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Trout Unlimited's Annual Spring Dinner

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Central Park Boathouse

Silent Auction Preview

Henry's Fork Lodge
Retail value:
$3,700
You and a guest will head to the award winning Henry's Fork Lodge for three nights and two full days guided fishing on one the best dry-fly rivers in the world.
  Donated by Henry's Fork Lodge, www.henrysforklodge.com
 
 
Simms Gear
Retail value:
$1,080
G4Z Stockingfoots - $700
a Guide Jacket (orange) - $300
a stone cold shirt - $80
 
  Items will not be at the event — you will be able to order to appropriate size. Will be offered as one package.
  Donated by Simms, www.simms.com
 
 
Rainbow Trout on Rock Base
Retail value:
$700
Donated by Lance Lichtensteiger
 
 
Oval American Lobster Platter and Striped Bass Platter
Retail value:
$88 ea.
Platters are 15 x 11 inches and a great addition to any home.
  Donated by Red Cabin Pottery, www.redcabinpottery.com
 
 
Steelhead 3L Zinfandel Magnum
Retail value:
$125
This delicious wine composed of 91% Zinfandel and 9% Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Carignane explodes with briary blackberry and black pepper notes reflective of its renowned Dry Creek Valley terroir.
  Donated by Steelhead Vineyards, www.steelheadwines.com
 
 
Behind the Scenes Tour of Sotheby's
Retail value:
$800
A rare offering of a behind the scenes look at Sotheby's worldwide headquarters. This tour, available to a group of 8, will provide a glimpse into the inner workings of the auction house – from receiving some of the world's most prized and beautiful objects, to cataloguing and exhibiting, to preparing for the auction itself. The tour will explore both the public and private areas of Sotheby's and offer historical information about one of the world’s oldest continuously run auction houses.
  Donated by Sotheby's, www.sothebys.com
 
 
Lamson V2 Reel
Retail value:
$259
A large arbor, lightweight but durable reel with excellent drag performance.
  Donated by Waterworks/Lamson, www.waterworks-lamson.com
 
 
Orvis Helios Rod
Retail value:
$795
9ft, 5wt, 4pc 9.5 tip — The world's lightest fly rod: Pick up a Helios, and you'll be stunned by how light and balanced it is—a direct result of our patent-pending thermoplastic, thermoset resins used from tip to butt.
  Donated by Orvis, www.orvis.com
 
 
Patagonia Gear
Retail value:
$617
Sub Divider — $179
River Master II Vest, large — $159
Stealth Chest Sling Pack — $79
Down Sweater, large (color - Deep Space) — $200
 
  Donated by Patagonia, www.patagonia.com
  (will be offered in seperate packages)
 
 
Box of hand-tied, region-specific flies
Retail value:
$250
This box will contain a number of hand-tied flies by Mick McCorcle, a member of the TU Board of Trustees. The flies are designed for use in the specific region. This is always a crowd favorite.
  Donated by Mick McCorcle, TU Trustee
 
 
North Flats Fishing Trip
Retail value:
$675
You and a friend will spend a full day striper fishing off Montauk with longtime, and well-known guide, Captain David Blinken.
  Donated by David Blinken, www.northflats.com
 
 
"Thanksgiving"
Retail value:
$325
18" x 26" Giclée Print on Paper. Each print is signed and numbered, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by AD Maddox Studios, LLC. These giclées are printed on 100% Cotton Entrada bright white paper using Ultra-Chrome K3 pigment inks.
  Donated by A.D. Maddox, www.admaddox.com
 
 
Custom Made Fiberglass Rod
Retail value:
$500
7ft, 3 wt, 3 pc, E-Glass model – "What is old is new, as anglers are reverting back to the classic action and feel of fiberglass rods. Its medium action and shorter length makes this fly-rod perfect for spring creek and small stream fishing."
  Donated by DL Smith Fly Rod Co.
 
 
Bronze Sculpture
Retail value:
$1,100
"Trout Study 15" is a one-of-a-kind bronze sculpture that would be a great addition to any home.
  Donated by Mark Hopkins, www.markhopkinssculpture.com
 
 
Millennium Barrel
Retail value:
Priceless
This one-of-a-kind 750 ml bottle of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey was set to age in a charred oak barrel on December 31, 1999. Only 174 bottles were hand bottled and individually numbered. Each bottle was destined to lend its value to benefit charitable organizations. Owning the Millennium Bottle says as much about your generosity as it does your good taste. You'll enjoy this unique bourbon with a set of four double old fashioned glasses with a fly fishing scene etched on them.
  Donated by Buffalo Trace Distillery, www.buffalotracedistillery.com
 
 
Quickload Duffle
Retail value:
$279
Set of 3 (Mountain Red) – lightweight yet tough, featuring smooth-glide wheels and a telescoping handle for smooth rolling, designed to stand upright on their own.
  Donated by L.L. Bean, www.llbean.com
 
 
Challhuaquen
Retail value:
$7,500
You and a friend will enjoy five nights lodging and guided fishing for four and a half days in a fly fishing lover's authentic paradise, combining its privileged location in the heart of the Argentinean Patagonia with its sophisticated facilities, the quality of its services and the most careful attention. All meals and libations are included.
  Donated by Challhuaquen, www.challhuaquen.com
 
 
Winston Boron IIIx Rod
Retail value:
$795
9ft, 5wt, 4pc - With an even broader casting range that lets anglers control line speed for long casts directly into the wind or gentle presentations up close. Featuring a stronger butt section for lifting more line off the water. Highly responsive and very powerful, yet lightweight with great feel and liveliness.
  Donated by R.L. Winston Rod Co., www.winstonrods.com
 
 
His&Hers Costa Del Mar set
Retail value:
$390
1 Woman's frame (Isabela in tortoise with copper 580P lenses), 1 Men's Frame (Brine in tortoise with copper 580P lenses), 1 pink hat, 1 trout hat, 1 silver C-line retainer, 1 black C-line retainer, 2 cleaning clothes
  Donated by Costa Del Mar, www.costadelmar.com
 
 
CSA - Salmon Share
Retail value:
$198
12 pounds of wild Alaskan Sockeye caught during the 2012 fishing season. Will be ready for pickup in September 2012.
  Donated by Iliamna Fish Co., www.redsalmon.com
 
 
Wing Works Cordura Upland Hunting Vest
Retail value:
$189
Durable Cordura and Ballistic Cloth construction, simple adjustments, exceptional load capacity and small body footprint set WingWorks apart from the rest. They’re built to hold up to hard use day after day, in a variety of climates and terrain.
  Donated by Wing Works, www.wingworks.biz
 
 
Wall hung flying goose
Retail value:
$1,800
One-of-a-kind wildlife woodcarving by Lance Lichtensteiger.
  Donated by Lance Lichtensteiger
 
 
Smith River, Montana
Retail value:
$7,200
Join Trout Unlimited for four nights and five days on one of the West's most spectacular overnight float-fishing trips. This is a special offering of one of TU's CCF trips scheduled for June 23-29, 2012 (dates are non-negotiable). All meals while on the water will be provided. Trip leaves from Helena, MT. Airfare not included.
  Donated by Trout Unlimited's Coldwater Conservation Fund
 
 
Argentina Dove Hunt
Retail value:
$11,000
Four-man, three-day dove hunting trip to the finest dove hunting area in the world, Cordoba, Argentina. There are 50,000,000 doves in the Cordoba Valley and the birds never migrate. All meals and lodging in one of our three five star lodges.
  Donated by Sporting Adventures International, www.shootdoves.com
 
 
Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures Package
Retail value:
$827
Rise DVD, Drift DVD, Connect DVD, Yellow Dog Buff, Simms/Yellow Dog Fishing Shirt, baseball caps, mug, canvas photo, Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventure Gift Certificate.
  Donated by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures, www.yellowdogflyfishing.com
 
 
Cakebread Cellars
Retail value:
$255
Cakebread Cellars is happy to donate (1) 1.5 liter bottle of 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley and (1) 1.5 liter bottle of 2009 Chardonnay, Napa Valley. (signed)
  Donated by Cakebread Cellars, www.cakebread.com
 
 
Hardy Zenith Rod
Retail value:
$649
9ft, 5wt, 4 pc, 2.90 oz, Reverse halve wells handle — the Zenith series of rods uses the amazing properties of Hardy&Greys SINTRIX material in an ultra-advanced, four-section design to produce a range of rods that are user-friendly yet high performance. SINTRIX rods have an incredible strength to weight ratio and come fitted with titanium line guide and superb skeletal reel seat.
  Donated by Hardy North America, www.hardygreys.com