John Loebach Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 Just a heads up - the annual Drift auction is this Saturday veiwing at 11 am, starts at 12:00. Pizza around 1:30 & a cash bar by the VFW. Includes 45 live auction, 50+ silent auction & 12 bucket raffles. Great deals on materials & gear. Save the Date20th Annual Fly Fishing AuctionSponsored by DRiFTSaturday February 16, 2013VFW Post 2801 – 39 East St Charles Road, Villa Park, ILRegistration at 11:00amAuction Starts at NoonJust some of the many items available for bid this year include: new andused fly fishing gear, manufacture discount certificates, guided fishingoutings, rods, reels, lines, waders, boots, bags, books, DVD’s, fly tyingmaterials, vices, tools and much more.Don’t miss out on an opportunity to participate in the drawing to win theGrand Prize, a Custom Made Bamboo Fly Rod and Rod Case, valuedat over $900.00. Quote
Mike G Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 From the title I thought I missed it Then I read the text (There's always a wise guy!) Keeping it wise, that rod sounds good. But $900 is low for a hand made boo. How long ago was it made? Quote
John Loebach Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks, Mike. Hey at least I knew it was monday if not which month. You are right, the custom bamboo by Drift member Gordin Koppin is worth a good chunk more than 900.00, plus it comes in a custom harwood case with tooled leather caps made by Mike Fleetwood. Both are donated thanks to Gordin & Mike! This years rod is a 8'6" 6 wt. - a good smalle rod! Come check it out. John Quote
Mike G Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 John, The rod sounds awsome. If I won it I would not use it; I would put it in a bullet proof display case. For me the Ugly Stik 8 wt is a better fit for my stroke and fishing habits. http://www.troutlet.com/Shakespeare-Big-Water-Ugly-Stik-Fly-Rods-P786.aspx#reviews Quote
John Loebach Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Posted February 15, 2013 This is tomorrow. I want to emphsize this is a public auction. This year we have a large amount (45+ live, 52+ silent, 12 buckets) of stuff & its really good if you are starting out fly fishing as the room is full of anglers with knowlege. Stop by & say hello, there should be some real bargains. John Quote
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