The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

The Bash Raffle details have been posted here:

Bash Raffle Details


Buzz

Added the following prizes to the Raffle Page:

7 Chartreuse over the shoulder Fishing Bag, with Cameo Pattern Bikini and Taco Bell Hot Sauce_____Carpy
8 13 Large Size Crown Royal Bags___________________________________________________Carpy
9 Book: 'The Trout Whisperer'______________________________________________________Oldtrout
10 Several Other Books___________________________________________________________Oldtrout

As a reminder, prizes will be accepted and included in the raffle right up until the Bash.


Buzz

Scott Freeman has generously donated a 1/2 day guided fishing trip on the E. Walker River (Scott knows this water VERY well).

And on a happy note, Carpy has uncovered an additonal 4 Crown Royal bags bringing the total of "Carpy's Velvet Bag Collection" up to 17!

On the downside, he still hasn't located the bikini.

More to come,

Buzz

I added three new prizes to the raffle list.
Get your tickets!!!

12. Orvis Streamlight Fly Rod 8'6" 5wt 2pc Never Cast__________________________________Ed Kelleher
13. Clear Creek Fishing Fanny Pack__________________________________________________Ed Kelleher
14. High Sierra Fishing Fanny Pack Camo_____________________________________________Ed Kelleher

And in an update from Carpy, he found 4 more Crown Royal bags, bringing the total count in 'Carpy's Velvet Bag Collection' to 21 (I think I'm beginning to see why he's having trouble finding the bikini)

The list of prizes is growing

Jeez, we don't have that many CR bags and we own a bar.

BTW, for those of you that do like CR and travel to Canada, may I suggest that you try the Crown Limited only available there. Very smooth...

NewFlyLadyBug wrote:
Jeez, we don't have that many CR bags and we own a bar.

BTW, for those of you that do like CR and travel to Canada, may I suggest that you try the Crown Limited only available there. Very smooth...


BRING SOME TO THE BASH!!!!!!!

I promise I'll try it.....

Sorry Ed, Can't be at the bash. I have to work...from Montana I really do miss bashing but my travel schedule just does not allow the time anymore.

Send a bottle as your representative......

I have more details on the rod I'm building for the raffle:

Length:___9'
Weight:___5/6wt
Blank:____7pc Pack
Grip:_____Custom laminated composite cork
Seat:_____REC Nickel Silver NBS with custom turned Cherry Burl insert
Guides:___Single Foot Snake
Other:____Custom Rod Tube and Bag

I'll try to get some pictures of the progress up by the end of the weekend...

Get your tickets now. There are some decent prizes and you have a good chance of winning, whether you attend the Bash or not.
Don't forget we are raising money for a number of great causes, most important of which is our buddy Salman.


Buzz

I got the grip and reel seat mounted up on the Raffle rod and it felt more "substantive" than a 4 weight (which was how the blank was sold). So I measured the blank using The Common Cents System and the rod calculates out to a 5.65wt with a Moderate action (Action Angle = 60). So we will call it a 5/6wt, meaning 5wt with a DT line, 6wt with a WF line.

The grip is over-sized, which ergonimically works much better for a longer rod. You really have to hold in your hand and/or cast it to appreciate the difference.

Here is a pic of the butt section with seat and grip (sorry for the photo quality. I don't have a light box and my photographer buddy lives in AZ):

Sweet grip and love the burl seat.

Buzz wrote:


.... Here is a pic of the butt section with seat and grip (sorry for the photo quality. I don't have a light box and my photographer buddy lives in AZ ):

I don't bleeve Ida tole THAT