Ranger 48 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 While checking my mail yesterday I happened across an envelope addressed to me from a tacklestore.Being much more interesting that a bank statement, transport SA or one from my proctologist, I decided to open this letter first.Much to my surprise it was a $100 voucher made out to me! I had no idea what this was for, or about, and thought that it might actually be a mistake of some kind, so I phoned the tackletore to find out a bit more, and to get them to check their records, fearing someone is sitting back waiting for their $100 voucher which will never arrive.It turned out to be no mistake!The guy on the counter had to go away and check, then call me back later, but it appeared someone came into the store, slapped $100 on the counter and said "Ranger recently helped me to purchase a boat, can you send him a gift voucher!"I sometimes get down being a moderator here. I get to see the worst side of everything. All the arguements, shitfights, complaints, accusations, problems and the like and I sometimes wonder if it's all worth while.Sometimes unexpected stuff like this happens though, which restores my faith, lifts me up and gives me the will to carry on.Many many thanks to Dubs64. It was completely unnecessary. I didn't help because I expected something in return, I helped because I wanted to see you start off on the right foot and not do ya dough on a lemon. It IS very much appreciated though! Thanks again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocknev 2 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 onya dub.... and congrats ranger.... karma coming your way dub.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freddyboy 5 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 yeah i second that ,, not often kindness happens ,, well done both of you ,,, cheers freddyboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 That really is lovely to hear.!!I think we all need a reminder of faith in human nature now and again.Onya to both of you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs The Tackle Man 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 A little bit go's a long way, not that hard to lend a hand. Karma go's around and comes around I think it found the both of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Agree with the sentiment above. I know you wouldnt have expected it Ranger, but still a nice little surprise all the same. Spend it wisely now wont u Quote Link to post Share on other sites
finatic 1 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Genuine care & generosity are a rare find in 2010,It's everyman for himself & screw whoever's in the way.Ranger, I could think of few more deserving to be on the end of the take than you, in my time of knowing you I've seen you do little other than give expecting nothing in return other than satisfaction.Dubs64, congrats on being man enough & humble enough to express a little thankyou.Have a karma & a $20 voucher waiting for you out this side of town when you next visit.Finatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pescados 1 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 You deserve every bit of it Ranger, especially after the recent crapola, ( couple months ago).Well done Dubs64.Karma well deserved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 wonderful to hear ! good onya BOTH !! hope u have lots of fun on ya new boat Dubs 64 and Ranger your a legend for helpin out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well Done Dubs64. Top way to show your appreciation. And congratulations Ranger. Well deserved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 great to read such a happy lil story. goes to show gratitude and thankfulness and appreciating the help of others is still out there. well done dubs!and Ranger... whats on your shopping list?? few more sx40's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben m 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Good to see guys, you both deserve a pat on the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SandyWhiting 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 What a Top Thread to read...Excellent..Good On you Ranger for lending a hand and Dubs for showing appreciation. Good to see that kindness and good will is still out there, ....Well done Fellas .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Del wrote:Ranger... whats on your shopping list?? few more sx40's?You're pretty close! So that I don't have to carry my entire kit with me on the kayak, I've got a tiny little pocketsized tacklebox I want to fill with a handful of assorted hardbodies, blades and jigheads just to keep on the kayak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 yep i have an old CD walkman bag i use as a shoulder bag with SPs in it, it also holds 2 of the smaller plastic trays. one full of jig heads the other has smaller HBs in it. all of that is basically my instantly available fishing tackle for a quick flick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Rotten 0 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well done lads.....even made me feel warm and fuzzy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Del wrote:yep i have an old CD walkman bag i use as a shoulder bag with SPs in it, it also holds 2 of the smaller plastic trays. one full of jig heads the other has smaller HBs in it. all of that is basically my instantly available fishing tackle for a quick flick.What a good idea! I've been wondering what I can chuck a coupla packets of gulp and a roll of leader into. Mind if I steal your idea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dub64 0 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Nice feedback guys!It has been a real experience going from ABSOLUTELY no experience to ... well ... not much more actually.$100 is way cheap when I think about the boat I probably would have ended up in!I am still mourning the weekend fun car ... but the family loves the boat and the fish.Have only used the boat at the mouth but after being there I am reasonably confident I could handle a trip to Victor Harbor soonish.And thanks to Dubs the Tackle Man. I have rellies at Salisbury I will come in and say gday.Truth is though I bought the voucher over the phone though Ranger.I was waiting for a case of wine from a mate down here but the bugger didn't come through! Sorry Ranger fishing gear it will have to be! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shagging Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 great post some people do appreciate things and have kind returns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carps 1 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 see the fisherman spirit does still live even if a bit rarer than in the past well done dubbs and ranger couldnt think of a bloke who deserves it more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Del wrote:yep i have an old CD walkman bag i use as a shoulder bag with SPs in it, it also holds 2 of the smaller plastic trays. one full of jig heads the other has smaller HBs in it. all of that is basically my instantly available fishing tackle for a quick flick.I really should do that because carrying around 2k worth of lures is gonna come back to bite me but i'm always a"just in case" type of guy. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Rotten 0 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 brenton wrote: Del wrote: yep i have an old CD walkman bag i use as a shoulder bag with SPs in it, it also holds 2 of the smaller plastic trays. one full of jig heads the other has smaller HBs in it. all of that is basically my instantly available fishing tackle for a quick flick.I really should do that because carrying around 2k worth of lures is gonna come back to bite me but i'm always a"just in case" type of guy. cheers brenton2k of lures......that's a lot of hardware :ohmy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Johnny Rotten wrote:2k of lures......that's a lot of hardware :ohmy:Not really! These days lures are $20-30 apiece on average, so the dollars click over very very quickly. For 2k we're only talking about 80 lures, give or take.On average I'd imagine most lure fishos would easily acrue a couple of hundred lures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 True Tony,infact its only 2 small plano's and does not include the placcies or the mully lures i only take with me on mully trips. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 it adds up fast... believe me...i stopped fishing for a long time.. but since i got back into it in the last couple of years.. easy spent a couple thousand.. then add in buying a 4wd for fishing/camping trips and doing 11,000km in 6 months.. on fishing trips alone... then upgrading that vehicle.. so much for a cheap relaxing past time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I just did a huge tackle cull for the kayak! I'm not carrying my entire kit around on it, so the big tacklebag stays on the boat, but for the kayak I've selected a couple of chubbies, a couple of vibes, few deep diving bibbed minnows, a few shallow diving and a couple of surface. All told about 12 lures which fit into one side of a very small double sided tackle box, and the other side holds a selection of jigheads. This tacklebox is small enough to fit into the pocket of a Columbia shirt (which do have pretty big pockets), so then I just need a pair of forceps, braid scissors, and a roll of leader in the other pocket and I'm also carrying 4 packets of sp's. 2 x Gulp worm (natural and camo), 1 x Gulp shrimp (Banana prawn), 1 x Atomic fatgrub (motoroil).Add to this the landing net, measure, and tackleback which are kept on the kayak.Camera, Vegemite Sandwiches, cold drink, pfd, knife, sounder, neoprene boots, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, jacket, rod/reels, drogue...........SH*T, I'M STILL CARRYING HALF A BL**DY TACKLESTORE! How DO you ruthlessly cull gear to carry on the kayak and what else CAN be left behind? :dry: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 you forgot anchor.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 actually... Ranger.. this is a great topic for another thread in the kayak section!"How do you rig your YAK/What do you take" ????could help out with the n00bs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 .........and a anchor! :blink:My lucky gonk, love beads, retractable pencil, spare lead for my retractable pencil, this months Hunter and Flower Arranger magazine, lip balm, nail file, packet of Tim Tams,................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leethal 1 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 and the thermas and cup, and and and.... the list goes on.Well done dubs good on ya mate, great way to show appreciation and to a fella that deserves it twice over. Well done guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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