General Bass Fishing Discussion => Ultimate Bass Contests => Bass Fishing Weekly Contest Archives => Topic started by: Mike Cork on May 12, 2020, 04:40:23 PM
Title: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 12, 2020, 04:40:23 PM
Next in our monthly Adopt a Family Fund Raising efforts is a Dobyns Sierra Series 734c. This is a baitcasting rod, so there isn't a choice this time. This rod is still in the Dobyns tube I received it in, I'll just slap the raffle winner's name on it and send it on it's way.
Retail Value $179.99 DESCRIPTION: 1 pc. 10-20lb, 1/4-1 oz, Heavy Fast Action TECHNIQUES: Buzzbaits / Horny Toads / Jigs; Small Swimbaits / Senkos / Spinnerbaits
In order to double our money on this I have to make $400 (this will include the shipping) It might take a little bit to sell all the tickets but here are the details
Selling just 40 tickets at $10 each. You can buy as many tickets as you like. Purchase tickets via pay pal to - make sure to select Friends and Family so their are no fees - Put your screen name in the notes with "Adopt a Family" - You can send a check or money order, just let me know it's coming.
We will draw a winner live on Facebook after the 40 tickets are sold.
With our two previous raffles we have generated $400 towards the annual Holiday Adopt A Family program. I'm hoping to have $2k before we even start our normal fundraising efforts :-* I purchased and donated this rod so after this raffle we'll be at $800 towards that 2k goal.
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 12, 2020, 04:49:43 PM
Mike ....Check your Paypal. ;)
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Post by: Princeton_Man on May 12, 2020, 04:54:16 PM
Yup, I'm in. ;D
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 12, 2020, 04:59:30 PM
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Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 12, 2020, 05:10:17 PM
Pay Pal sent!
Please put me down for two spots Mike.
In the spirit of Don Mason, I am going to win! lo
In all seriousness, If I do win I'll pay the shipping to my address. That can go in the pot as well. ~sun
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: nats on May 12, 2020, 05:51:33 PM
Nice, In twice
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Post by: apenland01 on May 12, 2020, 05:53:16 PM
I'm not going to be buying any new rods for a few months at least, so I'll donate $10 to the cause.....
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Post by: BassmanRudy on May 12, 2020, 06:24:46 PM
Sent you a PayPal for 2 tickets.
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Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: apiazza on May 12, 2020, 06:31:18 PM
You're telling me you are giving away the exact rod I was planning on buying next and all the proceeds go to helping someone in need? This could hurt my wallet... incoming mr cork.
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Post by: DonM on May 12, 2020, 06:37:48 PM
I'm going to wait before entering because I don't want to scare everyone off when they realize I'll be winning again. :)
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Post by: apiazza on May 12, 2020, 06:50:50 PM
I already beat you to making that claim this time! lo
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Post by: twocold on May 12, 2020, 07:34:02 PM
In for two
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Post by: Captsteve on May 12, 2020, 08:10:43 PM
In for 2
Any day fishing, is a good day.
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 13, 2020, 07:24:39 AM
apiazza for four, twocold for two, and Captsteve for two, thanks guys were almost halfway already ~c~ ~c~
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Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 13, 2020, 07:40:42 AM
Awesome! ~beer~ ~c~
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: nats on May 13, 2020, 03:20:13 PM
Thanks mike, what a great prize for a $10 gamble, plus helping someone in need. If I win I want mike to throw out my ticket and draw again. So that gives entry's more possible chances to win. Let's do this!
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 13, 2020, 03:23:32 PM
Quote from: nats on May 13, 2020, 03:20:13 PM Thanks mike, what a great prize for a $10 gamble, plus helping someone in need. If I win I want mike to throw out my ticket and draw again. So that gives entry's more possible chances to win. Let's do this!
Thank You Nats, I think it's Malachi's turn to draw so I'll make sure he knows ;)
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 15, 2020, 10:50:51 AM
This seems to have fallen off the radar. Want to bump it back up in the board in hopes we can get some more tickets sold.
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Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: gtrpickr on May 15, 2020, 03:04:17 PM
Put me down for a spot - pp sent
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Post by: TNDiver on May 15, 2020, 03:42:09 PM
In for 2, PayPal sent. I think I forgot my screen name? :-\
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 15, 2020, 03:56:36 PM
Thanks to everyone who has given thus far. ~c~
With gtrpickr and TNDiver that should put us over the halfway mark! ~bb ;PEP)
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: ebbc on May 15, 2020, 04:55:11 PM
I'm in for 3, should be there already Mike.
As always thinking of someone else. Thank you both Laurie and Mike. Y'all are awesome.
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Princeton_Man on May 16, 2020, 06:06:41 AM
I'll take another one. That help speed this up. ;D
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: nats on May 17, 2020, 01:00:32 PM
Quote from: nats on May 13, 2020, 03:20:13 PM Thanks mike, what a great prize for a $10 gamble, plus helping someone in need. If I win I want mike to throw out my ticket and draw again. So that gives entry's more possible chances to win. Let's do this!
. Somebody is going to get very lucky for a $10 gamble
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Post by: SteveTX on May 17, 2020, 01:12:16 PM
Put me down for one.
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Bassinkorea on May 17, 2020, 08:45:23 PM
Mike, I just sent you a PP for two tickets.
On the very outside chance that I actually win, we'll come up with a plan to cover the extra shipping costs.
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Pipepro on May 18, 2020, 08:51:59 AM
PP sent for 2 Tickets
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 18, 2020, 09:08:41 AM
Thank You FD, I'll get the tickets lined out and probably do the drawing tomorrow evening. So look for it about 5 PM if I have my act together :surrender:
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 18, 2020, 05:12:16 PM
Wow!! ~c~ Great job everybody!! ~beer~
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 18, 2020, 05:18:27 PM
Yes Great Job, another $400 towards the Adopt a Family program ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: apiazza on May 18, 2020, 05:19:58 PM
FD stepping up as always. Great job by everyone!
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Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 18, 2020, 05:24:52 PM
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Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 19, 2020, 05:15:45 PM
That was fun and Malachi did a great job! ~c~
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 19, 2020, 05:25:20 PM
Congratulations apendland01
Send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll get this going. If I don't get it out tomorrow it might not be until Monday next week. I've got a lot of stuff going on. I will let you know when it goes out and send you a tracking number.
Thank you everyone, we are building a nice start to the Adopt a Family for 2020. I'm hoping by the time we start the program this fall we'll already have 2k to work with. ~c~
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 19, 2020, 05:27:52 PM
Congrats apenland01 !!! ~c~
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Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 19, 2020, 05:29:00 PM
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Post by: Burbarry on May 20, 2020, 12:29:04 PM
Congratulations it was full by the time I saw this. Maybe do another one later sometime.
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Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Mike Cork on May 20, 2020, 12:56:05 PM
Alright everyone save your pennies.... Apendland01 donated the rod back to the cause and we are going to raffle it back off. I'll set everything up in a new thread next week :-*
Thank you Apendland01 ~c~ ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 20, 2020, 01:06:41 PM
Incredibly cool of you to do this Apendland01!!!
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Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: gtrpickr on May 20, 2020, 01:07:50 PM
That is very generous of you apenland01
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Burbarry on May 20, 2020, 01:18:15 PM
Yes it is. Now I have to get ready for some tickets.
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Post by: TNDiver on May 20, 2020, 01:39:33 PM
Incredibly generous! ~c~
But the Bait Monkey will get hungry once more!
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: apiazza on May 20, 2020, 02:05:19 PM
Great to hear for the adopt a family!
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Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: apenland01 on May 20, 2020, 07:37:47 PM
I wouldn't have used that rod and I can't think of a better way to help some family come Christmas time, when things are going to be dire for many people. I hope someone wins the rod that will put it to good use and catch many fish on it!
I love the idea and concept of the Adopt a Family fund and know it has helped people get through some tough times.
I also really like the monthly raffle instead a mad rush to get donations later in the year. This should be how you do it going forward....
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Bassinkorea on May 20, 2020, 08:18:02 PM
That is a great thing you are doing, thank you ~c~
Title: Re: Dobyns Rod Raffle
Post by: Captsteve on May 24, 2020, 07:01:30 AM
I would have a hard time, giving up a new Dobyn's rod.