Didn't get what you really wanted over the holidays? Opportunity's knocking twice: don't let these great items get away.

The following items will be offered for auction at the 2nd Annual CFRW Striper Tournament Banquet on Friday, January 15th. Some will be offered as part of a silent auction, some will be offered in a live auction. New items are being added daily and so check back often.

Item 001 A 1:12 wooden scale model of the classic Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter "Mischief." This model measures 48" in length, 44" in height and will be a center of attention in any nautically themed room. Estimated Value: $250		Item 002 is a half day fishing charter on the Roanoke River with Captain Dean Richards. The Roanoke River is the site of a great success story in restoring a North Carolina river's fishery and the striper fishing during the Spring spawn (April-May)is fast and furious. Estimated Value: $350		Item 003 Is a top of the line Orvis Fly Rod. The ZG Helios 910-4 Fly Rod is a 9', 3.5 ounce, 4 piece Tip Flex 10.0 rod for 10 wt. line. The rod features flexible recoil guides, a titanium frame stripping guide with ceramic inserts, a corrosion-resistant woven graphite and gold-anodized aluminum reel seat and a highest grade cork handle with a translucent olive finish and comes with a woven graphite rod tube. Estimated Value: $800
Item 004 A 1/2 day (4 hours) fishing charter with Captain Jot Owens for 1 to 3 anglers. Captain Jot provides rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice and photos. Estimated Value: $300		Item 005 Is a top of the line Orvis Reel. The Battenkill Large Arbor V Big Game Reel is machined from 6061 aircraft barstock, weighing in at a light but strong 8.3 oz. This is the fly reel of choice when fishing any hard-fighting gamefish. Plus, with backing capacities to handle any spey-fishing situation, this fly reel's smooth, strong, proven drag and fast retrieve rates help control and land big fish more quickly and effectively. Estimated Value: $250		Item 006 Is a 1/2 day offshore fishing charter for up to 6 with Captain Duke Spencer out of Rudee Inlet (Virginia Beach area) aboard the Captain Duke, a 36' Bruno Stillman with 4 chairs in the cockpit, a stand of electronics, full tackle for trolling, bottom fishing, and light tackle casting, and plenty of room down below. Estimated Value: $500
Item 007 A 1/2 day (4 hours) fishing charter with Captain Cord Hieronymus for 1 to 3 anglers. Captain Cord provides rods, reels, bait, tackle and ice and guarantees to catch more fish than his brother Jeremiah. Estimated Value: $300		Item 008 A 1/2 day (4 hours) fishing charter with Captain Jim Sabella of Plan 9 Fishing Charters. Plan 9 provides hand picked and customized tackle, bait, ice, and excitement! Estimated Value: $300		Item 009 A 1/2 day (4 hours) fishing charter with Captain Jeremiah Hieronymus for 1 to 3 anglers. Captain Jeremiah provides rods, reels, bait, tackle and ice and guarantees to catch more fish than his brother Cord. Estimated Value: $300
Item 010 is a custom one piece 7' striper fishing rod by Wilmington's Rod Man: Captain Rick Bennett. This is a fine, fine piece of work. The tournament captains have been eyeing this item covetously. Estimated Value: $325		Item 011 is a striking granite pastry board from Sellers Tile. Mounted on non-skid, non-marking rubber feet the inch thick board measures 16"x14". Estimated Value: $100		Item 012 is a signed, matted and framed print of Conrad Lowman's aerial view of Wilmington from the Cape Fear River to the Atlantic Ocean. Professionally done, the frame measures 19 1/2" by 26 1/2". Estimated Value: $150
Item 013 is 4 months of dockage in a slip at Wilmington Marine Center for your boat up to 35' in length. Owners of larger boats may apply the value to a larger slip. Must be used by July 15, 2009. Estimated Value: $1400		Item 014 is a one night stay at the C.W. Worth House, one of Wilmington's most distinctive and charming Bed and Breakfasts. This item will be packaged with a carriage ride through the Historic District and lunch or dinner at one of Wilmigton's fine restaurants. Estimated Value: $250		Item 015 is 30 lbs of Shrimp. Fresh Shrimp. This is ideal for a summer barbecue. The winner of this item will need to arrange pickup of the shrimp (cooler provided) between June and October 2010. Hot sauce not included. Estimated Value: $150
Item 016 is a Sunset Cruise for you and 30 of your friends aboard the Catamaran Wilmington, the Cape Fear region's newest, fastest and slickest tour boat. Appetizers and a first beverage is included. Estimated Value: $1180		Item 017 is 4 slots on a Cape Fear Naturalist birding tour aboard the m/v Shamrock operating out of Wrightsville Beach. Shamrock's birding tours with avian biologist and birding guide Joe Abbate are a local staple, exploring the breeding and feeding areas of Masonboro Island and the Intracoastal Waterway. Estimated Value: $140		Item 018 is a 4 hour cruise up the Cape Fear River with the Cape Fear Riverkeeper as your guide aboard Keeper II. Up to 6 passengers will cruise up the river aboard CFRW's 28' Pursuit patrol boat. Lunch by 17th St. Deli provided. Estimated Value: $150
Item 019 is a framed photograph by Alan Cradick. This panoramic photo (framed size 16"x22") is of stretch of the Northeast Cape Fear River along Pender County's Holly Shelter Game Land. This is part of a Cradick's River Series. Estimated Value: $180		Item 020 is a framed photograph by Alan Cradick. The subject of this photo, the Tugboat H. G. Wright, is reputedly the second most photographed boat in North Carolina, but few have photographed it so well. (framed size 16" x 22") Estimated Value: $180		Item 021 is a framed photograph by Alan Cradick. This photograph is of the Rte. 210 bridge crossing the Northeast Cape Fear River in Pender County and is part of his River Series. (framed size 16" x 22") Estimated Value: $180
Item 022 is a photograph by Alan Cradick. This photo represents the Castle Hayne Road bridge over Smith Creek and is part of Cradick's River Series. (framed size 16"x22") Estimated Value: $180		Item 023 is a copper sculpture by acclaimed local sculptor Andy Cobb. This sculpture, 41" in length, is of a remarkably detailed Red Drum. Suitable for hanging on a wall. Estimated Value: $800		Smile! Item 024 is a complete Tooth Whitening service compliments of Dr. Don DiGiulian. Smile when you bid, smile when you win, and smile big when you get your teeth whitened. Estimated Value: $500

New for the 2010 Tournament: Proxy bidding is now available. If you absolutely, positively can't make the banquet you can still submit a proxy bid for an item and we'll bid at the auction on your behalf. Contact Kemp Burdette at CFRW for details or to discuss your bid.