SAA Update
June 30 , 2008 Newsletter
Looking for film venues, a brief update on the hunting promotion and then straight to the auction results…
Bristol Bay films need to be seen!
Is your club looking for meeting topics? Do you know a local event that would be a good venue to screen a film about Bristol Bay? The story of Bristol Bay and the proposed Pebble Mine deserves to be known by as many people as possible. Please contact me if you are interested in securing a copy of any of the new documentary films about this issue. Visit these Web sites to check out clips from River Poets by Fly on the Wall Travels, Equilibrium by Castaway Films, and Red Gold by Felt Soul Media. River Poets and Equilibrium were selections on the 2008 Fly Fishing Film Tour and Red Gold recently debuted in late May at the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival, where it won the Audience Award and Festival Director’s Award.
Please e-mail the Sportsman's Alliance for Alaska if you have ideas on how any of these films could be shown in your area!
Hunting Promotion coming together…
While most sportspersons are familiar with the threat that Pebble Mine poses to the incredible fishery resources of Bristol Bay, many are not aware that hunting would also be impacted. Indeed, effects are already being felt, as mining exploration crews and the helicopters that transport them are impacting opportunities for hunting caribou, moose and bear in a remote wilderness setting. With support from an Alaska big game hunting guide, gun maker Kimber America, hunting clothing maker Sitka Gear and hunting Web site/blog HuntingLife.com, the SAA will be launching an effort to engage hunters across the nation and worldwide in the campaign to protect Bristol Bay. Keep an eye out for this exciting news in coming weeks. Your chance to be drawn for a dream 2009 moose hunt in Alaska awaits!
Auction Update
The fundraising auction for Bristol Bay has now concluded and we topped $50,000 in gross proceeds! Thanks for all of your support!
Thank you to the blogs, Web sites and magazines who helped spread the word.
This auction was made possible due to the very generous contributions of so many companies, lodges, and artists. Please support them throughout the year. Due to the success of this inaugural event, I believe we will work to make it an annual promotion.
NOTE: If anyone is interested in discussing the trips that did not sell on the auction, please contact me. We might be able to work something out with the lodges that is beneficial to all parties. They were all extremely generous in their donations and want to help the Bristol Bay campaign. Here’s what might be available:
- Trip for four (the only trip for 4 on the entire auction) to Alaska’s Legend Lodge on Lake Iliamna – pick your week in 2009 (could be yours for $9,750 – less than $2,500 per angler!!!!)
- Trip for two to Rainbow River Lodge in Alaska – any open week in July 2009 (could be yours for $8,000 – this is 44% lower than the lodge’s normal rate!)
- Trip for two to Painter Creek Lodge in Alaska – any open week in 2009 (could be yours for $5,000 – this is 46% lower than the lodge’s normal rate, and only $2,500 per angler!)
Listings Sold (thanks to these buyers!):
- St. Croix Legend Elite 6-weight fly rod (to Steven in MN for $300)
- Galvan R-5 Rush Large Arbor fly reel (to Frank in CA for $168.50)
- Abstract Rainbow Trout print by Derek DeYoung (to Travis in CA for $122.50)
- Set of 2 signed Bob White/John Gierach prints (to Roger in VT for $300)
- Trip for 2 to Bear Bay Lodge in Alaska (to Carolyn in UT for $7,750)
- Patagonia full gear system – waders, boots, jacket, etc. (to Chris in AZ for $650)
- Simms duffel bag (to Frank in CA for $102.50)
- Scott G2 2-weight fly rod (to Espen in Norway for $560)
- Islander Precision Reels LX3.8 fly reel (to John in Canada for $406)
- Leupold & Stevens Katmai 8x32 binocular (to Marcus in England for $288)
- Cloudveil 8x Pro Waders and 8x Boots in M’s or W’s (to Carl in Canada for $440)
- Trip for 2 with Reel Wilderness Adventures in Alaska (to Jack in VT for $5,500)
- Scierra CTC #9/11 fly reel (to Edward in TX for $175)
- Abstract brook trout print by Derek DeYoung (to Randall in CA for $157.50)
- Orvis ZG Helios 8-wt rod + Battenkill large arbor reel & line (to Larry in PA for $770)
- Full-day float trip for 2 with Yellow Dog Outfitters in Montana (to Paul in CA for $408)
- Hardy Zane Saltwater combo 10-weight rod & No. 2 reel (to Paul in England for $987)
- Fishpond Shooting Star Tech Pack (to Frederic in France for $117.50)
- Trip for 2 to Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize (to Carolyn in UT for $5,200)
- Simms G4 Pro Jacket (to John in IL for $455)
- Full-day float trip for 1 with Kirk Deeter & Tim Romano from Field & Stream magazine’s “Fly Talk” blog + Kaenon polarized sunglasses & Jim Teeny fly line (to Mike in MI for $560)
- Certificate for your choice of any fly rod in TFO’s lineup (to David in CA for $222.50)
- Orvis Pro Guide 3 waders & Henry’s Fork II wading shoe (to Ed in England for $410)
- Bauer MacKenzie SuperLite 4 fly reel (to David in OH for $263)
- Kaenon Hard Kore C-12 polarized sunglasses + ExOfficio men’s long-sleeve shirt (to Andrew in Canada for $177.50)
- G. Loomis StreamDance GLX Trout Fly 5-weight fly rod (to Bruno in France for $450)
- Sockeye Salmon print (unframed) by Sketch and Release (to Derek in NH for $81)
- Filson extra large Outfitter bag (to Bruno – a different one! – in France for $250)
- Hatch 3 Plus fly reel (to Chris in NC for $365)
- Drift boat accessories package from Clackacraft (to Shawn in WA for $238.25)
- Trip for 2 to Miramichi Black Rapids Lodge in Canada (to Jack in VT for $1,800)
- Elkhorn 5X Series 3-weight fly rod (to Dave in PA for $152.95)
- Costa Del Mar “Man-o’-War” sunglasses (to Travis in CA for $175)
- Safe Passage rolling duffel bag from Orvis ( to Paul in TX for $135)
- Custom duck call from Heidelbauer Wildfowl Calls (to John in WI for $295)
- Trip for 2 to Pesca Maya Lodge in Mexico + 2 pair Smith glasses(to Patrick in MI for $4,300)
- Nautilus FW 5Plus fly reel (to Andy in Canada for $275)
- Korkers Streamborn wading boots + “Shelter” polarized sunglasses from Smith Optics (to Erika in AK for $170)
- Trip for two to Bristol Bay area with Katmai Fishing Adventures (to Mike in AZ for $4,650)
- Beulah Fly Rods Switch 7/8 fly rod + Elixir fly line (to Steve in Canada for $410)
- Redington women’s Chena River waders and boots (to Erika in AK for $170)
- Snake River Outfitters SRO-1 spey reel + CND spey line (to Paul in Canada for $200)
- Fishpond Wildhorse Tech Pack (to Todd in AZ for $135.50)
- Choice of Custom Fly or Gear Rod from Fetha Styx (to Susan in GA for $300)
- ULA Force 3 Fly Reel from The Waterworks Lamson (to Bob in UT for $345)
- Trip for 2 to Rio Salvaje Lodge in Chile (to Jack in VT for $5,400)
- Model Drift Boat from Clackacraft (to Graham in Canada for $127.50)
- Kaenon Hard Kore C12 Polarized Glasses + Jim Teeny MiniTip 7-wt line (to Todd in WA for $170)
- ECHO Trip Travel Rod/Reel/Accessories (to Richard in Norway for $325)
- Galvan Rush R-8 Large Arbor Fly Reel (to Jonathan in OR for $200)
- Simms G4 Pro Stockingfoot waders (to Bruno in France for $410)
- Scott “Warm Water” 6-weight Concept Fly Rod (to Tom in OH for $375)
- Tellico II Felt Sole Boot Foot Waders (to Ross in NY for $152.50)
- St. Croix Legend Elite 8-wt Fly Rod (to Herman in TX for $325)
- Abstract Brown Trout Print from Canvasfish.com (to Travis in CA for $173.50)
- Fully Loaded Rigging Station from Rising (to Mike in AZ for $107.56)
- ONE of a KIND ITEM – Abel Super 8 in a special salmon finish with Bristol Bay Conservation Campaign engraving (to Scott in Austraila for $1,000)
Thanks for your support!
Scott Hed – Director
Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska
