The 2nd Ultimate Block Island Trip for the troops auction - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

GregW · 05-09-2013, 12:44 PM

Due to busy schedules all around, this year's trip is being auctioned off a little late. But, Commando Surfcasting has once again put together a truly unforgettable trip, fishing Block Island with some of the most knowledgeable fishermen.

Bidding will end on Saturday May 18th at precisely 8 PM. (8:00.00)
Make sure to get your bids in early to ensure your chance to go on this trip of a lifetime!

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 6th-8th (fishing the nights of the 6th and 7th) Block Island, RI.

Details:Three day, two night, fully guided surfcasting trip for one person. (Must be 18 to bid)
Note: If bidding surpasses the $1000.00 mark the trip will be extended another day (June 5th-8th). If the bidding surpasses the $1500 mark it will be extended again. (June 4th-8th)

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
Will Sirotnak - Commando Pro Staff, RH Custom Rods Pro Staff-CTS
Guest Guides:

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:
Custom Built CTS CB1005-1 . 10' 1 Pc. 3-6 Oz. Courtesy of RH Custom Rods. The rod will be built to the winner's specifications and will be awaiting them on Block Island when they arrive. http://rhcustomrods.com/index.php
Super Strike Lures http://superstrikelures.com/

Guppy Lures http://www.guppylure.com/

4 Beach Master Atom Jr's courtesy of Bobby G from Beach Master

JoeBaggs Bucktails https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joeba...57208321020661

Linesider69 - https://www.facebook.com/Linesider69CustomPlugs

Left Hook Lures

$125 Gift Certificate to a S-B Sponsor of your choice - Courtesy of JohnR

Savage Gear http://www.savage-gear.com/

A private lunch/Dinner for the whole crew at the The Narragansett Inn on Block Island and a donation of plugs
- AL Lemire from Lemire's Plugworks comes up HUGE again,,,, http://www.lemiresplugworks.com/ AL has been a HUGE supporter in the past as well.... http://www.blockisland.com/narragansett/

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 any activity.

justintrask · 05-09-2013, 03:13 PM

Bidding in this thread?

GattaFish · 05-09-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by justintrask

Bidding in this thread?

Absolutely,,,, We will also be updating the sweeteners as they arrive.... So far I have already heard from

AL Lemire from Lemire's Plugworks comes up HUGE again,,,, http://www.lemiresplugworks.com/

A private lunch/Dinner for the whole crew at the The Narragansett Inn on Block Island and a donation of plugs.... AL has been a HUGE supporter in the past as well.... http://www.blockisland.com/narragansett/

Beach Master

Guppy Lures - http://www.guppylure.com/

JoeBaggs Bucktails - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joeba...57208321020661

RH Custom Rods - CTS http://rhcustomrods.com/index.php

Linesider69 - https://www.facebook.com/Linesider69CustomPlugs

This will get really good....

FishMTK and RI Bass...... We hope to have you back to Pre-fish......

just heard from RI Bass,,,, "I'm F'N pumped. I love this #^&#^&#^&#^&. Honest to God, I just love it. And thank you for making it possible. " Guess that means he is coming too,,,,,

The fish below was caught that week during pre-fishing.... I don't think he told a sole,, so,, shhhhhhh,,,,

spence · 05-09-2013, 04:36 PM

$100

Now someone outbid me fast because I'm in London on the 6th

-spence

rhcustomrods · 05-09-2013, 04:47 PM

Bobby G from Beach Master has donated 4 Atom Jr's to sweeten the pot . I will post a pic tomorrow .

On behalf of RH Custom Rods I would like to add a Custom Built CB1005-1 . 10' 1 Pc. 3-6 Oz. Rod will be built to winners specs.
the rod will be waiting for the winner on Block Island when they arrive.

tysdad115 · 05-09-2013, 05:24 PM

Great job again guys. This is a dream trip for sure.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

GattaFish · 05-09-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tysdad115

Great job again guys. This is a dream trip for sure.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Its slowly coming together,,, its been a rough winter,,,,, One thing I can say is that I could not do this without my friends and the kindness of others......

GregW · 05-09-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GattaFish

FishMTK and RI Bass...... We hope to have you back to Pre-fish......

just heard from RI Bass,,,, "I'm F'N pumped. I love this #^&#^&#^&#^&. Honest to God, I just love it. And thank you for making it possible. " Guess that means he is coming too,,,,,

The fish below was caught that week during pre-fishing.... I don't think he told a sole,, so,, shhhhhhh,,,,

Awesome news!

What a great time it was last year. I wish I had more free time to spent more than a night, but what a night of fishing it was!