The George Grant Chapter of Trout Unlimited (Butte MT) is raffling off two Sweetgrass Bamboo fly rods March 15th
Rod #1 is a 7 1/2’ #4 line, 3 piece, 2 tip, hex Sweetgrass with down locking reel seat and cigar handle shape. A rod built by Glenn Brackett in 2008 for Buddie Jaha of Louisville, Ky. This is a used rod in like new condition donated by Buddie in support of the George Grant TU chapter. Thank you Buddie. The value is $2200.
Rod #2 is a 7 1/2’ #4 line, 3 piece, 2 tip, hex Sweetgrass with down locking reel seat and half wells handle shape. This is a new rod built by Glenn Brackett and donated by the Sweetgrass Boo Boys. The rod has an engraved butt cap. The value is $3000.
Only 150 tickets will be sold.
Each ticket is $100.
• There is no limit to the number of tickets that may be purchased.
• The first winner will have first choice.
• The drawing will be held on stage at the Copper King Inn, 4655 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701.
• The raffle will end on March 15, 2024 regardless of whether or not all the tickets are sold.
• Need not be present to win.
• Rods can be picked up at the Banquet or shipped to the winner. Winner will be responsible for shipping cost.
Buy Your Sweetgrass Bamboo Rod Tickets Here
Sorry, we CANNOT accept Credit Cards, PayPal or Venmo for Bamboo Rod Raffle Tickets.
Debit Cards Only!
But don’t worry, we can help with that, just email us at president@ggtu.orgFly
Photos at: https://www.georgegranttu.org/the-sweet ... e-package/
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