pole building. He certianly does a fantastic job as I now have 2 of them in our house, They are great Blanks that Chris puts together extremely well. Much thanks to Lorne for his involvement. We should also put out a thanks to Rick for starting the thread to clue us in that we all an chance to help out. Just glad to be here on the sidelines and helping out as needed. Thanks go to TJ as well. Rob, Chris and Nichole have a good time this summer and I hope to see a post with some smiles! - Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Nicely done by all that were involved !! And Spiel, awesome job as always on the rods !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Well done gents! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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