RiverMan Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 A musky site I frequent recently announced that they are going to raise money in honor of a recently deceased young man to plant musky fry into a several lakes. They were asking for tackle donations from tacklebuilders and others which they intend to auction off. What a great idea! What if we at TU did something similar? I'm wondering if guys on this site (TU MEMBERS) would be interested in donating some tackle (custom made or otherwise) to raise money for a donation of some type at or near the holiday season. Exactly "who" we would donate the money to is up for discussion. Perhaps we could give the money to a fishing club that takes kids fishing, or to a family that is in desperate need of financial assistance, or maybe to a critically ill child. The money would be donated from the "tacklebuilders at TU". We could agree upon a time to have an "online auction here at TU" or elsewhere, it would be great fun and likely lead to something very worthwhile for all involved. Anyone else interested in this? I will toss in some of my tackle (custom and otherwise) to get things rolling and would be more than happy to donate my time as necessary to organize the process. Additional details can be worked out with Jerry (TU Owner) as necessary. Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullin8s Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 sounds like a good idea, im sure i can scrounge up some stuff for a good cause. I'll watch for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 even if every person donated 1 lure (or pack for softbait guys) a month and ebayed the whole lot 1 time a month it would rasie a lot. I think a child or something is best so it isnt like 1 local club is being helped and others dont get to see the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 You can count me in.....Great idea Jed!!..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Really like the idea, especially if it's helping out kids or a needy family. With a bit of luck, none of the Florida (and surrounding states) TU members will be on the "needy list". Hope all is well for the TU members down south. Would gratefully donate a pack or two of some jigs?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Count me in guys. Sounds great. Mr B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted September 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Hey Great, So how about some suggestions on where our efforts shall be directed? Perhaps someone makes donations to a worthy cause already that could use additional assistance? Any ideas? Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Can send some soft baits in a new worm binder. This would be a cool thing to do annually or more often at holidays (theme baits like 4th of July red, white and blue stik baits, X-mas, etc.). Just from all the posts I read with members helping each other out, TU members can use all of that talent to help others less fortunate. I like the idea of helping folks that take kids fishing. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 Count me in too...JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Jed: Nice one. I'm a little bit far to be sending in stuff but I can volunteer some PayPal transfers. I would like to suggest activities for the phsically challenged, I have a soft spot for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavu Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 I will be more than glad to contribute to this venture. Just say when and where> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 fishing for phisically challenged kids would be awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted September 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 You guys rule! Ok, once we have a source that we would like to help, we can then talk about who will be donating what and how we will sell the items. Sounds like many of you are interested in helping kids, I agree. I particularly like the idea of raising money for physically challenged kids to go fishing. My wife was telling me she read about projects to build special docks for kids to use....one that is more crutch and wheelchair freindly, perhaps we could help with something like this. I'm thinking it would be nice to donate our efforts to one child, a few children, one family, one club, or perhaps one project. I say this because I think we could make a much bigger impact in someone's life if we focus on helping a few rather than many. If we choose to send our efforts to a large organization we will likely never see how our efforts helped someone. Did that make sense? Anyway, I am open to all suggestions for a source to donate to. Anyone involved in a fishing club that already does something like this? Anyone have a family member or friend that may be challenged and participates in fishing events? I will do some surfing tonight and see what I can come up with. Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Make a Wish is a good one but i heard they dont do fishing/ hunting trips anymore but if you could find out and they did that would be an awsome one. I know there is another that does only hunting/fishing that is like make a wish and im sure MAW could dircect you that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hey Jed, You should consider possibly donating the tackle itself rather than going thru the extra work & expense of converting it to cash. If you have a charity in mind that needs the money, then I understand, but theres alot of organizations out there that would probably take the donated baits & other tackle directly, old rods, etc.. Anyone interested should call thier local fish & game office to ask about any local groups in need of handmade or second hand tackle. I just missed a local kids fishing clinic that would have been perfect to donate to. Going thru the proper channels of course. You dont wanna just show up & start passing out hooks to kids. I read a few articles where US troops stationed in the middle east have been having thier families ship them over thier fishing gear to use on their leisure time, I hear theyre catching good fish. My wife sells (eBay) to a captain over there & could get us some more info on how to go about it if that seems like a worthwhile cause. Just some ideas, it seems a shame to take the work of such talented luremakers & turn it into cash. I personally would be more appreciative of seeing the tackle first hand........ not that I dont like cash, mind you You guys are the most generous group of people Ive met online or in the real world. you should be proud. If theres anything I can do, lemme know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 St Judes Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN is a leader in cancer research for children. They hold the biggest bass tournament in the state of Mississippi every year. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 boats. All proceeds go to the children. It's hosted by the Memphis bass club. Something like this might be good. I'm sure there's other events like this nationwide. By the way count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Jerry, I thought about your suggestion, it certainly would simplify things. I'm wondering tho if it may be difficult to match the wide variety of tackle from builders on this site to the needs of a particular recipient. For example, I build musky lures and others here tie flies, make rubber worms, cranbaits, etc. How would a kid on a pond with bluegill be able to use this tackle? A monetary gift on our part, however, would provide the recipient with the flexibility to buy the necessary tackle, provide transportation, photos, whatever to make the trip the best possible. Cash would also leave the group at TU with a wide variety of sponsor options, we could help build a handicap accessible dock for example or send several kids to a fishing camp or help some less fortunate kids buy a winter coat. Just my thoughts and I am entirely open to any suggestions others might have. I'm not sure exactly how we will handle the auction tho, here or elsewhere and it would probably be best for TU to handle the money and official transfer to the recipient. It might bring a good number of people to this site for the auction tho Jerry if we were to post it at various other fishing newsgroups, etc. I wrote several potential recipients last night and have yet to receive a response from any of them. Come on guys, Any ideas? Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlystreamer Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 This is getting interesting. I've been following along since the first post. I might have to change my ways a little, but count me in. I can come up with something unique for a cause like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 true, good points. I guess with money converted you have more options on how to use it. Are you willing to organize something like this Jed? I recommend that if you wanna auction to raise the funds, to use eBay, besides, our auction platform isnt quite ready yet. I have a moderator I can ask to handle the actual auctions if you dont wanna do it, but referring to your mention of promoting via newsgroups & other venues, please be sure to abide by all guidlines set forth by the sites/groups. We surely dont wanna have our site pulled for spamming newsgroups. Im sure you know of this, just wanted to make sure everyone involved knows. this is an ambitious project & I'd love to see it be successful. I'll help however I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I'm encrusted with saw-dust at the moment, but I'll put in a quick one here. I'll go for CASH or conversion to cash. When we have the $$ if a worthy cause is found we're ready to give. We can set up some kind of trust or someting along that line here at TU. This can be an on going thing too, set up month auctions/sales to raise the coifer. If we can raise enough to get the funds rolling and a little bit self maintaining we can even have a page where those with need can apply. This means a lot of work for people to maintain it though but it then wounldn't be a on-off kind of thing. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesandbaits Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 With the Holidays coming up and the tragedy taking place in our country these days,this is a good thing to do.Its a great feeling to take place in something that effects someones life for the better. I will donate some custom painted crankbaits,spinnerbaits,and Flipping Jigs. Depending on the time frame Its very possible to get some guys to autograph a few plugs. I will watch the site for info to see if this is a go! God Bless JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Count me in. A dedicted web site for this event would make it easier to possibly gain larger support from other companies and organizations. I would think that quite a few fishing publications would also be interrested in doing a write up. Just some thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 As the father of a 13-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, I know how important these events can be. You guys can count me in too. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Jerry and others, I would be happy to organize the entire thing. I kind of wish we could have the auction here tho as I think the "bids for kids" would be higher. Guys on Ebay, me included, are looking for a steal. Unless Ebay forbids it, however, I could preface the items with the fact that the dollars would be used for charity which might help some. To be honest I would rather not handle the money tho but will it there is no other way around it. I will not post anything about the auction without first receiving your permission Jerry. ___________________________________________________________- Alsworms, Do you know of any charity/organization that we could work with? ___________________________________________________________ BassKat, Hey maybe that would work for us, will see if I can find a contact person. ___________________________________________________________ Gone chinook fishing at 5am tomorrow boys, gonna be awesome! Cold beers and pure chrome! Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 The Tackle Underground Auction for **** (charity)! I can see this turning into a thing and a good one at that. More power to you Jed! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
