There will be a Texas Custom Rod Builders Show February 17th and 18th at the Lake Jackson Civic Center in Lake Jackson, Texas. There will be some of the best custom fishing rod builders in the World there. Also manufacturers, tackle companies, and much more. there will be something for everyone. All proceeds go to childrens charities and service members charities.
Pat

Hope you do well at the show.

I can no longer participate in anything. Had to give up all the rod and reel business, can not physically handle it anymore.

Try to pass on some of the accumulated knowledge. I was lucky and had a chance to do that for a few people.
We need for this generation to not be an entire world of nothing but mouse-clickers, we still need some craftsmen out there.

Gary, from the former NorthChannel Tackle

You are so right Gary. The computer is a wonderful thing but we need to keep old traditions and abilities alive and pass on our talents to the younger generation.
Pat