Official TGR Traveling Rod Sign Up

**Happy Fun Ball** · 02-20-2009, 07:16 AM

So let's get some names and dates set for those who want to get in on the TGR traveling rod program. I'll start out the 6wt TFO sometime in mid-March. I'll have it in a rod tube and include a journal to go along with it as well. We can use this thread to keep track of who wants it and when.

HFB, Michigan, March

**mushmouth** · 02-20-2009, 07:51 AM

My prefered dates are:

Rod1: HFB 6wt.
Dates: June 5th -14th

Rod2: Ramblin Maggot Switch
Dates: Early October

I'll support the idea of two different styles of rods traversing the country. i'd only ask for the 9' for the June dates and the Ramblin Maggot Rod for some time in the fall, maybe late Sept. early October.

**warthog** · 02-20-2009, 07:58 AM

I could prolly start this thing off, since my season should get rolling again in a couple weeks. Maybe send it to Schwerty to use on his vacation down here, and he can get it to me afterwards, or pass it to me if he gets to fish off my boat.

Really cool idea. I hope I catch more than Sea Trout with it.

**schwerty** · 02-20-2009, 09:09 AM

Warthog - still working on some trip logistics. I will get in touch soon!

As far as the rod goes for me I'll fish it anytime except January. Too fuckin' cold around here to motivate in Jan. Is HFB the point man on this? Who's keeping track of where the rod is going? How long are we gonna allow each person to keep it?

**72Twenty** · 02-20-2009, 09:24 AM

I'd say we should limit the "keep time" to a week or two, no more than that.

I live in Southeast Wyoming and would like to get it later in the summer if possible (around August). I will either try to take it over to the North Platte or hit the high alpine lakes in the mountains around here.

**Happy Fun Ball** · 02-20-2009, 10:27 AM

I can handle the tracking. I think two weeks is fair to keep it before moving on. Unless there's some sort of circumstance that keeps it from being fished.

**schwerty** · 02-20-2009, 10:50 AM

I'd vote for a 2 week max also. The idea being that you fish it once or twice, toss it in the mail or hand it off.

Might be too much work but could we coordinate it by state or region? The handoff idea has been mentioned and seems to be the most logical. Regional shipping will take up less time and cash. As of now, requests are all over the board.

This won't happen but it'd be a hoot to try and never use the mail for this. Mandatory in person pass off via car, plane or bike. Some good stories would rise from that method. Sorry to make it more confusing...just daydreaming while at work.

**yonskion** · 02-20-2009, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by schwerty

I'd vote for a 2 week max also.

This won't happen but it'd be a hoot to try and never use the mail for this. Mandatory in person pass off via car, plane or bike. Some good stories would rise from that method. Sorry to make it more confusing...just daydreaming while at work.

I dig that idea
what about regional mini summit's? group overnighters? party on a particular river then it's off to the next, do it by river to river, lake by lake across the country from where ever happy fun ball lives. where is that HFB?

**Sagamoron** · 02-20-2009, 11:20 AM

I'd like to get in on this, maybe Group me in sometime with Mush and Likwid since i think we are all in the general area.

**WyoWill** · 02-20-2009, 11:48 AM

This sounds fun as shit--and the mini summit/in person pass off seems like a great idea. I'm in the process of moving to Anchorage and would be happy to get in on this sometime in the fall.

This has probably been discussed somewhere . . . but what about the reel? Since we're going with a TFO blank, maybe we can get TFO to comp us a reel if this becomes featured as an article? If we can't get comped, we should at least be able to scrounge up a pro deal reel for this thing.

**L8APX** · 02-20-2009, 04:14 PM

I would like the 6wt TFO in May and the maggot switch in Sept. I could hand off the switch to mush at the end of sept. in the catskills or out on the coast.

Format wise

L8APX
schenectady, NY
6wt - mayish
switch - late sept

I'll connect the dots on a map once all have signed up.

**72Twenty** · 02-20-2009, 05:43 PM

I should probably lump in with the Jackson/Riverton and any Colorado guys, especially on the off chance that I can do a hand off rather than ship. I still prefer August if possible though.

**mushmouth** · 02-20-2009, 06:27 PM

I might be able to meet up with L8 mid way from Schenectedy to NYC on one of the many rivers in between for a mini mini at the end of May for the 6wt.

If there's anyone in between, maybe NW CT or south of Albany, it would make a better go between, but I'd travel a bit to fish and swap.

then the rod travels to RI for a week (June5-14) of the spring run and somehow handed off to the yahoos in MA.

**warthog** · 02-20-2009, 06:52 PM

I feel so lonely. A mini mini would be with myself. What ever happened to Hook?

**Happy Fun Ball** · 02-20-2009, 07:46 PM

If anybody is interested in making a trip to the upper great lakes region that's where I'm at. I always have an open seat on the boat or in the truck on the way to the river for those who are interested or in the area. I don't mind shipping it to where ever it needs to go after me. I'm pretty isolated up this way. I need to start up a spreadsheet and track this stuff down.

As far as reels go I don't know if that would work or not. I would most likely fish it with my centerpin early in the spring or a chuck and duck rig if conditions are right. Anyway, more to work on. I'll make sure I document the assembly of the rod along the way as well. More to come.

**NippleHighPow** · 02-20-2009, 07:51 PM

I could be into this idea as well. Some time in August would be ideal. The handing off of the rod would be pretty easy in the Jackson area.

**ak_powder_monkey** · 02-21-2009, 03:35 AM

Either Rod or both July 15-29th

**yonskion** · 02-21-2009, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey

Either Rod or both July 15-29th

This thread is only for the 6wt "the official tgr traveling rod"
There can only be one "official" tgr rod I was late......

**schwerty** · 02-21-2009, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by warthog

I feel so lonely. A mini mini would be with myself. What ever happened to Hook?

If the rod is done and able to get down there, I'll be in for a mini-mini on your boat with it!

**igBand** · 02-21-2009, 04:03 PM

Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this guys.

I'm in SW Montana and can pretty much take it just about any time of the year.

**adipose** · 02-21-2009, 08:41 PM

I'm in for a week or two with one or both rods, I fish year round so it doesn't matter a twit to me when I get to exercise them.

**steved** · 02-24-2009, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by mushmouth

I might be able to meet up with L8 mid way from Schenectedy to NYC on one of the many rivers in between for a mini mini at the end of May for the 6wt.

If there's anyone in between, maybe NW CT or south of Albany, it would make a better go between, but I'd travel a bit to fish and swap.

then the rod travels to RI for a week (June5-14) of the spring run and somehow handed off to the yahoos in MA.

Any non-taken time...May, June, or July/early August is fine up here.........can get down into Mass to pickup..or if anyone wants a little vacation time...up here, along coast... am versatile.

**Yeti** · 02-24-2009, 12:58 PM

Another Mainer here. I'll play. I'm still figuring out exactly what we're talking about based on this thread, but it sounds great.

Are we looking to add more rods to the rotation?