Stay tuned for a NEW raffle. Win a fishing trip with Grandpa. Unbelieveable hospitality and expert fishing guidance...Proceeds to go to kids fishing programs. Details to follow the groundswell of support I expect to follow.

Of course....I owe Downriggin a trip too...maybe Ramon will join us. No ground swell yet..I thought that picture of my 48# King would bring out the crowds...We'll wait and see. Oh I bet Eddie is in too...

Grandpa,

Anything for the kids. What do I need to do?

I saw that pic in the Seattle Times. You're a star!

I'll be out on Friday if things work out. Headed over to Alki...

DR...My boat is in for service after hundreds of miles logged on the engines in the ocean off Neah Bay and Westport. For now I think you and Aunty should plan on joining me for a free trip sometime soon...We'll wait and see about a raffle.

Count me and my kids in.

Earlier this year you said you'd buy me a free hotdog... does that extend to a fishing trip too?

Yeah.. count me in also.

Hot Dog offer is still on the table...I'm gonna need a bigger boat!

Just remember, Grandpa, you're not allowed to repremand the "lucky" winner for such serious offences as: holding the rod in the wrong hand, or going 2.3 knots instead of 2.2

And no yelling if he doesn't remove his DR ball from the water within 5 seconds whenever you have a shaker on!

I had me one of them hotdogs the night Dave Lee gave his talk. They're tasty. Almost had two but wanted to leave some for someone else.

I do like the Grandpa Bligh handle...

Things can get competitive on the HMS "Grandpa"...We usually designate a "stick boy" to handle the release stick. We do demand that morons tow the line and get the gear out of the water to prevent nice fish from wrapping around the gear and getting away.(Slab).We release alot of fish but don't like to tolerate losing fish for preventable reasons. A successful skipper simply cannot become complacent and let his crew become sloppy and unsuccessful. Those who don't know any better may get treated more delicately but don't count on it......Still wanna go?

I hope to get the HMS Grandpa back soon from the Mercury hospital so stay tuned.

what are the details gramps?? even if i don't win i know the money is going to a good place(still like to win though)...if you could set it up with a paypal option it would be much appreciated!

Being a Navy man, I might feel I have to take charge of everything!

This is cool two raffles going on for two great causes one for the kids and one with Bob to benefit the WSC's work for wild steelhead. Everyone should support and buy tickets , some lucky dog has to win!

Hey Grandpa I am interested.
I am eager to learn, willing to please and love to fish. Count me in on your raffle...will it be promoting fishin to kids type of thing...if so good deal?

Paul

The "test fishery" for the win a trip with grandpa raffle idea seems to be a success by my lenient standards. Next week the real one comes out. Thanks to all for now......