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Whiskers Yellowbanks WFFP Administrator Offline A Poor, Dumb, Pass Lake Slob Posts: 10191 Merle, WI	Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche Sep 10^th, 2019 at 7:18am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westfork-social-extravaganza-tickets-70009675825?fb... Looks like quite a nice raffle, with a custom made bamboo rod in the mix.
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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #1 - Sep 14^th, 2019 at 11:58pm

As part of the West Fork fundraiser these items will be listed for sale on eBAY starting September 21 for 10 days. We hope people are generous and realize EVERY PENNY GOES TOWARDS STREAM IMPROVEMENT.

Bamboo Rod, by Scott Grady
Custom Built Wooden Trout Net by, Bill Wisler
Lamson Center Axis Rod/Reel combo 9’0’, by Driftless Angler & Athena & Artemis
William Joseph Men's Medium Waist Waders by Tina Murray
2 night stay at the Westby Schoolhouse (certificate) by PJ’s Guide Service & Donna

Once the actual items are put on the block I'll post the links to them here.

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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #2 - Sep 15^th, 2019 at 12:03am

From the West Fork Sportsman Club:

Here are some of the items that will be at the Oct 4/5 event to be bid upon. (more to come)
We hope people are generous as every penny goes towards using the flood debris to repair the stream.
See pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eEmDvZ3oWddhVmij7

1-hour casting Tune-up by Bob Blumerich
Loaded Fly Lanyard Jim Bartelt
Custom Flies / Fly Boxes by
Tom Mulford,
Rich Moldzik,
Mike Miller
Ben Lubchansky
Driftless Brewing Certificate
Bronco Billy (grass-fed beef)
Measure net (medium),
Guide Line Polarized Sunglasses with built-in readers,
Simms Women’s Big Sky shirt,
Simms Large Wading socks, 2 fun books.
8 wt Ross single hand rod,
TFO Tenkara Rod. by Wisconsin Women’s Fly Fishing Clinics
7 wt 2 hand Switch Rod rods, by Bill Weege
Fly Tying Book by Bob Haase & tying Light,
Tea posey set (teapot, tea, and candle)
Olive Oils
25$ Orvis gift card by Orvis
2 Antique clocks
2 large framed Prints by Mark Rhinerson.

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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #3 - Oct 2^nd, 2019 at 11:55am

From West Fork FB page:

"NEW ITEMS for the raffle this weekend. Cool stuff!
An Orvis encounter 5 wt 8’6” combo kit. Donated by Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co.
Tshirt framed print and more by Black Earth Angling Co.
A Simms Freestone daypack donated by Dry Fly Sales
A Cabelas Wind River 5 wt combo kit and a bass net donated by She-nanigans Fly Fishing Group
And an #orvismadison $25.00 gift card (not shown)
A google home mini donated by Rockweiler Appliance and TV of Viroqua.?

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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #4 - Oct 3^rd, 2019 at 10:40am

Whiskers Yellowbanks wrote on Sep 15^th, 2019 at 12:03am:

From the West Fork Sportsman Club:

Here are some of the items that will be at the Oct 4/5 event to be bid upon. (more to come)
We hope people are generous as every penny goes towards using the flood debris to repair the stream.
See pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eEmDvZ3oWddhVmij7
TWO HOUR casting Tune-up by Bob Blumreich
Loaded Fly Lanyard Jim Bartelt
Custom Flies / Fly Boxes by
Tom Mulford,
Rich Moldzik,
Mike Miller
Ben Lubchansky
Driftless Brewing Certificate
Bronco Billy (grass-fed beef)
Measure net (medium),
Guide Line Polarized Sunglasses with built-in readers,
Simms Women’s Big Sky shirt,
Simms Large Wading socks, 2 fun books.
8 wt Ross single hand rod,
TFO Tenkara Rod. by Wisconsin Women’s Fly Fishing Clinics
7 wt 2 hand Switch Rod rods, by Bill Weege
Fly Tying Book by Bob Haase & tying Light,
Tea posey set (teapot, tea, and candle)
Olive Oils
25$ Orvis gift card by Orvis
2 Antique clocks
2 large framed Prints by Mark Rhinerson.

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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #5 - Oct 6^th, 2019 at 9:03am

Good work day despite some really awful weather. Rainy, windy, and cool. The grounds are in much better shape, though there is still a good bit of work to be done on the southern half of the park. The northern half is starting to look pretty good.

One permit allowed them to grade and seed the large point to the west of the clubhouse along the river, the other put part of the stream back into a single channel. I heard lots of stories about the contractors that did a really great job. Boots on the ground (the rest of us), cleared some brush, seeded and spread straw over the seeded area, burned some wood piles, and then a number of folks feed us, kept us hydrated, and kept spirits up on a tough day.

A lot of dedication on a pretty miserable day. I ducked out after the work was done to get home to my hot shower where I sat for an inordinately long period of time. I'm sitting at home this morning a little sore and a bit poorer but happy to ache for and support a place I've created a ton of great memories at. Like all non-profits, they can use your help - be it time, money, things that can generate money, or a bit of all of the above.

https://westforksportsmansclub.org/

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Further North Dragon Fly Offline Posts: 9174 NW WI Gender:	Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche Reply #6 - Oct 6^th, 2019 at 7:41pm Wonderful report out, JGF, thanks!
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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #7 - Oct 6^th, 2019 at 7:43pm

Whiskers Yellowbanks wrote on Sep 14^th, 2019 at 11:58pm:

As part of the West Fork fundraiser these items will be listed for sale on eBAY starting September 21 for 10 days. We hope people are generous and realize EVERY PENNY GOES TOWARDS STREAM IMPROVEMENT.

Bamboo Rod, by Scott Grady
Custom Built Wooden Trout Net by, Bill Wisler
Lamson Center Axis Rod/Reel combo 9’0’, by Driftless Angler & Athena & Artemis
William Joseph Men's Medium Waist Waders by Tina Murray
2 night stay at the Westby Schoolhouse (certificate) by PJ’s Guide Service & Donna

Once the actual items are put on the block I'll post the links to them here.

...any idea when that Lamson Center Axis will come up? It's something I'd love to try.

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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #8 - Oct 7^th, 2019 at 8:03am

FN, I'm pretty sure it sold yesterday - I'm not sure for how much.

They have no items up right now but there may be a few things that make it there from the Saturday fundraiser. I'll try to post when they're offering something. State Council of TU and some chapters have also been posting reminders when they're asked to.

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Further North Dragon Fly Offline Posts: 9174 NW WI Gender:	Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche Reply #9 - Oct 7^th, 2019 at 10:44pm Thanks JGF...I'd missed that it'd only be offered at the work day. I am certain someone more deserving than I m took it home.
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Re: Work Day and Fundraiser at Avalanche
Reply #10 - Oct 8^th, 2019 at 7:17am

Further North wrote on Oct 7^th, 2019 at 10:44pm:

Thanks JGF...I'd missed that it'd only be offered at the work day.

I am certain someone more deserving than I m took it home.

It wasn't just offered at the workday - it's just that the auction closed on Sunday, I believe it was.

I never seriously considered it as I just don't need another 5 wt. I'm sure most of us are in that same boat...

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