2012 Prize Drawing Winners!

The Jerseys for St. Jude prize drawing was held on Saturday, May 5th. Congratulations to all the winners...

1st Place, Dobyns Coalition Series Rod: R. Solheid.

2nd Place, G2 Gemini $150 Jersey Gift Certificate: D Maas.
3rd Place, Gann's Performance Tackle $100 Gift Certificate: G Stern.
4th Place, Gambler Lures $50 Gift Certificate: J. Mahs
5th Place, Gambler Lures $50 Gift Certificate: D. Hirchert
6th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: J. Leonard
7th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: C. Wheeler
8th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: M. Breukink
9th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: L. Wilson
10th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: K. Falligant
11th Place, Bass Tackle Depot $25 Gift Certificate: B. Krusel
12th Place, All Terrain Tackle lure package: B. Krusel

13th Place, All Terrain Tackle lure package: R. Chesmore

14th Place, Uncle Josh Lure Package: A. Platz

15th Place, Rod Glove & Reel Glove Package: M. Matkowski

16th Place, Rapala Giant Lure: A. Platz

17th Place, Johnson Fishing Team Workingman Schooler Rigs: D. Mancini
18th - 28th Place, MinnKota / Humminbird Gift Package:

• R. Chesmore
• T. Janssen
• T. Swanson
• P. Bernard
• D. Phillips
• M. Stodolka
• T. Blanchard
• M. Wagner
• JJ. Patton
• M. Miller

Thanks again to all the above-listed companies, professional anglers, and individuals who gave from their hearts and helped to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

JERSEYS FOR ST. JUDE SUCCESSFULLY RAISED $8,774!!!


We cannot thank you enough!!!

Week 7: Closing Week(s)

We're in the home stretch of the 2012 Jerseys for St. Jude auctions. This "week" will continue until all remaining jerseys are sold. We have several great jerseys on EBay. The Kellogg's Fishing Team, and individual jerseys from Kellogg's anglers Lefebre, Fukae, and Bohannan are among the offerings. In addition, Glenn Browne, Alvin Shaw, and David Dudley's duds are up, too. Check them out by clicking HERE. Don't forget the guide trip that the Kellogg's Fishing Team is offering as well!!!

Week 6: FLW Outdoors Week! Team Kellogg's, FLW AOY, FWC Champ

We are very excited to launch FLW Outdoors Week! There are many exicting EBAY AUCTIONS that FLW Outdoors fans, bass fans, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital supporters will love!

First, we have a complete set of tournament jerseys from the 2011 Kellogg's Fishing Team to offer. The most exciting part of this auction is that also included is a "guide trip" on some of the most famous (and best fishing) lakes in the country. Imagine fishing with Dave Lefebre on Presque Isle Bay, or Greg Bohannan on Table Rock or Beaver Lakes, Jim Tutt on Lake O' The Pines, TX, or Shinichi Fukae on any one of the FLW Tour stops as he travels the country...

Next, the great people at FLW Outdoors have donated several tournament finalist jerseys - the same ones worn by anglers on the final days of some of FLW's most prestiguous events. These jerseys also double as a great way to collect FLW pros autographs on your own!

And, the reigning Forrest Wood Cup Champion (Scott Martin) and FLW Tour Angler of the Year (David Dudley) have donated their jerseys to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!

Last but not least, there are so many other FLW pros that have pitched-in to help make this week the largest and best yet! So, don't miss your chance to own a great jersey while helping out St. Jude!

Again, be sure to visit the EBAY AUCTIONS if you are interested in bidding! If you are looking to support the many children that St. Jude provides medical treatment for each year, feel free to donate directly HERE. For every $10 donated, you will receive one entry in a prize drawing to be held at the end of April. See earlier blog posts for more details. Thanks in advance for you consideration in supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Donate $10 and Win!

As a reminder on this "lucky" St. Patrick's Day, you can help to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital even if you are not interested in the jersey auctions... We have many great prizes, including:

1 - Dobyns Rods Coalition Series rod of your choice!
1 - $100 Gann's Performance Tackle gift certificate
1 - $150 G2 Gemini custom jersey gift certificate
1 - Johnson Fishing Team Workingman Schooler Rig set
2 - $50 Gambler Lures gift certificates
1 - Rapala giant lure
2 - All-Terrain Tackle jigs prize packages
1 - Rod Glove set of protective rod sleeve, reel covers, bait covers
1 - Uncle Josh tackle pack
10 - MinnKota / Humminbird youth T-shirt, hat lamp, key chain, cap package.

Just $10 gets you in the drawing. For every $10 increment, you will receive one entry into the prize drawing to be held at the end of April. The more you donate, the more chances you have to win, and the more prizes you can win! And, the best part is that the kids are the true winners when you support St. Jude!

Donate through: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude

For the kids!

Week 5: Velvick, Combs, Lindner, Samson

This week, Jerseys for St. Jude is featuring several angling notables: Byron Velvick (B.A.S.S. winner, U.S.Open Champ, host of City Limits Fishing); Keith Combs (2011 Toyota Texas Bass Champion, Elite Series Angler); Al Lindner (In-Fisherman founder); and Bruce "Doc" Samson (RCL Walleye Champion). As with all jerseys, 100% of winning bid is donated directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

G2 GEMINI Jersey Gift Certificate!

One of the really neat auction items offered on EBay during Western Week is a $150 gift certificate from G2 GEMINI , the leader in custom made-to-order sublimated tournament jerseys & apparel! Gemini takes great pride in delivering top-of-the-line customer service, quality products and quick delivery. They offer a complete portfolio of full- and semi-custom jerseys using light weight, performance materials that will keep you comfortable all day.

Fishing fans may recognize many of the top B.A.S.S.  and FLW pros that sport Gemini jerseys in competition, including: Kevin VanDam, Denny Brauer, and Mike McClelland, among many others.

G2 Gemini was kind enough to donate two jersey gift certificates!!! One is being auctioned on EBay, while the second jersey is being offered in the prize drawing. (Simply donate $10 to through the link: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude to qualify.)

Week 4: Western Week presented by BassTackleDepot.com

For decades, the west coast has served as the birthplace for numerous bass fishing techniques. This week, we offer jerseys from the best anglers of the west! Western legends Mike Folkestad, Gary Dobyns and Mike Long join current bass fishing standouts Brent Ehrler, Luke Clausen and Richard Dobyns in supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through this effort. G2 Gemini has also donated two $150 gift certificates towards the effort - one to be auctioned on EBay this week and the second to be given away during the prize drawing. Western Week runs from Sunday, March 4 through March 11.

BassTackleDepot is a proud supporter of this week's auction, and have donated six $25 gift certificates towards the Jerseys for St. Jude prize drawing. To be eligible for the BTD gift certificates, donate just $10 through www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude. For every $10 donated, you will receive one entry in the drawing. There are many, many more great prizes to choose from, too!

Kennedi's Story...

Kennedi’s parents knew there was something wrong with their precious little girl when she began to slow down in the summer of 2010. She started to run fevers frequently, experience night terrors and didn’t want to eat. At first, her doctor thought it could be mono. But when the tests came back negative, he dismissed it as a virus that just needed to run its course. But over the next few weeks, Kennedi was in and out of the doctor’s office. “I just knew something was wrong,” said Kennedi’s mom. “A mother’s intuition never lies.”

When Kennedi’s symptoms progressed, her mother took her back to the pediatrician. This time she was determined to leave with an answer. After several tests, Kennedi was urgently transported to a local children’s hospital. There, her family received shocking news. Doctors feared that Kennedi suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. Kennedi was immediately referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

At St. Jude, Kennedi’s diagnosis was confirmed and doctors quickly placed her on an aggressive treatment plan that includes chemotherapy over two-and-a-half years. Within two weeks of beginning treatment, Kennedi’s cancer went into remission, where it remains today.
The doctors and nurses at St. Jude have offered Kennedi’s parents comfort in a time of turmoil. “St. Jude is not a normal hospital,” said Kennedi’s mother. “The doctors and nurses treat us like family.” Kennedi’s family had heard of the financial relief that St. Jude provided, but had no idea to what extent. “I knew the medical expenses would be covered, but I had no idea that meals and housing would be paid for too,” said Kennedi’s father.

Despite the sometimes rigorous treatment, Kennedi remains a precocious little girl. “Whenever she sees the St. Jude logo, she says ‘there’s my doctor,’” said her dad. “When we pull up to the gates, she’s happy to be there.” Kennedi’s favorite things at the hospital are her doctors and nurses. She loves Dora the Explorer^® and her big brother Jordan.

To Watch a video of Kennedi, click HERE.

You can help children like Kennedi by DONATING today...

Workingman Schooler Rig...

In case you have not noticed, one really new, innovative product being offered in this year's Jerseys for St. Jude prize drawing is the Workingman Schooler Rigs from the Johnson Fishing Team. While their product line has not been officially launched yet, it is hard not to get excited when looking over the Schooler Rigs. Castable umbrella rigs are the rage across the country right now, and the Johnson Fishing Team's design includes several creative features on top of top quality construction, paint schemes, and overall design. For starters, the arms are removable which allows for replacement in the unlikely event of an arm breaking. Second, the arms are individually tempered separate from the head. This increases the overall durability and lifespan of the arm. And last but not least, the rig includes arms of several different configurations and lengths, all contained within a vented, resealable, clear plastic pouch to boot!

To earn a chance to win a set of two rigs in the prize drawing, simply donate $10 through the following link: www.mystjudeevent.org/jersy4jude.

Uncle Josh Bait Co. Prize Pack...

A special thanks to Uncle Josh Bait Co. They assembled a really cool gift pack for the prize drawing consisting of pork trailers, Kalin's grubs, T-shirt and hat. One of their newest products, simply called Meat, is a hideless pork trailer that Jig and Pig fans will absolutely love!

If you haven't visited the Uncle Josh website as of late, you really need to!