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2010 Live Auction Items The following are a list of live auction items available during the 2010 CTU Annual Gala on March 19th, 2010 at the Arvada Center. All proceeds from the evening benefit Colorado Trout Unlimited's programs for river conservation.
Trips
 New Zealand Backcountry Getaway Distant Waters Angling Adventures
Estimated Value: $12,000
Minimum Bid: $5,000
A five-day, seven-night fly fishing adventure for two on New Zealand's North Island - including lodging, guided fishing, a helicopter fishing trip into the remote backcountry, and airfare from LA or San Francisco. Click here for details.
 The Magic of Africa-South African Photo Safari
African Eyes Travel
Estimated Value: $4,000
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Six-day, six-night safari for two in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, within Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve. Includes accommodations at the four-star Zulu Nyala Private Game Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge, or Nyati/Ndlovu Lodge, delicious meals with an African flavor, and two photo safaris per day guided by knowledgeable professional rangers. Click here for details.
 Cruise Alaska, Caribbean and More for Two
Holland America Line
Estimated Value: (up to) $3,300
Minimum Bid: $1,600
A seven-day cruise for two with Holland America lines to your choice of Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada/New England. Click here for details.
 Fish the Legendary Gunnison Gorge
Gunnison River Expeditions
Estimated Value: $3,300
Minimum Bid: $2,100
Three-day, two-night float trip for two through
the legendary Gunnison Gorge with Gunnison River Expeditions. Meals and tent provided, as well as lodging
the night before your trip begins. Click here for details.
 One week for two at Mexico’s Boca Paila
Fishing Lodge
Frontiers International Travel
Estimated Value: $6,200 Minimum Bid: $4,000
A seven-night, six-day package for two at Boca Paila Fishing Lodge on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula with great fishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, jacks and barracuda! Includes meals and accommodations, ground transfers between Cancun Airport and the lodge; and six days of guided fishing. Click here for details.
 Cloud Peak Wilderness Pack Trip
Rusty Borgers, Flatiron Troutfitters
Estimate Value: $2,800
Minimum Bid: $1,900
Five-day, four-night horseback pack-in fishing trip for two in the scenic Cloud Peak Wilderness in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. You’ll pack into the base camp at Flatiron Lake, where you’ll enjoy comfortable camp accommodations and meals – and spectacular scenery and fishing. Click here for details.
 Wild Montana-Float & Fish the Smith River!
Joe Sowerby, Montana Fly Fishing Connection
Estimated Value: $7,400
Minimum Bid: $4,000
Five day trip for two through a remote 60-mile stretch of Montana’s Smith River, including guided fishing, meals, accommodations-White Sulphur Springs the night before and riverside camping during the float- and ground transfers to/from Helena airport. Click here for details.
 Madison Valley Ranch Getaway
Madison Valley Ranch
Estimated Value: $2,030
Minimum Bid: $900
Fish one of the “cathedrals of fly fishing” – Montana’s Madison River – and stay in luxury at the Madison Valley Ranch. Package includes two nights accommodations for two people with access to the ranch’s private pond and easy access to the Madison and Jack Creek, gourmet meals, and one day of guided fishing on the Madison. Click here for details.
 Fish and Discover Key West
AWS Charters and Tom Baumler
Estimated Value: $1,375
Minimum Bid: $800 Three nights lodging at Sailor House on Key West, FL plus one day guided charter fishing for two anglers with Captain Anthony W. Skinner. Units sleep up to 6. Click here for details.
 North Park Fishing Club Trip for Two
Carl Griffin, North Park Fishing Club
Estimated Value: $1,500
Minimum Bid: $800
Three nights accommodations and two days of guided fishing for two at the famed North Park Fishing Club near Walden. You will fish with a professional guide on four lakes and over 45 miles of rivers for rainbows and browns up to 26 inches. Click here for details.
 Pesca Maya Adventure in Mexico
Yellow Dog
Estimated Value: $6,200
Minimum Bid: $4,000
Two-person trip for seven nights and six days at the Pesca Maya Lodge in the Yucatan. Includes lodging, all meals and beverages, ground transfers to the lodge from Cancun, and six days of guided fishing. For the non-angler (or as a break from fishing), enjoy bird watching, snorkeling, exploring Mayan ruins, beach-combing or simply relaxing in a spectacular setting. Click here for details.
 Yellowstone Backcountry Adventure
Sunrise Pack Station
Estimated Value: $3,500
Minimum Bid: $2,000
A five day, four night backcountry horse pack trip for two in Yellowstone National Park’s Bechler region (the southwestern corner of the Park). Get away from the crowds to experience true Yellowstone backcountry including camping by a thermal area, riding past nine waterfalls, and casting to rainbow trout up to 24 inches. Trip available August 17-21, 2010. Click here for details.
 Bozeman, Montana Spectacular
Dave Kumlien, Montana Troutfitters and GranTree Inn
Estimated
Value: $1,100+
Two full-day fishing trips (float or walk/wade) on Bozeman-area waters- your choice of Yellowstone, Gallatin, or Madison- with veteran guide, head of the Whirling Disease Foundation, and 2001 Outdoor Life Conservationist of the Year Dave Kumlien. Plus, you'll say in comfort with two nights at Bozeman's GranTree Inn. Click here for details.
 Fish Wyoming's Snake River with the Legendary Jack Dennis
Jack Dennis
Estimated
Value: $800+
With this package for two anglers, you'll enjoy a day of float fishing with jack Dennis--former coach of Fly Fishing Team USA, and long-time guide in the Jackson area with clients from Hollywood celebrities to U.S. Presidents. This package also includes two nights of lodging (double occupancy) in Jackson. Click here for details.
 Paradise on the Bighorn
Kingfisher Lodge
Estimated
Value: $1,300
Minimum Bid: $1,000
Enjoy two nights for two guests at Kingfisher Lodge plus one day guided float-fishing on the Bighorn River. In addition to lodging, your stay includes meals prepared by the Kingfisher Lodge's first-class chef who specializes in rustic French cuisine using local area products from buffalo to locally-grown beef and lamb. This package also includes a full day of fishing on the famed Bighorn River--floating with regular stops and wade fishing opportunities. Valid April 1-November 1, 2010. Click here for details. Click here for details.
 Fish the South Platte with Barry Reynolds
Barry Reynolds
Estimated
Value: $400-500
Minimum Bid:
You’ll enjoy a full day of fishing on the urban
South Platte in Denver
with Barry Reynolds. A true master of
fly fishing, Barry has more than 30 years experience guiding anglers all over
the world and is a contract tier with Umpqua Feather Merchants, designing new
and unique patterns that are sold worldwide.
Barry has authored multiple books including Pike on the Fly, Carp on the
Fly, Beyond Trout, and Fly Fishing with Barry Reynolds from Bass to Walleye. Be
prepared to wade rocky bottomed river with moderate current – and to withstand
hours of frustration (nobody said flyfishing for carp was easy – but you’ll
have the chance to learn from a master!)
Valid through 3/15/2011, subject to availability.
Items
 Sage Triple-aught Rod, Reel & Line
TU Cheyenne mountain Chapter
Estimated
Value: $900+
Minimum Bid: $700
This is the ultimate in light tackle fly fishing! A Sage 000710-3 TXL Rod. That's right, triple-zero weight, 7'10'', 3 piece rod- along with a Sage Click I reel and DT-000-FL quiet double taper line.
 Framed Photograph "Autumn Day on the Arkansas"
Mark Lance
Estimated
Value: $1,500+
Framed photograph of the Arkansas River by photographer Mark Lance--the featured photograph of the 2010 CTU Annual Dinner & Gala.
 Come Fly With Me: "Frank Sinatra" Performs Your Event
Derek Evilsizor
Estimated
Value: $800
Minimum Bid: $400
The featured performer at our annual gala--now you can have "Frank Sinatra" play your public or private event. Take a classic trip back to some unforgettable times with a live two-hour performance by Frank Sinatra as presented by Derek Evilsizor.
Original Painting by Wildlife Artist Dan Andrews
Dan Andrews
You will see Dan Andrews painting an original 8”
x 15.5” work during the reception – and now you will have the opportunity to
bid on that painting, a framed acrylic painting of a brown trout on wild turkey
feathers. "I strive to make each painting an emotional statement about a
particular animal's nature," says Andrews. Dan has been recognized as the
Colorado Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year; as the winning artist for the
Kansas Wildlife Art Series, and as the winning artist for the Colorado Duck
Stamp Contest and Wyoming Conservation Stamp Contest. Dan hopes that his paintings will encourage
others to help preserve all wildlife and their habitat for future generations.
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