A short introduction of myself. My name is Anthony, I have been fishing for sometime now and for most of you that know me, you know I try to give back to the fishing community in anyway I possibly can. I fish the College FLW. Last year San Jose State University took fourth in the 2010 Western Division Regional College Championship. Right now our college club is ranked in the top 25 across the nation. I remember when I went on to fullfill my bid for the 2011 FLW College National Championship. It was a tough journey for me because of all the expenses to get out there. I had many people supporting me to get out there. I couldn't thank them enough. I also fish other charitable tournaments like Toys for Troops, CBAF, and other fishing events. I have always felt that if everyone took one week of there time every year to do something for the community, our economic situation would be significantly better.

To sum it up, I am stepping in to make sure the California High School Anglers make it to their Western Regional High School Championship at Lake Saguaro in Arizona; where they will be fishing for a first place prize of $5000 scholarship to whichever college they choose. I will be taking the runner up 2nd place team of Manuel Munoz and Chris Fenk. The reason these two boys will be going is because the first place team had a member that could not make it. However, even though the two boys are going because a team couldn't make it. This may possibly be the biggest tournament of their lives. To add too this, not only is Nicholas Trinh a member on this forum, so is Manuel Munoz. His user name is DMUN. Its ironic that these two friends finished 1st and 2nd. The Fourth place team is also a member on here, Chris Chung.

Here is the situation, the FLW is not providing a boat, so I will be towing Manuel Munoz's Dad's boat down there. He has ever so graciously lent me his Ranger he just recently purchased to make sure these boys live the dream. The FLW has given us a travel expense of about $250. This is enough to cover the gas expense at least one way. The FLW has agreed that anyone using their own boat will receive an additional $200. As of right now, one of my sponsors (Skinny Bear Bass Jigs) has made a donation of $50 to help offset the cost. We will be departing on Nov 17 in the evening and returning Nov 20.

My estimated cost break down
Room and Board 2 nights $109.99 a night x 2 = 218.98
Food for those two $85
Fuel in the boat $65
Fuel each direction 60 gallons @ 3.75 gal = $225 x 2 = $450

Total $818.98

I can't imagine any other cost I am leaving out beside tackle, but I am sure I have it all.
I will be putting a chunk out of my pocket for these boys. I am trying to take out money from the SJSU account to put toward this.

So now I kindly ask, if you can help out whether it is 5, 10, 20 ect. I know economic times are tough on our wallets but anything would be greatly appreciated. Part of the reason I am trying to help out so much is I remember when College Fishing came into play and I though "this is sooo cool!" Then high school fishing comes out and now i think "I wish I had that when I was in high school!" So now, i want to help and be a part of it.

If you can help out, I have my girlfriends paypal set up to receive donations. Her email is dinh.jennyl@gmail.com.

I also extend to all who help donate (min $10) to have a full 6-8 hour day of fishing with me at either Anderson or Calero where all tackle and gear is provided. And to those who know me....YES, my boat is running now.

I thank you all for reading and all those that help these two boys live the dream...These your anglers are truly the future of Bass Fishing.

Tight Lines,
Anthony

Ya congrats to manuel and chris. Its too bad i couldnt go up there, but i know manuel and chris are both great fisherman and will do great up there

I don't have a paypal account but I plan to be up around the bayarea at Calero on Saturday the 11/5, if you're gonna be around hit me up I'll donate what I can.

Hey Anthony.... Let me put together a few surf striper lures to sell here or to another east coast fishing website and the proceeds will be donated to support these two fine young men, Manuel and Chris. I've met dmun and his dad at the Coyote Bait & Tackle swap meet during the summer and they are a true fisherman. Good Luck boys!!!!

eurojett

Go get em! Just sent $25!

-Mike

Sweet thanks for the support guys. I just left Coyote Bait and Tackle.

I spoke with Denise at the Coyote Bait, she is gonna allow you guys to drop off donations at the Bait shop. Just let them know when you guys go in there

These kids are sooo stoked!!! On a side note, the Alabama Rig is at Coyote Bait now for all you to oogle!!!!

I would have to ask before donating anything, what are these young men doing to earn their own way?
All I have seen are requests for money. I'm certainly not going to donate a dime if these guys aren't out there doing whatever they can do to earn their own way.
Sorry if this sounds harsh but I work a gig I hate for 9 hours a day + 2 hours driving 5 days a week & am not interested in helping those who won't help themselves.
If they are out hussling up funding then I have no problem helping.

Thats a good question and I am surprised that I did not address this one sooner. The boys are saving their money for this one. It was such short notice that they did not know they would be going until about 3 days ago. I know how it can be commuting long distances to work and the energy it takes to have a decent living. For crying out loud, i work at a carwash just to get through school and what not. These boys have saved some money, i just don't know think they can save enough by the time we depart because they both don't have jobs. If we don't generate enough funds, I will be paying out of pocket. The boys know that they must have something invested out of pocket, other wise I worry they will not fish their hardest.

Thanks for bringing this up Windog. I hope this helps, if you have any questions, please message me.

I'll be stopping at Coyote bait on my way to Coyote lake today. Good luck boys.

BTW, anybody have directions to Coyote Bait? I'll be coming down 85 to 101.

Thanks winddog. Get the Alabama Rig while you are there, only one left. I got mine today!!!! Woo haa, if you dun know what it is, just get it and read later, its pretty cool. I fell into the hype. e

Exit 152 Leavesly, then make a left go down past the stop light, make a left onto New Ave. then right onto roop RD. Now go about 5 miles up the hills, then on the left they have a sign saying coyote res. the road is windy (sp?) and i believe it is the second coyote entrance. yOU'LL KNOW ITS THE ENTRANCE CAUSE ITS A HARRY LEFT U TURN.

I ment the bait shop.

101 south exit bailey, make a right and right again on to monterey rd. The bernal exit has a pain the ass detour. Go up monterey, make a u turn on the first light, coyote is on the right hand side. about 100 yards down right past the fence.

Thanks guys for your donations! Im saving up as much money as i can, We appreciate your donations!

Thanks for the donations everyone we really appreciate it! I would like to thank Anthony (TheGrayElephant), Skinny Bear, Coyote Bait and Tackle, and The Bass Federation. I am extremely pumped for this event and can't wait!