Forums59
Topics1,038,939
Posts13,955,908
Members144,183
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Paying it forward
#12198172
04/13/17 09:38 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 115
B3AR
OP
Outdoorsman
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 115 |
Thought I'd share a story:
Earlier this year I was headed to the lake one afternoon. Of course, Murphy's Law was in full swing and my boat wouldn't crank. An older gentleman came over and asked if I needed any help? I told him it looks like my cranking battery finally bit the dust and he offered to give me his. I offered to pay him and he told me that he planned on buying a new one anyways and to just promise that I would pay it forward when I had the chance.
Recently, I posted my old trolling motor on here to try and reduce the pain of purchasing a new one. Well somebody PM'd me and asked if I could trade a bunch of stuff for it or reduce the price. He mentioned his broke and his daughter had a high school tournament the upcoming weekend. I used it as my opportunity to pay it forward and just gave him the trolling motor. Now I know there will be 5 pages of comments of how I am an idiot and got scammed, but Fishvibestv's recent post about his new boat and all the support he got from other anglers got me motivated to share more stories of anglers helping each other out.
Hope everyone catches some GIANTS this weekend.
Semper Fi
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198197
04/13/17 09:49 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,857
retdbasser
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,857 |
Prepare for the future-it will be here tomorrow. Personal Best Large Mouth Bass 9 lbs. 12 oz 5/13/19. Herb Stein, who famously reminded us that โif something canโt go on forever, it will stop.โ
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198337
04/13/17 11:08 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,334
Hog Jaw
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,334 |
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198362
04/13/17 11:23 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 19,792
Donald Harper
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 19,792 |
Glad you were able to help someone in need. Thanks for sharing.
Each person you work with holds some promise to your future success. Websiite Sponsors: www.eletewater.com - Staying Hydrated www.lakeoviachic.com - Booking Mexico Trips 20 Hot Spot Mapping - GPS Contour Chips - Custom Spinner Baits - Jigs -Spooks Pure Extracts - Minnow-Night Crawler-Crayfish-Craylic
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198366
04/13/17 11:26 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,447
JIM SR.
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,447 |
you did good,..
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198367
04/13/17 11:26 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,516
lipjerk
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,516 |
Good on you, what comes around...
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198372
04/13/17 11:28 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 308
Sschofield
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 308 |
-Catch me if you can-
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198387
04/13/17 11:35 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 786
kevine80
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 786 |
thats good stuff ! thats what makes a man sleep well at night
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198413
04/13/17 11:54 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 337
JoeyC
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 337 |
Good man.
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198430
04/14/17 12:07 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 49
David Allen
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 49 |
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198478
04/14/17 12:39 AM
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 659
FishVibesTv
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 659 |
Great story sir!!
FishVibesTv1
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198484
04/14/17 12:40 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 15,796
ko bass attack 27
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 15,796 |
I don't think you're stupid, you did a fine thing.
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: FishVibesTv]
#12198487
04/14/17 12:42 AM
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 7,737
GIG'EM AGGIES
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 7,737 |
Great story sir!! D, is that your new rig ?
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: B3AR]
#12198495
04/14/17 12:46 AM
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 7,737
GIG'EM AGGIES
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 7,737 |
Thought I'd share a story:
Earlier this year I was headed to the lake one afternoon. Of course, Murphy's Law was in full swing and my boat wouldn't crank. An older gentleman came over and asked if I needed any help? I told him it looks like my cranking battery finally bit the dust and he offered to give me his. I offered to pay him and he told me that he planned on buying a new one anyways and to just promise that I would pay it forward when I had the chance.
Recently, I posted my old trolling motor on here to try and reduce the pain of purchasing a new one. Well somebody PM'd me and asked if I could trade a bunch of stuff for it or reduce the price. He mentioned his broke and his daughter had a high school tournament the upcoming weekend. I used it as my opportunity to pay it forward and just gave him the trolling motor. Now I know there will be 5 pages of comments of how I am an idiot and got scammed, but Fishvibestv's recent post about his new boat and all the support he got from other anglers got me motivated to share more stories of anglers helping each other out.
Hope everyone catches some GIANTS this weekend.
Semper Fi Not an idiot my friend, you're a saint. Good on you.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
|
|
Re: Paying it forward
[Re: GIG'EM AGGIES]
#12198508
04/14/17 12:52 AM
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 659
FishVibesTv
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 659 |
Yes sir "GIG'EM AGGIES " it is!
FishVibesTv1
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek ๐, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|