Thousands of onlookers slowed their step to eye the massive coolers overflowing with all the gear and trips of which they-themselves have dreamt. Eyes popped when reading that each of the three coolers would be worth over $5600 and a buzz was stirred throughout the three buildings of the Great Alaska Sportsman Show. Hundreds took advantage of this one-of-a-kind raffle to benefit the Alaska Fly Fishers. Congratulations to the three lucky winners of these coolers: Will Everett, of Palmer, Chuck Uselmann, and Steve Schroeder, both of Anchorage. Marcus and Melissa would like to send out a huge thank you to all of our sponsors, without which none of this would have been possible.

TOGIAK & SEWARD ADVENTURE COOLER 

• Dillingham King Salmon Fishing Trip: 3 Day All-Inclusive Trip for 2 provided by Togiak River Fishing Adventures; Roundtrip Airfare for 2 from Anchorage to Dillingham provided by PenAir 

• G•Loomis 2-Piece Salmon Rod 

• 2 Alaska Railroad Roundtrip Tickets from Anchorage to Seward 

• Satellite Phone Rental for one week with 30 minutes airtime from Surveyors Exchange 

• Gamakatsu Sport Knife The Classic Limited GM205 

• Mustad Tools Stainless Steel Fillet Knife with Sheath 

• Assorted Mustad Ultra Line Thor, Ultra Point Hooks, & Halibut Rigs 

• XTOOLS 2.5-inch E-Z Lock Gaff 

• Assorted Kodiak Custom Tackle Lures 

• Fish Alaska Hat & One-Year Magazine Subscription 

• Assorted Owner Hooks 

• P-Line Hat & Line 

• ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Unit & Refill 

• Flyfishing Women Explore Alaska & Fly Box provided by Women’s Flyfishing 

• Assorted Blue Fox Lures 

• Ben’s Afterbite & Natrapel 

• Alaska Fly Fishers Gear

LAKE CREEK, HOMER & TALKEETNA ADVENTURE COOLER 

• Fly Out Fishing Trip: 2 Days & 2 Nights of Guided Fishing & Lodging at Northwoods Lodge; Roundtrip Airfare for 2 from Anchorage to Lake Creek provided by Trail Ridge Air 

• Homer Fishing Trip: Roundtrip Airfare for 2 from Anchorage to Homer, provided by Era Aviation; Full Day Halibut Charter for 2 provided by Tacklebuster Charters; 2 Night Stay at the Best Western Bidarka Inn; 2 Homer Halibut Derby Tickets 

• Adventure Flyfishing All Season Vest-Jacket 

• Devil’s Canyon Tour for 2 in Talkeetna provided by Mahay’s Riverboat 

• Penn AF 4000 Spinning Reel 

• Gamakatsu Sport Knife The Classic Limited GM205 

• XTOOLS 60-inch E-Z Lock Gaff 

• Assorted Kodiak Custom Tackle Lures 

• Assorted Mustad Ultra Line Thor, Ultra Point Hooks, & Halibut Rigs 

• Fish Alaska Hat & One-Year Magazine Subscription 

• Assorted Owner Hooks 

• P-Line Hat & Line 

• ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Unit & Refill 

• Assorted Blue Fox Lures 

• Ben’s Afterbite & Natrapel 

• Alaska Fly Fishers Gear

VALDEZ, KODIAK & KENAI RIVER ADVENTURE COOLER 

• Valdez Fishing Trip: All-Inclusive Overnight Shark Charter for 2, provided by Sharks Unlimited; Roundtrip Airfare for 2 from Anchorage to Valdez provided by Era Aviation; 2 Night Stay at the Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn; Half-Day Silver Salmon Charter for 2 provided by Aurora Charters; 2 Silver Salmon Season Derby Tickets provided by the Valdez Fish Derbies 

• Kodiak Fishing Trip: Roundtrip Airfare for 2 from Anchorage to Kodiak provided by Era Aviation; Full-Day Fishing Charter for 2 provided by Fish Kodiak Adventures; 2 Night Stay at the Best Western Kodiak Inn 

• Cooper Landing Trip: Kenai River Full Day Fishing Trip for 2 provided by Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge, Alaska Wildland Adventures; 2 Night Stay for 2 at Stevenson’s Retreat 

• 5 Day Raft Rental provided by Alaska Raft & Kayak • $250 Gift Certificate Custom Truck Accessory & Performance Center 

• Grundens Brig 44 Jacket & Bibs 

• Alaska Aviation & Heritage Museum Tote Bag with Goodies & Membership 

• Wright & McGill Gallatin Guide Pack & Wader Changer • Mustad Tools Heavy Duty Pliers & Scale 

• Assorted Mustad Ultra Line, Ultra Point Hooks, & Halibut Rigs • G•Loomis Fly Rod provided by Alaska Fly Fishers 

• Assorted Kodiak Custom Tackle Lures 

• Fish Alaska Hat & One-Year Magazine Subscription 

• ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Unit & Refill 

• P-Line Hat & Line 

• XTOOLS 10-inch E-Z Release Dehooker 

• Assorted Blue Fox Lures 

• Ben’s Afterbite & Natrapel 

• Alaska Fly Fishers Gear