*Ottodita - Embro, Ontario, Canada
*al beatty - Boise, ID
*Lestrout - West Chester PA
*Gnu Bee Flyer - Penticton BC , Canada
*backwoods - Manitoba, Canada
*Dean Vogt - Chugiak, AK
*SteelieD - Seattle, WA
*jason72 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
*chris from canada - Shefford, Quebec
*hap - horage AK
mcmutt2 - No response
Congratulations!
*John Scott - Idaho
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* Jack Murray - (Jax) - Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, North Island of New Zealand.
"Hi Deanna; I am stood here standing like a Stunned Mullet
at the news that I have actually won something. I can assure
you it is a very rare occassion indeed.
I have recently become very interested in Salt Water Fly Fishing and tying Salt Water Flies. A new lease of life as it were with regard to fly fishing. The Prize will indeed be a "Godsend" Thank you and the Sponsers Very much.
Congratulations!
Randall Sale (Kytroutbum) - NO RESPONSE, BUMMER
* Richard Essegian (fireman ) - Marshall, MI
Congratulations!
* Brad Sherrick
Congratulations!
"This is wonderful!!!!! An early Xmas for me!!
Oh my....I am walking on air!!!
I think I would rather have this shipped to work. That way,
someone will for sure be there when they deliver it.
I live in a busy neighborhood and wouldn't want it
sitting on my doorstep."
Congratulations!
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July '07
2 Winners:
From Smith Action Optics, for each winner, a pair of Shelter Tortoise Brown SunglassesThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Don Rolfson - Gretna, NE
"Holy crap! That is so awesome!! I just can't believe it! Man, I "virtually" love you guys!!!! Both of you! I don't post in the BB as often anymore, but I still read all of the new articles each week and love the site and the updates!!* Rick Zieger - Lamoni, IA
Congratulations!
June '07
1 Winner:
Chota Outdoor Gear, an exceptional pair of breathable bootfoot wadersThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days. (Winner will not be posted until we return from the Michigan Fish-In.)
* Stan Carlberg - Elk, WA
"Wow! What a shock... Can't believe it. Would like to thank you very much."Congratulations!
May '07
1 Winner:
Redington Women's Waders and BootsThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Liz Conrad - Elk, WA
"WOW, I have never won anything in my life. I am so excited to know I will not have to look like Bozo the clown when fishing any more. Real Ladies cut waders & boots have always been just a dream. Many thanks to Fly Anglers OnLine and a big thanks to Redington."Congratulations!
April '07
1 Winner:
TiCrX Two-Handed Convertible Fly RodFrom Temple Forks Outfitters, the newest innovation in fly rods. Winner's choice of available rod weight.The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Bruce Herb - Marlin, PA
" Thanks a lot this is great winning this rod."
Congratulations!
March '07
1 Winner:
Elkhorn Classic Fly ReelWinners choice of weight and color of reel. The CL series (CL1, CL2 and CL3) is available in silver or champagne (with black).Winners choice of type and weight of reel.
The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Alternate Name Drawn:
* Bob Riggins - Clearwater, FL
"Thank you so much. This reel will perfectly match a traditionally designed rod I am currently building."Robert butt - NO RESPONSE...too bad.
Congratulations!
February '07
10 Winners:
GPX, NYMPH or TROUT FLY LINES from Scientific Anglers:
Winners choice of type and weight of fly line.The Winners are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Guillaume Charriere - Boston, MA
"This is a wonderful news, it is the first time in my life I win anything... great! And right on time for spring. Thanks a lot to FAOL a must in the flyfishing world."* Dan Deitz - Andersonville TN
"Thank You."* Michael Lenetsky - Ithaca, NY
"Thank you - this is really great news on which to end a relatively hectic week.
I love your site and am happy to be a part of the community you have helped to create.
I enjoy the articles as well as the converstion on the boards. The prizes that you gather and offer to the members of the site are great bonus."* Jeremy Schabot
"OK...now that my heart rate has slowed down and I've stopped jumping up and down...thank you! This is the first online drawing I've ever won. I've been a regular on your site for 3 or 4 years and find the information invaluable. The knowledge & wisdom of your contributors is top-notch and I eagerly await each week's installment."* Thomas M. Cassidy - Richboro,Pa
"Thanks for the surprise this morning-----------I never win anything--------this is really great as I just finished making a rod-----------I`ll take a GPX DT in a 5 weight. Thanks so much for your site."* Michael J. Whitney
"WOW!! Thank you very much."Douglas E. Haines - Keyser, WV
"This is GREAT!!! I just ordered a complete outfit from sponsors on this site and was looking for a nymph line. Thanks again."* Ben Montgomery
"Holy Cow! I'm thrilled to try this line and I can't believe I won! Would you believe I won another flyline not 2 weeks ago...I guess I'm just mr. lucky this month. I'll be looking forward to fishing this line all spring on the midge hatches of the Henry's Fork. I'd like to thank Scientific Anglers and FAOL for this opportunity!"* Bob Riggins - Dunedin, FL
"Thank You!"* Dennis de Caccia
"Thanks a bunch, now to find time to try it out. Looks like a trip to the local creek is coming up."
Congratulations!
January '07
4 Winners:
From Frank Amato Publications:
A one-year subscription to The Flyfishing & Tying Journal.The Winners are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Joe Valencic - Mentor, Ohio
"Thank you very much. It's exciting to win something for a change (I "contribute" more often than win)."* Marty Romeo - Catonsville, MD
"THANK YOU SO MUCH! Wow, I am honored. Well, I guess it was chance. Still, I am excited nonetheless."* Max Mayeaux - Bowie, MD
"Looks like lightning does strike twice! I won a St. Croix 8 wt a couple of years ago and caught a 31 inch rainbow in Alaska last year. FAOL is the BEST!! Thanks again.* Michael Ferguson - York, PA
"Wow, I never win anything. You made my week (whatever is left of it anyway)!"
Congratulations!
December 06
10 Winners:
From Yosemite Fly Tyer's Finger Treatment
A container of the Specially Formulated Fly Tyer's Finger Treatment.The Winners are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Jason Cotta - Tempe, AZ*Okey Williamson - Parkersburg, WV
"Way cool never won anything before..Thank you all very much"*Jason West - Tempe, Arizona
"I really need anything that can make my flies look better. Thanks again. You guys Rock!"*Timothy Sutherland - Saint James, New York
"Wow! Thank you! I never thought I'd ever win a drawing! This may break the slump I've been in, I've been a bit lazy about my tyeing lately."*Ingar Smedstad - Bergen, Norway
"Thank you! What a great way to start the New Fishing Year."*Bill Nagle - Venice, Fla
*William Feltham - West Glamorgan, Wales UK.
*Rick Malanowski - Phoenix, Arizona
"It is great to finally win something!"*Mark Oakley - Moses Lake, Wa
"PS.Thank you for having a drawing."*Pat Thompson - Fort Morgan, Co
"Thanks for having me win the contest and thanks for all you do for our great passion. "Congratulations!
November 06
1 Winner:
From ElkHorn Fly Rods
Winner's Choice of one of the Char Bloom pink ladies fly rods, includes reel, case, and matching fly line!The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Robert Berg - Lindenhurst, IL
"WOW! I never win anything. Thank you very much! FAOL is a wonderful place for people, thanks to you and JC for making it place for people to gather and learn."
Congratulations!
October 06
1 Winner:
From Redington
Winner's Choice of one of Redington's brand NEW SS Super Sport fly rodsThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Drew Zimmer - Kirksville, MO
"I am responding!!!! WOW, my birthday was the 29th of October, what a great birthday present!"
Congratulations!
September 06
1 Winner:
From Sage
Winner's Choice of one of the new Z-Axis fly rods.The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Michael Merigliano - New Rochelle, NY
"You have all made my day!!!"
Congratulations!
August 06
4 Winners:
From RIO Products
Winner's Choice of any of the RIO Grand AgentX Fly Lines, designed especially to properly load fast rods. With AgentX, the smoothest, slickest, highest floating fly lines ever made.The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Kevin Hendry - Victoria, Australia
"Now how about that , a winner at last ! ! ! I'll try for more. Fishing season opened this morning, so the new line will come in handy."*Ted Hoehn - Tallahassee, FL
"Thanks!"*Jim Cramer - San Jose CA
"What a pleasant surprise!"*Michael Brathole - Ellsworth AFB
"Ya'll are awesome! Thank You, Thank You..."Congratulations!
July 06
1 Winner:
From Cortland Line Company
ENDURANCE TRAVEL OUTFIT
Includes CL graphite rod, 444 fly line, Vista Disc fly reel, Precision II leader, Micron Fly Line Backing, Rod and Reel carrier, Cortland video, and instruction booklet.The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Rod Brillhart - Dexter, MOJosh Bergan - No response, darm
Congratulations!
June 06
1 Winner:
From Fireside Fly Fishing
A Personalized Heirloom Fly Box.The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Jim Johnson "Doublehauler" - Big Fork, Montana
Congratulations!
May 06
1 Winner:
From Elkhorn Fly Rods
4 wt 7'6" 2 pc, 2 tips bamboo rodThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Andy Carr - Lubbock, TX
"YESSSSS!!! This is so great!!! Thanks to Elkhorn and Thanks to FAOL!! Y'all are the greatest!! Now, I'm gonna put some silk line on it and go fishin'!!! I know where there are some "hubcap" bluegills that are calling my name and just wait until I go to the San Juan this winter!!Thanks so much!"
Andy G. CarrCongratulations!
April 06
1 Winner:
From Chota
Tellico II Stocking Foot Waders (BW150)The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Edwin Brainerd - (Eight Thumbs) - Anderson, SC
"WOW! I've been up since 4:00 a.m. writing an exam and just decided to check my email. What a wonderful surprise, made all the more pleasant by the fact that my birthday is just a week away. I'm also the guy who never wins anything so this is a wonderful change. I really can't believe it; maybe I'd better go buy a couple of Powerball tickets."Congratulations!
March 06
1 Winner:
From Redington
CPS 6 weight Saltwater RodThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Marilyn Wons - Destin, Florida
"Wow! I love fishing and will make good use of the Redington CPS 6."Congratulations!
February 06
1 Winner:
From Marryat
Award Winning Marryat Plus Fly ReelThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Gary Henderson - Deltona, Florida
"Thanks for letting me know I won!!!!!!!! Toooooo cool!"Congratulations!
January 06
1 Winner:
From Temple Fork Outfitters
3 wt., 7' 9" 4 piece Finesse RodThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Mark Lishchynsky - Lake In The Hills, IL
"WOW!!! Especially in view of the recent posts in reply to JC's "free rod" reminder, I AM ELATED. It took me a while to type this response because I was jumping up and down between keystrokes. THANK YOU Temple Forks for helping make FAOL possible and THANK YOU FAOL. Keep up the GREAT work."Congratulations!
December 05
1 Winner:
From Wasatch Custom Angling Products
14 piece PRESENTATION SETThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Nicholas Nalbone - Wayne, PA
"Hi I got my set today. It looks so good that I can't decide if I actually want to use them!
Thanks Again, Nick" (01/06/06)Congratulations!
November 05
1 Winner:
From St. Croix
St. Croix 8' 5 weight 4 pc Avid, A805.4The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Andy Brasko - Mt Laurel, NJ
"I am very happy and surprised. I never win anything. This really made my day."Congratulations!
October 05
1 Winner:
From Hook and Hackle
9' 5 weight 4 pc IM6 Rod KitThe Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Ron Griffith - Norfork, AR
"I can't tell you how pleased I was to find that I was the October winner."Congratulations!
September 05
1 Winner:
From Sage
The New Sage VT2 Fly Rod
Winner's Choice, sizes 3 - 10The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Mike Flanagan - Ohio
"YAHOO!!!!! In a SINGLE week I find out I'm to be the grandfather of twins & I win a Sage flyrod!!!"Congratulations!
August 2005
1 Winner:
From Batson Enterprises
RX8+905-5*SB Rainshadow 9' 5wt. five-piece rod kit.The Winner is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Al Thomas - Sheffield Village, Ohio
"Thank you so much, this is the first thing that I have ever won."Congratulations!
July 2005
4 Winners:
From Chota Outdoor Gear
This month's winners will receive either a Lightweight Wading Jacket or a pair of Chota Slip-on Deck Shoes.The Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Robert Pence - Delton, MI
"Thank You very Much! I look forward to using the jacket."* Bruce Corwin - Spring Valley, New York
"What a great way to start the week! Thanks so much to FAOL and Chota."* Mike Plummer - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
"Wow... what a suprise this morning. I would like to also thank you and JC for the service you and everyone else provides with FAOL."* Craig Sundby - Victoria, BC
"Thanks, that's fantastic! I'm looking forward to wearing the deck shoes. Thanks to the folks at Chota."Congratulations!
June 2005
4 Winners:
From Chota Outdoor Gear
This month's winners will receive a either WW350 STL Plus Boots or FV200 Fleece Vest.The Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Hubert C Walker - Rockville, MD
"Thank you very much. I am happy and looking forward to trying out the boots."* Jim Darr - Chambersburg, Pa.
"Wow!! I'm pleased to hear that I have won a pair of Chota Boots. Chota makes excellent equipment and I'm very pleased to have been identified as a winner!!"Steve Chial - No response.
Fernando Carranza - No response.
Alternate names drawn:
* Scott Mcglen - Tyne&Wear, UK
"thank you so much for the prize i can't believe i have won, you have made my day :) and it just goes to show that the pond that seperates us isn't that big!, thanks again from one happy englishman!!!."* Bruce Herb - MarLin,Pa
"Great, I was looking at those vests. Thanks for running the best site!!Congratulations!
May 2005
2 Winners:
From Chota Outdoor Gear
This month's winners will receive a Deluxe Wading Jacket or a Lightweight Wading Jacket.The Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Christopher Chin - Jonquiere Qc* Tom Piccolo - New Hartford CT
"Wow! thank you very much. "
Congratulations!
April 2005
1 Winner:
From www.kayakproshop.com
This month's winners will receive an inflatable Advanced Elements DragonFly1 Kayak.The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Elliott Warshaw - Rapid City, SD
"This is great. I am looking forward to getting this wonderful gift on some of these Black Hills lakes. Thanks to Kayakproshop.com for such a generous gift and thanks to FAOL for provided the best flyfishing resource I have ever seen!"Congratulations!
March 2005
1 Winner:
From Fish Tail Gallery
This month's winners will receive a Trout Trio Shadow Box.The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Jed Proujansky - Northfield, MA
"Fantastic! I am pleased. Please extend my thanks to Fish Tail Galleries for their contribution."Congratulations!
February 2005
1 Winner:
From House of Hardy USA
This month's winners will receive a Hardy Ultralite Disc Large Arbor Reel 7/8.The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Les Maynard - Waterloo, NY
"Wow, I have never won anything on the WWW before. Thank you."Congratulations!
January 2005
2 Winners:
From Ekich Automatic Bobbin
This month's winners will receive their of ceramic insert or full stainless steel tubes in standard or custom tube lengths.The Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Martin Westbeek - The Netherlands
"Received news that I am one of the prize winners of one of these great bobbins - wow. Thank you very much. I'll use mine with a great deal of pleasure indeed! Thank you and the people at Ekich!"* David Wanderman - NY, NY
"Cool, especially since I just started learning to tie!"Congratulations!
December 2004
1 Winner:
From Diamondback
This month's winner will receive their choice of One Western Classic Fly Rod.The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Bob Martin - No responseAlternate name drawn:
* Bill Sorbie - Dunedin, Fl
"Wow! I can't believe it! Thank you!"Congratulations!
November 2004
1 Winner:
From Oasis Tying Benches
This month's winner will receive the Pro Bench - C-Clamp Version.The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Diane Maluso
"Oh my goodness! What an amazing message to find in my inbox! I love Oasis products and will be sure to put this bench to good use. Thanks so much to FAOL and to Oasis for this great prize."Congratulations!
October 2004
6 Winners:
From Cortland Line Company
This month's winners will receive the their choice of Sylk Fly Line in 3-6 weights, in either weight forward or double taper.The Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Curt Stroud - Peoria, Illinois
"Wow! Thank you very much. I Love you site and visit it very often and have recommended to many of my friends. Keep up the good work."* Peter Nadeau - Bradley, Maine
"Wow! What a surprise."* Bard Fredrik Linge - NORWAY
"Thank You! That's great! I look forward to fish with this well known fly line brand."* Malcolm Phillips - New Berlin, NY
* Fessiewig - Littleton, NH
"WOW!!!! I'm going out and buy a Powerball ticket! I NEVER win anything! AWESOME!!!! Thanks ever so much!!"* John Mundinger - Helena, MT
"I am grateful to you and Jim for the work that you do with your site and to your many sponsors, including Cortland, for making it all possible."Congratulations!
September 2004
1 Winner:
From Sage Fly Rods
This month's winner will receive the revolutionary new 00, or "double-ought," line weight rod, 7 ft. 10" (3 piece). Plus the matching 3100 reel and DT00F custom line!The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Jeff Winikoff - Spokane Valley, WACongratulations!
August 2004
2 Winners:
From Hill's Discount Flies
Winners choice: The new Hill Rod: 4 or 5 weight rod in the 3 piece and 4 through 8 weight in the 2 piece. Both are 9 foot rods.The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Alternate name drawn:* Galen Brown - Wichita, KS
"This is great Thanks. I visit your site almost weekly if I'm near a computer. I love your Archive of Tying Tips, very helpful."* Sidney Newton - Indianapolis, IN
Virginia Roll - no response!
Congratulations!
July 2004
10 Winners:
From Scientific Anglers
SYSTEM X FLY BOXThe Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Clarence Earle - no response, bummerAlternate Name Drawn:
* Neil R. Moe - Arcadia, WI.
"thank you very much!"* Tom Davis - Kittanning, PA
"Thanks a lot! This box will really come in handy."* Terry Ireland - Kankakee, Il
"Thanks!"* Glenn Jones - Capitola, CA
* Cory Barbier - Abita Springs, La
"Fantastic!! I love your website and I constantly get great info from its pages. Keep up the great work and thanks for the prize."* Frank Nemick - Pueblo, CO
"Fly Anglers Online is one of the best fly fishing sites on the web,I pull it up almost every day... thank you."* L. Madsen - Oregon City, OR
"Yahoo! Thank you."* Don Avondolio - Lewes, DE
* Bonnie Phelps - Nicholasville, KY
"Oh WOW!! Thank you!"* Audrey Crothers - Lincoln, AR
"This is just great! Thank you so much. I can't wait to see it."Congratulations!
June 2004
1 Winner:
From Albright Tackle
A-5 - Five Piece-HM Graphite Rod AND GP (General Practitioner) - True Draw-Bar-Disc-Drag Fly Reel!The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winner must respond within 3 days.
*Joe Margiotta - Goleta, CA
"What a nice email to receive after working 'til 1:30 AM! What a great prize! Thank you, and Albright Tackle!I am really looking forward to receiving it, and using it!
Congratulations!
May 2004
3 Winners:
From Frank Amato Publications
TYING EMERGERS
By Jim Schollmeyer and Ted LeesonThe Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Peter Vergeer - Claremont, South Africa
"Thank you for the great news. I can't remember when last I won something"*Herbert Ley - Salt Lake City, UT
"thank you, thank you, thank you. I am delighted to have won a free copy of "Tying Emergers" and I can't wait to receive it and start tying some of the many phenomenal patterns. And I know there are phenomenal patterns in it because I spent about 15 minutes thumbing through the book when I first saw it at my local fly shop about a month ago. At the time I came within about a gnat's you-know-what of buying it. I'm glad I held off buying it now, but I'm really looking forward to having a copy of my very own on my tying desk. Thanks again for the great book, and for your wonderful website."Stephen Lopatic - IS NOT ACCEPTING MAIL FROM THIS SENDER
Alternate name drawn:
*Galen Roberts - Susanville, CACongratulations!
April 2004
5 Winners:
From J&W FISHING BACKPACK
WITH REMOVABLE DRY BAG
The Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Alternate name drawn:*Craig B Rayburn - Chester, Il
"Thanks Much!"*Tom Tate - Nashville, TN
*Bob Cockell - Ashland, OR
*Robin J Rhyne - McKinney, TX
"whoa, wow I won I won I won! Thanks so much, I look forward to fishing with my new gear!"*Pat Higgins - Aurora, CO
Richard Zimmerman - Mailbox currently suspended
Andrew Mobley - no response
Nathan Dobrofsky - no responseCongratulations!
March 2004
1 Winner:
From ST. CROIX
9ft. 8 Weight, 4 piece LEGEND ULTRA
The Winner Is: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Max Mayeaux - Bowie, MD
I just found out that I won the March drawing...Mucho Coolo! I guess my luck is changing. Wow! and Thanks!"Congratulations!
February 2004
5 Winners:
From Scientific Anglers
VENTILATED SERIES SINGLE ROD & REEL CASES
The Winners Are: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Frank Nemick Jr. - Pueblo,CO*Fred Tobias - Lower Burrell, PA,
"I'm thrilled to have won the rod/reel case and it will be put to use as soon as unpacked. First time winning something that I could use."*Derrick Haney - Amarillo, TX
*Paul Ernandez - Huntington, NY
"Thank you! this is the first time I ever won anything!"*John McDonald - Littleton, CO
Congratulations!
January 2004
1 Winner + Hardy Girl Posters:
From Hardy USA, for one lucky winner, The Hardy Perfection Fly Rod. Also listed, the winners of the Hardy Girl Posters!THE WINNER OF THE ROD IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Paul Metzger - Morris Plains, NJ
"All I can say is WOW!!!!"WINNERS OF THE HARDY GIRL POSTER ARE: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.* mcsteff - Stevensville, MI
* OkieBass133 - Edmond, OK
* Catch 22 - Waterbury, CT
* Robert McMahan - Altus, OK
* Jeremy Barela - Albuquerque, NM
* Jim Hatch - Bonneau, SC
* Ron McHenry - Cortland, OH
* Gary Richardson - Deer Park, WI
* George Patterson - Williamstown, MA
* John Barker - Lakewood, CO.
Congratulations!
December 2003
1 Winner:
From BT's Fly Fishing Products, for one lucky winner, a complete tying station!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Shawn Seymanski - Billings, MT.
"Thanks very much for drawing my name! I look forward to receiving the Tying Station."Congratulations!
November 2003
3 Winners:
From MagEyes!, for three lucky winners, For each of the three winners, a SET of both the MagEyes and HatEyes! (Retail value approximately $60.)THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Dean Vogt - Chugiak, AK
"I don't believe it!! I won!! The Mag Eyes and Hat Eyes …and just when my arms are getting incredibly short!! Perfect!! Thanks very, very much to FAOL and to MagEyes for making this possible."* Jose Manoel Santos Fevereiro - Sao Paulo, Brazil
"Wow! For now I will see my flies. Great! Many thanks to you all! FlyAnglersOnLine is a great place! A great family! again, many thanks and I know I will enjoy the MagEyes and HatEyes because I love to tye tinny nymphs and so they will help me a lot. Many, many, many thanks!"*Bruce Herb - Marlin, PA
"...this is great!"Congratulations!
October 2003
1 Winner:
From Hook & Hackle, for one lucky winner, The H&H rod building kit for a 8' 5 wt 4 piece including everything to build the rod.THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* William Gauderman - Gates, Oregon
"Awesome Thank u very much. I Needed a new rod I really really appreciate this."Congratulations!
September 2003
1 Winner:
From SAGE, for one lucky winner, The New Xi2 Fly Rod 4-piece Rod!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Patrick Maguire - Dedham, MA
"The only other thing I have ever won is an autographed Doug Flutie football. This ranks right up there with that. Look out fish. There's a new sheriff in town!!!!"Congratulations!
August 2003
1 Winner:
From Temple Folks Outfitters, for one lucky winner, The new Lefty Kreh 9ft. 5wt., 4 piece TiCr Fly Rod!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Christine Wilbik - Kenosha, Wisconsin
Thank you so much! I am thrilled to have won the Lefty Kreh 9ft. 5wt., 4 piece TiCr Fly Rod. I know I will enjoy the rod and get many years of pleasure from using it.Congratulations!
July 2003
6 Winners:
From Scientific Anglers, for six lucky winners, The Mastery Series TROUT Line, WF6F!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Alternate name drawn: *Dennis Conrad - Elk, WA
"Wow!!!
I would really enjoy fishing one of these WF 6 lines. Will go nicely on my new 6wt. Had read Jim's product review with much interest and will give it a good home."James L. Sullivan - no response, bummer!
Vern Jarvie - no response, bummer!
*Louie Bertorelli - Potter Valley, CA
"Thank You."*Jim Harville - Albuquerque, NM
Thanks!*Daniel Watts - Spokane, WA
"I Finally won something! Wooo!"*Shirley Hemphill - Oroville, CA
"I was hoping I would win one of these new lines, I could hardly believe it when I opened my e-mail this morning. I have been reading about this line, I'm very excited and can't wait to receive it and try it out on the Sacramento and Feather river for Rainbows and Steelhead. Thank you Scientific Anglers for donating these lines, I can't wait to get it on my reel and line up my rod and go fishing, and I fish at least 3 or 4 days a week so it will get a lot of use."* Vince Buffalo - San Francisco, CA
"THANK YOU!!! OH WOW...I've never won anything in my life!"
Congratulations!
June 2003
1 Winner:
From Marryat, for one lucky winner, The Marryat CMR On-Line Fly Reel!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Steve Kowalski - bad email addy. Too Bad!* Pete Hiatt
"Can't believe it! Perfect size! Thank your Dog!!!!!"Congratulations!
May 2003
1 Winner:
From Hexagraph Fly Rod, for one lucky winner, rod to be determined by winner.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Dennis Garrison
"Yeeehaaaa! Wow, this is even BETTER than a steelhead victory dance. Thank you both, and thanks to Mr. Briscoe and Hexagraph! I'll bring it to the Idaho fish-in so we can all enjoy it."Congratulations!
April 2003
1 Winner:
From Time Off Outdoors, for one lucky winner, Wheatley Fly Box with Eight Dozen Flies.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Mike Stevens - Eagle River AK
"Thank you: Time Off Outdoors, Ladyfisher and Fly Anglers on-line. I can't believe I won! These flies will be put to the test in Alaska. Thank you again."Congratulations!
March 2003
2 Winner:
From Frank Amato Publications, for TWO lucky winners, The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Clyde Watson - Merrimack, NH
"Wow! Thank you!"* John Craig - San Jose, CA
"Wow -- how fantastic! I am so excited! Fly Angler's Online is the absolute greatest -- your site is my homepage on all of my browsers (work and home). Thank you!"Congratulations!
February 2003
1 Winner:
From Ott-Light, for ONE lucky winner, the portable Ott-Lite Tying Lamp.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Bill Hand - Costa Mesa, Ca
"Thank you for the Ott-light,I was really surprised."Congratulations!
January 2003
3 Winners:
From Conranch Hackle, for THREE lucky winners, 1st come first choice, #1 gold badger dry fly neck, #1 grizzly neck, and #1 grizzy saddle.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Philip E. Koban - Greeley, CO (grizzly saddle)
" Thank You for picking my name. Thank You for the Hackle!"*Jason Tinling - Lancaster, PA (gold badger)
"I was surprised to see the email saying I won...guess it's a good thing I logged on to the site and registered (this afternoon), huh?"*Anthony Rife - Mt. Airy, NC
"Thanks so much I am so exited. Your site is the greatest."Congratulations!
December 2002
1 Winner:
From Redington, for ONE lucky winner, 6wt, 5 piece, 9' WayFarer Fly Rod.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Igor Olekhnovich - Charlottesville, VA
"Happy New Year! And thanks again for such wonderful gift!"Congratulations!
November 2002
1 Winner:
From Royal Wulff, for ONE lucky winner, Lee Wulff Signature Bamboo Rod.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Allan Podell - Elmira, NY
"HOLY SH*T! YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.
If I told you I dreamed of winning this rod would you believe me? It's true. Thank you and FAOL for this and what you've meant to my fly fishing enjoyment. "Congratulations!
October 2002
1 Winner:
From BT's Fly Fishing Products, for ONE lucky winner, BT's Rotary Tying Station.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Ron Mason - Alberton, MT
"Thank you so much. I have been really wanting to win this one."Congratulations!
September 2002
1 Winner:
From Langara Lodge, for ONE lucky winner, One (1) 3-Day/2-Night Fishing Package At Moosehead Lodge (Moose Lake) Located In The Heart of British Columbia's Chilcotin.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Alternate Drawn: * Curt Hamrick,Jr. - Wheeling, WVJim Hatch - "Thank you so much for the opportunity of the trip and the information you kindly sent me. Unfortunately, I am unable to take advantage of it. Please give someone else the opportunity to go."
Joe SanMarco - no response, bummer!
Congratulations!
August 2002
1 Winner:
From Marketing Expressions, for ONE lucky winner, a sixteen piece fine Stoneware Dinnerware Set.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Cary MorlanCongratulations!
July 2002
1 Winner:
From Blue Sky Flyfishers, for ONE lucky winner, a selection of furled leaders.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Tony Sanzone - South Plainfield, NJCongratulations!
June 2002
1 Winner:
From Hill's Discount Flies, for ONE lucky winner, a Bug Luggage Fly Box filled with a wonderful selectiion of dry flies!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* John Dardick - Lafayette, CO
"I am excited to see this great product."Congratulations!
May 2002
1 Winner:
From Batson Enterprises, Inc., for ONE lucky winner, a Rainshadow blank for a 9 ft, 4 piece, 5 weight rod. All components included!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Kevin Beem - Cumberland, MD
"I actually can't believe I have won something. This is great since, Monday is going to be my first day of fly fishing on my local streams."Congratulations!
April 2002
1 Winner:
From Dan Craft, the Five Rivers "Dan Crafted" Signature IV 9 ft. 5 piece, 6 weight rod.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Kellie Cavender - Saint Joseph, MO
"I am sooo excited! THANK YOU! A fishin' I'm going."Congratulations!
March 2002
24 Winners:
From Scientific Anglers, Fly Fishing Made Easy II in either DVD and VHS formats, offering a four-part plan on putting together the essential gear, how to assemble it with appropriate knots, casting techniques and on-the-water action on how the plan fits together to catch fish.
THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
LAST CALL!*Joseph DeLuca - Lakewood, OH
*Heidi Tombs - Millers Falls, MA
6 Alternate Names Drawn:Christopher J. Cremer - no response
*Mark Waszczak - Alexandria,Va
*Thomas Haines - Sioux Falls SD
*Walter Riggs - Manning, SC.
Louis Reichert - no response
*Wayne Robinson - Huntersville, NC
*Terry Endy - Lenhartsville, PA*Cheryl Free - Fort Wayne, ID
*Kenneth J. Deslatte - Groves, TX
*Donald Paradise - S. Milwaukee, WI
*Stacy McCluskey - Ashland, WI
*Martha Taylor - Orlando, FL
Steve Bitto - bummer no response
*Laura Lowe - Wildwood, NJ
*Scott Pryor - Ithaca, NY
*Cole Martin - Great Falls, MT
Kevin Blockus - bummer no response
*Scott Kajiya - Manhattan Beach, CA
*Jim Horning - Santa Rosa, CA
*Wade Lee - Anchorage, Alaska
*Stephen MacVicar - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Michael L. Davis - bummer no response
*Barbara Hardie - Kelowna, B.C., Canada
Shaun Rootman - bummer no response
*Stephen Halasz - Wells, Maine
*Jim Brinkerhoff - Franklin Lakes, NJ
*Ron Sawyer - Lynnfield, MA
Ronald Bonnell - bummer no response
Sandra Farnham - bummer no response
*Howard Stiegelmeyer - Vinton, IA
Congratulations Everyone!
February 2002
1 Winner:
From Lamiglas, the XMG50 Graphite Lamiglas' Newest "Super" Graphite Rod Kit.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Dan Ball - Alexandria, VA
WOW! I never win anything! Thanks. This could not have come at a better time. Sure, I'll take the #6. And it's definitely going to see a lot of use. Thanks again FAOL.UPDATE:
"The kit arrived last Tuesday as my wife and I were walking out the door to fish in Southern PA. I opened it at the hotel and was bedazzled by the quality of everything. This will be, by far, the nicest rod I have. I plan on taking lots of time putting it together and getting everything perfect. It's hard to afford nice stuff on a Sailor's salary, so thanks again."Congratulations!
January 2002
1 Winner:
From Marryat, the Marryat Multi-Purpose Fly Tying Vise
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Steve Gossage - Wooster,Ohio
Holy Cow! Fantastic! I could not believe it when I received your email that I had won the vise! It will be put to great use since I'm an avid fly tier. Thanks to everyone for this great prize!
Congratulations!
December 2001
6 Winners:
A Classic Scientific Anglers Medium Fly Box with a super assortment of McKenzie Flies!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Alternate name drawn:
*Dick Lane - Lewiston, Idaho
"You mean I won something? FAR OUT man. Way cool. Thanks a bunch!! Now let the fishin begin. Thank you FAOL for providing us fisher folk a place to call home, have fun, a place to interact with each other and a place to learn many new and wonderful things. May the New Year bring the best to each and every one who participates in our wonderful way of life."Susan Wiseman - no response (bummer)
*Eric Riley - Orleans, Ontario, Canada
"Woohoo! I can't believe I won! I don't know what to say! Thank you sooooooo muuuuuuccccccchhhhhhhhh!"*Ken Hicks- Jacksonville, Florida
"Thank you! I will be sure to use them as soon as I get them.*Jeryl Green - Roaring Spring, PA
"Thank you and Happy New Year!"*Joseph Cornwall - Cincinnati, OH
What a wonderful way to start a New Year! Thanks!*Al Ceprano - Newton, PA
"Happy New Year! What a great way to start the new year off."Congratulations!
November 2001
1 Winner:
From 2-time Bahamian Bonefish Champion SIMON BAIN, 4 nights stay, room, food and 3 days guided bonefishing with Simon on Andros Island, Bonefish Capitol of the World - the Bahamas!
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Ralph Shuey - (aka CZKid) - Huntsville, ALWell!!!........; I must have been a good boy this year. YES!!!!!, I ACCEPT!!!
Congratulations!
October 2001
1 Winner:
Four Shane Stallcup Fly Tying Videos
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Travis Burke - No Response (bummer)Alternate name drawn:
*Clay Robidoux - Juneau AK
"Thank you!!! I was shocked when I saw your email as I have never won anything in my life!!! I had been admiring those videos every day when I log into FAOL, and as a matter of fact, was just talking to my wife about purchasing that set!!! This is totally unbelieveable!"Congratulations!
September Anniversary 2001
1 Winner:
From SAGE
The 5 wt, Sage SLT rod!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Bruce K. Stern - No response, bummer!Alternate name drawn:
* Jeff Zimmerman - Mifflintown, PA
"YeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaa! What a way to start the day!"Congratulations!
August 2001
1 Winner:
From Folstaf
A folding Folstaf wading staff of the winner's choice!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Joseph Warfield - Baltimore, MD
"Thank you VERY MUCH!!! This is a fantastic prize. I'm a beginner and this is a great addition to the equipment I've already accumulated. Again, thank you!! "Congratulations!
July 2001
2 Winners:
From Hedron
A selection of the newest fly tying materialsTHE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Jim Hatch - Bonneau, SC
Wow! What a great way to start the day. Winning the monthly drawing on FAOL. As I'm just getting started in flytying and still accumulating materials this prize will be most appreciated and very timely. My sincere thanks to everyone concerned. It goes without saying that FAOL would be my favorite site even without the drawings but what a nice bonus.*G*"* Anthony Spezio - Flippin, Ar
"Never thought I would win anything, I am delighted. What a way to start a new month. Thanks a million. Got so excited that I forgot to add my address."Congratulations!
June 2001
2 Winners:
From Lamiglas
A 9 or 10 piece fiberglass pack-rod kitTHE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Jeffrey M. Zero - Nanticoke, PA
"Thank you so much for the great news. Either would be great, but if the ten piece is still available that would be my first choice. You are already my favorite website offering the best information available on the web."*Jerold Risinger - Liberty MO
"I'm so excited...thanks alot..."Congratulations!
May 2001
3 Winners:
From Conranch Hackle
A dry fly neck, J.V., or saddle hackleTHE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Reed Curry - Temple, N.H.
"Well that's a treat! Like a vampire, I'll go for the neck." "As I told Dennis Conrad 'Dennis, The neck arrived and it is excellent. The number of #18-22 feathers in a good length is quite impressive. You are a man of good breeding. : ) Thank you.' I would expand on that to say that the stems seem to be quite flexible, the barb density is high, and the barbs are straight. The skin is flexible without being greasy."*Ross Moyer - Syracuse, NY
Bruce Cole - no response, sorry!
Alternate name drawn:
*Tom Mohr - Grand Forks, ND"Hey Thanks, what a great suprise!"
Congratulations!
April 2001
1 Winner:
From Ott Lite
Fly Tying Lite with MagnifierTHE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Ron Eagle Elk
"Are you kidding me? I actually won something I need, not just something I want, but really need. I have one word for you.
Yiiiiiiipppppeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like my blind old eyes will get to keep tying flys for a while."Congratulations!
March 2001
1 Winner:
From Pastime Products
The Ultimate Fly Tying BoxTHE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
* Al Thomas - Washington
"I am completely in shock! What a surprise."Congratulations!
February 2001
1 Winner:
From Trout Traps
Triad Float TubeTHE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
Robert Byrd - Bad Email address (Bummer!)Alternate Name Drawn:
* Greg Sheets
Good heavens! Really? I won?!? Cool!Congratulations!
January 2001
1 Winner:
From E. Hille Angler's Supply House
Downstream Chest Fly Box SystemTHE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Michael A. Whittemore, Sr. - Signal Mountain, TN,
"Love your site"Congratulations!
December 2000
1 Winner:
From D and E Rods a custom made rod of the winners choice!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Ron Gregg - US Military stationed in Kosovo
"You must be kidding! Holy Cow! I'm having trouble believing this one. I'm currently deployed overseas in Kosovo; after spending the holidays away from the family, this is one heck of a great present."Congratulations!
November 2000
5 Winners:
From The Lyons Press a copy of A.K.'s Fly Box!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Jerry Gladwell - WV*Neal Gilchrist - GA
"Excellent!! Many thanks."*Kerry Stratton - WA
"Thank you very much. I have heard much about A.K.'s Fly Box and look forward to reading the book."*Jesse Shipe - PA
"YAHOO!!! I never win anything! Thanks. What a great message in my morning mail."*George E. Emanuel- NJ
"Gee, now if I could just get lucky and win a woman. Got any extras hanging around?"Congratulations All!
October
12 Winners:
From Canadian Fly Fisher Magazine 12 subscriptions!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Alan Scott - Pikeville KY
"WOW!!! Thanks a bunch!!!"*John Ferguson - Waynesville NC
"Thank you very much. What a wonderful web page you have."*Jim Smith - Blaine WA
"I think you have a great web site, probably the best I've seen for fly fishing. Keep up the good work."*Dave Pehrson - Livermore CA
"Thanks for the great fly fishing site!"*Alan Gasior - Praha, Czeck Republic
"That's great! This is the first time I've won a drawing."*Art Ebert - Mickleton NJ
"FAOL is one of my favorite sites, and I check EVERY update."*Bill Bartek - Carrollton TX
"Thanks, I really enjoy your website - Keep up the good work!"*Steven Baker - Big Fork MT
"Thanks so much! I love the website, and am just thrilled to be one of the chosen 12 winners. I can hardly wait."*Brett Dever - Harvest AL
*Gavin A Miles - Weymouth MA
"I'm really excited to check it out . . .thanks."*Joe Sauer - Murfreesboro TN
"Thank you for letting me know that I was a winner in the October drawing. I just picked up a copy of the magazine last weekend and was very impressed with it. I am really excited about winning a subscription. Speaking of impressive, I love your site. You definitely have the best fishing site on the web! Thanks again."*Jason West - El Paso TX
"Cool! Thanks."Congratulations All!
September
1 Grand Prize:
From Stafford Creek 3 day bonefishing trip!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Skip Lynch - Albany Oregon
"WHOOOOOHOOOO!....Unbelievable...Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you"Congratulations!
August Winner
1 Grand Prize:
From J. Austin Forbes the superb Avon Reel!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*S. Ford - Everett, WA
"I'm very excited and am looking forward to putting this reel through its paces."Congratulations!
July Winners
6 Grand Prizes:
From Frank Amato Publications, a year's subscription to the Fly Fishing and Tying Journal!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Stu Farnham - Sandy, OR
"Thanks, I never win ANYTHING! And thanks for a great site..."*Dwight B. Short - Bozeman, MT
"Thank you very much. As I already subscribe to Flyfishing and Tying Journal I would like to have my prize applied to extend my subscription if possible."*K. Ireland -
"The mail came late,sorry I didn`t reply sooner. Thanks anyway. Love your site!!!!"*Dave MacNeil - Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada
"Thanks for the good news!"*Kevin Keeney - Durham, NC
That's great! Thank you!Glen Hoops - no response
ALTERNATE NAME DRAWN:
*Gary L Webb - Holmen, WI.
"I was pleasantly surprised get your message. And I'll be eagerly awaiting my first issue of The Flyfishing and Tying Journal. I love tying (and flyfishing). Your site is the best!"Congratulations!
June Winner
1 Grand Prize:
A pair of BARE Breathable Waders and Wading Boots!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Winners must respond within 3 days.
*Pete Valkavich - Andes N.Y."What great news I can't believe I won! I've never won anything before like this. Not sure who I should contact with my info? Please let me know and I will respond right away. I still can't believe I won !! "
Congratulations!
May Winners
6 Grand Prizes:
A Pair of Fitovers Polarized Sunglasses!Winners must respond within 3 days.
THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
*Art Hirsch - NY
"pleasantly surprised at winning the glasses, thank you."*Edie I Kraft
*Joe McMann - PA
"Thanks."*Javier llavador - Spain
*Ernest D. Matties - MI.
"Well thank you very much. What a wonderful web page you have. Such a wealth of information, so practical and yet technical. I was so pleasantly suprised to read all the names of fly anglers from around the world."Paul Fumei - Email as given, "Service unavailable," returned.
Alternate name drawn:
*Jay Pasquantonio
"Wow! Thank you for the prize. I've been reading FAOL since a couple of months after Castwell and you started it, and it remains one of my regular daily "must check" web sites. It is definitely one of the best, if not THE best flyfishing web sites available. Thanks again!"
Congratulations!
April Winner
1 Grand Prize:
A Wonderful Gatti 2000 Series Saltwater Reel!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
Bob Wessels - No response!Allan Butler - fake email address ;-( (peopepc.com: host not found)
Alternate name drawn:
* Joseph Ray Ezzyk
"Just wanted to thank you for the Gatti Saltwater Fly reel ..can not wait to put it to the test first on steelies, and then fishing for stripers on the Merimack River next to Plum Island.... Thanks Again...love your site and been learning from it all the time."Congratulations!
March Winner
1 Grand Prize:
Raffle Ticket and Signed Limited Edition Print for the Makers Rod 2000!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
*John NoreauCongratulations!
February Winner
1 Grand Prize:
The Winner receives a FLY TYING STAND from Masterpiece WoodworksTHE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
*Bob Merrow - London, Ontario Canada
" I was very pleased to hear that I won the oak fly tying stand. Presently I am storing my fly tying material in a cookie tin. I am looking forward to putting this stand to good use . . . I am quite excited about winning the February Grand Prize. And, I forgot to tell you how much I enjoy the Fly Anglers Online website. Most Excellent fly fishing site!""the stand arrived safe and sound last Friday...I look forward to using it....a beautiful product....thank you so much!!, regards, Bob."
Congratulations!
January Winners
3 Grand Prizes:
The Winners each receives a FLY ROD from Global DorbeRTHE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
*Ronald Lomas - Rehoboth, Mass.
"You have a very interesting site, keep up the good work." *Mike Cartechine - Canton, Ohio
"What a way to start the day! Thank you! . . . By the way, excellent job with the site. I have found it very functional, informative, and efficient. Thank you again!!" *Craig Thorp - Crystal, MN
"Thanks for the rod . . . I think I can find a use for it!"
Congratulations!
December
3 Grand Prizes:
The Winners each receive a great piece of gear from BW Sports!THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
*Paul Carter - Sidney, B.C., Canada*Cash Chesselet - Coos Bay, OR
*Theodore Trostle -State College, PA
Congratulations!
November
6 Grand Prizes:
The Winner Receives a Loaded Dubbing Dispenser from Ronn Lucas Sr.!THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
*Ellen Bentley - Prosser, WA
" . . .my ex cleaned out my tying supplies and never replaced anything . . . The dubbing certainly will fill that big hole."*Charles Martin - Yakima, WA
"Hey that is Great! With the start of snowy weather right now it is perfect timing to spend even more hours at the bench using the dubbing. Thank You."*John Ridderbos - Kalamazoo, MI
"I can't believe I won. This makes me very happy. I enjoy your site very much. Thank you for the dubbing dispenser.*Gao Pronove - Geneva, Switzerland
Many thanks again and I look forward to using the dubbing. More power.*Mike Rushlow - Rochester NY
"I'm glad to be a winner."*Bob Fairchild - Anchorage AK
"Great! I love Ronn's irridescent dubbing... it just "screams" scud to me. (Also looks good for caddis and stoneflies.) Can't wait to get the dispenser. I've seen Ronn's products before through AK Fly Fishers. Good stuff!
Congratulations!
October Winner!
1 Grand Prize:
The Winner Receives a wonderful Tropical Adventure from Fly Fish Costa Rica!THE WINNERS IS: * means the person has responded.
*Tony Karpestam - Sweden
"Thank you. I am delighted! I will love to go."6 Runner Up Prizes:
Norman Vujevic - no response!
*Andrew McFarland
Zee Zeringue - no response!
*Captain Tom Wolf
"Yipee!"*Peter Gaudette
"I was just looking at the winner's page and noticed someone had said they wouldn't be able to use the trip. Realistically, I probably wont be able to take advantage of this great opportunity either as much as I would like to. If you can pass on to another "runner up" then by all means do so."*Kerry Bridger
"Thanks for the prize, but I doubt I would be able to take that trip. If you can, please choose another runner-up that would be able to use this discount. I love your magazine. Keep up the Great work!!"Alternate Name Drawn:
Alejandro Martello
*Teri Selbicky
*Dave Orsborn
*Dave Ulmer
please consider me responding and thanks YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAAAWWWWW*Craig Knox
Thank you for drawing my name for the monthly contest. The trip to Costa Rica/Nicaragua sounds like trip of lifetime. I am not able to plan for this trip within the specified time. I hope that someone who can use this will be chosen. Peter's outfit sounds great. Having talked with him several times in chat room I know that will be great trip. I have already thanked him. I plan to take my father to do the houseboat trip later next yr.*Eric Young
Well the one time I am away from my e-mail for a while I win something...lol Well, better off to draw another winner as I probably would not be able to make the trip next year. Just not enough vacation, especially if I want to make the fish-in (which I DO). Thanks for the letter, and hope someone else will get to experience a trip with Tropic. See ya in the chat room...Congratulations!
September
1 Grand Prize:
The Winner Receives a Ron Kusse Bamboo Rod Blank!THE WINNER IS: * means the person has responded.
* David P. Salamone - NY
"Respond? Are you kidding me? Oh, man!!!!!! I'll take it. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)))))))))))))"Congratulations!
August Winners!
6 Grand Prizes:
Each winner receives a fine Cortland Fly LineTHE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
*Shannon Brown - Australia
"Oh wow, the old cliche about never winning anything come into
play here . . ."*Daniel B. Kauffman - TX
"Thank you! As a struggling grad student, I was wondering how I was going to afford a quality replacement for my worn out fly line, and Fly Anglers OnLine and Cortland have come to my rescue!"David Gemmingen - no response!
ALTERNATE NAME DRAWN:
*Gus Roessler - NE
"This is very good news! I'm in desperate need of a new line! thanx a bunch and what a great site!"*Tom Connelly - PA
"Thank you! What a neat E-mail to wake up to at 6:00 A.M. This is the first prize I've won, and to win a fly fishing item is a real treat. It so happens that Cortland is my line of choice."*Teri Selbicky - Oregon
I am so EXCITED! Thank you! I really enjoy checking out your site every week."*David Vosburg - TX
"I really enjoy your website....it has something for everyone. Thanks for the line and keep up the good work!!"Congratulations!
July Winners!
8 Grand Prizes:
Each winner receives the Joan Wulff video, Dynamics of Fly Casting from Royal Wulff!THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
Alternate names drawn:
*Andrew E. Berry
"I want to tell you how wonderful it was to come home after a miserable day at work, and receive your email. I've watched Joan Wulff on television shows. I couldn't have received this at a better time, to help me learn more about casting. I have one of Mr. Wulff's last articles that was a reprint, that I have saved for years now. Thank you."*Mike Richardson
"Thank you very much for the great news! I've never won anything before, and because it pertains to something I enjoy as much as fly fishing makes it especially pleasing. Thank you."
Jeff Kramer - no response!*Bob Stark
"This is the first time that I have ever won anything worthwhile."Jeff Jowers - no response!
*Robert Frost
"Thanks for the prize!"*Ann Ferguson
"Thank you! I'm thrilled to win this video. I just got home after a day of fishing on the Kootenai River in Idaho, and finding out that I won has just topped the day off nicely."*Joseph B. Renk III
*Brian T. Larkin
*Kenneth J. Austin
"Continued success with Fly Anglers OnLine. It is the best web site online for information, humor and articles regarding our sport. and the issues that effects it."Congratulations!
June Winners!
6 Grand Prizes:
Each winner receives an Orvis Wonderline!THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
*Raymond H. Cosgrove
Ronald J. Oben - no response - sorry!
*Mark Mosholder
*Randy Fratzke
Gary Saprunoff- no response - sorry!
*Melissa Peters
Alternate names drawn:
*Larry Arthur*Dale Tabar
Congratulations!
May Winners!
5 Grand Prizes:
Each winner receives a hand-picked selection of Anglers's Choice tying materials!THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
*Pat Rash
"Gee I just signed up yesterday, this is great. and thanks again! * Jeff Wheeler
*Ron Gregg
"Holy Cow! Thanks. I just pulled the notice and couldn't believe it. Thanks for presenting such a great site and contest." Martyn Eastwood - no responce - sorry!
* Mark Steffens
"Cool! This is the first thing I have won since a church picnic in 1953 when I won an astounding $5 gift certificate to an ice cream shop. In 1953 dollars, that kept a very happy 8 year old all summer in ice cream treats. This is a double prize; FAOL is without a doubt the bigger prize and I win that every week! Continue in your stimulating and sometimes provoking ways; you( and that other fellow JC) are a treasure. Thanks again!" Alternate name drawn
* Craig Gittings
Will let you know what I think of Shim Hogan's materials. Most of it looks pretty nice. Heck, might even have to tie something. Thanks again, I never win anything. I take that back, I won some blue feathers. This has to be a first for some useful stuff. Congratulations!
April Winners!
2 Grand Prizes:
Each winner receives a copy of Ray Gould's wonderful book, Secrets of the Constructing the Bamboo Fly Rod!THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
*Bob Ebsary, Rockland Ontario
Dan Brackett - no response!
Alternate drawn:
D.C. Bollard - no response!*Carl Butler
"I just want to say thank you. I will enjoy the book, have been collecting most books on Bamboo, but don't have that book yet." Congratulations!
Andrea Scott did not respond - sorry! March Contest Winners!
5 Grand Prizes:
Each winner receives a terrific hackle neck from Ewing Hackle!THE WINNERS ARE: * means the person has responded.
* Rod Martin, Alternate drawn
"Wow! This is a pleasant surprise! I just got back from a fishing trip in the mountains of Virginia. I thought to myself, "I need to tie some flies for the warmer months." I decided to set aside some serious fly tying time! The neck will be used with lots of excitement." * Matt Wareham
"WooHoo!!" *Gary Akerberg
"I tie flys every day, so the cape will be put to good use.
Thank you for having such a great contest!"*Ray Laneville
*Dale Robert
"I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for the hackle from the March Contest! I have to admit I didn't quite know if this was for real or not, until I saw my name on your web site! (I've never won anything during a drawing before, so I'm obviously very excited!) Thanks again!" Congratulations!
February Contest Winner!
1 Grand Prize:
A Sterns Suspender-type Personal Floatation Device
From SternsThe winner is: Dennis Kulm - who did not respond. Too bad.
A new name has been drawn:
Carl Schofield (and Carl did respond!)
Congratulations!
January Contest Winners!
5 Grand Prizes: A One Year Subscription to one of the Abernaki Fly Fishing Magazines (Winner's Choice)
From Abenaki Publishers, Inc.
Here are the 5 winners! Rooney Ward
Tom Campbell
Carlos Miller
Deane Orr
Victor Zuege
Congratulations All!
December Contest Winners!
5 Grand Prizes: A Week's Fly Fishing Vacation
From Grande Isle Resort
Five names have been drawn and emails sent to each of them. Each has 3 days to respond. Names of the winners will be posted as they respond! Clive Schaupmeyer
Ken Futrelle
Jim McCall
Dan Rupert
Scott C. Ockey
Congratulations All!
November Contest Winners!
15 Grand Prizes:" The Fish Bums' Guide To Catching Larger Trout," autographed with an original hand-drawn cartoon in each!
From Frank Amato Publications, Portland Oregon
Bob Fairchild
Noel Wight
Al Campbell
Bill Walton
Wayne Poulin
Peter Gaudette
Carl Archdeacon
David Bullen
Mark Dailey
Gary Marquardt
Paul Milcev
Gary L. Robinson
Martin TOMAS
William Paradis
Robert NastaliCongradulations Everyone!
October Contest Winner!
1 Grand Prize:"Oasis Compact Tying Bench"
From Oasis Tying Benches, Hereford Arizona
Frank W. Koterba, (Bummer, No Response.) Steven McGarthwaite, Alternate Drawn
Steven has responded:
"I can't believe it, I actually won.
Thank you so much,
and please thank the sponsor for donating the prize. Steven McGarthwaite ...MN."
Congratulations!
September Contest Winner!
1 Grand Prize:"Gatti FRC Fly Rod"
From The Jonas Angler
JoAnn Johnson JoAnn has responded, here is a portion of her reply:
"My heart is still pounding and I can hardly type because I am
so excited about winning this fly rod! You have a great web site!
Thank you so much for offering such a great contest!
Ms. JoAnn Johnson ... GA"
Congratulations!
August Contest Winner!
1 Grand Prize:"Fly Fishing Library"
From Creative Publishing International
Jon Asgeir Hreinsson *no response
Alternate name drawn: Terry Downey
Congratulations!
July Contest Winners!
1 Grand Prize:"Guided Fishing Trip"
Ken Zorn Five Sets of Tradition Au Sable River Flies:
Tom Tully
Greg Watkins
Wally Christina
Keith James
From the Fly Factory, Grayling Michigan! Congratulations all!
June Contest Winners!
George Scott
Austin Gentry
Steve Hartwill
Capt.Scott Hamilton
Edward Haydin III
Douglas Saball
6 Grand Prizes:"The Art Of Fly Tying" 6 Sets, Book and C.D. Courtesy of Cowles Enthusiast Media!
May Contest Winner!
Jeff Simpson
Grand Prize: Cortland Vista Turbine Fly Reel
April Contest Winner! The Grand Prize Winner for the Sage VPS Rod. Congratulations!
Kent Klausing
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The winners of the Sage Belts are:
Hans Ahlstedt
Carla Bauer
Brian Brouwer
Aaron Cady
Charles Hoffman
Dave Meads
Congratulations!
March 98 Contest Winner!
The winner of the March contest for the Makers Rod Raffle Ticket, and autographed copy of Clive Schaupmeyer's The Essential Guide to Fly Fishing. Congratulations!
Lou Berhart
February 98 Contest Winner!
The winner of the February contest for the Hand Tied and Signed "Historical Royal Coachman" Fly Plate is:
John Brinkerhuff Congratulations!
January 98 Contest Winner!
The winner of the January contest for the Limited Edition, signed print of "FISHER" is:
Jerry Coviello.
Congratulations!
December 97 Contest Winners! Congratulations!
The winners of the December contest for a copy of 1 of 5
Fly Tying:The Angler's Art Video Tapes are:
Mary Smiley
Andy Engle
Dave Hasenbeck
Jeff Fields
Mike Mihalas
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