Over the summer, Capesams, very generously, donated a very sweet custom Batson 1088 spinning rod to the site! He donated it even BEFORE he became a member here and swiped his first plug. He donated it to the site to raise funds for running the site. Capesams, I sincerely appreciate that! :btu:

I'll post up some pics when I can find them or take some new, but I want to set up the raffle for this rod.

It's a Custom Batson 1088 Rainshadow setup spinning. These rods typically sell for nearly $200 and up depending on where you go and this one is no strippy. It has a Fuji Seat & Guides and some very nice wrapping work with a really smooth finnish, a nice Striper Logo, and "C.M.F." Custom Made for www.Striped-Bass.com inscriped on the butt section of the blank.

So I'm looking to start the raffle @ $8 a chance or 3 for $20 and closing out the raffle roughly one month from now, Saturday - January 11th. Again, all the proceeds will go to the site.

And everyone give a big thanks to Capesams for donating the rod!

Thanks :btu:

John

John,

How will you accepting payment for entries?

Oh, and how long is it / 1 piece, ...?

Thanks,
Rob

Here's the spec for the blank from the Batson site.

Model SW1088
Length 8'10"
Piece 1
Line Wt 20-30
Lure Wt 1-4
Butt .730
Tip 7.0
Action Mod/Fast
Power Med/Hvy

John, Do you want a PM with the number of tickets we want?

Also, what about shipping? Is it part of the raffle or should I come and pick it up when I win?

OK - minor detail, eh?

I'll gladly take checks :D seeing that's the only form of paying that I can take that will go into the site's account and not into Matchbox Cars for my son... You can post how many chances you want online or you can PM me... Again, this is a big help to defray the costs of running this site. It is not what puts food on our table - if it was, well, can any of you that know me picture a skinny JohnR?

Make check out to Linesider Technologies & Mail to:

Linesider Technologies (Sounds real techy, don't it?)
P.O. Box 9183
Warwick, RI. 02889


Shipping:

Depends on where you live. I can run it anywhere from Watch Hill to around Boston where I work. Beyond that, I imagine we can work out a ground shipping in a PVC tube...

The rod is rated 1-4. I have 2 that I use, conventional, and it is my primary eeling/plugging stick. I tend to use plugs up to 2.5 for this rod. It's definitely my goto rod and I also think it's the best bang for the buck custom surf rod going these days. A small step up from the 1088 Pac Bay Saber which is it's kissing cousin...

I'll get some more pics up when I take them, but here is a shot of the butt wrap:
http://striped-bass.com/images/buttwrap.jpg

Im in for 3 tickets

That's a schweet lookin' wrap and sounds like the specs are just about what I'm lookin' for. So... I'll take 6.

Check's in da' mail John!

Thanks,
Rob

Oh, and hooked...

Quote:
"Is it part of the raffle or should I come and pick it up when I win?"

I was wonderin' the same thing. Glad you asked and worded it properly for me! "when I win" HA! ;)

John I will get you at the plug get together.

Capesams thanks for donating such a sweet piece of equipment.

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No prob Bill - if i remember, you were drooling the last time you saw it too :drool:

I'm in for three......but dont worry about the shipping guys because when I win it....you wont need to worry about it!!!;)


Again, this is a big help to defray the costs of running this site

I think this is a great way to raise a little $$$ but How about having something where we can donate anytime?????? or at the get togethers????? I am sure many of us wouldnt have a problem with it......you just have to REMIND us lazy thoughtless bums once in a while!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

John---sometime when you have a chance, do some ceiling poking with one of your Batson 1088s next to one of your brother-in-law's "original" Sabre 1088s. I'd be interested in knowing what you think. To me, the Batsons seem a little stiffer than Pac Bay's 1088s when I've flexed them side by side in CMS.

John, I,ll see you for six////

thanks cape we all need to help John out with this site////





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John put me in for six,this site is tops ,hope every member that can gets in on this .

mike didn,t know you were putting outriggers on the new boat or is it gonna be a green stick.

thanks capesam.

Mike - done it, I bought the last plum 1088 from Mike T after Bobby Andrade went thru his old stock like a vacumm. So now I have this old, plum colored Sabre 1088 which I compared to several Batson 1088s and they are pretty close.

Some of it is backbone, but overall, the rod just feels much more crisp and in line with those 1088 Sabres. I like it. I've built a couple Pac Bay 1088s and a couple Batsons and I must admit that I like the Batson better. It's just that the 1088 Pac Bay feels a little willowy in comparison. You mean you don't have one of these yet :p ? When the time is right, I think you would like one on your arsenal.

You can put me in for three.:D

Check's in the mail.

john, i'll hit you up at the plugbuilding get together.

I have one, genuine, original plum Sabre IGSC 1088 blank still on ice. Last one on LI. The originals had "IGSC 1088" inscribed in red ink near the butt of the blank, under the gelcoat ;)

It's 3-4 inches shorter than the Pac Bay "Sabre" 1088. The Batsons are the same length (they're actually listed at 8'10") and the same cripser action, and the tip size is closer to an 8 than a 7. The Pacs have like a size 6-1/2 tip.

I'm thinking of getting a Batson 1088 spinner for the little lady. She's currently using my original plum 1087 bit it sorta wimps out at around 2 oz. Or, I could have one built on my stashed plum Sabre. Decisions, decisions :D

It's been almost 2 years since I had a new rod built---the last one was the All Star 1266/2 Mike did up for me. I'm getting due for another one ;)

Hey Mike - decisions, decisions... Think long & hard about that Sabre because once it's done, it's done. On the other hand, the Batson is certainly a good bang for the buck. I'd build on the Batson...

"the little lady", ahh, I see - good for you :btu:



Raffle - thanks guys - getting the PMs, e-mails, and responses :btu:

John, put me in for three chances, I'll send you a check.

John, I'll send a check for three too

Cool - thanks guys....

a check is on the way ! Monday is payless day .

bump

jOHNr....

I just licked the stamp~


tree for me

John - I'll get it to you at Slip's.

John remind me at the plug party to get you some money for a few chances.

John...I'm good for 3 also..I'll send check right after xmas....Just a sugestion...Maybe you should put this thread at the top until the raffle is over...Maybe more people would participate..;)

John,

I'll take 3. checks in the mail tomorrow.

Thanks for all your hard work and have a Happy Holiday

I'm in for three as well - check will be coming.

The check is in the mail. ($20)

Put me in for three chances. The check will go out Thursday.

Merry Christmas

on its way

hey john check on the way for raffle and night out!! will the winner of this raffle be held before or during night out i say hold it till the 15th and then anounce the winner:happy: :happy: :happy:
check being sent thurs!!!

second

As most everyone knows, what we figured out for the Rod Raffle was done in advance of the S-B nite out. I originally decided to do the raffle on January 11th and I think it's best to stick with that. A lot of people had already sent for that raffle that I should probably keep it seperate from the event. So I think we should keep it at the 11th as that's how we started it out - even thought there were some great ideas as far as keeping it to the S-B "Too Friekin' Cold to Fish" Night....

Whaddya think?

...sounds good,

..that way ..you won't have to mail it to me!!! :happy:

WOO HOO!

Only 10 more days til' I get mey new rod!!!

:happy: :happy: :happy:

check is in the mail.
So when the drawing formality's are complete, when does the new formal owner take possesion from the former owner Mr. Capesams?

Actually I have the rod already. Once the winner is selected we'll arrange a pickup or meeting or shipping depending where & who it is. Like if the winner is at the reel or rod parties or at the S-B nite or I can deliver or ship...

OK - I want to thank everyone for the tremendous response on this raffle :D :btu:

I have a bunch of checks that I'm going thru and will deposit at the bank and I have a bunch of tickets to send back out if you want them mailed. I will put the tickets in envelopes and hand deliver if they are to be at the Plug party and the rest I'll mail back if you want the actual ticket - otherwise I can PM you the raffle ticket numbers.

Again, this has been an incredible boost to the site and I appreciate everyone pitching in :kewl:

Thanks a LOT,

John

Here are the people I have so far as of Tuesday's post office trip:

BAZZA
BobBike
Fishsmith
MrSandman
DCFAN?/Sjerk?
Clammer
Denis
Hooked
Bloo
Sweede
Mtrbzrt
MegaByte
SOTB
Matoonoc
Scotch
Carl
Tattoo
Beetle
Jenn


I assume I'm seeing these guys at the Plug Party:

Krispy
Specialist
Toby
Tobias
Got Stripers
Fishpart

If your name is missing from this list or something don't seem right, please e-mail me or PM me... Thanks :kewl:

You forgot me John, I told you I'd get you on Sat. please. Thanks
3 for 20 right?

roger that , just give me my 3 chances and keep the rest for board admin.

opps Slip - sorry about that, yep - you're on the list for Saturday :smash:

check is being mailed thurs 2nd of january should be there in plenty of time

Aww Heck - I got most of them addressed to mail out so most will be in the mail today. I'll bring the raffles to those I see @ Slips or Coddington's :cheers:

JOHN I'll see ya SAT bubba;) ,for 3,and make mine a nice bright color ,you know so the kid will know which one to pick:D

Putting the check in the mail, BC & I are in for that SWEET ROD!!!!
Gotta tell ya guys & Gal's it is a beauty!!!!

Please put me down for 3, on my way to the post office to mail check NOW! If I'm past the deadline, just put the $ towards the site. Thanks!

HEY KARL F......welcome aboard:bshake: :hee:

:happy: Thanks! :happy:

Likewise, I'm in as well. If too late, put money towards site.

Thanks guys - I'll check the PO box Saturday and see what's in there :D

Opps, are we supposed to pay in advance ???

I thought it was at the door....

Van - this is for the Rod Raffle ;)


I'm going to start up another thread for the night out. And yes, the tickets ($10 per COUPLE )are in advance please :D - if we still have some room left, then we'll have some at the door...

So, John... You ready fer' us to send you the $$ for the 2/15 shin dig???

Would you like us to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the tickets?

Rob

John, do you have to be "present" to win, or do you have names for all the numbers of the tickets?

I'm heading to San Francisco this weekend, and don't want to get back next week to see #399XXX going once, going twice, pick again! posted :D

Nope - got the names on them and the squirt will pick 'em. First draw is the winner :D

and ill have a new rod !!!!:happy: :happy: :happy:

john, could you put up a list of the folks that are in this raffle for the rod. thanks

First off, I want to thank EVERYONE for pitching in and taking a shot at this rod! This has turned out EXCELLENT and there has been a lot of generosity from all of you folks!

Although I'm sick of seeing red tickets in my dreams now, I'm thankfull for all of you helping out, for sending me the thank you notes in the envelopes, the extra to throw in for the site, the beer money :cheers: and the buy an icecream for Liam :kewl: .It's all GREATLY appreciated and I thank you all.

And everyone give a round of (silent internet) appluase to Capesams for wrapping & donating such a sweet rod! Thanks man! :btu:

OK - the plan is that tomorrow, my wife will make one last sweep by the PO box just in case. Tomorrow evening I'll have my son pick the winning ticket (no gum, bright colors, or tricks will occur to get his attention :D )

I'll PM everyone their ticket numbers (as only half got out in the mail in time) and e-mail Saltheart a copy of the spreadsheet with ticket numbers.


And the list:

BAZZA
BobBike
Fishsmith
MrSandman
Bud8fan
Clammer
Denis
Hooked
Bloo
Sweede
Sweede
Mtrbzr1
MegaByte
Specialist
Matoonoc
Scotch
Carl
Tattoo
Beetle
Jenn
Tobias
Got Stripers
Fishpart
Fishweewee
Toby
Slipknot
VineyardBlues
Jhabs
Milo
MrMacey
SquidKidsDad
OliverNBPT
Trayder
Karl F
FW(I would add BC too but he would never get to touch the rod)
Gilligan
Chris L
Jimbo
StriperJerk
RedCrbbr


Please - if I'm missing ANYONE - let me know... I don't think that I am.

John...I sent my check in a couple of days ago..If it doesnt reach you in time no problem...My fault...I would still like it it go towards the site...thanks...Mike

Mike - you made it in on time :D - Your about 2/3rds down that list... Need yer eyes checked :p

(don't mind me - a little punchy after 16 hours on the PC)

OOPS....Thanks John...I guess I do need my eyes checked...:smash: