BASS Reel for Research V Foundation Auction

Updated: December 29, 2006, 5:35 AM ET

BASS Reel for Research V Foundation Auction

BASS joins the fight against cancer

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This week's auction items (through Sept. 18)

The ultimate hunting package including:
   • Tom Miranda Mathews Solocam compound bow and Carbon Express C/E Arrow CX 300 4V model — including an instructional manual and CD
   • Carolina Archery Products Camouflage LORE Stabilizer
   • Hind Sight Tom Miranda Pro Model CrossFire sighting system
   • Six-pack of Muzzy 125 grain 3-blade broadheads
   • Series 1 and 2 of ESPN2's popular show Advantage Adventures on DVD
   • A Tom Miranda Bowhunting Encyclopedia DVD, collector's edition
   • An autographed camouflage Advantage Adventures cap
   • A camouflage Mathews Solocam cap
   • The book "Hunt Club Management Guide" signed by author J. Wayne Fears

An authentic, autographed tournament jersey worn by four-time CITGO Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn, voted the Greatest Angler of All Time by fans in 2005, and an autographed white 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Classic cap.

An autographed 16x20 fine art print named, "America the Beautiful," by longtime Bassmaster magazine photographer and writer Steve Price.

An autographed 24x18 fine art print from the Ray Scott Whitetail Institute, by artist Eddie LeRoy and founder Ray Scott. The limited edition print is number 10 of 250 lithographs of "Most Wanted" The Imperial Buck.

An official BASS headquarters package, including three caps signed by some of the sports most well-known stars including Luke Clausen (white 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Classic cap), Preston Clark (green and yellow visor) and Kevin VanDam (red Bassmaster ball cap). Also included is a BASS Plano tackle bag, an autographed copy of BASS BOSS by BASS founder Ray Scott, a gray BASS cap, a black reporter's notebook, and a metal BASS business card holder.

Bidders can visit www.bassmaster.com/auctions or www.espnauctions.com for more information. The auctions end Sept. 18.

More information

ESPN and the late Jim Valvano created The V Foundation in 1993 in support of cancer research. Valvano, the legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN broadcaster, won the hearts of sports fans across the country when his underdog North Carolina State Wolfpack captured the NCAA Basketball Championship in an upset win in 1983. Valvano, announced the formation of The Foundation in a moving speech delivered at the 1993 ESPY Awards, shortly before his death. "Don't Give Up. . .Don't Ever Give Up!"® became The Foundation's motivating rallying cry. Since then, The Foundation has raised more than $50 million and awarded hundreds of cancer research grants nationwide. An average of 83 cents of every dollar donated to The Foundation is allocated directly to research.

During CITGO Bassmaster Classic Week (Feb. 20-26), an eBay.com auction to benefit The V Foundation will launch. The auction will offer outdoor enthusiasts the chance to bid on specialty items from the outdoors world. The auctions will run for 14 weeks in 2006 in conjunction with weeks when there is an Elite Series or Bassmaster Major tournament. Below is a schedule of events highlighting weeks when the auction will be live. Items for auction include fishing trips, BASS giveaways, BASS angler memorabilia and other items central to the outdoors experience. All net proceeds from the auction will benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Please contact BASS Communications at 407-566-2208 with any questions

The schedule, as previously announced is below. Auctions will be live for each week a tournament is scheduled.

The Southern Sprint
#1 March 9-12, Battle on the Border - Lake Amistad, Del Rio, Texas
#2 March 16-19, Lone Star Shootout - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Jasper, Texas
#3 March 30 - April 2, Santee-Cooper Showdown - Santee-Cooper, Manning, S.C.
#4 April 20-23, Southern Challenge - Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, Ala.
#5 May 4-7, Pride of Augusta - Clarks Hill Reservoir, Columbia County, Ga.

The Turn
#6 June 1-4, Sooner Run - Grand Lake, Grove, Okla.
#7 June15-18, Bluegrass Brawl - Kentucky Lake, Kentucky Dam Village, Ky.

The Northern Swing
#8 July 6-9, Empire Chase Oneida Lake, Syracuse, N.Y.
#9 July 13-16, Champion's Choice - Lake Champlain, Plattsburg, N.Y.

The Final Charge
#10 Aug. 10-13, Capitol Clash - Potomac River, Charles County, Md.
#11 Sep. 14-17, The Rock - Table Rock Lake, Kimberling City, Mo.

Bassmaster Majors Schedule
May 18-21, Bassmaster Memorial on Eagle Mountain Lake, Fort Worth, Texas
July 27-30, Bassmaster American on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, N.C.
Aug. 24-27, Bassmaster Legends on the Arkansas River, Little Rock, Ark.