Hey BR, 

 

As some of you have seen I made a topic a couple days ago about a Budget swimbait combo I was hoping to get for my birthday. I decided to go with a really budget rod and reel since money has been tight here. A couple hours later I get a message asking me if I was in a fan of round reels, I said yes since I have one that I got on sale, I talked about how I use it for catfishing and Alabama rigs. He talked about the Shimano Cardiff 300a and said to let him know if he was interested. I was thinking that he was trying to sell me one, I said I couldn't really spend money right now because my mom might be needing to file for unemployment, and my parents are also divorced. He said "Promise me you'll use it and aren't planning on selling it" I got a bit suspicious. In responded saying how there is no point in owning a $100 swimbait and keeping it for display. He asked me for my name and address, I gave it to him since I might buy it later. A couple minuets later I get a message saying "Happy birthday"

  

 

I was shocked, I honestly couldn't believe it. I thank him many times, I asked how I could repay him for this amazing gift. He replies

 

I will never forget this, thank you so much,

Martin Sierra

This type of thing happens here. I've gotten a couple 'care packages' from other members, including the reel that's on my finesse rig and 4 long-sleeve fishing shirts.

 

Members here are awesome.

There's some really good folks here on BR..Enjoy your rig Martin..

Remember this moment and when you have the means, pay it forward.

That man was very kind to give you that reel for your birthday. I hope you have fun fishing with that reel and catch lots of nice fish with it.

That's awesome and was mighty generous of this member. I hope that reel catches you many big fish!

Most often, giving is better than receiving.......he felt that.

Thanks for posting. 

Not gonna get a better deal on a reel than that! Remember how good this feels and give somebody else that's struggling that same feeling one day when your able

There are a lot of great folks here!

That was indeed a good deed done my friend. God bless you both.

very awesome gesture. this community is really fantastic and i am glad to be a part of it. 

Awesome!

 

I bet he'd love to see your first fish with that reel!

I truly want to believe that people are inherently good......threads like this one give me hope.

55 minutes ago, SigPig94 said:

I truly want to believe that people are inherently good......threads like this one give me hope.

There are still great people all over this world, but pushing those stories doesn't pay the bills!

14 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said:

There are still great people all over this world, but pushing those stories doesn't pay the bills!

Agreed, but a bass fishing forum hardly qualifies as “pushing”.

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The guys on this site are really amazing.  I've had guys offer me an old reel and some baits they don't use anymore.  I'm not talking about junk either.  All the stuff received is great stuff and usable for years to come.  

 

OP, seems like you really deserve that reel.  Hope you enjoy it and catch some good ones with it.  congrats!!

 THANK YOU SO MUCH @BoatSquirrel For These Amazing Baits!!!!! 

All the baits in the picture are from @BoatSquirrel

 

@Glenn we need a LOVE button on here!  The like button just dont do this thread justice.  Jk buddy.  I'm just excited

 

I just love this thread.  It made this old dog smile.  Such a generous act and a gracious and grateful response.  

 

Now Martin, the next pics need to be a big smile while you're holding a fish from these baits.

2 minutes ago, Teal said:

@Glenn we need a LOVE button on here!  The like button just dont do this thread justice.  Jk buddy.  I'm just excited

 

I just love this thread.  It made this old dog smile.  Such a generous act and a gracious and grateful response.  

 

Now Martin, the next pics need to be a big smile while you're holding a fish from these baits.

It sure will!! I'll be holding the World Record Largemouth Bass!