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

Kierran · 05-16-2013, 01:38 PM

Bump for a good cause...

Quite the line-up of guides & guest guides!

GattaFish · 05-16-2013, 03:56 PM

Ok,,, Due to being super busy with things I (take the blame) screwed up and didnt get in touch with Steve from Super Strike after he had made a commitment to AGAIN provide some SPECIAL stuff for this,,,

So The Super Strike care package will also be added to the goods...

Thanks again Steve....

fishrick · 05-17-2013, 06:59 AM

Ok, already booked for Cutty but can't pass on this. This could really push me to a PB....the company, fun and food...Awesome! $1,100 bid

joebaggs99 · 05-17-2013, 08:14 AM

Great opportunity to gain experience and fish with some of the best of today and of the past. Note to the winner bring red bull and get use to watching the sun rise. Good luck bidding.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

GregW · 05-17-2013, 10:54 AM

Savage Gear is also putting together something for the winner. The bonus package alone is HUGE.

GattaFish · 05-17-2013, 02:28 PM

ok,,, The slots are filling in and the Guides have it organized pretty good for the schedule on when and who the winner will fish with,,,,

Just got off the phone with Pat Abate from Rivers End and he will have rigged eels.

I know its early but Just want to thank all my friends for their help on this,,,,

GattaFish · 05-17-2013, 02:30 PM

NOW,,,, VERY IMPORTANT NOTE....

The winner makes the donation directly to RUN TO HOME BASE... They will email you the receipt for you to DEDUCT the WHOLE DONATION on your taxes.... YES ,,, TAX DEDUCTIBLE FISHING TRIP,,.....

IT doesn't get any better than that....

puppet · 05-17-2013, 04:08 PM

$1,200

GattaFish · 05-17-2013, 08:18 PM

Confirmed the Dates for Frank Capone....

Frank is an exceptional Cook and also a heck of a fisherman... Last year he cooked an incredible meal and unbelievable pizza..... granted he will be improvising on Block but I promise he will not disapoint.

His plan this year is to add breakfast one day to his already generous dinner plans.,...

At some point maybe we can get him to disclose his secret... Not only how to catch a 40# fish on Block but also get someone else to carry it to the truck,,,,,,

ChuckD · 05-17-2013, 09:08 PM

Great cause for the War Fighter.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

GattaFish · 05-18-2013, 07:12 AM

Hours left. Keep those bids coming.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

GregW · 05-18-2013, 04:06 PM

Less than three hours to go.
Who's going to win the trip of a lifetime.

spence · 05-18-2013, 04:56 PM

Somebody should really bid this up at this price it's a steal. I'd do it but I'm going to be out of country.

-spence

FishMTK · 05-18-2013, 05:04 PM

I was fortunate to win this last year. For anyone thinking of bidding, let me assure you this was truly an awesome experience. Regardless of your experience level, you will learn a ton. The guys in the house and the guides were all good people, passionate about fishing and supporting this important cause!

Bid hard...you will not regret it.

Climber · 05-18-2013, 06:02 PM

I'm in for $1300

puppet · 05-18-2013, 06:50 PM

$1655

Climber · 05-18-2013, 06:56 PM

$1660

ChuckD · 05-18-2013, 06:59 PM

$1,701

Climber · 05-18-2013, 07:01 PM

Nice work Puppet! Have an Awesome trip!!

puppet · 05-18-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Climber

Nice work Puppet! Have an Awesome trip!!

Thanks.
Never been in an auction before....pretty exciting stuff.

I really think it is hard to put a value on a trip like this. Both in content and cause.

Climber · 05-18-2013, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puppet

Thanks.
Never been in an auction before....pretty exciting stuff.

I really think it is hard to put a value on a trip like this. Both in content and cause.

Agreed! Tight Lines!!

GattaFish · 05-18-2013, 07:21 PM

Nice job guys. I can't thank you enough for bidding for the cause.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

puppet · 05-18-2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GattaFish

Nice job guys. I can't thank you enough for bidding for the cause.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

This is just a sick trip.
It is a crazy gift to put this together for the community. I still cannot believe that I am actually going.

Thank you.

chefchris401 · 05-18-2013, 08:19 PM

Damn Stephen, you're going to have a couple sick trip this year!!!

Congrats man!

Awesome work by everyone involved.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

niko · 05-18-2013, 08:29 PM

nice work puppet - congrats

puppet · 05-18-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chefchris401

Damn Stephen, you're going to have a couple sick trip this year!!!

Congrats man!

Awesome work by everyone involved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by niko

nice work puppet - congrats

Thanks guys. I cannot wait.
I might not be able to sleep between now and then.

If any of you have advice for someone new to Block Island, I am all ears.

MassBass · 05-18-2013, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puppet

Thanks guys. I cannot wait.
I might not be able to sleep between now and then.

If any of you have advice for someone new to Block Island, I am all ears.

Yes,start catching up on sleep now.. Congrats!!
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

spence · 05-18-2013, 11:11 PM

Good work puppet. Going to be a trip of a lifetime.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

fcap60 · 05-28-2013, 11:27 AM

Puppet. Congratulations on your winning bid and I'm sure you'll have a great time on this noteworthy trip. While I've fished BI several times, I won't be offering you much fishing advice while I'm out there as you will be in the company of some real experts.

Actually, I'll be the guy getting off the ferry with rolling pins, pizza pans, fresh erbs, food stuffs, my espresso pot, and .... 6 black sluggos.
Anyway, I be cooking while I'm there and planning at least 1-2 major meals suited to your specific tastes. Feel free to PM me your food likes /dislikes so I can give the menu some thought.
Naturally, with the last name "Capone", Italian is my specialty, but anything goes. I hope to not dissapoint.

Frank

puppet · 05-29-2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GattaFish

Caught up with the winner last week,,, Once again we have a GREAT guy coming,,, In talking I decided heck with waiting until the specific day and asked him to come Sunday night instead,,,, So it will be almost a week of fishing and fun,,,,

Right on! This trip just keeps getting better and better. Not to
mention Tom spent about 4 hours the other night giving me the
download on what to expect and some crazy stories from other
seasons.

Six nights of fishing. Its gonna be a marathon....I am really pumped!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fcap60

Puppet. Congratulations on your winning bid and I'm sure you'll have a great time on this noteworthy trip. While I've fished BI several times, I won't be offering you much fishing advice while I'm out there as you will be in the company of some real experts.

Actually, I'll be the guy getting off the ferry with rolling pins, pizza pans, fresh erbs, food stuffs, my espresso pot, and .... 6 black sluggos.
Anyway, I be cooking while I'm there and planning at least 1-2 major meals suited to your specific tastes. Feel free to PM me your food likes /dislikes so I can give the menu some thought.
Naturally, with the last name "Capone", Italian is my specialty, but anything goes. I hope to not dissapoint.

Frank

Wow! Thats pretty cool.
I eat everything, so the canvas is yours. I am Looking forward to the feast!

Thanks Frank!