{"id":1407,"date":"2015-04-03T02:02:27","date_gmt":"2015-04-03T02:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lrctu.org\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2015-04-03T02:13:11","modified_gmt":"2015-04-03T02:13:11","slug":"troutfest-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lrctu.org\/?p=1407","title":{"rendered":"Troutfest News"},"content":{"rendered":"

2015 Troutfest Banquet and Auction \u2013 ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO PURCHASE TICKETS!! \u00a0 LINK<\/a>
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\nFriday Night , April 24 at the Knoxville Airport Hilton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only two (2) weeks are left for everyone to purchase your Troutfest tickets!! Don\u2019t miss out on this great evening full of good times, great food and great opportunities to pick up some fantastic auction items. All while supporting our great natural treasure \u2013 The Great Smoky Mountain National Park and youth conservation education. Our donations are more important than ever in protecting and restoring the Park as well as educating and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. Your support of Troutfest this year will provide donations needed to complete vital brook trout studies necessary for the long-term protection of their habitat. And we are planning to double our number of local Trout-in-the-Classroom programs.<\/p>\n

At Troutfest, here are two of the many great items that will be available at the auction:<\/p>\n

Orvis Recon Fly Rod 8″6″, 5wt. 4pc. \/ Access Mid Arbor Reel \/ 5wt. Access Fly Line Mist Green<\/strong> – A Great Outfit for both the Experienced or Novice Angler!<\/p>\n

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Beautiful Sterling Silver Fish Pendant<\/strong> \u2013 From Tightlines Jewerly!<\/p>\n

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We will have a full range of auction and general raffle items at this year\u2019s Troutfest, including<\/p>\n

– A fabulous Walter Babb bamboo flyrod. A piece of art!<\/strong>
\n – Over six local and regional guide trips<\/strong>
\n – Artwork including books, painting and jewelry<\/strong>
\n – Orvis waders<\/strong>
\n – Chota Wading Boots<\/strong>
\n – Hotel gift certificates<\/strong>
\n – Restaurant gift certificates<\/strong>
\n – There will be something for everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can find additional information on Troutfest and purchase tickets online at troutfest.org. Tickets can also be purchased at Little River Outfitters and 3 Rivers Angler (cash or check). A great dinner and drinks are included in the ticket cost of $50 \/ person. The ticket deadline is April 17!!<\/p>\n

I hope you will consider attending this year\u2019s Troutfest and bring a family member and \/ or friend. Remember, this is our opportunity to help protect and restore the great natural resources we love!<\/p>\n

Thank you,<\/p>\n

Mike Bryant
\nPresident \u2013 Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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