i dont live in Parkland, i would also have dropped the rod off to him in Seattle... he asked about renting gear... i thought about it, and said i would loan him a 200+ dollar setup for a deposit so i would have peace of mind knowing i would get my rod back...

i also would be willing to loan him my Sage 7100 and Lami 1298 that i just got back, with the Hardy reel if he would like to fly fish... for a deposit of course...

i loaned one of my "friends" 2 vintage Amassaduers and i never saw them again.... im not loaning someone i dont know anything, unless theres collateral... gotta look out for numero uno you know?