To the editor:

Members of our generous Bainbridge Island (and beyond) business community, on behalf of the Bainbridge Island Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited Kitsap-Olympic Peninsula Chapter, we thank you for your generous donations of goods and services to our Fly Fishing Auction this year.

Due to the COVID-19 Virus, we have cancelled our auction, and our Youth Fly Fishing EXPO for 2020. We are encouraging our members and friends to patronize your businesses during this challenging time.

The funds from our auction support our Youth Fly Fishing EXPO at Battle Point Park and supports future stream restoration in Kitsap County and our region including, Western Rivers Conservancy, Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement, and Wild Steelheaders United.

Thank you again to all the businesses: Ace Hardware, Amelia Wynn Winery, BA SA, Bainbridge Brewery, Bainbridge Cinemas, Bainbridge Island Cycle Shop, Blackbird Bakery, Bon Bon, Casa Rojas, Classic Cycle, Doc’s Marina Grill, Eagle Harbor Wine Company, Fletcher Bay Winery, Grande Ronde Angler, Heart, Highside Distilling, Island Center Automotive, Jake’s Pickup, Jerry’s Auto Rebuild, Modern Collision Rebuild & Service, Peninsula Outfitters (Poulsbo), Pleasant Beach Village, Restaurant Marché, Rolling Bay Automotive, Rolling Bay Café, Sage, Sawan, Tilz, Town & Country Market, Via Rosa 11 Italian Kitchen, Waters West (Port Angeles), and Wildernest.

ERIC MATTHEWS

President, Bainbridge Island Fly Fishers

On behalf of the BIFF and TU Officers and Members