SC Council of Trout Unlimited Restoration Fundraiser
The SC Council of Trout Unlimited is excited to announce an online auction fundraiser in partnership with three South Carolina TU Chapters: Chattooga River · Mountain Bridge · Saluda River of Trout Unlimited
The auction site is now open for viewing. Bidding begins Saturday, September 6th at 1:00 pm Eastern and closes Sunday, September 21st at 10:00 pm. Winning bidders will be notified by 10:15 pm the same day through the auction platform.
Proceeds will help fund vital SC trout restoration projects, including but not limited to:
- Jocassee Wilderness Gorge Brook Trout Restoration
- North Saluda River Restoration
- Support for land acquisitions to protect and preserve cold-water trout habitats across the Upstate of South Carolina
This auction features a selection of premium fishing trips and top-quality gear. We encourage you to browse the available items and place your best bids.
Good luck and thank you for supporting trout conservation in South Carolina!
1. Entry is in teams of two. Cost is $35 per angler. Entry fee can be paid at a general meeting, the day of the event, or by PayPal at mountainbridgetu@gmail.com. Email Tom Theus at tjttheus@gmail.com for information.
2. Teams sign in at Davidson River Outfitters parking lot at 7am. Each angler team will fill out a sign in sheet and declare their choice of fly. Each angler will be given a tape measure. All anglers will leave the lot at 7:45am.
3. The rules are as follows:
Any non-private water in North or South Carolina can be fished.
Qualifying fish must be trout only, but of any species.
Fish must be photographed against the tape provided to the nearest 1/8 inch.
Once the angler's chosen fly is lost, that angler can no longer fish for tournament eligible fish.
Fly can be repaired only, not replaced.
4. All anglers must return to Mills River Brewing Company, 336 Banner Farm Rd., Mills River, North Carolina, 28759 at 4:45pm to submit photos.
5. The largest fish will win the tournament.
6. In the event of a tie we will declare multiple winners.
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