Angling for Autism - Prizes and $$ you can win!

[tamiduncan]

Ok..we're less than 2 weeks away from the first annual Angling for Autism Charity Bass Tournament. Keep reading for all of the details..

When: Saturday, July 28th - 6 a.m. - 12 noon
Check in: 4 a.m. - 6 a.m.

Where: Diamond Valley Lake - Hemet, CA

What: Raising money for Autism research and awareness programs with the LIA Foundation. www.liafoundation.org . Autism now affects 1 out of 150 children in the United States. California is ranked the 7th highest state for autism in the country.

How much?: Mail in or onsight registration is $250 which includes - fishing, angler gift bag, T-shirt and lunch
EARLY BIRD online registration is $225 - pay by credit card and save $25. You must register BEFORE July 22nd for this price.

Payout: Guaranteed $2000 for first place regardless of the number of teams. The $$ just goes up from there! Fabulous optionss available.

Prizes: We have some fabulous vendors and individuals who have donated to this event....check out this list:

3 night/ 4 day Houseboat Trip at Lake Mead - $2500 value

WON Bass team tournament circuit - choose your region (7 tournaments) - $1050 value

Maui Jim's - $295 and $195 sunglasses

A day on the lake with Mike Folkstead - train with the best -
value: priceless!

Other awesome prizes from:

Rapid Release Co.
Frabill
Ardent Outdoors
Aquarius Water
Chick Fil a - Corona Crossings
West Coast Fundraising
Optimum Baits
Shakespeare
Flying Fisherman
Carolina Gaff
Great American Balloon Company
Pacific Coast Sunglasses
RMR Industries
Comal Tackle
Eagle Claw
Sierra Woodcarvings
Bass West
Fish Rap
WON Bass
Bill Hutcheson ( our fabulous tournament director!)
Adams WW, Inc.
Advanced Taxidermy

We have more prizes coming in each day. If you'd like to take part in this awesome event, go online to: http://www.lymeinducedautism.com/anglingforautism.html and download your registration form or just register online.

Thanks so much for your support!

Tami Duncan
www.liafoundation.org

[tamiduncan]

AND.......

Rick and Pam Powers of Blue Ribbon Trophies donated awesome plaques for the top 15 teams PLUS the T-shirts!

They rock!

Tami Duncan
www.liafoundation.org

[M. Warner]

wow sounds like some awsome prizes, I am still trying to make it there, and also Blue ribbon trophies are wonderful people, and awesome looking plaques and trophies. Great job to everyone who participates in this event, and the staff. I hope i can make it.

[tmyers]

Rick and Pam are awesome people at Blue Ribbon Trophies. That Rick guy is a pretty good stick too. If you ever need Bass Trophies or plaques they are really good.

[tamiduncan]

Just a quick update.

Online EARLY BIRD registration ends at midnight tonight ( July 22nd) to get the $25 off of the registration price.

Also....received some more prizes from..

Canyon Plastics
New Orleans Hotel

Here's the link for registration.. http://www.lymeinducedautism.com/anglingforautism.html

Tami Duncan
www.liafoundation.org

[tamiduncan]

Just got a TON of stuff to raffle off from BOOYAA Clothing! Over $500 in clothing - hats, T-shirts, shorts and more.

Also..

Each Angler is getting a gift bag loaded with stuff like---

- T-shirt
- Mug
- Sports Bottle
- Water
- Various fishing stuff

Tami Duncan
www.liafoundation.org

[Bill Hutcheson]

To top it all off, I just dug up about $1,000 worth of stuff from my old business out of the garage this weekend. Mostly high end Japanese baits and stuff like that.

This is going to be a great event for charity, so come out and fish it! Tami has worked hard to drum up lots of prizes, so this is one that you won't want to miss. To top it all off, its a 501C3 charity, so it is tax deductable!

Lake opens at 5:15 and those who are going to be signing up on site should get thier and be in line at that time. Our staffers will come around to you, do paperwork, boat checks, and get you in the water ASAP so we can go.

Any questions regarding launch or rules, give me a call (949) 366-0030 ext 29. I am donating my time to run this event for you all, so you know it will be run professionally and properly. See you at the lake.

Bill Hutcheson
WON BASS

[tamiduncan]

Thanks Hutch!

Speaking of PRIZES.....the UPS man just came with a HUGE box from Cabela's!!!

Not to mention another box that came from Bass Outfitters, loaded with stuff from.... Markeys Lures, Reel Grips, Lunker Sauce, LA Slider Swimbaits and Jig Heads.

I'll let you know when the Fedex guy comes! : )

Tami Duncan
www.liafoundation.org

[tamiduncan]

More stuff to give away......

Each angler bag (while supplies last) will get a 3-pack of products from Phillips products including... pink stuff, electronics screen cleaner and purple stuff!

AND.... Chris Pennington just donated enough stuff for 20 more gift bags to raffle off with golf balls, hats, towels, etc.

It's looking like the gift bag that every angler will receive is shaping up to be about a $40-$50 value!

AND...our raffle prizes have climbed to over $5000 ...and we.'re recieving more every day.

So...to help me with a head-count, if you're planning on signing up at the lake, can you drop me a quick note at: tamiduncan@aol.com . Thanks so much!

Tami Duncan
www.liafoundation.org

[tamiduncan]

More prizes to announce!

Bass Pro Shops donated $100 in gift cards.

Anglers Arsenal sent over $300 in the Dean Roja's kits.

So now we're looking at about $6000 + in prizes!

See you tomorrow a.m. at DVL.

Tami

[Bill Hutcheson]

Dodgers Fans Listen Up!!

Steve Linter has just donated 4 Diamond Lounge tickets for the Sept 5th day game against the Oakland A's. These include VIP parking and are located just behind home plate. Steve informs me that these seats are so prime, if the Ump breaks wind, you can tell what he ate for lunch!

Ron C - these sound like they are right up your alley!

This package is valued at over $400 and will be a part of the Angling For Autism raffle pool.

Late sign ups will be taken in the morning prior to the event and we recommend that all those who are interested in fishing show up in line no later that 4:30 AM.

Any questions call me on my cell phone at (714) 393-5656. Tami and I look forward to your participation for this great cause.

Bill Hutcheson
WON BASS

[Guy Williams]

I wanted to go to this but I've got to work. Please don't fish a carolina rig with a green/pumpkin creature bait near any humps.
Guy Williams

[tamiduncan]

Guy...I think I heard that the flu was going around...maybe you should call in sick!

Tami

[Guy Williams]

The problem is I'm On-Call, 24-7 from Thursday till Wed morning. I may come by and watch the weigh-ins at 12pm. Damm job, getting in the way of fishin'.
Guy Williams

[Kevin]

I hear John and Tammy Morrow are going to be there. I'm stuck in Tennessee for work but if I was in So. Cal, I'd be there.