Is there some place to donate rods and reels?

[Mark Christianson]

Gander used to have a program to bring rods and reels for donation, but I have called a couple times this spring, and the people I have talked to said they havent heard of any plans that they will be doing it this year.

I have some stuff that I refuse to just throw away.

Where can I bring it?

[harvey lee]

If you are interested,the South Central forum is having our yearly get-together and we are having a few more kids this year.We have numerous prizes for alot of the people.If you think this might interest you in donating you equipment to give away to some younger kids you can e-mail myself or Team Otter on the forum and we can get something set up.Our get-together is the 17th of June. Thanks-Tom

[Borch]

Teen Quest in the twin cities is always looking for fishing gear for their program participants. I sent some there a couple years ago. If you google teen quest you should find the contact info.

[Surface Tension]

A couple more suggestions would be Boy Scouts or your school districts Community Ed.

[Mark Christianson]

Now do these places also repair stuff?

Several of the rods I have are missing a guide or the ceramic is chipped, one reel I have doesnt have a handle, etc.

Its not cream puff gear, and I believe Gander used to take anything and some group would repair it all to working order, and give out the equipment.

[Borch]

Mark I don't know if they have anyone to work on stuff. The stuff I had was working but old or stuff my kids used to use that they don't anymore.

[pineyeye]

I suppose you could donate them to me!

[Mark Christianson]

Aha!

Gary Wick from Garys Custom Rods takes stuff, fixes it up and gives it to kids in the area.

He is in Anoka, and said there is no shortage of kids that he gives equipment out to.

He fixes things that need fixin' and distributes where there is a need.

I knew there had to be someone, somewhere that takes old stuff, fixes it up and gives it away. He was thrilled when I called him and told him what I had.

[78cj5]

Courage Center in Golden Valley has an adapted fishing program. They are alway looking for gear and volunteers.

Let me know if you need any contact information

[Mark Christianson]

Already have a home for my stuff.

Maybe there are some people down in that area that can utilize the Courage Center.

Thanks

[Ralph Wiggum]

CJ5, let's have the contact info.

[78cj5]

I do not think I can give out specific contact information due to forum rules, but I think I can safetly say to call the main line at Courage Center. Tell them that you would like to talk to the Development Office to make a donation to either Camp Courage or the fishing program in the residence.

[marine_man]

You should be just fine with posting the contact information for a state service agency like the Courage Center.

Go ahead and post it...

marine_man

[federline]

The Kids Fishing Clinic during Buffalo Days in Buffalo (just finished for 2006) used to solicit fishing gear. I think Jim Wedell in Delano still runs this, or can tell you who can collect them.

[Hibbing]

We are in the process of starting up a fishing contest for people with developmental disabilities. we are a new program that is in need of contributions to get us up and running. If you want more info please contact me at jpolcher at uslink.net.

[mncatman]

There is a organization in Minneapolis called Southside Services they deal with people with disabilities they are always looking for donations. the phone number is 612-721-1696 call and ask for Don he is on vacation right now until Monday 6-19-2006.

sincerly

mncatman