View Full Version : The 3rd Ultimate Block Island Trip for the troops auction


GregW
01-29-2014, 01:44 PM
Commando Surfcasting has once again put together a truly unforgettable trip, fishing Block Island with some of the most knowledgeable fishermen.


This year the trip will be one week. You will arrive on June 21st and leave on the 27th.


The cause:
This trip will go to the highest bidder and will be to raise money for the Home Base Program , to help soldiers and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries suffered from their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The winning donation will be made DIRECTLY to the Run to Home Base Program and will be a 100% tax deductible charitable donation for the highest bidder.


Your experience:
COMMANDO SURFCASTING SPONSORED TRIP

Dates & Location: June 21st-27th fishing the historic Block Island, RI.

Details:One week, fully guided surfcasting trip for one person. (Must be 18 to bid)

Bidding will end May 2nd at 7:30 PM

Just fishing beneath the bluffs on Block Island will have you instantly hooked. Whether you're a hardcore wetsuiter or like staying dry in your waders this trip will be something you remember forever.
Lodging will be in an Island style home that sleeps 8. Amenities are not really important because you will be fishing long nights and sleeping during the day. Rest up and expect to be fully exhausted at the end of this trip. There will be plenty of food and you are not expected to bring anything except your fishing gear, a well rested body and a great attitude.
You will not need a vehicle on the island. If you plan to bring a vehicle reservations must be made ASAP with the Block Island Ferry once bidding closes and you will be responsible for ferry cost.
The trip -
The Commando Pro Staff will pre-fish the island for several nights prior to your arrival. They will have a full report and offer you choices of where to fish depending on your fishing style or what you're comfortable with. You will fish many of the big fish spots that are known and some that have never been heard of. If you want to fish plugs, eels (available on the Island), jigs or tins it's up to you. This is your trip enjoy it.
This will be a great opportunity to ask questions, hear some stories, and learn some history.
Total Guides combined experience of over 100 years of fishing Block Island.

Guided by:

Tom White - Commando Surfcasting, RH Custom Rods Pro Staff- CTS
Pete Lajoie - Commando Pro Staff, RH Custom Rods Pro Staff-CTS


Pat Abate - Rivers End Tackle
Dennis Zambrotta - Author
Gary Soldati – Big Water Lures
Toby Lapinski – The Fisherman
John Hanecak – On The Water - Angler of the Year


Bonuses:
-River's End Tackle
-Custom Built CTS rod courtesy of RH Custom Rods
-Half Day/Night Charter with Mike Roy http://reelcastcharters.com/
- $200 gift certificate to Concept-link.com which would be a a nice recollection of the trip in museum quality prints. Courtesy of Timmah
-4 custom Guppy Plugs- courtesy of Guppy Lures
-4 Beachmaster plugs courtesy of Beachmaster
-Stormr Surf top, set of gloves, booties, and a beanie - Courtesy of Stormr
-Over $1,000 of Pelican gear including: Carry Case, Reel Box, Microcases, Headlamps, Flash lights, and a
65 QT Cooler
-half dozen 1 1/2 oz. Andrus Jetty Casters bucktails – Courtesy of Massbassman (Dave)
-Custom rigged sluggos- courtesy of fcap60
-Bucktails - courtesy of Joebaggs Bucktails
-Choopy Lures Darters and Needles- courtesy of Choopy Lures
-Lemire Plug Works http://www.lemiresplugworks.com
-Subscription to Surf Rats Ball courtesy of Bill Wetzel
-Super Strike plugs courtesy of Super Strike
-Linesider 69 Plugs
-SS bone darter and Green BM needle courtesy of Paul S
-Blackhawk Belt courtesy of Massbassman
-$100 gift certificate of the tackle shop of winner's choice (M&D's , River's End , or Saltwater's Edge - courtesy of John R

The winning bidder will be responsible to get himself to and from Block Island, his own fishing equipment and any other incidental expenses he incurs. Donation to RTHB must be within 3 days of auction closing.




Disclaimer: Commando Surfcasting and all other parties involved assume no risk or liability for any personal injury, death, equipment loss or failure. You will also be responsible to sign a release prior to any activity.

Slipknot
01-30-2014, 12:09 PM
:btu: Awesome Greg!

$600

RussSommers
01-30-2014, 12:46 PM
$800

GattaFish
02-02-2014, 02:42 PM
Wow. That was quick. We haven't had time to post the extra add-ons yet.

Glad you guys recognize the value of this trip with very serious opening bids.
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JohnR
02-03-2014, 08:06 AM
Great Cause & Trip!

RussSommers
02-03-2014, 01:03 PM
I would support the cause with no incentive at all. while I am very familiar with Block and many of the anglers, it is worth it to me just to support the cause. And if last year is any indication, all the "extra's" will be worth $700-$800 anyway. Somebody needs to set the floor at the sheer value of the takeaways.

ChuckD
02-04-2014, 08:54 PM
Ill throw mine out early. $ 1,500.00 :) good luck all. Great cause and trip
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RussSommers
02-05-2014, 08:55 AM
yeah buddy!!!! Nice work Chuck!

rhcustomrods
02-10-2014, 01:28 PM
on behalf of RH Custom Rods I would like to add a custom built CTS rod of the winners choice to the auction.

timmah
02-10-2014, 10:49 PM
I don't have much to offer fishing related, but I do have a print shop. I'd like to offer a $200 gift certificate to my shop for a nice recollection of the trip in museum quality prints. Concept-link.com. Spend it how you want, new business cards or a nice streched canvas print of the best photo of your adventure. There is nothing better than a Block memory. Im fortunate enough to have many.
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rhcustomrods
02-11-2014, 02:25 AM
Also added to the auction is 4 plugs from the guys at Beachmaster I will post pics of the plugs as soon as I get them .

RussSommers
02-11-2014, 08:50 AM
Boom. There's $800-$850 in takeaway's alone. $500 CTS, $200 in printing and $100-150 in Beachmasters. And it's only February....

GattaFish
02-11-2014, 11:50 AM
Guys. Timmah did a 6foot tall 4+ feet wide satellite photo of Block for me and it is spectacular.
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ChuckD
02-11-2014, 04:42 PM
Come on June!!!!!! (alright i cant wait so ill be fishing well before) great cause and someone is going to have the time (and memories) of their life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fcap60
02-11-2014, 06:40 PM
This has been a great trip for the last couple of years and all those who guide and participate are extremely unselfish putting the successful bidder in areas that would, otherwise, take a lifetime to learn.

This can be the trip of a lifetime !

I'll donate a bunch of custom rigged sluggos.

Good luck to all.

GattaFish
02-11-2014, 06:42 PM
Boom. There's $800-$850 in takeaway's alone. $500 CTS, $200 in printing and $100-150 in Beachmasters. And it's only February....

Working on another $750 from one major sponsor stepping up. HUGE.
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Gobi
02-11-2014, 08:44 PM
Awesome guys.

JohnR
02-12-2014, 08:02 AM
:love:

GregW
02-12-2014, 11:02 AM
I spoke with Guppy Lures, and once again they will be adding plugs into this package again.

- I have updated the list of extras already and it is growing by the day....stay tuned

GregW
02-16-2014, 11:07 AM
Adding more items as they come in, and close to adding a few more sponsors...

GregW
02-16-2014, 11:16 AM
...

massbassman
02-16-2014, 12:37 PM
Great job on this again,Greg and all who are involved! I would like to make a small donation of a half dozen 1 1/2 oz. Andrus Jetty Casters bucktails. Please PM me details where to send them when you have time, Greg. Thanks, Dave
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ChuckD
02-22-2014, 02:25 PM
Looking Good....

JLH
02-23-2014, 11:28 PM
The guys from StormR would like to add a Surf Top along with a set of gloves, booties and a Benie.
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GattaFish
02-24-2014, 09:57 PM
Working on another $750 from one major sponsor stepping up. HUGE.
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OK So I was a LITTLE OFF...... It is way over $1000

PELICAN Stepped up Huge,....

http://www.pelican.com/

Carry Case
Reel Box
Microcases
Headlamps
Flash lights
65 QT Cooler - http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail_coolers.php?Case=65QT

Pictures to follow

RussSommers
02-25-2014, 10:31 AM
This is insane! I may have to really bank some cash...

tysdad115
02-25-2014, 11:55 AM
OK So I was a LITTLE OFF...... It is way over $1000

PELICAN Stepped up Huge,....

http://www.pelican.com/

Carry Case
Reel Box
Microcases
Headlamps
Flash lights
65 QT Cooler - http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail_coolers.php?Case=65QT

Pictures to follow
Pelican stuff is top notch,great addition to an already amazing prize package.

ktugboat42
02-25-2014, 06:12 PM
Damn, i work on a ship and have to fly out on June 25th. If i was home for it, it WOULD be mine.
Bump for a great cause.

GregW
02-28-2014, 07:13 AM
This is becoming an incredibly awesome package. As of now the extras alone are more than the current bid!
Who wants the trip and package of a lifetime?

GattaFish
02-28-2014, 10:06 AM
Al Lemire messaged me and made it clear HE IS IN.

Lemires plug works has been anothe HUGE supporter from the beginning. Friends like him, sponsors and the guides make this all possible.

http://www.lemiresplugworks.com

Details to come.
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GattaFish
02-28-2014, 10:40 AM
Also Joebaggs Bucktails. Joe is another supporter who send some pretty savory goods to the winner.
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ChuckD
03-05-2014, 09:51 AM
Wow, This is a great list developing.

Gobi
03-05-2014, 10:00 PM
it sure is Chuck. Awesome.

Charlie M
03-14-2014, 07:48 AM
Choopy Lures will be donating a lot of darters and needles for this excellent cause. I'll get to work and get some pictures up soon.

smk379
03-14-2014, 10:14 AM
Wow this is awesome.

GregW
03-16-2014, 10:43 AM
This package is growing by the day.....

Who wants this win this incredible package?

Billwetzel
03-23-2014, 05:17 PM
HI Tom-- This is a great cause and will be a great trip. Put me in for subscription to the Surf Rats Ball. Keep up the great work!!

GattaFish
03-23-2014, 06:20 PM
HI Tom-- This is a great cause and will be a great trip. Put me in for subscription to the Surf Rats Ball. Keep up the great work!!

Thanks Bill. I appreciate your support. Great seeing you at Rivers End.
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GattaFish
03-23-2014, 06:23 PM
Also want to let everyone know I saw Team Musso at Rivers End and they are Definitely making a Super Strike donation like every year I have done this.
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ChuckD
03-29-2014, 02:51 PM
Can't believe (and wish it was sooner) that this event again will be upon us. Just a little over a month left for the bidding

GregW
04-01-2014, 06:48 AM
Choopy Lures will be donating a lot of darters and needles for this excellent cause. I'll get to work and get some pictures up soon.

Thanks Charlie. Some great plugs being added to a great trip

GregW
04-01-2014, 06:48 AM
HI Tom-- This is a great cause and will be a great trip. Put me in for subscription to the Surf Rats Ball. Keep up the great work!!

Thanks Bill. Much appreciated.

GregW
04-01-2014, 06:52 AM
Just over a month to go.
In addition to the amazing trip you'll be getting these bonuses as well.
Bonuses:
-River's End Tackle
-Custom Built CTS rod courtesy of RH Custom Rods
- $200 gift certificate to Concept-link.com which would be a a nice recollection of the trip in museum quality prints. Courtesy of Timmah
-4 custom Guppy Plugs- courtesy of Guppy Lures
-4 Beachmaster plugs courtesy of Beachmaster
-Stormr Surf top, set of gloves, booties, and a beanie - Courtesy of Stormr
-Over $1,000 of Pelican gear including: Carry Case, Reel Box, Microcases, Headlamps, Flash lights, and a
65 QT Cooler
-half dozen 1 1/2 oz. Andrus Jetty Casters bucktails – Courtesy of Massbassman (Dave)
-Custom rigged sluggos- courtesy of fcap60
-Bucktails - courtesy of Joebaggs Bucktails
-Choopy Lures Darters and Needles- courtesy of Choopy Lures
-Lemire Plug Works http://www.lemiresplugworks.com
-Subscription to Surf Rats Ball courtesy of Bill Wetzel
-Super Strike plugs courtesy of Super Strike

ChuckD
04-07-2014, 03:47 PM
Bump!!!!

Wow, This is a great trip in the making and for a GREAT cause.

GregW
04-11-2014, 07:58 PM
I spoke with Chuck from Linesider 69 at TFCTFN, and he will be adding some plugs to the package.
A big thanks to Chuck, as he has helped out every year

GregW
04-17-2014, 07:20 AM
Stormr prize package including:
Stormr Surf top, set of gloves, booties, and a beanie - Courtesy of Stormr

MHandelsman
04-18-2014, 08:14 PM
This is an awesome trip for a great cause. If I wasn't going to be away that week with the family I'd definitely put a bid in. Coming from a military family, I know how much gestures like this help our guys who come home banged up. Thanks for putting this together.
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spence
04-18-2014, 09:43 PM
So the current bid is only 1500?
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JohnR
04-19-2014, 08:36 AM
S-B (I) will add a $100 Gift Certificate with with the sponsor tackle shop of your choice: M&Ds, Saltwater Edge, or River's End.

massbassman
04-22-2014, 07:28 AM
Adding the Blackhawk "Surf"Belt into the prizes for the Auction. Good Luck!
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tysdad115
04-22-2014, 09:33 AM
For anyone on NES or anyone into shooting in general check out this raffle for the RTHB. http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/247715-22LR-and-more!-Raffle-for-Veterans

BigKris
04-23-2014, 08:42 AM
$1750
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PaulS
04-23-2014, 09:47 AM
I'll add a SS bone darter and Green BM needle for Tom's generosity to me in the past with his bags.

GattaFish
04-23-2014, 09:50 AM
Well folks. There is another huge thing in the works. I will post some details when I get back from working in a couple days.
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GattaFish
04-25-2014, 08:43 AM
OK,,, Here is the latest addition,,,,, Half Day/Night Charter with Mike Roy,, I can't tell everyone enough about Mikes ability to put clients onto BIG fish....

The dates on this trip are TBT and depend on weather.

Gobi
04-25-2014, 11:40 PM
This trip is going to be EPIC, Tom. Great job again!

BigKris
04-28-2014, 02:05 PM
$1850
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JohnR
04-28-2014, 06:17 PM
:love:

GregW
04-29-2014, 06:50 PM
-Over $1,000 of Pelican gear including:
Carry Case, Reel Box, Microcases, Headlamps, Flash lights, and a
65 QT Cooler

65QT cooler:
Interior Dimensions:
26.50" x 12.00" x 12.50" (67.3 x 30.5 x 31.7 cm)
-Up to 10 days ice retention
-Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Hardware
-Guaranteed for life
-Bear resistant

Pelican gear is all heavy duty serious equipment.

BigKris
04-30-2014, 07:12 AM
$1900
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DZ
04-30-2014, 08:01 AM
What a package! High bidder is going to need a pull trailer to take home their loot.
DZ

GregW
05-01-2014, 08:45 AM
Bidding ends tomorrow. Who is going to win the trip of a lifetime?

GattaFish
05-01-2014, 08:46 AM
I can't wait to hit the island.
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BigKris
05-01-2014, 09:04 AM
$2000
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GattaFish
05-01-2014, 09:24 AM
What a package! High bidder is going to need a pull trailer to take home their loot.
DZ


And have a 100% tax deductible donation. HUGE. If I wasn't running this I would be bidding especially for the LOOT!!!!!
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GregW
05-01-2014, 12:35 PM
And have a 100% tax deductible donation. HUGE. If I wasn't running this I would be bidding especially for the LOOT!!!!!
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Haha. If I wasn't doing the fundraising I would bid, I need to get back to Block.

GregW
05-01-2014, 12:37 PM
Current Bonus List:

Bonuses:
-River's End Tackle
-Custom Built CTS rod courtesy of RH Custom Rods
-Half Day/Night Charter with Mike Roy http://reelcastcharters.com/
- $200 gift certificate to Concept-link.com which would be a a nice recollection of the trip in museum quality prints. Courtesy of Timmah
-4 custom Guppy Plugs- courtesy of Guppy Lures
-4 Beachmaster plugs courtesy of Beachmaster
-Stormr Surf top, set of gloves, booties, and a beanie - Courtesy of Stormr
-Over $1,000 of Pelican gear including: Carry Case, Reel Box, Microcases, Headlamps, Flash lights, and a
65 QT Cooler
-half dozen 1 1/2 oz. Andrus Jetty Casters bucktails – Courtesy of Massbassman (Dave)
-Custom rigged sluggos- courtesy of fcap60
-Bucktails - courtesy of Joebaggs Bucktails
-Choopy Lures Darters and Needles- courtesy of Choopy Lures
-Lemire Plug Works http://www.lemiresplugworks.com
-Subscription to Surf Rats Ball courtesy of Bill Wetzel
-Super Strike plugs courtesy of Super Strike
-Linesider 69 Plugs
-SS bone darter and Green BM needle courtesy of Paul S
-Blackhawk Belt courtesy of Massbassman
-$100 gift certificate of the tackle shop of winner's choice (M&D's , River's End , or Saltwater's Edge - courtesy of John R)

spence
05-01-2014, 02:10 PM
Incredible deal, if I could travel that week I'd be in...

-spence

bart
05-01-2014, 03:19 PM
This is seriously my dream trip. A week with these guides on the Block alone would EASILY be worth 2 grand. If I wasn't literally working 24/7 , I would find a way to make this happen. Hats off to Commando, all the people who donated, and all those who bid.

ChuckD
05-01-2014, 04:38 PM
win, loose or draw, $ 2,200.00

iamskippy
05-01-2014, 04:53 PM
win, loose or draw, $ 2,200.00

Damn it lol waiting to hear on the sale of my bike......
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spence
05-01-2014, 05:09 PM
Damn it lol waiting to hear on the sale of my bike......
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At this price you could take the trip, sell the gear you don't need and buy a new bike with the left over :hihi:

-spence

BigKris
05-01-2014, 05:31 PM
$2300
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Climber
05-01-2014, 07:43 PM
$2500

GregW
05-02-2014, 07:24 AM
In less than 12 hours someone is going to win the trip of a lifetime

puppet
05-02-2014, 09:13 AM
This years trip is going to be insane.

I am not bidding this year, but if the highest bid breaks 3k....I will donate $1500 to the Run to Home Base.
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bart
05-02-2014, 02:13 PM
This years trip is going to be insane.

I am not bidding this year, but if the highest bid breaks 3k....I will donate $1500 to the Run to Home Base.
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Wow, what a great gesture :claps:

GattaFish
05-02-2014, 02:52 PM
Wow, what a great gesture :claps:

He's a great guy. We have had extremely generous winners in the past. All of whom I consider friends and look forward to fishing with.
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ChuckD
05-02-2014, 04:34 PM
I had no intentions to bid any more, but with all on the line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3k!!!

so we are set, and Puppet i agree it is for a great cause and I will do 1K to Run to Home Base when we are out Bid.

puppet
05-02-2014, 04:36 PM
Right on Tom!

You guys are the catalyst!

Its for the service men and women. I hope to see some high bids!

He's a great guy. We have had extremely generous winners in the past. All of whom I consider friends and look forward to fishing with.
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BigKris
05-02-2014, 04:39 PM
I can't wait to hit the island.
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BigKris
05-02-2014, 04:39 PM
$3100
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GregW
05-02-2014, 04:50 PM
Hey guys this is the fundraising page this year:
ttp://www.runtohomebase.org/2014RunToHomeBase/Gregwalsh
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GregW
05-02-2014, 04:50 PM
WOW! I am speechless with all the support
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Gobi
05-02-2014, 05:20 PM
Wow!!

GattaFish
05-02-2014, 05:32 PM
This is seriously my dream trip. A week with these guides on the Block alone would EASILY be worth 2 grand. If I wasn't literally working 24/7 , I would find a way to make this happen. Hats off to Commando, all the people who donated, and all those who bid.


Honestly. I could never pull this off without JohnR, SB.com, all the guys donating and supporting the cause.

I feel like my friends and the SB members come up huge when it counts.

Every year the bidders are overly generous and I make sure they get their money's worth and so do the contributors.
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BigKris
05-02-2014, 06:30 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOW

BigKris
05-02-2014, 06:32 PM
??? Did I just win????

Climber
05-02-2014, 06:32 PM
Well Played BigKris! Have an awesome trip!!

GattaFish
05-02-2014, 06:33 PM
Wow.... Congratulations,,,,,

BigKris
05-02-2014, 06:34 PM
I'm GONNA PUKE!

GattaFish
05-02-2014, 06:34 PM
??? Did I just win????

Yes you did,,,, And well Deserved too.....

GattaFish
05-02-2014, 06:36 PM
I'm GONNA PUKE!



LOL,,,,, not yet We will shoot for that from lack of sleep;;;

Climber
05-02-2014, 06:38 PM
Definitely Congrats! You gentlemen have a great trip, you earned it!

Gobi
05-02-2014, 06:39 PM
Congratulations!

BigKris
05-02-2014, 06:42 PM
Ok so here is my BONUS to this GREAT CAUSE. I am a fire fighter in central mass.
We wear red shirts on Fridays and collect $5 per man who is working on that particular Friday. We run 4 groups with 1 on duty at all times, I have collected from 3 of the groups. I will collect from the last group on Monday. .I am hoping to add another i was going to donate this regardless and now will on top of my winning bid. It should be another $500 dollars. I will post it here on Monday after I make the donation to RTHB

GattaFish
05-02-2014, 06:53 PM
You are a very generous person. I have a feeling this is going to be a heck of a trip. I sent you a pm. And of course my battery died. Send me your number.

Thanks tom
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niko
05-02-2014, 06:54 PM
nice work everyone. enjoy the trip of a lifetime kris

GattaFish
05-02-2014, 07:12 PM
Just talked to BigKris He is stoked. We will be ironing out details as it gets closer.

Thanks again to everyone.
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bart
05-02-2014, 07:44 PM
AWESOME

JLH
05-02-2014, 08:20 PM
Congratulations BigKris!
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massbassman
05-02-2014, 08:20 PM
Congratulations Kris! Have a great trip and enjoy every moment. This truly is a once in a lifetime trip!! Thanks also for your service as a fireman, you guys are heroes of another kind!
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puppet
05-02-2014, 09:19 PM
Just got in from fishing...

Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaah!

Congrats Kris!

Start saving up your energy.
..those guys will have you running ragged.

Hahahaha.....

Each day a fresh angler will pop onto the island to put you onto new spots and fish.

I had to dig deep to keep up.
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JohnR
05-02-2014, 09:53 PM
Congrats BigKris! Fantastic Group of guys you will be running with.

Big Props to Tom & Greg and everyone else that pitched in!

Awesome job folks!!!

PaulS
05-02-2014, 10:08 PM
Very nice Kris!
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fcap60
05-03-2014, 02:04 AM
I'm GONNA PUKE!

That usually comes, after the successful bidder eats my cooking for more than one meal !!!!:rotf2:

Congratulations BigKris on winning the trip of a lifetime and supporting such a worth-while cause

chrisjoe13
05-03-2014, 07:00 AM
Wow, this thing is awesome..
Great job Tom and Greg (& everyone else that helped)
and congratulations to the winner.

Slipknot
05-03-2014, 07:49 AM
:cheers::claps: Congrats to all of you
I'm jealous here
after reading last years report, I was determined to save money and bid this year. I didn't think 2 g's would do it.
Have a blast out there

tysdad115
05-03-2014, 09:27 AM
Great job again! Congrats Kris
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joebaggs99
05-03-2014, 11:35 AM
BigKris,

Congrats and I'll need your shipping address...

GregW
05-03-2014, 03:44 PM
A HUGE thank you to everyone. I can't believe the response we have had year after year.

Peter Lajoie
05-03-2014, 04:02 PM
Awesome looking forward to getting out there.

rapidfflow0
05-03-2014, 06:47 PM
Congrats great trip for a great cause. Wish I was going to be out there for it this year.
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massbassman
05-03-2014, 07:12 PM
Kris, when you can PM me your info so I can send you your bucktails and belt. Thanks, Dave.
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BigKris
05-03-2014, 09:23 PM
This is starting to sink in holy s#*+. I'm going to the block with some of the best! Thank everyone so much for making this happen. It is such a great cause!
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timmah
05-03-2014, 11:55 PM
Cangratulations Kris and great work a generosity from all. Kris I will pm you my email so you can redeem the printing certificate.
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JohnR
05-04-2014, 10:42 AM
BigKris - check PMs

ChuckD
05-04-2014, 05:10 PM
Congrats BigKris!! Thanks to all those involved

Matt D
05-04-2014, 08:01 PM
Congrats BigKris!

You're the moose strogonoff guy, right?

BigKris
05-05-2014, 06:04 AM
Congrats BigKris!

You're the moose strogonoff guy, right?

Yes I am!
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tlapinski
05-05-2014, 07:19 AM
Congrats BigKris, can't wait to meet up out on the Island!

GattaFish
05-05-2014, 10:35 AM
Congrats BigKris!

You're the moose strogonoff guy, right?

Something we should know about. Lol
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BigKris
05-05-2014, 11:21 AM
I may have some cooking skills, and I like to kill woodland critters. When you combine the two it gets good.
I'll just say I am well liked when I am at hunting or fishing camp. I have something up my sleeve, don't worry
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GattaFish
05-05-2014, 03:53 PM
I may have some cooking skills, and I like to kill woodland critters. When you combine the two it gets good.
I'll just say I am well liked when I am at hunting or fishing camp. I have something up my sleeve, don't worry
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Just remember. You get to relax and fish.

We don't have plans on chasing furry woodland critters unless the weather blows us out then it will be a full scale assault at the kittens. Somewhere there are pictures on a cell phone that are lost for good reason. Lol.
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fcap60
05-08-2014, 11:21 AM
Big Kris-
Can you please PM me or email me (see Tom's email) regarding your food likes /dislikes and preferences. Also, if you have any food allergies, please let me know.

DZ and Pat Abate - don't make fun of my "Mickey Mouse" chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream and cherries on top. :rotf2:

Big Water
05-08-2014, 07:21 PM
Sounds like he can cook, but can he swim and throw 7oz.?? Congratulations Big Kris!! See you on the Island. We will get you started off on the right foot/flipper!! Gary:rotf2:

BigKris
05-09-2014, 07:53 PM
I can swim but have never thrown 7 oz. Maybe I could "borrow" a couple of pikes and eeleys and get some pratice. ;)
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BigKris
05-09-2014, 08:03 PM
[QUOTE=GattaFish;1041395]Just remember. You get to relax and fish.

Relax??? What's that?
Here fishy fishy fishy :)
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BigKris
05-14-2014, 02:34 PM
So it has sunk in. Block for a week!!! OH MAN, Come on June! I am so jacked. Have talked to a bunch of the guys and it makes it that much more exciting. Again u can't thank everyone involved enough. Kris
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Linesider82
05-14-2014, 02:59 PM
So it has sunk in. Block for a week!!! OH MAN, Come on June! I am so jacked. Have talked to a bunch of the guys and it makes it that much more exciting. Again u can't thank everyone involved enough. Kris
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Don't forget to fish between now and then! LOL

The crew of guides (and sponsors) for this trip are exceptional people and very generous. Good luck, have fun, and post a writeup of your experience, it will serve as something to reflect on for yourself.

Best part of it all is the great cause this trip promotes!

BigKris
05-16-2014, 02:06 PM
Ferry reservations all made.
Come on June. :)
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fcap60
07-03-2014, 07:42 PM
Tom
Thank you and Commando surfcasting for putting together another ultimate Block Island trip. Big Chris seemed to be having a good time when I left and once again your event supported a formidable, and well-deserved cause.

Chris- have you recovered yet ?

fcap60
07-03-2014, 07:43 PM
Tom
Thank you and Commando surfcasting for putting together another ultimate Block Island trip. BigKris seemed to be having a good time when I left and once again your event supported a formidable, and well-deserved cause.

BigKris- have you recovered yet ?

BigKris
07-04-2014, 06:45 PM
So all I can say about this trip was that it was AMAZING!!!
Frank the food was great. They island Is unreal, every where you go just screams fish. The group of guys that put this on are some of the best people I have ever meet and consider all of them my friends. We caught fish every night but one and I still had bumps but did not hook up. The info these guys have and what I learned is worth more than all the loot that was included. The freshwater fishing with Dennis was great. Toby and Jay are great, Pat is a wealth of knowledge as well as Dennis. Chuck is great, as is Frank. Steve I hope your feeling better. Pete and Josh great fishing with you. Now for Tom, I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful time I had. You are very generous for putting this trip together for a great cause. I feel honored to have shared a rock with you. For all of you who thought about bidding and did not, I would suggest start putting some money away now. This was the trip of a lifetime.
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JohnR
07-04-2014, 07:39 PM
Awesome :cheers:

Rob Rockcrawler
07-04-2014, 07:52 PM
I was wondering how the trip went. Glad you had a good trip. Pics?

BigKris
07-05-2014, 09:13 PM
I'm at work till Monday. I'll get some up soon
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fcap60
07-09-2014, 06:39 PM
Kris:
Sorry that I forgot to give them to you on BI, but I owe you some custom rigged sluggos. Can you PM me your address please.