03-06-2009, 09:00 PM
[font "Garamond"][#ff0000][size 2]Dryrod wrote in my post:[/size][/#ff0000][/font]
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[font "Garamond"][#ff0000][size 2]Sorry Scruffy but I had to delete that link since it contained a fishing forum. Definately against house rules. I also edited my own link frormthat site for the same reason. [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
My response.
I think that BFT is carrying it too far when they nix a website containing a forum for soldier fishermen and can't help with promoting some donations to them.
Well so be it.
Here is what they need:
[left][font "Rockwell"][#0000ff][size 4]"The club is always in need of equipment, as gear wears our pretty quick in the harsh conditions of Baghdad. If you would like to contribute, you can send items to me. I do not release the mailing address of Soldiers in theater and consolidate and forward on all contributions. Send items to:
BAC&SFF C/O Joel Stewart
3461 Calavo Drive
Spring Valley CA 91978
[left] The list of requested supplies and equipment stands as follows:
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[center][#008000][size 4]Spin Fishing Equipment [/size][/#008000][/size][/#0000ff][/font][font "Rockwell"][#008000][size 4]
[left]Spinning rods/reels 6 1/2 to 7 foot (medium action 8-12lb test line)
Bait casting rods/reels 6 to 6 1/2 foot (medium action 8-12lb test line)
Small Tackle Boxes
1/2 to 1 oz sinkers
Snelled bait hooks - Sizes 1-6
Small Snap Swivels
Leader material - 8-14lb test
Small Spinners - (Mepps, Panther Martin, etc.)
Small Silver Spoons - (1/4-3/8 oz) (Cast Master, Lil' Cleo, Thomas Lure)
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[center][#800080][size 4]Fly Fishing Equipment [/size][/#800080][/size][/#0000ff][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000ff][size 4][font "Comic Sans MS"][#800080][size 4][/size][/#800080][/font][font "Rockwell"][#800080][size 4]
[left]Fly Reels - Probably the most in demand item for fly fishing gear. We have rods from 4wt to 8wt with
no matching reel
Fly lines - Second most needed item - as with the reels, we have more rods than lines, backing too is always needed.
Polarized sun glasses - nothing expensive, but they are a great help in spotting the fish and casting directly to them.
Tapered Leaders - 7 1/2 - 9 ft, tippets 0x-4x
Fly Rods - The best rod to use where they are fishing is an 8 1/2 ft 7wt with a weight forward line.
Lighter rods work well too.
Leader Material Spools 0x-4x
Olive Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes)
Black Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes)
Silver Marabou Minnows Sizes 4-10
Dragon Fly Nymphs Sizes 6-10
Fresh Water Shrimp Sizes 8-10
Fly Boxes
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[left]If you are just interested in sending something to the club any of the following go over well:
The most requested and useful item is a prepaid phone card
Fishing magazines
DVDs
Powdered drink mixes (Gatorade, Crystal Light, etc.) in individual pouches
Packaged tuna in pouches,
[left]Again, contributions can be sent to me at:
[left]BAC & SFF C/O Joel Stewart
3461 Calavo Drive
Spring Valley CA 91978 [/size][/#0000ff][/font]
[left][font "Rockwell"][blue][size 4]Thank you for helping out for those on the ground in a place far from home. Your support means a great deal.
Fish on! Joel "[/size][/blue][/font]
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[font "Garamond"][#ff0000][size 2]Sorry Scruffy but I had to delete that link since it contained a fishing forum. Definately against house rules. I also edited my own link frormthat site for the same reason. [/size][/#ff0000][/font]
My response.
I think that BFT is carrying it too far when they nix a website containing a forum for soldier fishermen and can't help with promoting some donations to them.
Well so be it.
Here is what they need:
[left][font "Rockwell"][#0000ff][size 4]"The club is always in need of equipment, as gear wears our pretty quick in the harsh conditions of Baghdad. If you would like to contribute, you can send items to me. I do not release the mailing address of Soldiers in theater and consolidate and forward on all contributions. Send items to:
BAC&SFF C/O Joel Stewart
3461 Calavo Drive
Spring Valley CA 91978
[left] The list of requested supplies and equipment stands as follows:
[left][/size][/#0000ff][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000ff][size 4][font "Rockwell"][#0000ff][size 4]
[center][#008000][size 4]Spin Fishing Equipment [/size][/#008000][/size][/#0000ff][/font][font "Rockwell"][#008000][size 4]
[left]Spinning rods/reels 6 1/2 to 7 foot (medium action 8-12lb test line)
Bait casting rods/reels 6 to 6 1/2 foot (medium action 8-12lb test line)
Small Tackle Boxes
1/2 to 1 oz sinkers
Snelled bait hooks - Sizes 1-6
Small Snap Swivels
Leader material - 8-14lb test
Small Spinners - (Mepps, Panther Martin, etc.)
Small Silver Spoons - (1/4-3/8 oz) (Cast Master, Lil' Cleo, Thomas Lure)
[left][/size][/#008000][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000ff][size 4][font "Rockwell"][#0000ff][size 4]
[center][#800080][size 4]Fly Fishing Equipment [/size][/#800080][/size][/#0000ff][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000ff][size 4][font "Comic Sans MS"][#800080][size 4][/size][/#800080][/font][font "Rockwell"][#800080][size 4]
[left]Fly Reels - Probably the most in demand item for fly fishing gear. We have rods from 4wt to 8wt with
no matching reel
Fly lines - Second most needed item - as with the reels, we have more rods than lines, backing too is always needed.
Polarized sun glasses - nothing expensive, but they are a great help in spotting the fish and casting directly to them.
Tapered Leaders - 7 1/2 - 9 ft, tippets 0x-4x
Fly Rods - The best rod to use where they are fishing is an 8 1/2 ft 7wt with a weight forward line.
Lighter rods work well too.
Leader Material Spools 0x-4x
Olive Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes)
Black Wooly Buggers Sizes 4-10 (with and without beadchain eyes)
Silver Marabou Minnows Sizes 4-10
Dragon Fly Nymphs Sizes 6-10
Fresh Water Shrimp Sizes 8-10
Fly Boxes
[left][/size][/#800080][/font][#0000ff][size 4][/size][/#0000ff][font "Rockwell"][#0000ff][size 4]
[left]If you are just interested in sending something to the club any of the following go over well:
The most requested and useful item is a prepaid phone card
Fishing magazines
DVDs
Powdered drink mixes (Gatorade, Crystal Light, etc.) in individual pouches
Packaged tuna in pouches,
[left]Again, contributions can be sent to me at:
[left]BAC & SFF C/O Joel Stewart
3461 Calavo Drive
Spring Valley CA 91978 [/size][/#0000ff][/font]
[left][font "Rockwell"][blue][size 4]Thank you for helping out for those on the ground in a place far from home. Your support means a great deal.
Fish on! Joel "[/size][/blue][/font]
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