The Hurricane Auction for Gulf Coast Fishermen, sponsored by Sport Fishing, Marlin and Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazines, was a huge success. Benefiting Guide for the Gulf, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing financial relief to displaced professional guides and charter operators, the auction ended on November 30, 2005 with approximately $40,000+ in moneies raised (final tally pending). The auction offered up over 200 products from 100 donors in categories like Fishing Trips, Gear, Books, Events, Collectibles and Apparel.
The sponsors and Guide for the Gulf are overwhelmed by the response from the recreational fishing community and graciously extend our warmest gratitude to everyone who participated in the auction, both donors and bidders.
Here are the top 10 items and their winning bids:
| Item Name | Winning Bid | Donor | |
| 1. | Rolex Watch | $3,920.00 | Jeweler's Trade Shop/Corbett Davis, Jr. |
| 2. | Costa Rica Fishing Trip | $2,401.00 | Silver King Lodge |
| 3. | Abaco Fishing Trip | $1,500.00 | Abaco Flyfish Connection & Charters / Bluffhouse Hotel |
| 4. | Full Day Offshore Charter (Oregon) | $1,310.00 | Capt. Bill Maxwell |
| 5. | Full Day Offshore Charter (Islamorada) | $955.00 | Bud 'n Mary's Fishing Marina |
| 6. | Sage 8wt Xi2 Fly Rod/ 3400D Fly Reel | $845.00 | Sage |
| 7. | Shimano Tiagra 80w Big-Game Reel | $725.00 | Shimano |
| 8. | Rocky Mountain Trout Weekend | $655.00 | Kirk Deeter |
| 9. | Fully Day Fishing Trip (Key West) | $600.00 | Key Limey Charters |
| 10. | Sailfish Mount | $585.00 | King Sailfish Mounts |
For a complete list of donated items and their winning bids, please visit our Hurricane Auction Index.
If you're a winning bidder or think you're a winning bidder and have not yet been contacted, or just have some general questions about the processing of payments and fullfillment of bids, please contact [NAME].
