Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2018, 11:12:31 AM
If you haven't heard Keegan's story, here is a bit of background from Karl Blanchard
"Keegan Wilder is not your typical 7th grader. He's a hardened mountain mule deer hunter. Though he's a little small in stature, he has the heart of a lion and is just as fierce! He had been feeling a faint pain for a few months but nothing that would have caused concern. Almost felt like a pulled muscle. He asked to be taken into the urgent care because he was having a hard time breathing without any pain. He was immediately referred to Seattle Children's where the family was given the devasting news after several blood tests, xray, and ultrasounds that he indeed had cancer. The mass is quite large behind his rib cage growing towards his lung. He had surgery within one day where they biopsied the mass to determine the exact kind of cancer (so they know what appropriate treatment to provide for that type of cancer) and also placed a port for his chemotherapy.
He recently had to have his port moved which involved a second surgery. He is having a difficult time keeping weight on so a feeding tube has been placed to help him get the calories he needs.
Keegan is the toughest kid you will ever meet. From the age of 5 he has been chasing his dad and I into some of the toughest mule deer country the west has to offer. His first deer at age 10 was over 7 miles into the Idaho backcountry. Even though he is on round 5 of chemo and very weak, he is always smiling.
Keegan and family still have a tough road ahead of them and can use our support. Life can be so cruel and no child should ever have to go through what Keegan has. Let's help make this dark time a little brighter."
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Dick Nite Spoons has donated a package of fishing gear valued at $250.00 to put up for auction. J.Brower has offered to take the winner out for a day of Kokanee fishing on Lake Stevens. Here's the details from our member J.Brower who orchestrated this donation. Thank you, sir!!
We will ship it from Dick’s shop, or can work out pickup if the winner is in the Snohomish county area. Just asked what kind of assortment he is thinking, he figured do a “Kokanee package” with somewhere in the ballpark of 4 dozen lures, a couple of dodgers, and a couple bottles of scent. He will adjust it to get it in the range of $250 worth of stuff. He’s pretty easy going so it could probably be adjusted if the winner wants as well. He has a catalog on his website with all of the lures and whatnot www.dicknite.com
Let's do this donation justice. Start the bidding now and let it run until Wednesday 2/7/18 at 8:00pm.
Happy bidding!!
Here's a few pics of J.Brower's boat and some fishing success.
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Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2018, 11:18:07 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 06, 2018, 11:23:05 AM
Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2018, 11:56:45 AM
$200
Thanks sir!!
Post by: elkaholic123 on February 06, 2018, 12:02:28 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on February 06, 2018, 12:40:56 PM
Post by: J.Brower on February 06, 2018, 12:45:32 PM
Is it only the winner fishes or are they allowed to bring a friend or kid?
As many people as will fit in the boat are welcome :chuckle: I can comfortably fish 2+ me, 3+ me is a little tight, unless it's a kid then it is more than do-able.
Post by: asmith on February 06, 2018, 01:12:28 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 06, 2018, 01:33:38 PM
Resist......
Impulse......
To.......
Bid.......
Post by: X-Force on February 06, 2018, 01:35:05 PM
Post by: h20hunter on February 06, 2018, 01:35:22 PM
:hello: @Dan-o
Post by: J.Brower on February 06, 2018, 01:43:40 PM
Me and Dan-o combined say 300!
:hello: @Dan-o
No mankinis allowed.... :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on February 06, 2018, 01:44:59 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 06, 2018, 05:06:53 PM
Now back to bidding!
Post by: Woodchuck on February 06, 2018, 05:08:57 PM
No mankinis!!!!!!What we need to know is if Mr. Mankini is authorized to bid for you as well as he? :chuckle:
Now back to bidding!
Post by: Goldeneye on February 06, 2018, 05:44:07 PM
Me and Dan-o combined say 300!
:hello: @Dan-o
You don't want H20 in your boat. He'll make a mess. He has this man purse he carries around that's full of glitter. Out of the blue he'll say "Pixie Dust"! And throw a handful up in the air then clap his hands and do a little dance. Then there's the threat of a mankini. Can you imagine that emerging when your in the middle of the lake.
We should go, I have some well aged Apple Pie for a beverage post fishing trip. It's smooth... With that being said let's move the bid up a little $325.
Post by: h20hunter on February 06, 2018, 05:51:17 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 06, 2018, 05:57:51 PM
Pixie dust on a baby flatfish trolled slow with a little weight does the trick!
I'll show you a trick on how to modify the small flatfish that's deadly on river silvers one of these days.
Post by: J.Brower on February 06, 2018, 06:10:08 PM
Ive got a wash down pump plumbed in, it can make quick work of the glitter, as well as.... well maybe that’s not such a great idea with the threat of the mankini...Me and Dan-o combined say 300!
:hello: @Dan-o
You don't want H20 in your boat. He'll make a mess. He has this man purse he carries around that's full of glitter. Out of the blue he'll say "Pixie Dust"! And throw a handful up in the air then clap his hands and do a little dance. Then there's the threat of a mankini. Can you imagine that emerging when your in the middle of the lake.
We should go, I have some well aged Apple Pie for a beverage post fishing trip. It's smooth... With that being said let's move the bid up a little $325.
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Post by: Dan-o on February 06, 2018, 06:27:15 PM
Me and Dan-o combined say 300!
:hello: @Dan-o
You don't want H20 in your boat. He'll make a mess. He has this man purse he carries around that's full of glitter. Out of the blue he'll say "Pixie Dust"! And throw a handful up in the air then clap his hands and do a little dance. Then there's the threat of a mankini. Can you imagine that emerging when your in the middle of the lake.
We should go, I have some well aged Apple Pie for a beverage post fishing trip. It's smooth... With that being said let's move the bid up a little $325.
I'm seeing $325 from Goldeneye.........
I really want to do that Baker Lake Sockeye thing......
Post by: h20hunter on February 06, 2018, 06:28:22 PM
Post by: asmith on February 06, 2018, 07:21:59 PM
What does our OP know about baker? I see a three man bidding team in the works!
I may be back in if it's baker :o
Post by: Dan-o on February 06, 2018, 07:33:07 PM
What does our OP know about baker? I see a three man bidding team in the works!
I may be back in if it's baker :o
Oops. My bad.
It says Lake Stevens.
Maybe I need to learn lake Stevens?
Post by: Goldeneye on February 06, 2018, 08:05:05 PM
What does our OP know about baker? I see a three man bidding team in the works!
I may be back in if it's baker :o
Oops. My bad.
It says Lake Stevens.
Maybe I need to learn lake Stevens?
Never a bad idea to learn new water...
Post by: J.Brower on February 06, 2018, 08:27:16 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on February 06, 2018, 08:32:52 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on February 06, 2018, 08:53:07 PM
It hasn’t been as good these last few years as it was the first handful...
:yeah:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 07, 2018, 07:06:10 AM
Post by: jackelope on February 07, 2018, 07:18:09 AM
I'm not exactly sure what is going on here but I like it :chuckle:
Just sit back. Pay no attention to the Lake Stevens folk. They're a little. ... . different.
Post by: grundy53 on February 07, 2018, 07:54:22 AM
Not all of us.... lolI'm not exactly sure what is going on here but I like it :chuckle:
Just sit back. Pay no attention to the Lake Stevens folk. They're a little. ... . different.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 07, 2018, 09:01:38 AM
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:Not all of us.... lolI'm not exactly sure what is going on here but I like it :chuckle:
Just sit back. Pay no attention to the Lake Stevens folk. They're a little. ... . different.
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Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 11:51:37 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 07, 2018, 12:36:22 PM
I hate to sound like the Grinch here, but shouldn't there be some bidding going on amongst all this chatter? >:(
Talk is cheap. Bid now while you have time!
Post by: J.Brower on February 07, 2018, 05:12:03 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 06:21:02 PM
Anybody want to go in halfsies for real?
Bid $400, split the cost, split the trip?????
If you're serious, throw out a bid on this thread before it's over.
I'm good for my end.
Post by: jackelope on February 07, 2018, 06:29:44 PM
Split it with Dan-o?? You were in at $225!!
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 06:40:51 PM
@asmith
@h2ohunter
@ghost hunter
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 07:59:35 PM
Post by: asmith on February 07, 2018, 08:01:47 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 08:04:53 PM
Sorry dan-o, saw this a bit too late. It would have been a bit hard for me to get over to lake Stevens anyway.
No problem. Although I'm sure I'd enjoy meeting you based on our previous dealings. :tup:
Post by: Goldeneye on February 07, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
Whatcha think?
Post by: asmith on February 07, 2018, 08:15:08 PM
Sorry dan-o, saw this a bit too late. It would have been a bit hard for me to get over to lake Stevens anyway.
No problem. Although I'm sure I'd enjoy meeting you based on our previous dealings. :tup:
I agree brother. One of these days. I'm just glad I was able to help out Keegan when I was able too. This would have been a kick ass trip though
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 08:27:34 PM
Dan-o, seems like you really would like to go fishing. If you are willing to be in the boat with one of those "Lake Stevens Folk" as Jackelope refers to us as. :chuckle: I would be happy to split the cost of this with you and share a trip plus split the tackle.
Whatcha think?
I'm in!
Looking forward to it.
What do I owe..... $175?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 07, 2018, 08:29:55 PM
you know at this rate I could probably justvset you up on an auto withdraw plan. You want biweekly or monthly? :chuckle:Dan-o, seems like you really would like to go fishing. If you are willing to be in the boat with one of those "Lake Stevens Folk" as Jackelope refers to us as. :chuckle: I would be happy to split the cost of this with you and share a trip plus split the tackle.
Whatcha think?
I'm in!
Looking forward to it.
What do I owe..... $175?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 07, 2018, 08:31:35 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 07, 2018, 08:33:42 PM
Dan-o, seems like you really would like to go fishing. If you are willing to be in the boat with one of those "Lake Stevens Folk" as Jackelope refers to us as. :chuckle: I would be happy to split the cost of this with you and share a trip plus split the tackle.
Whatcha think?
I'm in!
Looking forward to it.
What do I owe..... $175?
My bid was $325. 325/2= $162.50 apiece
You have Karl's info? I'll be paying him via PayPal for my portion.
Post by: jackelope on February 07, 2018, 08:37:22 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 07, 2018, 08:42:40 PM
Solid work, fellas. Dan, I hope you make it through lake Stevens ok.
Dan-o, When we go ignore the guy at the boat launch playing the banjo. It's just D-Rock, he's harmless unless you look him in the eye.
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 08:43:39 PM
I've pretty much got Karl on speed dial. I'll pay him tomorrow.
I just told my wife I "won" another one and she just looked at me and said. "Happy valentine's day". :chuckle: :chuckle:
I look forward to meeting a couple new members.
Praying for Keegan and family.
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 08:47:25 PM
Solid work, fellas. Dan, I hope you make it through lake Stevens ok.
Dan-o, When we go ignore the guy at the boat launch playing the banjo. It's just D-Rock, he's harmless unless you look him in the eye.
I'm 6'8".......... If I understand right, I CAN'T look him in the eye. :yike:
Post by: Goldeneye on February 07, 2018, 08:52:03 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 08:54:20 PM
Solid work, fellas. Dan, I hope you make it through lake Stevens ok.
I don't even know where Lake Stevens is...... Seriously. But I guess I'll find out.
Post by: J.Brower on February 07, 2018, 09:36:11 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 09:42:57 PM
Way to go guys! Not sure how you guys want to go about the gear, I can bag it up separate and ship it or meet up after Karl receives payment?? Kokanee fishing should pick up on the lake about mid March, that sound good with you guys??
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Heck man, I just had to look up where Lake Stevens is. I haven't fished for Kokes in a decade.
In other words, I have no idea when to go.
I think goldeneye knows...... he has a friend that plays banjo there.
I'll take my tackle any way you want. If you want to keep it til we fish, that's cool. If you want to ship I can PM you my address.
Post by: Goldeneye on February 07, 2018, 09:46:42 PM
Way to go guys! Not sure how you guys want to go about the gear, I can bag it up separate and ship it or meet up after Karl receives payment?? Kokanee fishing should pick up on the lake about mid March, that sound good with you guys??
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I'm good with whatever time you chose. I know they like the water temp to warm a little before they bite much.
I imagine your dealing with Dick F. for the gear? He is a great guy. I'm good with how you want to do it. I live local so no need to ship for me. If Dan-o wants it shipped he'll need to speak up. For you and I, we could just meet up.
Post by: Dan-o on February 07, 2018, 09:53:24 PM
Post by: J.Brower on February 07, 2018, 09:57:48 PM
Just give the tackle to Goldeneye and he can hold it til we fish, if that works.That will work! Goldeneye pm me and we’ll get a time figured out.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 08, 2018, 06:48:49 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 08, 2018, 07:02:45 AM
Post by: J.Brower on February 08, 2018, 06:57:47 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on February 08, 2018, 07:05:51 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 08, 2018, 07:14:43 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 10, 2018, 05:47:15 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on February 10, 2018, 10:30:03 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 10, 2018, 11:09:40 PM
I'm really looking forward to fishing with you guys. :tup: :tup: :tup: