Orange County Rod Building Class is in Full Swing

scuba e · May-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Glad you could come by. Nice talking with you.
You have got a nice set to keep you busy.
Did you figure out which guides you are going with?

kshredking · May-03-2009, 08:59 PM

[/QUOTE]Sorry guys I couldn't make it to hang out with the crew and learn so cool stuff. My Aunt was in the hospital on 'friday. Shefinally passed at 10:05pm. It was a really somber moment as we watched her take her last breath. It was hard to have to take her off the machine that was keeping her alive. we tried to keep her going till my cousin flew in from Oregon. She got in at 11pm which she was just a little late. I thnk the hardest part was telling her when she got off the plane and the drive back to the hospital. The good news is that she is no longer suffering and she is in a much better place. On Wednesday I probablly won't be there because of the funeral. So guys just do me a favor and pray for the family during these rough times.

BakerStBobby2 · May-04-2009, 07:18 AM

Sorry guys I couldn't make it to hang out with the crew and learn so cool stuff. My Aunt was in the hospital on 'friday. Shefinally passed at 10:05pm. It was a really somber moment as we watched her take her last breath. It was hard to have to take her off the machine that was keeping her alive. we tried to keep her going till my cousin flew in from Oregon. She got in at 11pm which she was just a little late. I thnk the hardest part was telling her when she got off the plane and the drive back to the hospital. The good news is that she is no longer suffering and she is in a much better place. On Wednesday I probablly won't be there because of the funeral. So guys just do me a favor and pray for the family during these rough times.[/QUOTE]

I'm very sorry to hear this, Scott. I have sent prayers for you and your family. Hopefully we'll see you on the 20th.
Bobby~

BakerStBobby2 · May-05-2009, 10:46 PM

Ok guys.....
Bill Batson from Batson Enterprises (Alps guides & reel seats, Rainshadow Blanks) came by for a visit yesterday......
Let's just say that tomorrows 'class' will be a little bit MORE fun than usual. If that's even possible. lol
See everyone tomorrow at 7pm.

Bobby~

Capt. G · May-06-2009, 01:52 AM

I have no clue, either, but would like to stop by in August to see if you guys can help me with my fork ball.
Mebbe I will bring some Japanese Fuji parts for giveaways.

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Originally Posted by makohunterz (Orange County Rod Building Class is in Full Swing)

Man does that look interestin, too bad I got no clue as to what I am doin

Uh, thats what the classes are for......

Come on out man we will hook you up.

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Originally Posted by scuba e

Uh, thats what the classes are for......

Come on out man we will hook you up.

BakerStBobby2 · May-06-2009, 08:38 AM

Wow, this little rod building class is starting to show some actual class....
With Mike from NimRods (six pack), Steve from Rooster Rods asking if they can come hang out...Bill Batson donating a few nice packages and now Capt. G. would like to stop by in a few months to check it out and even donate some components??? This little idea is turning into something pretty cool!!
Class tonite at 7-9ish...C-ya there everyone! Noooobies are welcome, as always.

Bobby Gowin
Glenn's Tackle
1145 Baker St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-957-1408 shop
714-726-1697 cell

**Fuji_Pedler** · May-06-2009, 08:45 AM

Any special "theme" or tasks you're addressing tonight Bobby? I think I'm gonna bring you down some goodies too. Holler at me today if there's anything special that you need.

BOWUNTR · May-06-2009, 12:39 PM

Hot Dam!!! Since the WCCRS... I'm all fired up. I'm gonna try and make it tonight. Hope there's room for me. Ed F

BakerStBobby2 · May-06-2009, 11:33 PM

Well another great night learning about custom rod building has come and gone. We were happy to see nooobie Ed (Bowunter) show up. He was one of four lucky winners in the rod blank giveaways tonight! Bill Batson and Mark Griffin each donated 2 Rainshadow blanks and components for the class--Thanks guys!!!
Here are the pics of Ed, Damon, Paul, and John with thier new rod blanks that they won. Also, pictured are Eric, Mike and Wayne with the thread packages that Mark put together.
This was a wonderful night of sharing knowledge of rod wrapping and set-up techniques and a lot of bullsh**ing about the fishing we wished we were doing instead. There were 14 guys there in total...Maybe 20 will show up in 2 weeks???
Remember, the classes are always free. Just show up!!
Bobby~

BakerStBobby2 · May-06-2009, 11:40 PM

Now for some pics of the rod building......Mark Griffin (fuji peddler) and Mike Ahern (six pack) were there to help show the guys how to set rods up. Thanks Guys!!!

Bobby Gowin
Glenn's Tackle
714-957-1408

BOWUNTR · May-07-2009, 07:13 AM

That was cool. Thanks to all who put this together. Great time, great people... I was fortunate enough to win a Rainshadow rod blank, guides and reel seat!!! Thanks a bunch to Bill, Bobby, Mark... I'm gonna make this a project rod for the class... The Glenns Tackle/Batson Project!!! I have some cool ideas and think I can share some too. Thanks again. Ed F

**Fuji_Pedler** · May-07-2009, 08:34 AM

That was fun last night. I wish I'd known that was BOWUNTR I was standing next to all night! A belated HI Ed! Saw a few faces that I didn't recognize. Were those all BD'ers Bobby?

The thread BTW was a donation from Robbie at FishHawk. He set us up after the WCCRS with a large donation for a number of charities, Scout Troops, etc... that we work with. Besides the couple of "grab bags" seen in the photo, there was also a 50+ spool thread assortment donated for "class use" (I'll find you here soon Don...).

That was a cool group and a good time. 1/2 learning, 1/2 BS'ing. Well worth checking out & hanging out if you can.