We made a short trip up to the Bell, yesterday PM. Chris and I needed to get away, but had no idea it would end up like this. Waning full moon, and a couple warming days, were sure to bring a few big girls up shallow. Fouz caught a 13.5 and 12 on his first two casts. Yes, I hate him sometime. I caught an 8-9 lber on my first cast. Awhile later, I caught this 12.5. Chris finished our limit with a heavy six. 37.5lbs on 3. 52+ on 5. Just amazing!

Wow, great fish for some great people.

damn nice!

3 over 12#s! I'd call that a good day.

$2200!

And from the shore no less! Crazy!!!

Mike Frazier, owner of CB, and Dr. Joe fished yesterday. Mike caught this 10 and Joe caught a 13.75 and a 12. Notice Joe's 12, and my 12.5 have a bunch of eggs yet to come. Where else are you going to have a shot at fish like these AND get a full tax deduction? Do I hear $2300?

$2300.00

Yes awesome day and awesome cause!
Slight correction, middle fish there is 13.75, the first and last fish are 7 and 8 lbers. Y’all had the epic day!

Sorry, but the IRS does not allow a tax deduction for auctions, raffles or anything where you set the price on what you think it is work.

So i was debating whether or not to weigh in on this, the IRS has guidelines in regards to charity auctions (https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/charity-auctions) assuming the foundation this trip was donated to for bid is a 501(3)(c) org there is possibility of deductible charitable donations. Of course if you do not itemize you dont get a tax benefit anyways.

Doubt they worried about that deduction lol

Bid high, enjoy the trip and help the organization! Don't worry about the deduction. The charity is more at risk with the IRS and I am sure they handle it properly.

When is the trip supposed to happen?