well, i got a idea, but its up to bob to let it fly..put up like 5-10 dollars a piece till it reaches enough money to go on a float trip w/bob, , mail the money to bob, and when he gets enough names and cash, he draws the winner and if he has a no show or open seat gives the winner a day or 2 in advance or however he wants it to happen..good or bad idea?

Sounds like a win/win to me.

Can I get a military discount? (just kiddin')

Downriggin'

You know, this would probably work and be easily done and easy to do over and over if you setup some kind of lottery account and took payments through something like paypal. I'd be more than happy to participate in a lottery or two if I didnt have to send checks or money through the mail.

Visa?


herm

Make a post here if you'd be interested in something like this ... and we'll even sweeten the pot ... any monies raised in a trip raffle will go to a non-profit agency / program of the winner's choice!

COUNT ME IN!!!!!!!

I like your style...

Classy move Bob

Sounds like fun! count me in!

Sounds like a great idea to me.

I am all for this idea. I would say get as many people and as much money as you could get in say a 30 day period. This way you would hopefully get far more money than what it would cost to hire Bob for a day. with the amount of people on this board if everyone interested pitched in $5 or $10 you could raise a whole lot of money for some very good causes. You do the math this could be a worthwile thing to do.

great idea count me in

where do I sign up??

Great idea, I'm in.

definitely in

One more here!!

Im in double. Think there could be a way to let people enter more than once??? I'd be glad to throw a couple of entries if the money is going to charity depending on charity. Please!! no United way or mass charity... Perferably something more direct so that the charity actualy gets the money.

Sounds like fun to me, but it would be great to be able to include your favorite or nornal fishing partner in the mix during the same trip if you know what I mean.

Steve Ng

Bob, could I pick the Calawah?

Will there be a limit to the number of times a person could enter? Make it a $5 ticket. I'll take 4 please.

GutZ

Great idea!

I think the logistics of this thing are incredible.

BUT, I think the bookwork is gonna be even more so. Whoever takes on the chore should get something for their time, and I think a healthy amount.

Maybe, it should be a cash only ($10 bill wrapped in a piece of paper with name and #) or something simple to handle.

Just my H O

However it's worked out its a great idea!

herm

Can beat the chance at a guided trip.
I'm in
glow

I'm in

Absolutely a great idea, and very cool of you Bob! I'll definitely enter (at least once)!!

I'm in ....

O O O let me in

I think I could find a 5 or 10-spot amongst the moths in me wallet!!! Great idea guys!

Maybe the $$$ could go to the Snider Creek program??

Hell Count me In

Looks like this is gonna fly ... keep letting me know if you're interested. I'll come up with some "rules" and make a post ...

I've already got PayPal setup on the site for hat orders, so that would be really easy and we'll certainly do cash as well.

I'm inclined to go $5 a crack, and no limit. I can't really see so many tickets being sold that we'd have to cap it, but if response is too overwhelming, I might change that.

I'm still inclined to let the winner choose the cause ... I think it might generate interest from a few more folks knowing that their fava cause might get some $$$ from this

A couple of ideas from me: The Wild Steelhead Coaltion, The Snider Creek Pond Fund, or on a non-fishing note: a fund setup for the expenses of the young granddaughters (identical twins) of a fellow guide here in town (T Dodge, you know him well) that were both recently diagnosed with Leukemia. There was a huge spaghetti feed & auction put on for them that many of the folks from Forks attended (it was WAY cool to see the turnout). A donation to that would be neat as well!

Just some ideas, perhaps others could make a few suggestions so that the eventual winner might have some more ideas

Yes !!!!

Im in. How much and who to?

Great idea! This is my first post to tbe board, liked this idea so much I had to register to get in on it.
As seems to be the custom with first-time posters, here's my amusing (at least I thought it was) anecdote: A buddy and I are fishin for steelies this past summer on the upper drift of the Sky. We're anchored just below a promising looking riffle working drift gear, have been fishing for maybe five minutes when I feel the boat shake a little and hear my buddy say "What the ****"? I turn and look and he's standing there with the bottom section of his relatively new lamiglas rod in one hand, a dumbfounded look of amazement on his face, and the tip section of the rod slowing sinking just far enough downstream from us that he couldn't reach it. He had got a strike and set the hook so hard the line snapped, tip section came off and fell in the water. Still makes me laugh when I think about it.
Great board Bob, keep up the good work!

Suzy said she would loosen her purse strings enough to ante us both up.

As long as I put in a couple days overtime to refill the coffers.

Just kidding about that.We're in though.
It would be nice if we could ante up enough to cover the cost of two people on the trip.

We'll make it for 2 people, and yes, Aunty M, we'll "force" Fishgal to go along if you win (don't hink it'll take too much forcing to go along). Gutz, if you win, the Calawah it is!

After all is said and done, is there a river worth fishing this year? Just curious. All I hear is bad reports. I'd for sure love to hit a river for steelhead and have it be my first ever, but I dont have high hopes.

Count me in x 2

just read this post and i am willing to spare $5.00 to try for a trip with The Big One.

great idea and hopefully it comes off.

Bob, i will send my deposit on monday, via slow snail mail.

need an address to send to.

I'll get some info up soon Elmtree ... no hurry

Neurosis ... after a frantic run of days here, I've still got some dates open the next 15-20 days before things are pretty much packed.

You want to book a date?? I'll guarantee you catch your first one or I'll bring you out again until you do ... I'll put 99% odds on you catching one that first time :p

Im New Hear And I'm IN Duck huntings almost done!

yea there is some speed needed for me.
as of friday i will not have direct access to this computer, so i will not be able to get on board very offen.
i will be stuck via snail mail until i can get a new job and enough money to buy my own computer and access.

Bum news Okay ... I'll get the PayPal and final rules up over the weekend sometime (I usually always take 3 day'ers off, but gotta go with the Saturday crowds)

Send all your contact info Woody and five bucks or $5 x however many chances you'd like to us at:

312 Steelhead Ave. Forks, WA 98331.

Might have to find that local library to stop in and say HI for a bit I'll probably be looking at giving the ebntrants 14-21 days to get $$$ in

I want in too. I'll walk to Washingotn for a chance to redeem myself

are we there yet?..... I'm in but if I win Bob's gotta wear a Wazzu hat down the river j/k

I'll go for it. Check is in the mail.

I'll throw in on this deal...

Sign me on!

Sounds good to me too!

Count me in!

This is an excellent idea! Count me in.

Oh Yes I'm in ----

Cool Lets Go!!!!!!!!!!!! <img border="0" alt="[Goldfish]" title="" src="graemlins/goldfish.gif" />

I hate to admit it , but the only two places on your board ive visited are the "how to tie a egg loop video" " how to fillet a salmon" and this board. What is the going rate for me to get a picture of myself with a steelhead that I cought. And what type of fishing is it? The only fishing ive done to date is drift, and thats what im focusing on learning. Although I'd love to see myself in a photo with a fish, for the money, i'd also like to learn a little. Shoot me some info and i'll tell how if im interested. I'll tell you, you drive a good bargin with the "i'll take you untill you catch one line. e-mail is dave@dmwinc.com

im in - where we goin?

check your email Dave, I sent ya a note

This just goes to show what a Class Act the Really Big One is!!

Considering this will end up in a charity...I have no problem throwing some money in!

2 tickets for myself...and 2 tickers for CWUgirl (she must take me along).

$20 will be headed your way!!!!

I am definently in!

Money for a good cause and a chance to fish with Bob. I'm in.

I'm in! I don't play the state lottery because the odds are long and the payoff too low for me(93 million, who needs it). But a fishing trip with Bob for $5, I can't resist.

This is a very cool idea. Gotta enter. How about a winner per month? Could generate enough money to pay Bob & charity cause. Only if enough open days in Bob's busy schedule.

Count me in!!

Need a question answered....

If I win, do you folks (and Bob) care if I get a rain check until next year?

Downriggin'

I want in to how do i get a ticket or 10 .

I am folding my $5 bills in half as we speak!

count me in!

I am all over this one

Just thinking of a float with the really big one gives me the chills

Count me in too, great idea!

I'm in...........


Thanks

Count me in to I want to do the upper Calawha if the water is right!!!

Lets go fishing Bob.

One for me and one for my son!

Great idea, count me in and I will buy breakfast for the crew

B-boy

me to me too, where do I sign

Sounds good to me

Count me in, what a great idea and very generous of you too Bob.


Kid

I'm in... had to finally register & login when I saw this. Great idea!!
But rather than a coug hat, to really embarass Bob we should make him wear a Sonics uniform.

an anecdote by way of intro; there are so many, where to start....there's that seal that I was sure was a 60+ fraser king out in the shipping lanes off sekiu (now that's C&R), or perhaps the very first time I floated the Duc with a buddy who'd only floated in once before but 'had a couple pockets that looked good'. Early in the float another boater quite rudely invaded our little space a couple of times early in the day & subsequently got the benefit of watching 4 beautiful nates hooked/photo'd/released, literally right in his wake. But maybe the best was a fishin buddy hooking a seagull attached to a leader attached to a live 4.5lb blackmouth at jeff hd-absolutely amazing.

Looking forward to engaging in the board!

I am in and Bob will you take a check?

Sign me up!

Sign me up!

High grade idea. Money to a good cause and good fishingas well. This is gonna be big.

Heck I am game also. I do have the same question as downriggin though, Can I take a rain check until say next fall?? That is if I win of course??? Good luck to all
Buck

I'm in!!! Great idea guys, lets raise some funds for a great cause! God knows there are many good ones out there to choose from

I reckon i'd git in on er too.

Hey Downriggin', under the circumstances, I definitely have no problem with you saving it for a yr. Gives ya' a good reason to keep your head down and Kick some A** over there!!
Godspeed to all of you!!



P.S. That doesn't mean I want ya' to win, just appreciate what you guys do!

Great Idea

Moneys on the way...........Os

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This is a great idea count me in

Im Inn!!!!!!

Great idea! Count me in.

A good idea for worthy causes. I'm kickin' in for me Kuda Kid. If I win I'd be happy to spend the day in the boat with Bob and Fishgal. It would be a nice change from my other partner. Good thing he faces forward most of the time in my boat. He's been diagnosed with multiple uglyosis.

Woohoo!!!!
I'm in!
Heck I would pay $20+ for a worthwhile cause!

Bob,

I just sent two entries into the raffle. Hopefully mine gets picked. I love floating the OlyPen rivers.

This is a great idea, and a good way for the sportsmen and women to show that we too can give to a worthy cause.

Fish4Fun is in too.

After 90 posts on this topic I see there are alot of "eyed eggs" (i.e. lurkers) jumping on board, I propose we give preference points to members who contribute on a regular basis, something like a points system like they do for special hunt permits, just an idea. That being said, before anyone gets bent out of shape,


I"M JUST KIDDING

GREAT IDEA !

Except I think anybody with less than 80 posts And more than70 should get preferential treatment cause we need the experience!

herm

Count me in too, the FORKS WA Lotto. By all the posts, not sure odds are much better, so I better buy several to increase my chances.

i'll bite and hey jojo had a great thought that would make it all the better

Better late than never, I'm in!!!

Not too late for another 6 days or so Zig. Keep them coming everyone! THANKS!!!