Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 As everyone knows the sites are pretty much self supported, meaning with a very few exceptions we dont have any big sponsors that foot the biils completely, as other sites do. So every once in awhile we do some sort of auction/raffle to help Will keep the doors open. So heres one that I'm sure everyone will want to get in on. I will be doing a custom built rod that will be raffled off through all 3 sites. Best part is...this isnt just any old run of the mill rod or parts. The blank is a "Golden Olive" CTS Maxium 9' 4wt donated by Andy dear of Lamar fishing tackle http://www.lamarfishing.com/ The CTS Maxium is a very high dollar blank ($170 for just the blank). The reel seat is a beautiful seat with nickle silver hardware from Bellinger http://www.genuinebellinger.com/ . And the grip is a very nice grip that was custom turned by Bill (Whirnot) and is a mix of high grade cork and exotic cork. Now heres the best part. When I am done building this rod, we will sell "tickets" here on all 3 sites and after a given time a ticket will be randomly choosen and some lucky member will be the new owner of a very high dollar beautiful fly rod that they will have in time for the spring season this year! So you can have a chance to own this rod and help the sites all at the same time, because 100% of the profits will go directly to Will to be used to pay for the sites. Follow along here in this topic for pics of the build as I build it, and also to find out more about how to buy tickets for the raffle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garetjax 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 I swear to god, that reel seat makes me want to weep it is so pretty. The grain in it is splendid! =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 That rod will be mine....Oh yes it will be mine!!!!!!!!!! :headbang: I hope ya got lotsa tickets Steve :headbang: Dustin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iowaflyguy 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 Bill that grip is a real work of art. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatka 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 I'm sick (just in the head at the moment) and I just licked the WHOLE rod. Sooooooo....unless you want my germs and any diseases associated with those, I suggest all of you that enter (and especially whomever wins) send this rod back to me, as so no one else gets harmed more than they need too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishingtaz 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2007 I just cant wait for the info on the tickets so I can get em all. Then post in the forum how great the rod handles when I'm rippin in them monsters at bennett springs next fall . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 Here we go http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?sho...=23258&st=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madkasel 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2007 Wow! What a work of art. I got in on raffle tickets as quick as I could... and I hadn't even seen these pictures when I did. Ohhhhhhhhhh, I so hope I win this!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Posted some progress on it if you havent seen it today http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?sho...=23258&st=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
