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The NSC annual raffle/auction is our one big fund raising event. Other than membership dues, it is our only chance to boost our funds that go towards meeting dinners, speaker expenses and pond maintentance costs. Similar to last year, there will be an online auction component, as well as a raffle/auction on the night of Thursday 21st November 2024.
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Bidding for the items shown below can be done by sending an email to needhamtroutpond@gmail.com, ​include in your email the item number and your bid.
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Please bid in whole dollar increments.
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Members should keep an eye on this webpage to see if they have been outbid. This page will be updated with a "Current Bid" sticker when there is more than one bid on any single item. (Bids will be kept anonymous)
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The online/email bidding for the items shown below will end at 5pm on the night of the November meeting. Members who attend the meeting/raffle/auction in person will be made aware of the current highest bid and have the chance to continue bidding in-person until the end of the raffle/auction.​
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Click on images to see an enlarged view.​
Raffle/Auction Items donated by...​
Morel Fly Boxes and Fly Selections
(there are two identical #3 fly boxes, the two highest bidders will each receive an identical box each)
Current Highest Bid
$30
Current Highest Bid
$25
Two Identical Boxes
Available
Current Highest Bids
$110 & $100
Auction Item #1, #2 and #3
Up for individual auction are 4 fly boxes containing a selection of high quality flies. 1 x saltwater fly box, 1 x bass popper/worm fly box and 2 x trout fly boxes. The fly boxes were kindly donated by club member and Morel fly box creator Brad V.​​
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Auction Item #4
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Framed Maine Streamer
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This mounted and framed Maine streamer was tied by Rich Julian. It is a beautiful example of a New England brook trout fly.
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Donated by member Dick P and Annie.
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Current Highest Bid
$75
Auction Item #5
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Orvis Zero Gravity 909 Fly Rod
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This is a classic, unused, Orvis fly rod, perfect for New England striper fishing.
The Zero Gravity was launched by Orvis as a flag ship series of rods in 2005 and was the predecessor of the Helios range.
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This Zero Gravity rods have excellent sensitivity when fighting fish but have the necessary back bone when you lower the rod a bit.​​
Current Highest Bid
$200
Auction Item #6
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Heritage 9wt Fly Rod and Reel
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This is 9' 9wt rod and reel set up, add a intermediate 9wt line and your ready for some striper action.
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The rod is a two-piece 9ft 9wt with a fighting butt and comes with a spare tip section.
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The reel is fully machined and anodized. Perfect introductory rod for stripers or as a back-up reel or inexpensive alternative saltwater or spey reel.
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Auction Item #7
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Heritage 9wt Fly Reel
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The reel is fully machined and anodized. Perfect introductory rod for stripers or as a back-up reel or inexpensive alternative saltwater or spey reel.
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Auction Item #8​
2023 Raffle/Auction Update
NSC raised $990 from the Raffle/Auction. Many thanks to those that attended and to those contributing. The Silent Auction, the D. Walker Fly and The Boat Trip were the big ticket items and raised the most funds. Once again, our MC made for an entertaining evening - Thanks!
Here's the good news - there are a couple of high quality salt water rods that will be auctioned off in the near future. Stayed tuned for more details and make a bid!
Several members, and a past member, have made donations to the club. NSC is thankful and grateful for your donation to the club.
All funds received go to the operating expense of the club.
Many thanks to all.