20th ANNUALBENEFIT BANQUET + AUCTION

SATURDAY • 16 APRIL 20165:00 PM

Downtown MaupinFantastic Fly Gear

Flies GaloreBearded SalespeopleBearded Shop Dogs

Raise those paddles often!

Long live WILD NATIVE FISH!John & Amy Hazel, Harley Faria, Alex Gonsiewski, Steve Light, Evan Unti

Tom Derry, Director & Auction Co-Chair

Tracy Buckner, Admin. & Develop. Coordinator, Auction Co-Chair

This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary of protecting and restoring wild, native fish and their habitats throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our accomplishments have been many and we are incredibly proud of our dedicated staff and members for helping us achieve goals we would have never dreamed of 20 years ago.

A vibrant River Steward community, increasing habitat protections and changing policy to benefit wild fish are just a few examples of our success. You will hear more about our recent accomplishments and what we plan to do in 2016 a little later in the evening.

Forty percent of our annual budget comes from our Homewaters Banquet and Auction. Donations of goods and services to this years event have been the most generous in the history of our organization. We have world class trips, epic gear and dining options from all over the Portland area in this year’s mix. We can’t thank our wonderful donors enough for their continued support!

Your generosity is what allows us to get things done! We encourage you tonight to raise your paddles high to honor the important work we do. Please help us make our 21st year the best ever!

Best wild fishes!

WELCOME TO THE NATIVE FISH SOCIETY’S 20TH ANNUAL BENEFIT BANQUET + AUCTION

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7Auction Proceedure

9 Live Auction

24Special Appeal

35 Super Silent Auction

45 Auction Donors

47Board Members, Staff & River Stewards

5:00 PMDoors open

Silent + Super Silent Auctions BeginBig Fish Ticket Sales Begin

6:45 PMSilent, Super Silent +

Big Fish Ticket Sales CloseCall to dinner

7:15 PMProgram Begins

7:40 PMLive Auction Begins

9:15 PMCheck Out + Have a Good Night!

Hors d’oeuvresLayered Cheese Torta

Bruschetta

Plated dinnerEndive and butter lettuce salad: with apples, oregon blue

cheese, pomegranate and walnut vinaigrette

Braised Carlton Farms pork shoulder: flageolet beans with pancetta, mushrooms, braising greens, grilled fennel apple

slaw and pork jus

Finger DessertsChocolate cheesecake bars, rosemary apricot shortbread

bars, lemon tarts

WineLange Estate Winery and Vineyard // Yamhill Valley

VineyardsZ’ivo Wines //A to Z Wines

BeerBase Camp Brewing CompanyArch Rock Brewing Company

SCHEDULEGUIDE

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Thank you for joining us at this very special 20th annual Native Fish Society Benefit Banquet + Auction and helping us make HOMEWATERS CELEBRATE WILD possible. Tonight is about conservation, friendship and wild fish! Enjoy the festivities, laugh heartily and bid generously. All proceeds go to conserving, restoring, and protecting our Pacific Northwest wild, native fish.

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AuctioneerJohnna Wells, Benefit Auction 360

Microphone MasterJohn Hazel

Auction Co-ChairsTom DerryTracy Buckner

Auction CatalogMark Sherwood

WineLange Estate Winery & VineyardYamhill Valley VineyardZ’ivo WinesA to Z Wines

BeerBase Camp Brewing Co. Arch Rock Brewing Co.

Auction VolunteersAdam BronsteinAndy VershawBen & Carena StetzerConnie DerryDon & Wendy LangeEmily SherwoodHana WikumJohn TylerJosh Derrykelly DonahowerMariah MoserPeter DonahowerSunny BourdonTerri Pintarelli

SPECIAL THANKS!

AUCTION PROCEDURE

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1. Auctioneer Johnna Wells has final authority on the amount bid for any item and the identity of the winning bidder.

2. At the conclusion of the Live Auction, proceed to accounting to get your receipt.

3. if you had your credit card pre-swiped, you need only collect your receipt and go directly to the item pick-up area.

4. if you did not have your credit card pre-swiped, you must go to the cashier and pay by cash, check or card.

5. Proof of payment will be required to receive items. Items can be picked up at the checkout room with a receipt marked “paid” or “express checkout.”

6. All sales are final.

LIVE AUCTION

SUPER SILENT + SILENT AUCTIONS

BIG FISH TICKET

1. There is one bidding sheet per item. 2. Write your bidder number on the sheet, next to the bid amount

you are bidding.3. You can buy the item outright by putting your bidder number

on the “Buy Now” line.4. Check back frequently to see if you are still the winning bidder.5. Native Fish Society will decide when the Silent and Super

Silent Auctions close. They are scheduled to close at 6:45.6. Native Fish Society will make a warning announcement when

the Silent and Super Silent Auctions are closing.

1. Tickets can be purchased for $100 each. 2. There are a total of 100 tickets.3. You can buy as many tickets as you would like!4. The winning ticket will be drawn before the Live Auction. 5. The winner has their pick of any Live Auction item.

Scenic Rivers Speyside AleABV- 6.8% (keg) 7.4% (bottle) iBus-19

A richly malty and deeply complex ode to the Scottish ales of old, the Scenic Rivers Speyside Ale is a showcase of old Speyside flavors alongside new world flair. Featuring Scottish Golden Promise malt, a cool and restrained ale fermentation profile, and an extended aging on Scotch-soaked Oregon Oak, this brew is elevated with a light dose of Glenfarclas Speyside Scotch and heather tips at the end of it’s conditioning phase.

Honoring the deep connection between the Spey River and Pacific Northwest steelheading, and celebrating the newly designated State Scenic Waterway status of the Molalla and Chetco rivers, this brew is warm, inviting, and satisfying, like laying out a long cast, swinging through a perfectly structured run, and feeling the strong pull of a wild, native steelhead on the end of your line.

Cheers to NFS and 20 years advocating for wild, native fish!

LIVE AUCTION

OFF THE GRID STEELHEAD IN HAIDA GWAII

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Homewaters Redd Jeroboam

Donor: Don, Wendy & Jesse Lange, Lange Estate Winery & Vineyard2014 Freedom Hill Pinot Noir in Etched 5 Litre JeroboamEtched by xena Etched Graphics

The Lange Family has done it again! This year they have created a lovely Pinot Noir from the famous Freedom Hill Vineyard just for Native Fish Society’s 20th Annual Homewaters Banquet + Auction. This 5 liter bottle, expertly etched by our friends at xena Etched Graphics, is ready for drinking…or will do nicely with a little aging in your cellar. if a bottle of Lange Pinot is good, 5 litres of jeroboam is even better!

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Sunday Brunch at

Donor: Lanning Blanks & Chris Emerick, Portland’s White House Bed & BreakfastDates: Mutually Agreed upon1 Night at Portland’s White House Bed & Breakfast + Sunday Brunch for 8

Enjoy a romantic night at Portland’s premier bed & breakfast in the heart of the city and be sure to get some rest! Come Sunday morning, chef and owner of Portland’s White House Bed & Breakfast, Lanning Blanks, is pulling out all the stops on this delightful brunch for 8! This is going to be fun! Portland’s White House is famous for their delicious brunch, think fresh squeezed juices, Champagne, eggs benedict with Dungeness crab, fruit and cheese blintzes and just about anything else your heart desires. Enjoy this beautiful property and spend your Sunday where it counts with friends and family. Depending upon your wishes you can be seated by candle light in the formal dining room or outside in the lovely garden courtyard. There is even a rumor that guests might be able to pay a visit to Lanning’s private whiskey stash. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy Sunday brunch at the White House.

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Saracione Splendor

Donor: Joe Saracione3 ¾” MARk V Fly Reel

This Oregon made masterpiece will perfectly compliment your favorite 12-13 ½ ft spey rod. The Saracione Mark V fly reel features an all new sealed carbon fiber drag system in addition to the separate gear and pawl system. Working in tandem, these two drag systems ensure you don’t end up backlashed the next time you tie into a fish a little bigger than you were planning on. The 3 ¾” is Saracione’s most popular salmon and steelhead reel period! Anglers from all over the world snatch them up like they’re going out of style -- this is indeed the Saracione reel of choice. if you’re looking for a classic, heirloom quality salmon and steelhead reel that can be fished hard -- don’t look any further.

Specs: Spool Width: 1 5/32.” Weight: 11.5 ounces. Fly line: 6,7,8 Capacity: 125+yds.

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Steelhead Wizard

Donor: Rich Zellman, Steelhead Water Guide ServiceDates: July 31 & August 1, 20162 Anglers / 2 Days Guided Fishing on the North Umpqua for Summer Steelhead

Rich Zellman is no ordinary guy. His life has been destroyed (in a good way) by steelhead in the best and truest sense. Out of all that steelhead ruination emerged a guide with seemingly supernatural abilities. Based out of Ashland, OR, Rich mentored under legendary steelhead guide Scott Howell. Since then, Rich has developed a reputation for tying some of the most beautiful steelhead flies anywhere and knowing the how, when and why for catching wild steelhead on some of the most beautiful and challenging rivers in S. Oregon and N. California.

We guarantee that you will learn more about the North Umpqua and its magnificent wild steelhead in two days with Rich than you would fishing it by yourself in a decade. Zellman is truly a steelhead ninja, guru, and wizard rolled into one man + Labrador package. Fish with this guy on the North and you will never fish for steelhead the same.

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Clearwater Snake

Donor: Michael Mathis, Lower Hells Canyon River StewardDates: Mutually agreed upon after October 15, 20162 Anglers / 5 Days / 2 Rivers

Join Lower Hells Canyon River Steward and Professional Guide for 40 over years, Michael Mathis for 5 fish-filled days on 2 spectacular Washington & idaho rivers. The Snake and the Clearwater both fill with migrating steelhead in the spring and fall. The Snake River is the primary holding water of the spring run A’s, while the Clearwater River is the best place to fish the Big B-run. Michael will get you where the fish hold in his Alumaweld Super Vee jet sled. Lunch, snacks and beverages are provided as well as Michael’s four decades of experience chasing these magnificent fish.

Lodging options are abundant. Lewiston has several hotel options for your choosing and if you like to camp, Hell’s Gate State Park has standard tent sites and cabins!

Lodging, breakfast and dinner, license and gratuities not included.

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Hazel’s Steelhead

Donors: John & Amy Hazel, Deschutes AnglerCF Burkheimer 7wt 14’1” Presentation Spey Rod & kingpin Traditional Spey Reel

This is the quintessential big water steelhead outfit. This soulful “Presentation” finished Burkhiemer 14’ 1” two handed seven weight is at home on legendary rivers like the Deschutes, Skeena, Dean, Bulkley, or Clearwater. its smooth and crisp action enables the angler to effortlessly reach out and cover the broadest water with skaters or skagit style methods.

Now hold onto your socks because the Hazel’s have paired this beautiful rod with a 3 ¾” kingpin Traditional Spey reel. Reversible left or right hand retrieve, kingpin Spey reels are fashioned after the traditional British gear and pawl click adjustable drags that have proven themselves for over a 100 years. Precision machined out of aerospace aluminum, the exposed palming rim, brass reel foot and line guard and the hand release spool cap are a few of the features that set kingpin reels apart.

Together, this Burkheimer and kingpin setup is a match made in wild steelhead heaven. Don’t miss your chance to take home Hazel’s Steelhead Hardware.

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Hardware

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Back to Black Butte Ranch

Donors: Jim & Kathy FooteDates: Available before May 15, 2016 or after September 30, 2016up to 10 Guests / 3 Nights / 4 Days

Enjoy life at a different pace, with up to ten of your closest friends or family members as you retreat to Black Butte Ranch and experience the beauty of Central Oregon. The spacious 2700 sq. ft. lodge-style home features a large sun deck, vaulted pine wood ceilings, 25 foot picture windows and handsome tiled floors. It also includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and a spacious bonus room. Its prime location, just 20 minutes from HooDoo ski resort and five miles from the Metolius River positions it perfectly for the outdoor enthusiast. For those more interested in leisurely pursuits the home is also adjacent to excellent golfing and both the Glaze Meadow and South Meadow pool facilities. Treat yourself to a wonderful stay and relaxing escape. Maximum 10 people allowed per stay. No pets and no smoking. Excludes holidays.

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Two Handed Bamboo Bliss

Donor: Marty Karstetter, Karstetter Fly Rods11’ 3” 6/7 wt 5 sided, 3 piece hollow built two-handed bamboo fly rod

This hollow-cane beauty, handcrafted by legendary rod builder Marty karstetter, is the stuff of sweet steelhead dreams. At 11’ 3” 6/7 wt two-handed rod is a work of painstaking genius -- it only weighs 10oz -- and is hollow from handle to tip. Included are two top sections, each unique, one designed for casting dry lines and the other for casting heavier flies and sink tips. This particular rod is perfectly suited to cast a 360-390 grain scandi.

Marty karstetter has been crafting beautiful and revered bamboo rods for over thirty years with only his happy customers for advertising. When I spoke to Marty last month he said, “This rod is flawless in every way down to the 1/1000th of an inch. But with wood rods, there’s something going on beyond the build -- every cane rod is different stick to stick, depending upon the particular piece of bamboo. This one is made from a particularly good piece of cane.” i’d take his word for it. Don’t miss your chance to own this incredible rod.

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Tour de Swing

Donor: Jeff & Kathryn Hickman, Fish the Swing, Barrett Ames & Curtis CiszekDates: Mutually agreed upon Prime Time dates anytime through June 20172 Anglers / 4 Days / 3 Different Rivers

Fish 3 great Oregon steelhead rivers, with 3 of Fish The Swing’s talented, fun and professional guides. One day with each guide on each river. These guys specialize in guiding on their home waters and will teach you a ton in a day spent with them. Fish the Swing specializes in two-handed rod fly fishing for steelhead on northern Oregon’s best rivers. Each day includes lunch, tackle and flies.

Deschutes River Drift Boat Float Trip with Curtis Ciszek (July – November)

Clackamas River Jet Boat Trip with Barrett Ames(January – June)

Coastal Rivers Raft Float Trip with Jeff Hickman (January – April)

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Skate One Up on the

Donor: Randy LabbeDates: Between October 8-15, 20164 Anglers / 4 Nights / 3 Days

Enjoy prime time steelheading in the wilds of Eastern Oregon at Randy Labbe’s cabin on the Grande Ronde River. You and your fishing partners will find six prime steelhead runs within walking distance of the cabin. October is a beautiful time to be in Northeast Oregon -- the leaves will be turning, the peaks will be dusted with the first snows of fall and the promise of eager, surface-oriented steelhead await four lucky anglers. Bring bushy dry flies.

The streamside cabin is comfortably appointed with three bedrooms and bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a bar-b-que on the deck overlooking the Grande Ronde. The house also has a telephone and Wi-Fi but mercifully no television. Guests are in for a quiet retreat, and should plan on a grocery run before they arrive -- the nearest grocery store is the Safeway in Enterprise, a 90 minute drive from the cabin. If you’d like a little help finding fish, there are a number of guiding options including Scott O’Donnell out of Troy and Winding Waters River Expeditions out of Joseph. Don’t miss this prime opportunity to get your fishing crew together and enjoy some of the best steelhead fishing of October.

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Sheppards & Craftsman in

Donors: Marty & Mia Sheppard, Joe Saracione, James ReidDates: October 10-12, 20162 Anglers / 2 Nights/ 3 DaysHosted by Joe Saracione & James Reid

Join Marty & Mia Sheppard, River Stewards and acclaimed steelhead whisperers; Joe Saracione, legendary fly reel designer; and James Reid, custom bamboo fly rod builder for 2 nights and 3 days of summer steelhead fishing on Oregon’s Deschutes River. Launching at Mack’s Canyon aboard Marty’s capable jet sled, you and your angling partner will swiftly arrive at some of the most promising summer steelhead runs you’ve ever seen. Mid-October in the Deschutes River Canyon is famous for cranking out some very productive days of steelhead fishing.

When you return to Marty and Mia’s camp, delicious gourmet meals await you as well as the good fellowship and fishing stories that can only be collected during a lifetime in pursuit of steelhead. Don’t miss this opportunity for a memorable trip to the Deschutes River Canyon; with these fine angling companions you’re sure to have the perfectly crafted steelhead adventure.

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Epic Argentina

Donor: Jon & Jan Kellogg Dates: Mutually agreed upon dates January - April 20175 Nights / 4 Days at Jon & Jan kellogg’s Home in Bariloche, Argentina1 Angler and 1 Non-angler

5 nights, 4 days at the home of Jon & Jan kellogg in Bariloche, Patagonia. Includes lodging, food and “guided” fishing from Watermasters on the Limay and Manso Rivers and Hess and Fonck Lakes for large brown, rainbow and brook trout. Traditional Argentine Asado (BBQ). Delicious Argentinian wines and Patagonian micro brews included.For 1 angler and 1 non-angler Jon can provide all equipment. If 2 anglers, Jon can arrange guided day trips for $350-$400 per day. Jon can also help plan additional guided fishing days and on-river camp trips before or after Bariloche. Jan can take a non-fishing guest hiking, boating, spa-ing, shopping, etc. includes hosted dinner to one of Bariloche’s best restaurants.

Does not include airfare or travel expenses to Argentina or Licenses.

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Bad to the Bone in

Donors: Amy & Dan Herrig, Andros SouthDates: Expires May 20172 Anglers / 4 Nights / 3 Days

Enjoy the perfect tropical escape for the saltwater angler that loves great fishing and casual and comfortable digs at the Andros South Lodge. For 3 joy-filled days, you’ll head out on the water with Andros South’s dedicated guide staff to fish the multitude of flats and coves teeming with life. The diversity and size of the fishery mean a completely different fishing experience every day of your trip.

in the evening enjoy a beachside beverage at the “Slack Tide” tiki bar then, retire to the dining room for delicious meals prepared with local seafood and produce. Includes: Guided fishing with 2 anglers per boat; single-occupancy lodging; all meals including alcohol; loaner fly and spinning tackle; terminal tackle and flies and transfers between the Congo Town airport on South Andros and their lodge. Additional costs not included in donation are travel to the Bahamas/Andros and gratuity for staff.

Trip can be extended to a week for an additional cost.

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Montana on the Fly

Donor: Todd WelchDates: Mutually Agreed upon2 Anglers / 3 Nights / 2 Days Travel on Private Charter Airplane from Portland, OR included Be whisked away in a private charter airplane from Portland to the heart of Southwestern Montana’s blue ribbon trophy trout water. Three nights lodging provided at the exclusive Rock Creek Cattle Company, a 30,000 acre outdoorsman’s dream getaway.

Enjoy a guided float trip down the famous Big Hole River as well as a half-day float and a round of golf at the Tom Doak designed golf course. in addition, the recipients will receive an award winning dinner from Chef Louis at the Cattleman’s Club. Your stay at the Rock Creek Cattle Company also includes access to vast private trophy trout ponds and Rock Creek River access is just a cast away from your cabin. This is truly a once in a lifetime getaway. This trip is over the top!!

Fishing license and gratuities not included.

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Haida Gwaii:

Donors: Derek & Andrea Botchford, Copper Bay LodgeDates: March 1-7 or March 7-14, 20171 Angler/ 7 Nights / 8 DaysHosted by Tom Derry

Fishing the remote streams of Haida Gwaii’s coastal rainforest offers seriously good odds of connecting with the wild winter steelhead of your dreams. Set foot in the legendary Yakoun, Copper, Pallant rivers as well as several smaller watersheds only accessible to Copper Bay lodge guests. Hearty breakfasts, streamside lunches and delightful four-course evening meals are served in front of an open fire – the perfect accompaniment to the trip of a lifetime.

keep in mind this off the grid winter steelhead adventure is not for the faint of heart. We recommend bidders be in good physical condition and enjoy the challenge of rigorous hike-in angling. includes fully guided fishing, transportation to and from Sandspit Airport, lodging and all meals. Does not include: Fishing Licenses, flight to Sandspit, Alcoholic Beverages, Guide Gratuities (15%) or fly out trips to remote steelhead rivers. Winner takes their pick of the dates offered.

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20th ANNUALBENEFIT BANQUET + AUCTION

SATURDAY • 16 APRIL 20165:00 PM

Before legislation protects wild fish, a dam gets removed, or a hatchery program reformed -- there are local advocates at the heart of almost every American conservation story. Empowering, inspiring, and growing this network of local wild fish advocates across the Pacific Northwest is what Native Fish Society’s River Steward Program is all about.

Now 85 River Stewards strong our program gives passionate volunteers the support, resources and tools they need to tackle the most difficult challenges facing wild, native fish and their homewaters. By leveraging our small staff and large network, our boots-on-the-ground River Steward Program has proven itself as a cost-effective approach to wild fish recovery with a proven track record of success.

Tonight we’d like to ask you to consider what it means to you to support the ongoing work of over 80 River Stewards based in Oregon, Washington, Northern California and Western idaho. By raising your paddles tonight you ensure, not only that the work of our many stewards continues, you’re moving Native Fish Society toward our goal of being able to support every person that wants to become a River Steward for their homewaters -- so that one day soon every watershed and wild fish population will benefit from a local advocate working on their behalf.

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Road’s End

Donors: Paul & Carol Fortino and James Beard Award Winning Chef, Philippe BoulotDates: Mutually Agreed upon4 Anglers for Trout or Steelhead / 2 Nights / 3 Days

Situated in North Junction, at the very end of the road upstream of Maupin, through the famous locked gate of the Deschutes Club, is a fishing cabin known as Road’s End. For three decades the owners of this wonderful facility have fished the best trout water on the Lower Deschutes from Whitehorse Rapids to Cove Creek.

The cabin is brand new and has air conditioning, which is welcome on a 110 degree day! You and three guests will be hosted for three days and two nights with all food, beer, wine, and cigars provided as part of this package. Guest chef Philippe Boulot will prepare true gourmet meals and wine will be provided from the private cellar of Paul Fortino. Don’t miss your shot at steelhead or trout fishing from Road’s End.

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Skeena Spey

Donor: Brian Niska & Skeena Spey LodgeDates: 2016 Season, July 5-October 311 Angler / 3 nights / 2 days

Find the big water steelhead of your dreams at Skeena Spey Lodge. Nestled on the banks of the Skeena River near Terrace, B.C. who knows what you might hook in the homewater — a big ol’ wild steelhead destined for the Bulkley, Babine, Sustut, or Copper — they all swim right by! Trip includes 3 nights in a comfortable private cabin. Gourmet, home-cooked meals in the riverside lodge and two full days of guided fishing as well as an hour of private casting lessons with the legendary steelhead wrangler, Brian Niska.

Located a mere 15 minutes from the Terrace airport, guests typically get their boots wet the same day they fly in, (so it’s more like 2.5 days of fishing), which should give you a healthy start on your 1000 casts to wild steelhead bliss. Don’t miss an opportunity to fish at the Skeena Spey lodge! Trip timing can be anytime within our schedule openings between July 5 & October 31 2016.

Alcohol, license fees and gratuities are not included.

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Eat with Portland’s Original

Donors: Higgins Restaurant, Greg HigginsDates: Notify Marsha or Paul one week in advance. Meal time set after 7:30, Sunday – ThursdayDinner + Wine for 6 at Higgins Restaurant

A terrific meal for six prepared personally by Chef Greg Higgins. As one of Portland’s first slow food chefs, Higgins focuses on Pacific Northwest ingredients and traditional French techniques, incorporating an eclectic range of influences from around the world. Presentations, textures, and flavors are intense and sophisticated, yet uncontrived.

His attention to classical technique is equaled by his passion for finding the freshest, highest-quality ingredients from local organic producers. To accompany the meal, Greg will be selecting the perfect wine. Don’t miss the opportunity to slow down with the originator.

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Burkheimer’s Best

Donor: Kerry Burkheimer, C.F. Burkheimer Fly Rod Co.6128 4pc. Vintage Model Spey Rod

CF Burkheimer designs fly rods with wide grain windows, forgiving actions and loads of feel. Rods with feel enhance a caster’s performance and enjoyment, and those things aren’t just the domain of guides or instructors. Talk to them about these rods and they’ll describe them as having “grunt”, or “whump” or “hooahh”. That’s the Burkie feel, and you’ll feel it too.

includes the inscription: NFS Auction 2016.

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Drift Into Green Valley

Donor: Danny McGinley & the McGinley Family, Don & Jesse Lange, Lange Estate Winery & Vineyard, Chris O’Donnell, River Runner Outfitters and guest chef Kimi ReidDates: May18-20, 20164 Anglers / 2 Nights / 3 Days at a Private Farm on the Deschutes River includes 1 Day Guided Fishing for 4

Don and Jesse Lange, of Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards, will pour the Dundee Hills Pinot Noir while our special guest chef, kimi Reid, prepares the best locally sourced food you’ve ever had in your whole life! Chris O’Donnell of River Runner Outfitters and his team of dedicated guides will find you the feistiest wild rainbows the Deschutes salmonfly hatch has to offer. Upon arrival at Green Valley Farm, you will spend the next two days fishing on the beautiful, cozy and comfortable McGinley family farm at South Junction. This trip offers the wonderful opportunity to take a break and enjoy the beautiful Deschutes River and its wild trout in good company. includes everything except vehicle shuttle and gratuities.

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Farlex’s Big River Reel

Donor: Farlex Reels, Tim Gelinas4” S-handle multiplier 2x with brass hardware click/pawl and gear drag fly reel

in Farlex, owner and designer Tim Gelinas has found the perfect medium to express his passion for the traditional salmon and steelhead fly reel. Tim personally assembles each reel to ensure that they meet his exacting standards. This high capacity 4” Farlex reel weighs 16oz, perfect for that big water rod, 13-15ft. Can you hear those Dean, Skeena and Thompson river steelhead calling?

This reel is of the classic click and pawl design with just enough check to slow a hot running fish, but not so much to diminish the power of that first big run. This reel is a multiplier 2x, so each crank of the handle winds up twice as much line, helpful for those unruly wild fish. This brass appointed beauty features a two-way in and out check/click and can easily be switched from a left hand wind to a right hand wind, ideal for whatever your preference. Don’t miss an opportunity to add this Northwest designed and built masterpiece to your bigwater kit

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The Best of Napa

Donor: Bob & Anne Arns, Tournesol Estate Winery & VineyardDates: Mutually Agreed upon includes 2 nights for 2 couples winery tour, tasting & gourmet lunch

Retreat to the Tournesol Winery located on 16 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the Coombsville region of Napa Valley. The peaceful setting of the vineyard borders Lake Louise to the north and Murphy Creek to the south, just ten minutes from some of the best restaurants in the Napa Valley.

During your two night stay at the two bedroom, two bath Lakehouse Villa you’ll enjoy the vacation compound’s salt water pool and spa, outdoor cabana, lunch prepared for you in a wood fire oven and paired with wine, a tasting and tour of the vineyards with winemaker ken Bernard (an Oregon native). Amenities include bocce ball court, exercise room, digital cable and wireless internet in every room and stunning views of the nearby Vaca Mountains.

Bob and Anne Arns invite you to relax at their idyllic vineyard and retreat and enjoy the best of Napa.

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Literary Waters

Donor: John Larison & Tom BieDates: Mutually Agreed upon During Prime Chinook, Summer or Winter Steelhead Season1 Angler / 1 Day with John & Tom

Join former steelhead guide and author John Larison and his old friend, Tom Bie, editor of fly fishing’s most successful magazine, THE DRAKE, for a day swinging flies during primetime. John has just finished his next novel and Tom continues to pioneer fishing destinations around the world. Every year, these two Oregonians convene to chase coastal chrome, and they’d like to invite you along for a day you won’t soon forget.

You pick the pursuit: spey casting for summer/winter steelhead or hunting big tidal salmon from Larison’s skiff. There’s only space in the boat for one very lucky angler.

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Explore Rhone Varietal Wines at the new

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tasting room hours 11 to 5 / Daily

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SUPER SILENT AUCTION

GO RIVER SNORKELING WITH CONRAD GOWELL.

HE’LL TAKE YOU ON HIS DAY OFF.

501: Thy Wading StaffLegendary steelhead angler Lani Waller’s hand carved wading staff. Donor: Lani Waller

502: Secret Dining Experience Best damn meal of your life prepared by Doug and Spencer at Spencer’s SE PDx home. Suitable wine supplied by NFS. Donors: Doug DeRoy, Spencer Miles & NFS

503: North Coast Snorkel2 snorkelers join River Steward Program Director, Conrad Gowell, for 1 day exploring the stream ecology of Oregon’s north coast rivers. Patagonia wetsuits and snorkel gear provided by NFS. Mutually agreed upon dates August/September 2016. Donor: Conrad Gowell

504: 3L Homewaters Redd 2014 Pinot + Flies3 liters of the best Lange Pinot Noir from the Freedom Hill Vineyard plus Peter Donahower’s beautiful Homewaters Redd flies! Donor: Don, Wendy & Jesse Lange, Peter Donahower

505: Puget Sound Emerald Water2 anglers join Dave McCoy for 1 day walk n’ wade in Puget Sound for searun cutthroat. Includes everything but Washington fishing license. Donor: Dave McCoy, Emerald Waters Anglers

506: Scandinavian Godfather Gear12’2” 6wt 4 piece Goran Anderson spey rod. Loop’s finest. Donor: Steve Egge

507: Sweet ScierraThis 15’ 11 wt. rod is perfect for the biggest, baddest kings you can find! Donor: NFS

508: Bob Clay Steelhead Rod12’ 7/8 Dean’s kispiox. Perfect bamboo sink tip rod. it’s light, responsive and has the power to jack 12’ T-14 like a dream. Donor: Randall Shannon

509: Loop Classic 811 Loop’s new classic fly reel with their modern Power Matrix Drag System. A beautiful reel that looks and sounds great and can sub-due the largest of fish with its monstrous braking power. Donor: Dave Bennett

510: Burkheimer Trout 489-4 DALBurkie has been quietly taking over the quality trout waters the world over. Find an angler casting a line with effortless accuracy and more than likely you’ll find a Burkie in his hand. Donor: Kerry Burkheimer, CF Burkheimer Fly Rod Co.

511: Emerging Rivers1-2 anglers join River Steward Derek Young for a full day of trout angling on Washington’s blue ribbon Yakima River. Trip includes lunch. Donor: Derek Young, Emerging Rivers Guide Service

512: McKenzie River 1-2 anglers join Chris Daughters for 1 day of trout fishing on Oregon’s Mckenzie River. Get ready for a great day drifting with Chris! Donor: Chris Daughters

513: Bob Clay Trout Rod 9’ 4wt single handed bamboo fly rod. Perfect for long, light presentations. Donor: Thomas Mitchell

514: Henshaw Reel 3 3/4” Perfect 1912 Check Right Hand WindChris Henshaw builds these old-world gems on a lathe like the master he is. Don’t wait a year, get this one now! Donor: Ken Dayton

515: Saracione ReelMark iV 4” Reel. An Oregon-made masterpiece. Perfect for your big water stick. This is a classic, heirloom quality reel that can be fished hard. Donor: Jim Dowling

516: GoPro HERO+ LCDPerfect GoPro with wi-fi and touch display. Waterproof to 131’ Donors: Tactics

517: White Rose EstateWhite Rose Estate wood logo box w/ three magnums: 2013 Guillen Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2013 Winemaker’s Cuvee Pinot Noir and 2013 White Rose Vineyard Pinot Noir. includes tasting for two and custom flies from Peter Donahower. Donor: Gavin Joll, White Rose Estate Winery & Vineyard, Peter Donahower, Heart Rock Studios

518: Be One with the SageSage One 9’ 5wt. A fast, light, line slinging lightening bolt. includes Lamson Litespeed 2 Series iV Reel and Rio WF5F Trout Series Line Donor: Travis Duddles, Gorge Fly Shop

519: Two: One: TwoTwo anglers, one day, on the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Fishing from luxe SuV and jet sled. Mutually agreed upon dates after Oct. 15, 2016. Donor: Michael Mathis

520: Two: Two: TwoTwo anglers, two days, on the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Fishing from luxe SuV and jet sled. Mutually agreed upon dates after Oct. 15, 2016. Donor: Michael Mathis

521: Bauer CFX3 ReelRetro look of the award winning MacKenzie and the sealed, floating carbon drag of the Rogue. One legit reel! Donor: Bauer Reels

522: Cozy Cutthroat Cabin at Cannon BeachOne night lodging at beautiful Land’s End at Cannon Beach + searun cutthroat fly or Tenkara fishing for two anglers. Sept. or Oct. 2016. Donor: Jeffry Gottfried, Land’s End Cannon Beach, & Educational Recreational Adventures

523: Clack AttackJoin guide Michael McLean for the best day of your life swinging flies for steelhead on the Clackamas. One day float for two an-glers + lunch. Mutually agreed upon dates. Donors: Michael McLean

524: Fly Water Travel$500 Gift Certificate for any Fly Water Travel trip valued over $1,000. Donor: Fly Water Travel

525: Magical Metolius1 day winter trout fishing on the Metolius for 2 anglers hosted by Joel La Follette. includes delicious stream side lunch. Mutually agreed upon dates Jan. 23 or 30 or Feb. 6 or 27 2017. Donor: Joel La Follette, Royal Treatment Fly Shop

526: Outdoor Excursions1 day with River Steward Dave Carpenter for 2 anglers fishing the North Santiam or Nestucca. Mutually agreed upon dates. Expires 12.31.17 Donor: Dave Carpenter, Outdoor Excursions

527: Washington State River Snorkel2 snorkelers to join Wenatchee River Steward, Russ Ricketts for a day River Snorkeling on the Wenatchee, upper Yakima, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Stilliguamish, Skagit or Sauk rivers. Includes lunch and video of your trip courtesy of Colchuck Media. NFS provides Patagonia wetsuits for participants. Must know how to swim! Mutually agreed upon date Aug.-Sept. 2016. Donor: Russ Ricketts

528: PickathonTwo weekend tickets to Pickathon Music Festival August 5-7, 2016. Like Woodstock, only with delicious local Oregon eats and drinks, and better conditions! Camping options abound as well as eco-friendly transportation. Donor: Pickathon

529: OP Salt1 day coastal cutthroat trout angling for 1 or 2 anglers on the beautiful beaches of the Olympic Peninsula. Streamside lunch included. Mutually agreed upon dates. Donor: Bob Triggs

530: RE Brooks Libby Creek Midge Cane Fly Rod6’ 4wt. Bamboo Fly Rod. Loads of fun catching trout. Donor: Shane Stewart

531: Anadromous Anglers1 day for 2 anglers swinging flies with Nick Rowell for steelhead on the classic runs of the Clackamas or Santiam rivers. includes lunch. Donor: Nick Rowell, Anadromous Anglers

532: The Steelhead Flies of Edward Haas“Former bartender, gambler, bookmaker, and stock investor, Edward L. Haas, or “Fat Eddie,” as he often called himself, left civilization to become a virtual hermit and the best commercial steelhead fly tier that the Pacific Northwest -- or America -- ever knew.” (Scott Gingerich) Seroiusly, the guy’s a legend. Donor: Art Lingren

533: Winston Warrior Winston’s legendary Biix 9’ 6wt. Perfect for big river trout! Donor: Robert Watzke 534. Custom Design Spey Rod Skagit Specialist 13’ 8” 9wt perfect for chinook! Donor: Doug Robertson 535: Sandy Float 1 day float from Dodge to Dabney on the Sandy River fishing for steelhead for 2 anglers. Find yourself a wild winter steelhead close to Portland! Donor: John Christensen - JC

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STAFFTom Derry, Director

Bill Bakke, Founder, Science & Conservation Dir.

Conrad Gowell, River Steward Program DirectorJake Crawford,

Southern District Manager Mark Sherwood,

Commuincations DirectorTracy Buckner, Admin. & Development

Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPaul Fortino, Chair

Thomas Mitchell, TreasurerBill Bakke, Secretary

Rob ElamSpencer MilesScott BaumerLisa Hansen

Danny McGinleyMelissa BrownDoug Robertson

Justin Cetas

REGIONAL COORDINATORSPaul Engelmeyer, Mid-Oregon Coast

Peter Donahower, Mid-Columbia RiverJason Small, Puget Sound

Christie Adelsberger, Sprague, LostRyan Allred, KlamathRachel Andras, Bear Creek TributariesJohn Appleton, Grand RondeWilliam Atlas, North Puget SoundRowan Baker, Tillamook Forest & Marine PolicyBill Bakke, ColumbiaEthan & Wendy Barrow, TraskScott Baumer, 15 MileDuncan Berry, SalmonBradley Bobbit, South Puget SoundSunny Bourdon, Smith, ChetcoAdam Bronstein, MetoliusEd Call, North Puget SoundDave Carpenter, N. SantiamBrice Crayne, SF ToutleChris Daughters, McKenzieDerek Day, South Puget Sound

Doug DeRoy, Navarro, Gualala, & GarciaTom Derry, MolallaDane Downing, Middle Fork & North Fork Eel, Black Butte Pat Dunham, John DayScotty Evens, Salmon Ian Fergusson, SalmonberryDavid Gee, HoodCharles Gehr, RogueGena Goodman-Campbell, Upper DeschutesJeff Hickman, ClackamasTy Holloway, UmpquaMark Homeyer, Snohomish/SkykomishKellen Igou, WinchuckChris Johnson, NooksackKen Johnson, SkagitSamantha Kannry, Upper Van Duzen

RIVER STEWARDS

Jonathan Knapp, StilliguamishAlan L’Hommedieu, SandyDave Lacey, Hunter Creek Jena Lemke, SalmonberrySteve Lent, Washougal Bryce Levin, SnohomishSteve Light, Lower DeschutesMatt Lund, Siletz Kent MacIntosh, NestuccaBob Margulis, Mid-YakimaMichael Mathis, Snake River Lower Hell’s CanyonJohn McConnaghey, WashougalDave McCoy, SnoqualmieCrystal McMahon, SycanMatt McQueen, KlickitatEd Megill, SkagitChris Menaul, Green/DuwamishSpencer Miles, Nestucca, Tillamook Bay RiversBart Mills, Johnson CreekEd Miranda, Wood, Williamson, 7 MileMarshal Mosher, WilliamsonDaniel Peirce, HoodDave Petersen, Lower Deschutes

Stanley Petrowski, South Umpqua Dustin Revel, Lower EelHamish Rickett, Disease IssuesRuss Ricketts, Wenachee Jake Robinson, Coos BayBrent Ross, McKenzieMark Schmidt, MolallaMia Sheppard, John DayMarty Sheppard, SandyJoyce Sherman, SalmonberryEric Shoemaker, NecanicumJames Smith, Hunter CreekBryan Sohl, North Umpua & Rogue Mark Stangeland, North Umpqua Sal Steinberg, Van DuzenKeith Stonebraker, ClearwaterJames Thurber, South Coast, Lower UmpquaPeter Tronquet, Rogue, Umpqua, IllinoisWalt Weber, Lower Columbia Tributaries Scott Willison, StilliguamishDerek Young, Yakima

RIVER STEWARDS

River Steward Gathering 2014

DONORSA to Z WineworksAdrian CortesAlder Creek Kayak & CanoeAlex GonsiewskAmerican Liberty Spirits & WineAmy & Dan HerrigAnadromous AnglersAndros SouthArch Rock Brewing Co.Art Lingrenbarre3Barrett AmesBase Camp Brewing Co. Bauer Fly ReelsBendistilleryBig Sky InflatablesBill BakkeBill ClarkBob & Anne ArnsBob Triggs Brian Niska Bucky BuchstaberC.F. Burkheimer Fly RodsCaddis Fly ShopChinook Winds Casino ResortChris Daughters Chris EmerickChris GeorgeClear Creek DistilleryConrad GowellCopper Bay LodgeCostaCrane Creek GraphicsCurtis CiszekDale GreenleyDan BottomDanner

Danny McGinley & FamilyDave BennettDave Carpenter Dave GeeDave Lacey Dave LinkDave McCoyDave TuckerDayna McErleanDecker BrandsDerek & Andrea Botchford Derek YoungDeschutes AnglerDoc ReedyDog River CoffeeDon, Wendy & Jesse LangeDouble Mountain Brewery & TaproomDoug DeRoyDoug RobertsonDove ViviDr. SlickEd FiliceEmerald Water AnglersEmerging Rivers Guide ServicesErich BittmannEvergreen Museum CampusFarlex ReelsFish the SwingFishpeople SeafoodFly Water TravelGarden FeverGavin Joll Gorge Fly ShopGrand Central Baking CompanyGreg Davidge

Green Dog Pet SupplyGreg HigginsHeart Rock StudiosHiggins Restaurant & BarHistoric Balch HotelHoda’s Middle Eastern CuisineHopworks Urban BreweryImperial River Co.Jake Crawford James RayJames ReidJeff & Kathryn HickmanJeff StaufferJeff WimerJeffry GottfriedJim & Kathy FooteJim DowlingJim MyronJoe SaracioneJoel La Follette John “JC” ChristensenJohn & Amy HazelJohn Larison Jon & Jan KelloggJosh LinnJulie MerryKaren Talbot ArtKarstetter Fly RodsKayakFlyAnglerKellen IgouKen AndersonKen DaytonKerry BurkheimerKurt FauschLand’s End MotelLange Estate Winery & Vineyard

DONORSLani WallerLanning Blanks Laurelhurst MarketLaurence DyerLisa Hansen Little Stone FlyfisherLonesome DuckLoon OutdoorsLoren IrvingMark DavisMark SherwoodMarty & Mia SheppardMarty & Virginia Karstetter Marty ShermanMatt KlaraMatt LundMatthew HikesMelissa BrownMichael MathisMichael McLeanMichole Jensen Mike & Linda CumminsMother’s Bistro & BarMountain Rose HerbsMt. BachelorNate DeVolNative Fish SocietyNew Renaissance BookshopNew SeasonsNick RowellNick WheelerOMSIOregon Growers & ShippersOregon Outdoor ExcursionsOscar’s Source for Adventure

Oregon ZooPatagonia PortlandPaul & Carol FortinoPeter Donahower Peter Vandergrift pFriem Family BrewersPhilippe BoulotPickathonPor Que No TaqueriaPortland Audubon SocietyPortland NurseryPortland’s Culinary WorkshopPortland’s White House Bed & BreakfastRachel RossmanRandy LabbeRandy ShannonRansom Wine Co. & DistilleryRed Shed Fly ShopRich ZellmanRobert WatzkeRoyal Treatment Fly ShopRuss RickettsSarah Swanson & Max SmithScotty EvensShane StewartSilver Cloud Inn - PortlandSimpaticaSkeena Spey LodgeSky High BrewingSmith OpticsSouth Coast Tours LLCSpencer Miles Starbucks

Steelhead Water Guide ServiceSteve EggeSteve RewickStuart FoxallSwing the Fly MagazineTacticsTad SeestedtThe Fishwife Seafood RestaurantThe Fly ShopThe Merry KitchenThe Oregon Historical SocietyThe Portland Bottle ShopThomas MitchellThunder Island Brewing Co.Tim Gelinas Toast, IncTodd HiranoTodd WelchTom & Connie DerryTom BieTom LarimerTravis DuddlesTroutNVTu Tu’ Tun LodgeWanderlust ToursWhite Rose Estate Winery & VineyardWidmer Brothers BrewingWillamette Valley VineyardsWorthy BrewingYamhill Valley VineyardsZ’ivo WinesZach Williams

Over 40 years ago, Patagonia’s first environmental grant was given to Friends of the Ventura River. Since then, we’ve donated $71 million to grassroots environmental groups, including over $13 million to groups like the Native Fish Society that protect wild native fish and the habitats they depend on around the world. We’ve always believed in the power of citizens to affect positive change, and we thank you for your dedicated work on behalf of the natural world.

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