The Grand Prize:

The SPOT Satellite Messenger

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As featured in our article: "Here, SPOT!", the SPOT Satellite Messenger is a cool new tool that combines GPS, satellite text messaging, and Google® maps into a small hand-held unit that can be used to tell others where you are, call for help, or show progress on a trip, from almost any place in the world.

For emergency use, it's not a full replacement for an EPIRB, but it's probably the next best thing. And for keeping in touch with people anywhere in the world, at any time, there is nothing like it, short of a satellite phone.

SPOT's MSRP is $169.00. The unit requires activitation, and you'll need to sign up for a yearly service plan ($99.99). For additional info, go to http://www.findmespot.com.

The Second Prize:

The Mangrove Hip Shooter Stripping Basket

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One of the hottest fly fishing accessories around is the Hip Shooter stripping basket, from Mangrove Fly Fishing.

Unlike most stripping baskets, which sit in front of the fisherman and restricts the stripping arm, the Hip Shooter sits to one side, just below the hip. This allows the fisherman to make a full strip with the arm, allowing for better animation of the fly.

The basket has line spikes in the bottom, drain holes, and also folds nearly flat for transport. The basket is easily switched to left or right side use, and a belt clip allows the basket to be easily removed.

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The "New Members" Prize:

The BTBFF Starter Fly Box

Provided by The Fisherman's Spot, in Van Nuys, CA

This is a 12 fly assortment in a fly box, with styles, colors and sizes based on our "What's In the Fly Box" article. Click HERE to see the article