Bristol Bay Auction Update

May 7, 2008 Newsletter

The fundraising auction for Bristol Bay is off and running. Thank you to the blogs, Web sites and magazines who have helped spread the word. The greater the number of people visiting the auction, the better the odds are that we can raise some serious money to help fight for Bristol Bay.

This auction is possible due to the very generous contributions of so many companies, lodges and artists. Please support them and support the campaign for Bristol Bay’s future by bidding on an item or two. There’s a great selection, and you should be able to find something you need or want. All starting bids are set below 70% of retail value, so you might even get a good buy.

The inventory for the auction is basically set up on a rolling basis, with new items being added every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All listings run for 10 days, so there are always items nearing the end of their run.

Ending soon:

St. Croix Legend Elite 6-weight fly rod (ends Thursday, May 8)
Trip for two to No See Um Lodge (ends Friday, May 9)
Trip for two to Bristol Bay Lodge (ends Friday, May 9)
Galvan R-5 Rush Large Arbor fly reel (ends Saturday, May 10)
Abstract rainbow trout print by Derek DeYoung (ends Saturday, May 10)
Set of two signed Bob White/John Gierach prints (ends Sunday, May 11)
Trip for two to Bear Bay Lodge (ends Monday, May 12)
Patagonia full gear system – waders, boots, jacket, etc. (ends Monday, May 12)

New Listings this week:

Trip for two to Alaska’s Rainbow Point Lodge
Simms Dry Creek bag
March Brown Hidden Water 8-weight travel fly rod
Trip for one woman with Women’s Flyfishing Alaska
Scott G2 2-weight fly rod
Scierra CTC #9/11 fly reel
Leupold & Stevens Katmai 8x32 binocular
Islander Precision Reels LX3.8 fly reel

Please pass this newsletter along to your friends, post it on your club’s Web site or newsletter, do whatever you can to keep the momentum growing.

A full schedule and list of auction items is available on the SAA Web site so you can plan and start your bidding!

Thanks for your support!

Scott Hed
Director – Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska