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Silent Auction: 4:30 - 7:00pm Live Auction: 8:00 - 9:00p |
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L.L. Bean, the internationally famous maker and retailer of outdoor apparel and gear has become a prime sponsor of the Striped Bass Game Fish 2006 Symposium. Bean’s has donated kayaks, rods, reels, binoculars, luggage and dinnerware to be offered at this event. There is too much to list on this page, but we’ll whet your appetite with the images here. We are grateful that
L.L. Bean, an acknowledged leader in the outdoor industry, is so willing to support our efforts.
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A Very Important New Donation!
Two days fishing the fabled waters of Nantucket Island with Capts. Tom and Jason Mleczko. Plug or fly fish the offshore whitewater rips and sandbars for stripers and blues from the Priscilla J, a big Cuttyhunk-style bass boat, and then sight fish the inshore shallows for bass from a flats boat. Capt. Tom has won the John Havelicek Celebrity Tournament 11 of the last 17 years. He and his son Jason have looked more big bass in the eye than most anglers can even dream of.
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The area around Tarpum Caye is covered with hundreds of square miles of flats and is known as the "Permit Capital" of the world. The surrounding flats go from 6 inches on top and
can drop to 75-100 foot of water on the edges, which makes them a perfect habitat for permit which like a quick escape to deep water. Permit can be found on these flats in good numbers, and with tarpon in the lagoon, and bonefish on the western flats you have a perfect opportunity for the “Grand Slam”. Most productive flats are only 5 – 10 minutes away from the Kingfisher dock. The
donation of this trip was arranged by Chip Bates and Doug Schlink of Angler Adventures. Lodge owner Charlie Leslie has agreed to offer a full comp for 2 anglers for 4 night/3 day fishing package. Any months of the year except March, April, and May are available. Here are Doug Schlink's personal comments: "Brad, this place is a permit fisherman's Valhalla. There is a ton of WADING to tailing permit. They are tough - the water's skinny and that water is gin clear out on those ocean flats, but it is not unusual to get 20 - 30 legit shots a day! And when the tides are wrong on the permit flats, there's a lagoon full of tarpon (not push overs either as
they're gorging on glass minnows) 3 pole pushes from the dock - or there are bonefish flats. Or sometimes the big migratory tarpon show up on the reef flat out in front. I really love this place!" On page 89 of the March/April issue, FFSW Magazine ranks Tarpum "Tarpon" Cay Lodge as one of the top "Hot Spots" where a grand slam of permit, bonefish, and tarpon is a real possibility. |
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Mike Butler is famous for decoys and weathervanes of incredible quality. To help Stripers Forever reach its goal of
striped bass gamefish, this artist - who is also a registered Maine guide - is making a striped bass weathervane that is modeled after the one on the flagpole at the Cuttyhunk Club. We can't wait to see it. |
Capt. Mark Hinkley |
2 days of guided sea duck hunting for up to 4 hunters, on Maine's famous Casco Bay. The winning bidder can choose from prime dates in the 2006-07 season. This is one of the rarest trips to be offered at any banquet. Follow this link to
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The Early Bird
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Captain Dave Preble of Early Bird Charters is one of New England's most celebrated sportfishing captains, and an author of note. An ancestor, Commodore Edward Preble, commanded the U.S. fleet from his flagship, USS Constitution, during the Barbary War in 1803-1804. Capt. Dave has a masters degree in biology and a U.S. Merchant Marine license as master of 100 ton coastal vessels. Captain Preble sails from Snug Harbor, RI, and has donated a charter trip for striped bass to the famous Block Island grounds. This trip is especially timed for the mid-October to November blitz of big bass.
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Rhode Island Surf |
Luther Hall Artist Luther Hall of Stonington CT is one of America's foremost contemporary sporting artists. His work is included in the collections of
companies like Orvis and has appeared in numerous magazines and publications like the Yale Anglers Review. Luther is creating a new painting "On the Rocks" specifically for Striped Bass Gamefish 2006, plus he has donated a framed print of his now famous Hunter's Angling Supplies 2005 Catalog Cover "In the Surf".
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Captain Terry Nugent |
Captain Terry Nugent of Bourne, MA is one of Cape Cod's hottest guides, specializing in light tackle and fly fishing for striped bass and Cape area tunoids. Everyone in attendance will have a shot at Captain Terry's trip since it will be the top prize for a special drawing to be announced! [Link] You'll waste little time getting to the fish in Captain Terry Nugent's Hydra Sport! |
Boston Red Sox Authentic Home Custom Jersey Customizable Authentic On-Field Jersey.
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A PACKAGE THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE ANY TWO RED SOX FANS : 1 Majestic Authentic Red Sox Home Jersey ( men's ) CUSTOMIZED WITH YOUR NAME AND NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE JERSEY 1 Majestic Replica Red Sox Home Jersey ( women's )
CUSTOMIZED WITH YOUR NAME AND NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE JERSEY 1 Majestic Authentic On Field Premier Jacket ( men's ) 1 Majestic Authentic On Field Premier Jacket ( women's ) 1 Majestic Authentic On Field Hooded Sweathshirt ( men's ) 1 Majestic Hooded Sweathshirt ( women's ) AND " TWO TICKETS TO SEE THE RED SOX vs METS AT FENWAY PARK, JUNE 27TH " Super Red Sox couple's package donated by and Seth Cook |
Captain Bob Hines |
Fly-fish Rhode Island's exciting estuaries with Captain Bob Hines, Bob is the owner of Flyfish Rhode Island Inc. a professional guide and charter service. On this trip you will fly casting for stripers from his well appointed Action Craft flats boat. the Destination will be determined based on estuary
productivity. If you enjoy angling large shallow water stripers on floating lines and small flies, this is the trip for you. |
MAINE AMETHYST PENDANT SET IN GOLD
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This exceptional, large amethyst set in gold, is a very special piece of jewelry. It was mined on Deer Hill in Stowe, Maine, in what has come to be called the “Fourth of July” find. This stunning piece is emerald cut and set in 14kt gold. The Maine amethyst is the finest in the world, rivaling stones from Russia in quality. Winning this pendant for your loved one will guarantee you many extra days on the water in 2006!
Donated by Gary & Lorna Howard of Maine Gold & Tourmaline (207-443-6354)
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Captain Sandy Noyes releasing a Watch Hill striper |
Three prime days of fly and/or light tackle fishing on Long Island Sound - July 24, 25, 26 2006 - for two lucky anglers to target striped bass, but with school bluefin, bluefish, and bonito as excellent possiblities.
You will fish a different day with each of three of the areas top guides: Captains Steve Bellefleur, Sandy Noyes, and Steve Burnett. All are equipped with deep vee center console boats, and many years of experience on their home waters. Check out Capt. Sandy Noyes website.
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directly on the Town Cove waterfront in beautiful Eastham, for up to three anglers.
You get three days and two nights of lodging in a private waterfront cottage, complinatary use of kayaks or canoes, two sessions of guided fishing with owner Dennis Bunnell by boat or from the famous outer beaches depending on the conditions and where they are biting . "Here's a secret, this is the favorite fishing hideaway of FFF NE Regional President Bob Ford. Believe us, he knows all the best places". Come to outer Cape Cod for October, prime time for stripers and the most beautiful time of the year on the Cape.
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150th Anniversary Zero G 908-4 Fly Rod by ORVIS 9-foot, 4-piece, Mid-Flex 7.5 rod for 8-wt. line. 4 3/8 oz. Special edition, numbered rod. Own a piece of history. Handcrafted in Manchester, Vermont, these beautiful rods feature unique hardware upgrades. Built on best-selling tapers in each model, each rod is a true work of performance art. What better way to celebrate 150 years of history in fly fishing? Gold anodized reel seat, Fuji silicone carbide stripping, and titanium carbide snake guides. |
The Map Guy |
Alan James Robinson has supported Stripers Forever since our beginning. Our handsome logo is Alan's work. He is a hardcore angler himself, and has a always been the first to offer his help to our organization and its cause. His work, including decorated maps - the map guy - needs little introduction to many saltwater anglers.
Alan is doing a special new "striper release" painting for the auction. It will also be the cover art for the published results of the gamefish symposium. Alan plans to attend the event and will be with the painting to discuss his work and striped bass gamefish with those in attendance. |
Miramichi salmon |
Three days of guided fishing for Atlantic Salmon for two anglers on two private pools on the Main S.W. Miramichi River, in Blackville, New Brunswick. Your host, Willy Bacso, guided on this water for the legendary Wade's Salmon Camps since the 1960s. He will help you pick the best dates from the 2006 or 2007
season. Lodging in a riverfront camp is included; you will bring your own food, and prepare your own meals. |
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"As a woodworker / artist, I work to attain a faithful scientific interpretation of the fish in regards to form and coloring (taking no liberties), rather than the more popular
disproportional "folk-art" look". It's hard to add much to Peter's comments and what you see right here. The bass is 40-inches long. |
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A full day of fly or light tackle striped bass fishing for up to two anglers on Maine's Kennebec River with Steve Wilson. Steve has fished the Kennebec for over 50 years, and he routinely lands over 2,000 fish each season. Prime dates are available for either the 2006 or 2007 season. |
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Bob Popovics, one of the most recognized innovaters in saltwater fly tying, has donated a selection of flies to Striped Bass Gamefish 2006. We have packaged them in a presentation quality box, and they come with a card signed by Bob complete with his hand-drawn fish logo. You won't fish with these. |
Captain Jim White "White Ghost" |
really knows the Bay. Check out this picture by Jim of a Narragansett Bay bluefish blitz! |
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Artist David Ray of North Carolina produces unusual hand-placed, cut glass art. Additionally, David has a fisherman's passion for fish and his native No. Carolina Sounds and coastline of which striped bass are an important part. David has created this entirely new piece for Striped Bass Gamefish 2006. We had one of David's pieces to help finance a version of the Southwick Study, and it sold instantly for its full gallery price. Like many of the guides and businesses on this page, David offered his services without being asked. A lot of great people want to see striped bass
made a gamefish for the enjoyment of this and future generations of anglers.
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Captain Charles Crue of Channel Edge Charters is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. He has over 20 years experience fishing for striped bass and bluefish, and in
addition to Stripers Forever is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association, American Littoral Society, Plum Island Surfcasters, and the New England Saltwater Flyrodders. Stripers Forever's annual fishing survey shows that some of the coast's hottest fishing in recent seasons has been the area around the mouth of the Merrimack River, Captain Crue's home waters. This is a 4 hour trip. Scheduled at dawn, on a good day, it could provide a great chance for a big bass on a fly, then slide into the office just a little late! |
Fly Rods By Parker-For The Angling Elite© ® Orvis Endorsed and Authorized Custom Rod Builder P.O. Box 598, Manassas, Virginia 20108 |
Orvis custom built Zero Gravity 9' 4-piece fly rod * Doug Parker makes less than 50 custom fly rods a year for the most discriminating fly fishermen. Custom features include a high-quality reel seat with extracting fighting butt, flour grade fore-grip, Fuji titanium guides, special personal inscription, wrapped and
finished to a level of custom quality. *The 9- weight is popular for stripers, but Doug will make any weight of Orvis Zero Gravity rod.
made by Doug Parker of Fly Rods by Parker "For the Angling Elite" P.O. Box 598, Manassas, Virginia 20108 phone 703-369-7098
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9'X4' hand-built skiff tender by an anonymous donor from Bath, Maine. 60 pounds in weight, able to take two people and up to a 3 hp outboard, this boat is hand-made with oak rub rails w/rope inserts, lifting handles, bow eye, spliced painter and oarlocks. It features marine grade plywood, native spruce and white pine, and is finished with fiberglassed seams and stainless fastners. Where can you buy a dingy like this?
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Captain George Harris 's office |
Striper sampler of Maine's finest rivers. Here is Captain George Harris's description of what he does, "Although we specialize in sight casting flats, we also cast flies, lures and live bait into powerful tidal rips, eddies, and bold ocean washed ledges".
This is a two-day trip, one day on the famous Kennebec, the other on what Captain Harris calls "Maine's other best kept secret" the St. George. Captain Harris is flexible, and the winning bidder could split the trip into two separate days, or spend them both on the same river. Prime dates are available.
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One full day drift boat fly fishing trip on either the upper Androscoggin or upper Kennebec rivers aboard a new 2006 Clackacraft drift boat with Maine Guide Michael Jones. Michael is a full-time professional guide and decorated fly fishing instructor who guides for Aardvark Outfitters in Farmington, Maine as well as the Maine Guide Fly Shop in Greenville Maine. He is a fun and informative instructor, who loves to share his enthusiasm for rivers and trout with others. This trip includes all necessary rods and terminal tackle as well as a better than average shore lunch! Check out his website at http://driftboating.com/ P.S. I can attest to all of this, the lunch especially. Brad Burns |
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An Accurate Model 870C reel to be donated to our auction. By reputation this is one of the finest pieces on conventional tackle made. The reel is machined from bar stock aluminum, has titanium drag washers,
and runs on teflon impregnated stainless bearings!
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34-inch striped bass wall or stand mount by Ken of Eagle Enterprises See this beautiful trophy in our booth at the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Somerset NJ in March. |
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WOW! Donated by life-long fisherman Bill Martens, President of Maine's Chilton Furniture www.chiltons.com The Penobscot
fly tying table is made of beautiful birch with cedar-bottomed drawers to keep materials smelling fresh. Tie flies in style at this heirloom quality tying bench.
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Captain Jeff Sayre's artwork from his Vineyard website www.flyfishingthevineyard.com. Check this site to stay up to date with Vineyard striped bass fishing - and lesser species too.
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Captain Jeff Sayre, Ron Domurat, and Peter Johnson (owner of Larry's Tackle Shop and the Roberts Lure Company) have teamed up to offer a spectacular Martha's Vineyard fishing trip. You and your friend arrive on the Vineyard one evening, fish the fabled rips of Vineyard Sound the next morning with Capt. Sayre from his Jones Brothers
center console, explore the Island on your own in the afternoon, and four-wheel the beaches with local shore guide Ron Domurat rd_bjr@msn.com that evening. Then get a nights sleep before taking the ferry off island the third day. Lodging is included. Trip can be scheduled up until 7/31/07.
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Ande Inc. the maker of premium monofilament fishing line, has donated a special package that will appeal to fans of their high quality lines. There is a great fleece lined jacket, Columbia fishing shirt, other items of clothing, a gear bag, several service spools of various lines, and a complete collection of 20 through 6 pound test IGFA tournament line.
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March Brown Ltd. has donated both an 8-weight Legacy and a 9-weight Hidden Water fly rod to Striped Bass Gamefish 2006. These are high performance, 7-piece fly rods from a company that specials in travel fly rods. |
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Lamiglas has shown their dedication to the striped bass surf caster by donating a Ron Arra XCRA 12042 surf rod. "Designed with guidance from five-time national distance casting champion and renowned surf fisherman, Ron Arra, these fast-action surf rods are a lure fisherman’s dream, producing incredible
power, distance and control. Unique handle designs maximize grip and comfort. Fuji aluminum oxide guides and reel seats perfect the tools".
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Captain Curt Jessup and Lou Tabory have teamed up to offer a slot in their highly-regarded saltwater flyfishing school plus a bonus half-day of fly fishing Cape Cod with Captain Jessup.
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Captains Eric Wallace and Dave Sherwood have put together two days of guided fly fishing for striped bass on the beautiful coast of Maine. Fishing in 2005 along the shores of Casco Bay was excellent. Check out their website at http://www.coastalflyangler.com/ . More details soon to be announced on this trip. |
Savin AC 104 copy/fax/print/scan
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The Savin AC104 Digital Imaging System's compact design was created for small offices and workgroups that must save space without sacrificing productivity. With the Savin AC104, you'll enjoy fast 17 page-per-minute printingand copying with 600 dpi resolution for sharp image quality. You'll gain convenient full-color TWAIN scanning tostore hardcopy color documents on your PC or send via e-mail. Plus, you'll benefit from a fast three-second-per-page fax transmission speed to further expedite business communications. This small multifunctional device would make a superb home office machine. |
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has donated a XL299S-3 9', 3-piece, 9-weight saltwater fly rod to Striped Bass Gamefish 2006. Thomas and Thomas rods have a lifetime guaranty. |
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Do you love Western trout fishing? If so, you're going to love this one. 6 days and 6 nights for up to 4 anglers - or just hog it all for you and your best fishing buddy - at the private lodge of SF patron Chris Herter. This lodge is located right on the bank at the junction of the Henry's Fork River and Warm Rivers in Idaho! You will be just one hour from Yellowstone and Jackson Hole, and the Teton and Snake Rivers are very nearby.
The trip is to be taken in 2007 - don't forget SBGF 2006 isn't until May. You'll want to plan for this one anyway. This is not a commercial lodge. You'll have the place to yourself. You just need to know how to fry bacon and eggs and make sandwic |
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Stay here for a week while fishing on Cape Cod ! Striped bass fishing fanatics Katharine Alter and Foster Lott are donating a 1 week rental in their house in Brewster, Cape Cod. This house is located in a beautiful setting a short distance from the famous Brewster Flats on Cape Cod Bay - perhaps the world's best wade fishing for striped bass. There is a broad selection of times available in June, September, October 2006 or May 2007.
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Boston Harbor Light - August Afternoon, a truly elegant, 22X36 living room-sized, framed watercolor by Braintree, MA striper fisherman, artist and conservationist Rod McLeod. This piece is a show stopper that any Boston fisherman would find pleasure and pride in owning. |
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A day of guided fly or light tackle fishing in the area of Boston Harbor with Captain Rusty
Barry. The winners of this trip can learn from this man...he lives on the South Shore and guides Boston harbor from May to October, then moves his act to his winter residence in Naples, Florida. It doesn't get any better than that!
As with many of the guides, there is more about them on the Stripers Forever website under Guides and Tackle shops on the left of the home page. |
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Primitive syle, hand carved, cormorant decoy by Paul McCain. This is a really fun and unusual piece of art. |
Mud Dog! |
Northeast Big Fish Selection, 3 different selections have been donated to Striped Bass Gamefish 2006 by Mud Dog saltwater flies owner Mike Rice! |
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...for more great items coming soon! |
