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Steelheader.net supports our Troops!
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Marty and I have been talking the last couple days on something this board could do to help support our troops, board members annd fellow fisherman deployed overseas.
I proposed to Marty, and he agreed that Steelheader.net offer free site access, waving all supporter fees to Regular Military, National Guard and Reserves deployed away from home.
All you need to do is register on this board, then pm or email Marty or myself, and we'll get you hooked up to full Steelheader.net board access @ no cost.
Also I, along with a couple other fishermen, are looking to get you out for a days fun fishing when you're home on R & R or finished with your deployment.
Please pm me for more info.
Just some tiny ways of saying THANK YOU for your service to our country.   
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(Chromer - I wonder what one looks like up close)
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03/09/05 03:57 PM
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Great idea
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03/09/05 04:04 PM
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That's a Great Idea Dudes!!
and I agree 110%, I got a cousin over there who got a week off to get married, he's been there for 3 years..He's a Top Gun kinda guy, so they keep em around...
He is very happy though......
He bought a house during that week in Alaska 
Can't wait till he gets out, he's gonna be a pilot and live in Alaska, how convenient..... 
In all seriousness, the people fighting/working over there have alot of dedication and perseverance....beyond what I could imagine...
WW
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Very cool idea. I was just about to ask Marty about something similar. Have a flyfishing board that we're doing that already, and have had quite a few guys out (my last trip FINALLY out fishing I invited a guy just home from Iraq to go). This is a great idea, and well worth it. Been sending my flypins over, and did a big bulk of Xmas cards with flies/jigs in them for servicemen/women this last Xmas. This is a great idea. Hopefully I'll be completely on my feet and can get my boat out to offer rides here soon too.
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Good idea Bob!!!I hope we all realize the sacrifice those those in uniform are making for our country!
Thanks Marty...
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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03/09/05 04:43 PM
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Bob, the 29th Signal BN just got back from Iraq in January. I'll PM you some more info. Thanks!!
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chinook
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03/09/05 05:20 PM
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great idea,thanks marty.
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FGB will do a trip for any sevice member who is home on leave or has just returned home from Iraq or any other area outa the country Free for them, 2nd seat at $100. Thanks to all of you who are serving or who have served!
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03/09/05 07:17 PM
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Bob,
If you need any help getting these folks out fishing let me know. I am licensed in WA and would love to help.
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Grand idea guys....I'm sure it would be much appreciated!
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Great idea guys... neat way to show appreciation and support of them for protecting our freedom.
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Quote:
Denali said:
Bob,
If you need any help getting these folks out fishing let me know. I am licensed in WA and would love to help.
...Thanks Jim, I appreciate your offer and look forward to your help.
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Well I will be emailing both of my best fishing buddies right now. Both of them were shipped out within the last 6 months. Great Idea Marty and thank you, And Im sure Tom and Jason will soon thank you also.
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You guys are awesome. I have been overseas for the past 5 1/2 months and all I can do is read all the new STS's my wife sends me. Not being able to hit the river is a lot harder than I though it would be, since when i'm home I hit up the river 3-4 times a week. It's really nice to know we have people on the home front that supports us, and feed us a little info on how the river s are doing while we are gone. I'm in Mosul, Iraq and there's a river about 5 min drive (Tigrus) but theres no way in hell you'll see me fishing out there. Well guys keep a few in the river so when I get back I'll have some thing to do j/k... Slay on slayers
Steelheaderr
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Great idea and Go RED, WHITE, and BLUE. Thanks for all the hard work Steelheaderr.
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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03/10/05 07:07 AM
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Excellent idea. I'm sure that several of us bank maggots would be willing to take anyone who didn't mind walking. We catch a couple of fish also.
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03/10/05 07:20 AM
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Right on guys. Great idea.
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I am in the U.S. Navy and I had already paid my dues. But keep them. As a "troop" I feel it is important to support you guys too. Thanks to everyone on this board for your support.
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Right on Fellas!
Bob if you need help at all or find someone that may want to do a DB trip on the rivers I fish let me know. My offer from an earlier post still stands. I already have a trip with an Airman and his daughter in the planning stages for when he returns in May.
Thanks to all those that are making the sacrafices needed to make our country safer! 
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Shane thanks for the offer, I hope to take you up on it.
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A COUPLE??? Don't sell yourselves short TH, we catch a ton o fish and have a good time doing it...matter of fact I'm jonesing for a little s'chuck action this month, are you game?
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I agree with you DR, have driftboat will endanger you life...uhhhh, i meant will take u out...uhh umm, would enjoy your company? Seriously, Id be willing to take an active person out also....for summers, it'll take me that long to be comforable to not do what combat did to...hehe.
Bob, DR, Marty, how about a list of guys and when they'll be back so we know when to plan for stuff??? It can be updated on a specific thread, preferably the supporters forum so we can count on these being reel needs. Just my opinion.
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Trouthead
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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03/10/05 12:25 PM
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I might be a little "gamey" but I'll take a bath first. Call me when your ready to go.
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Mac
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03/10/05 12:58 PM
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The USS Lincoln and Shoup just got back last week and are in a 30 day stand down. I will ask around to see if there any guys onboard that are on vacation that might like to get there lines wet.
V/r
MAC
OSC(SW/AW Mcalister
USS RODNEY M DAVIS
FFG-61
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03/10/05 01:18 PM
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Rapid Robert I do not have a drift boat but I do have a boat for the puget sound so if any of our service men & women want to go out in the sound they can catch a ride with me, I am not a guide but they can go fishin with me.
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Thanks loner, you don't need to be a guide to take a friend fun fishing.
This is one of the things that makes this board great!
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Hey Mac, my bro in law was on the Lincoln, Cmder Steve Bristow. Know him, he's a naval officer snob! Kidding, nice guy from Tillamook. I'm sure he'd be in for some fishing with his b-i-l.....Second middle east tour. Good luck on your deployment!
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03/10/05 04:24 PM
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MM, His name sounds familar but I would have to put a face to it. To many people on there to know them all. Thanks it will be a long deployment this time around, Leaving behind a 5 month old...:(
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(chum)
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03/10/05 04:54 PM
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I'm in the millitary and paid the dues. I think Ya'll should keep charging the dues, even to us military folk. This site is great, and the dues are well worth the information I get from this site. The appreciation you guys show the millitary is enough. Getting the chance to fish with some of you pro's on this site is a grand idea. I would jump at the chance to fish with anyone from this site. The millitary is the best job in the world and thanks for appreciating us.
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03/10/05 06:40 PM
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TopCop, I ain't no pro but I got a boat and I live in Lake Stevens, not too far from you, hows about Sunday you an me go git us a blackmouth? PM me
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My buddy rick just got back" he's on the shoup "...I'll ask him if anyone is interested in a trip and try to give them the info needed......I'm sure he's not intersted himself but he might know a few who are looking for a little fishin time............
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Timber
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(Wet my Willie)
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03/11/05 09:37 AM
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I talked with Bob and offered to give some DB trips as well.
A big THANKS to all of you who serve!
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fish4steel
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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03/11/05 12:07 PM
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OK all of you who offered, here is a chance to show your colors:
First Sergeant Rob Noyes and his Soldiers of the 29th Signal BN just got back from Iraq in January. If you want to offer a trip or trips, he can be reached at:
office: 253-967-4048
home: 253-964-6873
e-mail: rlnoyes@excite.com
Thanks for showing your appreciation to our Servicemen and women
I'm still waiting to hear from the Sergeant Major of the Stryker Brigade (CSM Du) who also recently returned. (3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division)
Mike
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03/16/05 05:59 AM
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I'm getting ready to pull my boat out from storage in the next couple of weeks. Contact me VIA this forum and I will take a couple of military folk out on American Lake for a day of trout fishing.
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SJChamby
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03/20/05 10:50 AM
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This is a great idea and would be very appreciated. I just got back from the Deployment on Lincoln and accessed the site as much as possible just to keep up with what was going on. It provided a nice 'link to home' while I was handing out rice and water to tsunami victims instead of fishing and being home with the family.
Thanks for the support and the site...If you can't be home, it's great to read about what's going on at home.
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Bob,
I dont have a boat & dont know beans about fishing ,but I might be able to help with fuel? $$? Let me know if you need something...Troy 
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Bob ,
i dont have a boat& dont know beans about fishin', but i might be able to help in some other way.. fuel for the boat?? $$$? let me know.
Troy
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I think this is a WONDERFUL IDEA!! Usually stick to my 'fly fishing forum(s),' but this one is a dandy. Live in Ashland, Oregon so the upper Rogue River is 30 minutes from the front door.
Count me in (side bar: I'm retired, so 'timing of a trip' usually isn't critical)
Fred Evans
faevans@mind.net
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04/12/05 04:47 PM
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the company i work for just had a "called up" national guard service member return from a tour in iraq. i spoke with him today and he is still on leave, he does not fish much but his eyes lit up when i told him he might be able to get a free guided trip. if anyone wants to take him pm me and i will give you his phone #. thanks jim. ps i will chip in $50 for gas to the guide that takes him. thanks for supporting our troops. jim 
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fish4steel
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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04/12/05 09:37 PM
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Jim, have him get in touch with me for this Sat on the big river. My dime. Unless someone like RR with the real mojo gives him a better offer 
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I have an open seat for Saturday and Sunday around Kalama. Let me know I would be glad to help. Trip is on me.
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I returned in feb from the middle east but was treated to a sweet trip on the nooch' with AKkings along with musicman. Didn't catch jack but music landed a large hen. Overall a great drift except I almost forgot my vest when we had to push Ak's DB over a bar. Once again thanks AKkings for nice float!
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chinook
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04/13/05 07:05 PM
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Quote:
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I have an open seat for Saturday and Sunday around Kalama. Let me know I would be glad to help. Trip is on me.
luv he is going with the sgm sat. thanks for the offer. best and good luck jim 
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04/25/05 12:45 AM
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We got any military equipment shots with our stick on them? How about some photos of our troops getting a chance to go fishing? Would like to see us spread the word with some of the local papers if anybody has connections. Lets take care of these guys and get the word out. Don't want the effort to die off on this great welcome home.
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Just got word that 4 troops with the 513th Trans Co. just home from Iraq want to go fishing.
Let's get a heads up on who wants to get these guys out on a well deserved trip, the SGM and I have taken 3-4 troop thank you trips the last month.
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Bob
Have them call me
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Thanks Warren!
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I can do one saturday, have tehm call me, 360-943-9283
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I'm not sure it's going to happen that fast Brian, thanks and I'll let you know.
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fish4steel
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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06/03/05 08:03 AM
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Below is what was put out on Ft Lewis by CSM Kevin Lemon, the Garrison CSM:
ALL,
Below is a GREAT offer for some of your/our Soldiers returning from theaters of operation (Iraq & Afghanistan). Basically they are offering a free guided fishing trip! Heck of a deal! The Steelheader.net family is mostly made up of veterans who want to thank our Soldiers for their sacrifices by making this offer.
I know we have a lot of deserving Soldiers, who really would enjoy this opportunity... Just asking that you spread the word to them.
Additionally, please note the offer to get some really neat looking stickers for members of your unit... Especially if they're currently deployed!!
Bottom line: I've fished with a bunch of these guys... They're good, safe, and have a good time. The POC is SGM Mike Kurtz at MAMC. His Edress is above, and his phone number is 968-1718. Please spread the word.
v/r
CSM Lemon
This is what I got back in two days, I have more on my home PC:
SGT Blaine Gibson:
blaine gibson home ph# [253]964-8347 unit ph# [253]967-7144 e- mail mt_man1268@hotmail.com i will be on leave from 17 june until 31 june
SGT Casey andrew.n.casey@us.army.mil
I look forward to the fishing. I will find out specific dates for my friends and let you know. My contact number is 253-576-3050.
Also, who would I contact about getting the stickers so I can display them and mail some to my buddies. Thanks, SGT Casey ( he has two buddies coming back soon for R&R)
SGM Brown
michael.allen.brown@us.army.mil
I have just returned from Iraq and have been re-assigned as the G3 SGM for I Corps. It was wierd recieving this email because my wife just last night suddenly out of no where said she wants to go fishin! I have been deployed two of the last three years in a war zone and have 28 years in the Army. We would like to throw a line in and relax.
OK guys, let's help them out! THANKS!!!
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(Chromer - I wonder what one looks like up close)
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06/03/05 09:02 AM
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Quote:
fish4steel said:
Below is what was put out on Ft Lewis by CSM Kevin Lemon, the Garrison CSM:
ALL,
Below is a GREAT offer for some of your/our Soldiers returning from theaters of operation (Iraq & Afghanistan). Basically they are offering a free guided fishing trip! Heck of a deal! The Steelheader.net family is mostly made up of veterans who want to thank our Soldiers for their sacrifices by making this offer.
I know we have a lot of deserving Soldiers, who really would enjoy this opportunity... Just asking that you spread the word to them.
Is our (paying, none other count)really mostly made up of veterans? Dang, I knew this group was the right group.
From all us pukes who never were able to serve; THANK YOU
"HooAhh", "HoooYahh", "OOORAHH", and "Hey, who made this coffee"
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I emailed Brown and Casey....
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ibgrizz
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(They like Our BAIT!!)
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06/03/05 10:52 AM
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Emails sent.
Lets get them out on the water. 
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fish4steel
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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06/03/05 12:06 PM
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Thanks guys!
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chinook
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06/03/05 04:15 PM
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OK guys, let's help them out! THANKS!!!
that's one sweet sticker you have there mike!
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Another 2 soldiers are fishhing 'Nooks with me on Saturday. Thanks to f4s for getting the word out! I have afew more days left where I can take soldiers!
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fish4steel
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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06/09/05 04:03 PM
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Good job Brian! I have one and maybe two on Sat myself.
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DaBrow
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06/27/05 12:38 AM
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I just paid my dues for the basics. No worries. Can't wait to get the stickers out to the AOR!!!!
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Gooose
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06/27/05 12:53 AM
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DaBrow thanks for joining up and helping out! We may have to ask for more donations for stickers for our troops! Not a problem with this community. Oh and thank you for being there for us! If you ever want to go for some Hood Canal crab  this summer or silvers this Fall let me know.
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(Irgendwann werde ich einen steelhead fangen)
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06/27/05 12:29 PM
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Sounds like a plan. My Daughter and I want some silvers and the wife wants the Dungees. My girl caught a 12lb silver down by the mouth of the Skok last year and a couple of years ago (she was 7) hooked into a big king and lost it. She has the bug.
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Let me know Gooose... If more donations are needed I'll get the lower life forms involved IE: The eastsiders
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE... Just asked the ones fighting for ours!
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Gooose, I'd be happy to donate....just say when.
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I went to donate after reading this last night but could'nt remember my paypal password....i'll hook you up with some $$$ asap.....
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06/28/05 12:41 AM
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I hate to sound sappy but it's really great to see that the majority of the population on this board is helping and supporting the troops. I'd love to thank each and everyone of you for what you are doing. What you folks are doing really does mean a lot to the folks you are doing it for. I might be some piddly E-4 but I'm not blind. Thanks a lot to everyone.
P.S.
Good job putting out the word SGM.
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06/28/05 01:06 AM
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Thanks Ash. We have a great bunch of folks here who dearly care about those who choose to serve in our armed forces. Thank you for serving.
Southfork start leaning. Dean and MM contributions are welcome. Lets get this rolling!
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06/28/05 11:10 AM
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Ain't no such thing as a piddly E-4. You guys do the work, and make us Senior NCO's look good. Most important guys in my shop are the lowest ranking. I take the best care of them too, they know where my bread is buttered.
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06/28/05 04:40 PM
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With a littel luck I will be a new Senior NCO soon. Test for master the 7th. Need 59 on one test and 60 on the other.
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I hate to sound sappy but it's really great to see that the majority of the population on this board is helping and supporting the troops. I'd love to thank each and everyone of you for what you are doing. What you folks are doing really does mean a lot to the folks you are doing it for. I might be some piddly E-4 but I'm not blind. Thanks a lot to everyone.
P.S.
Good job putting out the word SGM.
Ash, no apologies necessary for voicing your thoughts. Consider that some, like myself, suffered the public indignities and indifferences as Viet Nam vets, while others are either vets from other conflicts, or witnessed what occurred in the past. Hopefully we're all united in a common cause...to see that this never happens again, and that our armed forces receive the respect and support that they deserve for the sacrefices they make on our behalf and the rights of others. You didn't make the decisions behind these events, but you are prepared to accept the challenge and duty that makes our country and freedom so charished.
As others have stated, there is no such thing as a "piddly E-4" or any other rank for that matter. That's what I came home as after 14 months in Nam. Even though I was offered commissions. I, and other vets know how much work it takes to attain grade, and you can be proud of yours as was I when I came home. You all make me proud. 
The SGM is a special person, as they all are. They are at the top of their class [NCO's] which is no small achievement. They are in a command role which allows them to do much for the enlisted men and women, and I have never met one that didn't take that responsibility to heart. I have a lot of respect for these people and the role they serve in.
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Gooose said:
Dean and MM contributions are welcome. Lets get this rolling!
Goose, pm me in regards to how to make the donation. If by Paypal, I guess I'll need to know the particulars to ensure that the money reaches the correct destination. Thanks.
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06/28/05 06:11 PM
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BorntoFish said:
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Ash said:
I hate to sound sappy but it's really great to see that the majority of the population on this board is helping and supporting the troops. I'd love to thank each and everyone of you for what you are doing. What you folks are doing really does mean a lot to the folks you are doing it for. I might be some piddly E-4 but I'm not blind. Thanks a lot to everyone.
P.S.
Good job putting out the word SGM.
Ash, no apologies necessary for voicing your thoughts. Consider that some, like myself, suffered the public indignities and indifferences as Viet Nam vets, while others are either vets from other conflicts, or witnessed what occurred in the past. Hopefully we're all united in a common cause...to see that this never happens again, and that our armed forces receive the respect and support that they deserve for the sacrefices they make on our behalf and the rights of others. You didn't make the decisions behind these events, but you are prepared to accept the challenge and duty that makes our country and freedom so charished.
As others have stated, there is no such thing as a "piddly E-4" or any other rank for that matter. That's what I came home as after 14 months in Nam. Even though I was offered commissions. I, and other vets know how much work it takes to attain grade, and you can be proud of yours as was I when I came home. You all make me proud.
The SGM is a special person, as they all are. They are at the top of their class [NCO's] which is no small achievement. They are in a command role which allows them to do much for the enlisted men and women, and I have never met one that didn't take that responsibility to heart. I have a lot of respect for these people and the role they serve in.
very well put. and if i may say....... ditto.
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06/29/05 12:20 AM
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If army is anything like AF, E4 is that stepping stone grade. You are starting to become a leader, but yet still learning. You will be looked to by your superiors to train the e1,2 and 3s. You may even train higher ranks that cross train into your career field. Don't look at it as the "PIDDLY E4" Look as it as just another rank closer to being Sergeant Major.
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06/29/05 03:31 AM
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I guess the "piddly E-4" comment came out wrong, I did not, in anyway, mean it to be a complaint or an indignation. I was just trying to express that even as lower enlisted soldiers we can see the big picture that all of you great people are painting for us, and I've not heard of a person that is not grateful for the support that you folks provide. I'm very sorry if that comment offended anybody, It was not intended to.
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I don't think that any offense was taken. Bottomline is that you're right....there's a lot of great folks on this site that support and appreciate the armed forces.
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06/29/05 12:40 PM
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No offense taken here. Just spoken like I would have a few years back.
Keep on keepin on
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07/27/05 10:13 PM
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I took a Navy guy out fishin Jeff Head today, his name is James Foster, hooked up with him at i-boats.com, met him first time this morning at Shilshole, we hooked and got to the boat a nice King but it had too many fins and was released unharmed, I did get a picture but it was not a digital camera and I do not know how to post pictures, we took it while the fish was still in the water, then released it, it had to go at least 15-18 lbs, purty fish, got me all excited, did'nt get another bite the rest of the day. It was a nice day tho weather wise, and I got to do my part and take one of our fightin men fishin, we gonna go agin.
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Right on Billy, good for u for taking one of our service men fishin and gettin into a good fish, u've almost lost ur kracka status!!!  
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07/28/05 01:14 PM
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Back from Iraq yesterday
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The husband of one of my employees just got back from Iraq yesterday and he is dying to go fishing. He is an avid Salmon/Steelhead guy. Anybody gonna have an open seat available in the near future? After all that sand, this guy needs some time on the water. Post or PM me if you are willing to take him.
Also, after Aug. 1 the "Trouthead Bank Stomping Adventures for the Military" start for any and all that are interested.
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07/28/05 04:10 PM
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pm'd ya Trouthead
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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07/29/05 06:42 AM
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No PM yet.
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07/29/05 11:11 AM
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Trouthead, shoot me a PM with details. We'll make it happen.
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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07/29/05 11:58 AM
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Loner and fish4steel,
Details coming.
Thanks for the support.
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08/02/05 11:02 PM
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DaBrow if you are still interested in helping out let us know and then all we need is a mailing address to start sending stickers to.
SGM you got those out yet? Be nice to send Rocklizard a bunch also.
I'll have to see how much I can add to the kitty....anyone else?
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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08/04/05 10:32 AM
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Loner and Fish4Steel, PM's sent
This guy will be going back to Iraq on the 18th. of this month. If nothing else happens, I'm taking him bank stomping on Saturday. He has been looking for Kings in the Puyallup and I know that it's really slow down there so far. He hasn't had a hit yet, anybody got any ideas for a fish?
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09/03/05 03:20 PM
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Hi everyone,
This site is great, alot of useful info. I was wondering a buddy of mine and I were trying to do some salmon/steelhead fishing before heading back to Iraq in Nov for our 2nd tour, we returned in Jan of 05 from our 1st. I have tried fishing the puyallup with no success and am not really sure where else to go. I was hoping someone could help us out with becoming more skilled at taking on this amazing fishery. Thanks in advance for any advice. AJ
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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09/06/05 06:20 AM
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ajv26 said:
Hi everyone,
This site is great, alot of useful info. I was wondering a buddy of mine and I were trying to do some salmon/steelhead fishing before heading back to Iraq in Nov for our 2nd tour, we returned in Jan of 05 from our 1st. I have tried fishing the puyallup with no success and am not really sure where else to go. I was hoping someone could help us out with becoming more skilled at taking on this amazing fishery. Thanks in advance for any advice. AJ
This is right up my ally. PM sent.
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Lets be honest about the military being the best.. It CAN at some points in your life help you and guide you to a better furture. For me 5 years is enough, I will have to deal with extreme pain for the rest of my life and the MILITARY is not really sure whats wrong with me. O well I can still fire up the sled and go fishing.
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I think our guys over there are doing the best they can with what they have to work with.
Just wish that they could all just come home.
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I wish y'all had offered this when I was in the middle east! But, I really like what you guys are doing. But to be honest, the best thing you can ever do, is to find out a unit that is overseas and send a care package to an anonoymous troop. When I was over there, I got a card from someone I didn't know and it was really awesome.
Perhaps sending a fishing/car mag, a short letter, and maybe some non-perishable candy/jerky or whatever. I guarantee that it will make that soldier's day
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11/29/05 03:02 PM
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Lucky balbowa,
THe military won't (for security purposes) allow that sort of thing anymore. What has to happen now is any packages need to be sent to someone (by name). I remember getting the packages addressed to "Any Soldier". That was cool. The problem is that anyone (i.e. terrorists or anti-military) could poison the goodies, or put a bomb or something like anthrax in a package. Best bet is to get a hold of someone in the military, and have them sent what ever it is to a deserving soldier, sailor or airman in the region.
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11/29/05 11:02 PM
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I was in Qatar Jan - May. We got the to whoever packages. As a flying crew chief I can take a few care packages over myself. All I know is that I will go to Ramstein first, from there I don't know. I leave about the 7th. Marty has my mailing address if you have, say, some smoked salmon. Don't worry about customs.
PS Thanks for all your help for fishing and thanks for all your support.
Eric
AKA Da Brow
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Eric, sent you pm of a January fishing date, and to remind everyone this project is on going.
Thanks to all our service people, for what they do!
Merry Christmas....have a save and happy NewYears!
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FYI,, I have two soldiers in my boat tomorrow, one of whom is home on leave from Iraq. Hopefully I'll have pics to post:)
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03/23/06 11:42 PM
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thanks for supporting the troops brian.
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03/24/06 07:59 AM
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Damn, and I'm at work so I know I'm not one of them......
Tight lines!
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Thanks for offering the service to us in the military. I heard about this site from a guy in Wal-mart today and decided to look it up. Glad I did as I am new to the area and wanted to take some time to cast a line when the chance comes up and to get my son involved. I hope to get him hooked. Thanks again
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08/11/06 08:11 PM
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welcome to the site and thank you for your service.
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I see that this thread has kinda died a bit. If anyone knows somebody that is interested I live up here in Mt. Vernon so could maybe help out with people that are either stationed at Everett or Oak Harbor. I fish most weekends and would gladly take somebody out and I can provide all the gear neccessary.
Tim
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Thanks for the reminder, FGB!
Let's bring this back to the top, as this program is on going.
I have some great open evening seats this summer, to get our armed forces people out fishing, and if I happen to be busy...there are many other great people here @ SH.net that have offered to get our troops out.
A reminder, Marty(this sites owner) has offered free site access to all service people deployed away from home.
Any questions, please reply here, pm or email me
Thank you for your service to our country!
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Well said fellas! and ditto on the service...MANY THANKS!
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Trouthead
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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02/06/07 06:29 AM
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Hey TC, I'm working on some ideas for your next deployment. Gonna be much bigger baits for toothy critters.
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I am new to this site but fully support our troops, I would definetly be willing to take any armed service personel on a free trip down the river.
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Marty
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07/03/07 10:24 AM
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Matt welcome to the site and thanks for supporting the troops.
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Trouthead
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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07/03/07 11:20 AM
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TheSensei said:
I am new to this site but fully support our troops, I would definetly be willing to take any armed service personel on a free trip down the river.
Welcome.
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07/12/07 02:03 PM
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i just met a service member who has been deployed once and is getting ready to go back. if there is an open seat please let me know. thanks jim
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great cause guys
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chinook
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09/01/07 09:50 AM
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i am still looking for a ride for this service member. i can put in $50 for gas.
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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09/01/07 10:30 PM
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Jim, call me ASAP, I may have a seat Monday.
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fish4steel
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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10/04/07 12:15 PM
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The rain should have the fish moving, let's keep this alive. I shold have a seat this weekend.
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10/04/07 01:35 PM
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Hi this is jim. I think this is a great program and one that deserves to be kept alive. I know that some of the guides on this board have taken returning soldiers out for trips but I do not think it should only be on them. I would like to see the board as a whole support this cause. Marty and mods what do you think about starting some kind of member supported fund for this? This site is full of great people . I think it would be a great thing to do and a great show of support for the hardships these people endure. This is my .02 and pm’s good and bad are welcome.
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10/11/07 10:36 AM
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thoughts from anyone?
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Trouthead
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(Subject of the Puritan Rep. of Washington)
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10/11/07 10:46 AM
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I think it's a good idea and I'll support with $. These people deserve way more. My boat is open for Sturgeon almost anytime for our Military.  I'd add Salmon too but I suck trolling. Wait, I can sit on the hook for Salmon. OK, Salmon trips too.
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Hey guys. I'm new to the site, just got back from my deployment and finishing my time off for "reconstitution". Just wanted to say thanks for the support. I too can possibly take care packages over for no cost. Kind of short notice and I'll never know where they will end up. I'm in a similar situation to DaBrow, I fly over to Germany then who knows from there. Thanks again and let me know if there is anything I can help with.
Nate
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Let's bring this back up to the top.
I have a number of THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE evening Cowlitz river steelhead seats open this summer for our troops.
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(Team Red White and Blue)
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04/07/08 08:17 PM
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Bob, I'll sponsor one if you get a decent response. I want to come along though!
Thanks for supporting our troops!!
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05/23/08 09:30 AM
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Bob
I'm in if you want to take a flock of service men out I'll bring my boat.
Brian
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That is great. My son just returned from Afganistan and were off to the river again. Thank you again. 
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Way cool folks, anything we can do to help at over Small Stream Salmon Fishing? Not sure if our forum gets enough views but I just feel this is great and I want to offer any help I can for a great cause..
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01/08/09 08:35 PM
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thanks for all the support guys??? i like what your doin for us.
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YUPPER said:
thanks for all the support guys??? i like what your doin for us.
Thanks for your service to our country!
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Anyone hear from James? 11Bravo? I've sent him an email, and he's supposed to be in town. Haven't heard from him. Know weather hasn't cooperated past two weeks, but wanted to take him down winterrun fishing.
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01/09/09 08:10 PM
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My offer still stands from another thread that was like this one.
If you are in the military and are going to have some time off in the state, bring some waders and a rain jacket. I have extra poles and tackle if needed. If you want to fly fish for Steelhead or Salmon (if they are running), I have single-handed 9' and two-handed 13.5' rods along with hundreds of flies. If you gear fish, I have bait-casting and spin-casting rigs with hundreds of jigs, pre-tied leaders, spinners, spoons and pretty much anything sold in tackle shops.
Let me know a few weeks in advance, if you can, so I can arrange for a babysitter for my son. And if you have little ones at home with your spouse, we can always let the kids play there while we fish and I won't need as much time to setup babysitting.
It doesn't matter where we go as long as it isn't TOO far from where I am living. I will be in King County for a little while, so pretty much anywhere from down south to the Cowlitz up north to the Skagit will be close enough. I will be back on the Peninsula in the spring and anything from Forks to Hood Canal will be close enough. If there is a specific river you would like to fish in those areas we can fish there, but we'll have the best chance of catching something by going to one of the rivers in the north sound I have "dialed in" over the years.
Just send me a PM and we'll setup a time to go!
This is from the last "support our troops" outing. I can't think of a better way to take a break from Iraq.
This is how it went:
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(Old Fishermen never die, they always smell that way!)
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01/10/09 12:56 AM
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The SGM and I also have PM'd him with offers and neither one of us has heard from him since the snow. I'll see what I can find out at work on Monday.
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