Silent Auction/Raffle Items

The items below are going to be auctioned and raffled off at the Second Annual Benefit on June 4, 2011 at the Leland Sonoma Fly Fishing Ranch. Check out all of the cool fly fishing trips, gear, and art that have been generously donated by our sponsors. If you are unable to come to the event then use this page to make bids on silent auction items or buy raffle tickets before the event. You do not need to be present to win. Refer all of your friends to the page.

Silent Auction

Each major silent auction item can be bid on before the event. Reserves have been set for first bids. If you find something that is of interest to you then place a bid via email to info@casthope.org using the link below. All bids will be updated on a daily basis.

1.5 Days Guided Fly Fishing on Fall River

Current Bid: $350.00 (Place Bid)

Haven't fished the Hex hatch on Fall River? Well here is your chance. You get 1.5 days of fishing with Bill Downs. Drive up the day of and fish the evening Hex hatch and then get a whole second day to do it again. This is the perfect weekend getaway from the Bay Area. This trip retails at $700.

2 Giants Tickets - 27 Rows behind HOME PLATE!

Current Bid: $70.00 (Place Bid)

Go see the World Series Champion Giants like you have never seen them before. Feel like a VIP as you are bidding on two seats 27 rows behind home plate for a weekend summertime game. Date and time to be announced soon.

2 Nights Lodging / 2 Days Guided Fly Fishing with The Lodge at Palisades Creek on the S. Fork of the Snake

Current Bid: $1,200.00 (Place Bid)

This is your chance to go cast big dry flies on the banks of the South Fork of the Snake in Irwin, ID. Easily considered one of the best dry fly fisheries in the west you will enjoy big trout, great scenery, tons of wild life, and large dry flies. You can do all of this while staying in the plush 5 Star accomodations with the Lodge at Palisades Creek. This lodge is amazing - fantastic food, great accomodations, personal trout pond/fly shop, and on the banks of the South Fork. What more can one ask for? Well you get to fish with Ryan Johnston both days of the trip. This trip retails at $2,350.

Abstract Brown Trout Fly Art

Current Bid: $100.00 (Place Bid)

By far the biggest upcoming artist in the fly fishing industry. Derek is becoming famous for the use of his vivid colors and imagination. There is nothing cooler than seeing fly fishing through his eyes. Bright up your living room with this brown trout & rubberlegs print.

Fly Fishing Art

Current Bid: $150.00 (Place Bid)

This is some of the most beautiful fly fishing art coming out of the east coast. AD Maddox has been capturing the sense of fly fishing for years now and she continues to put out masterpiece after masterpiece. If you are a lover of fly fishing then this needs to go over your fire place.

Guided Fly Fishing on the Trinity River

Current Bid: $300.00 (Place Bid)

Bid on a full day guided fly fishing trip on the Trinity River with Slim. Slim is one of the most respected guides in Northern California and when it comes to steelhead fishing there is no one better than finding the fish.

Guided Striper & Shad Fishing on the American River

Current Bid: $300.00 (Place Bid)

Do a drift trip down the American River chasing Stripers and Shad with Kiene's favorite guide Keith Kaneko. Search for those huge Stripers right in Sacramento's backyard. The American has on of the best Shad runs in the north state.

Mike Costello Guided Striper Fishing

Current Bid: $250.00 (Place Bid)

This is finally your chance to do a trip in the Delta with Mike. Go spend a half day guided fly fishing trip fishing for stipers and large mouth bass with the delta guru of Northern California. It takes years to get the opportunity to fish with Costello and now is your chance.

Roessler Vineyards 3 Bottle Wine Package

Current Bid: $75.00 (Place Bid)

Looking for a great wine. Check out this small winery that puts out some of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Sonoma Region. This package includes 1 bottle of 2004 Mendocino Alder Springs Pinot Noir, 1 bottle of 2008 Russian River Valley Ceremonial Pinot Noir, and 1 bottle of 2006 Mendocino Alder Springs Chardonnay. Roessler Vineyards is primarily involved in Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, but have also added a few small lots of Chardonnay which they feel are in keeping with their Burgundian roots. By searching out grapes from premium grape growers, in areas Roessler Vineyards feels are most well suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they are able to show unique and distinctive character arising from these specific sites. Working with the growers to maintain quality is paramount to giving them the highest quality fruit.

Rogue/Klamath River Full Day Guided Fly Fishing Trip

Current Bid: $250.00 (Place Bid)

Got the Steelhead itch? Well this is the trip for you. Go spend a day on either the Rogue or Klamath Rivers chasing coastal steelhead next winter with guide Jim Andras. Both of these rivers have great runs of chrome and they are not to far from home.

Sage Fly Rod, Reel, & Rio Line - 3 Weight Z-Axis 9' 4 Piece with 4230 Reel

Current Bid: $650.00 (Place Bid)

This is your ideal small stream rod and heavy enough to throw small dries on your large western rivers. Need a rod to fish the Sierras and the Yuba then this is it. Combine near weightlessness with a groundbreaking level of performance, and the result is Sage's Z-Axis Series rods. Through their exclusive Generation 5 Technology, Sage built an amazingly light fly rod, while increasing strength, smoothness and sensitivity to "line feel." In angling terms, that means you'll cast better, fish more effectively and enjoy yourself more. Plus you throw a high end extremely smooth reel in with it and there is a perfect match. This outfit retails at $1,000+.

THE PERFECT STEELHEAD Combo - Scott S4 10' 8 Weight 4 Peice Rod & Galvan Torque 8 Reel

Current Bid: $525.00 (Place Bid)

Are you looking for the perfect Northern California Steelhead Weapon? Then look no further. This is a set up that all guides in the north state would recommend. All three Cast Hope Guides fish this rod on the Trinity and when they head to the coast! The rod is a Scott S4 10' 8 weight 4 peice rod with matching tube. This rod has a light enough tip to fish small nymphs on the trinity but at the same time enough power to land 35" of chrome on the coast. Look no further if you want the perfect steelhead stick. Then throw in a Galvan Torque 8 weight clear finish reel and there is nothing that can match it. You will love this combo. Retails at $1,000+.

Teton Xt Pontoon Boat - Red

Current Bid: $250.00 (Place Bid)

Brand new brick red Teton Xt pontoon boat. This pontoon was purchased by a client of Ryan Johnston and never found its way out of the box. Have you been wanting a pontoon boat for your favorite pond, lake, or river. Then this is the boat for you. This boat would be great on any pond, Yuba, or Feather Rivers. A good pontoon boat for a great price.

Raffle Tickets

All of the raffle items have been listed below. Raffle tickets cost $5/1 ticket or $20/5 tickets. To buy raffle tickets use the paypal button below, send cash, or check to PO Box 3740, Chico, CA 95927.

Raffle Tickets

Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Fly Fishing Gear

  • TFO Fly Rod - Kids Bug Launcher 5/6 weight 2 peice rod
  • William Joesph - Catalyst Waist Pack & Access Chest Pack
  • Rio - 2 Fly Lines, 2 C&F Fly Boxes, 9 Spools of Tippet
  • 4 Fly Boxes full of custom tied flies (Price's Bass Bugs, Hogan's Bass Bugs & Nymphs, Sturmers Striper Flies)
  • Simms - Large Boat Bag
  • Simms - Headwaters Chestpack & Dry Creek Duffle
  • Galvan - Rush 5/6 weight Fly Reel

Other Cool Stuff

  • Roessler Vineyards 3 bottle wine package
  • Roche Winery package
  • 3 Mezzetta Brand Gift Baskets
  • Oneil Gift Set (Purse & 2 Hooded Sweatshirts)