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The 3rd Ultimate Block Island Trip for the troops auction
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. |
:btu: Awesome Greg!
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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. Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device |
Great Cause & Trip!
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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.
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Ill throw mine out early. $ 1,500.00 :) good luck all. Great cause and trip
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yeah buddy!!!! Nice work Chuck!
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on behalf of RH Custom Rods I would like to add a custom built CTS rod of the winners choice to the auction.
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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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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 .
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Boom. There's $800-$850 in takeaway's alone. $500 CTS, $200 in printing and $100-150 in Beachmasters. And it's only February....
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Guys. Timmah did a 6foot tall 4+ feet wide satellite photo of Block for me and it is spectacular.
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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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. |
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Awesome guys.
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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 |
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Adding more items as they come in, and close to adding a few more sponsors...
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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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Looking Good....
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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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PELICAN STEPS UP HUGE
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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_....php?Case=65QT Pictures to follow |
This is insane! I may have to really bank some cash...
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Damn, i work on a ship and have to fly out on June 25th. If i was home for it, it WOULD be mine.
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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? |
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. Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device |
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