I liked brian needham story   on men and women challenge about giving to kids.  my cousin no longer travels and fishes tournaments  just mainly fishes lay lake in Alabama where he lives.  he knew I was starting to get serious about bass fishing and gave me 5 to 6 hundred $ worth of plastics he didn't use anymore. I passed it on to 3 grandsons as well and  son and neighbor kid.  filled several boxes.  you should have seen the look on there faces.  priceless!!      anyone who is helping and teaching kids in my book are HEROS .well done for all those responding to brains challenge!

Where did you read this article?

I've donated lots of baits to kids through different programs. I remember not having the money to buy much, it's a great feeling to help them out. 

I'm all for giving gear to kids but I'm more into giving time to teach them.

2 hours ago, BillP said:

Where did you read this article?

it was listed on the general bass fishing forum. under challenge to all fisherman and women

4 hours ago, N Florida Mike said:

I'm all for giving gear to kids but I'm more into giving time to teach them.

This is very true. I enjoy watching kids and new anglers catch fish as much as I enjoy catching them myself.

Well, 13 year olds like me usually don't have to much gear to give away

I took my grandson fishing for the first time when he was 4 years old. He caught his first fish that day. 

32 minutes ago, BillP said:

I took my grandson fishing for the first time when he was 4 years old. He caught his first fish that day. 

That's a huge jig head.

2 hours ago, bassh8er said:

That's a huge jig head.

1/4 ounce

water depth 25 feet

fish were down 15 to 18 feet

He was catching fish and having a great time

9 hours ago, bassh8er said:

That's a huge jig head.

That's also a pretty big 'gill in my book! 

34 minutes ago, HoosierHawgs said:

That's also a pretty big 'gill in my book! 

I found a back bay that drops off to 40 feet. It produces that size 'gill every evening in late August when I am on vacation there. It's consistent year after year

1 hour ago, BillP said:

I found a back bay that drops off to 40 feet. It produces that size 'gill every evening in late August when I am on vacation there. It's consistent year after year

Nice! Wish I had a spot like that lol!