ROGERS, Minn. — An online auction of fishing adventures – called “The World’s Greatest” and starting April 18—will give bidders the chance to share a fishing boat with some of the nation’s leading anglers.
Hosted by non-profit MN-FISH Foundation, the 3-day online auction opens at 7 am on Tuesday, April 18 and ends at 8 pm on Thursday, April 20th. Auction items may be reviewed and bidders may register at MN-FISH.COM by clicking on the blue ‘’Go To Auction’ prompt on the home page.
MN-FISH president Ron Schara said the first-ever auction is a fund-raising effort by MN-FISH to continue its mission to improve state fish hatcheries, public boat accesses, shoreline fishing sites and other fishing-related goals.
“Top outdoors industry notables have really stepped up to the plate,” said Schara. “Thus far, more than 30 fishing celebrities and guides have donated personal fishing trips for winning auction bidders. From Al Lindner to Babe Winkelman, Ted Takasaki and Dave Genz—and countless others, far too many to name. This is a chance for everyone to spend time with the very best on-the-water.”
“To my knowledge, there’s never been an auction quite like this,” said MN-FISH executive director Mark Holsten. “These trips are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to fish with the best anglers on the planet. I can’t think of better gift ideas for loved ones, friends or even business clients.”
“Pros, guides, resorts, and manufacturers in Minnesota—as well as the Dakotas, Great Lakes, and Canada—have come out to support MN-FISH’s ‘World’s Greatest Fishing Auction,’ said MN-FISH secretary Steve Pennaz. “Even more exciting–every dollar raised will support MN-FISH’s efforts to restore, protect or enhance Minnesota fishing–making it a win for all.”
Fishing is a huge part of our identity as Minnesotans and big business, too, generating $4.4 billion annually in economic impact. This auction represents—albeit on a small scale—the outdoors industry giving back to the state’s diverse angler make-up by giving them the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime fishing experiences, besides resort stays and products.
Non-Profit MN-FISH Foundation was founded in 2018 by a volunteer group of dedicated anglers concerned about the future of fishing in Minnesota. For more information, or to join, visit MN-FISH’s updated website: http://www.mn-fish.com/.
