Auction Item-Guided Trip with Pat Dorsey

Once again Pat Dorsey is helping out the Cutthroat Chapter by donating a personally guided trip on the South Platte but this might change depending on the weather conditions. This trip is for two people.The Blue Quill Angler offers guided fly fishing trips to a multitude of public and private water destinations in the Rocky Mountain region. The amount of permits that we hold, and the variety of water they represent, allows our award winning Orvis Endorsed guide staff to put you on the hottest action, no matter what time of year. We are known across the country for our expertise in guiding the infamous ‘Cheesman Canyon,’ which is without-a-doubt, as technical as it gets. Inherently, guiding is much more than just catching fish. We want you to feel confident in our staff’s understanding of what it truly means to make this experience as comfortable, safe, and memorable as possible.

Auction Item- G Loomis Max GLX rod

Another Great rod up for auction this year is the Loomis Max GLX. This rod is a four piece 5 wieght rod.From the Loomis website - "The Max GLX are the result of the need for ultimate speed and control under the most demanding casting and fishing conditions. Ideally suited to casters who demand fast cycle time, these rods have the extra-stiff action and fast taper needed to push either Hi-D or floating lines with ease, from the drifting boat or while drifting the river in a raft. Also excellent for long line nymphing with weighted fly or indicator, or to make a tight cast into a stiff wind.When you want to take control no matter the conditions the Max GLX is your rod."

Auction Item- Guided Trip on the Green River

Old Moe Guides Service has donated a fly fishing trip on the Green river in Wyoming."Old Moe Guide Service is a small, very personable Green River fly-fishing guide service operating on Utah's Green river for 29 years. We run some very capable guides with enough years of experience to give you the best trip possible. Their objective is to create a very learning experience to those of you who may need it and for the pros to put them in the best casting spots along the way, and while they are doing this expect to have an extremely fun and exciting tripIn June of the 2008 season we were blessed to be able to assist Rivers of Recovery, a non-profit organization that helps wounded veterans on their recovery therapy. This is definitely some of the most meaningful trips we have ever conducted and created somewhat of a healing for our own state of minds. Please visit their link for some of the pictures of these trips"This sounds like another great trip brought to you exclusively by the cutthroat chapter. Enjoy these amazing pictures of fishing the Green River from Mark Lance while you contemplate bidding on this item.

Auction Item-Flies Flies Flies

We got flies, more flies than you can imagine. At last count we have 160 DOZEN flies to auction off. That's right 160 DOZEN!!! and we expect it to grow by the time the auction rolls around. These aren't just any flies either. These are flies tied by some of the best tiers in the State if not the COUNTRY. The quality of the flies being tied is remarkable. Just check out some of these photos.I got dibs on the midge box, they look hot Richard!!

Auction Item- William Joseph bamboo net

No other net is as versatile as this one. Ultra-lightweight bamboo strength coupled with an integrated shape that allows you to put the Hook Net anywhere you need and get to it quickly. Can be hooked over just about any material like your belt or the arm hole in your vest. Also includes the traditional eyelet for attaching a bungie or other connector.If you're not familiar with William and Joseph quality, you should be. You can click their name to find out more on their website. I have a wader-bag from William and Joseph given to me by my fly fishing brother-in-law as a wedding gift (needless to say, we became fast friends). It's been 12 years now and it's seen use as intended but also as a mountain biking gear bag and weekend duffle. The thing is bomb-proof.

Auction Item- Custom Beaverbuilt Fly Rod

Beaverbuilt Fly Rods is donating a custom Backpacker Rod. This is a four piece rod that can be converted to a 4 or 5 weight depending on the fishing conditions. This rod is ideal for trips with varying water conditions.BEAVERBUILT has been building Custom Fly Rods and Pack Rods for over 25 years primarily on high end SAGE and WINSTON graphite blanks and our own line of high modulus 4th Generation IM6 graphite blanks .Each custom fly rod is carefully built with attention to detail specifically for performance and aesthetic enhancements that make every BEAVERBUILT Custom Fly Rod a step ahead of any standard factory fly rod.

Auction Item- Colorado Skies Outfitters Fishing School

We got another auction item for you guys. A certificate to attend Colorado Skies Outfitters summer fishing school. You'll spend one day in the "classroom" learning the basics of

• Casting
• Gear Selection
• Insect Identification
• Reading Water
• Places to Fish

The second day will be spent on the South Platte River for some real hands on learning with your instructor. The retail cost for this trip is $295.

Auction Item- Guided Trip with J Core

We are starting to assemble some really great gear, trips and other items for this year's auction. I thought I'd start sharing some of these items with you. The first item is a guided trip with Blue Quill Angler guide J. Core. Instead of me going on and on about how great a guide J is I thought I'd let him do some of the talking."I have been guiding for the Blue Quill Angler in Evergreen Co. for 19 years. Through those years, I have had the privilege of guiding some high profile Dignitaries and Celebrities. With those types of people comes a lot of stress. When I get them out on the water and focused in on techniques that will give them the opportunity for success, I see the satisfaction on their face and hear in their voice a big sigh, of that stress relief, witch is worth it's weight in gold!."J sent over a few pics to help us all get excited about bidding for this great auction item. Enjoy!! Keep an eye out on our website and over at our facebook page for more auction items.

Trip to Alaska up for Auction

We got a really great trip for our auction visitors this year.Alaska trip for one angler to Legend Lodge (250 miles southwest of Anchorage) for 6 days of fishing on Lake Iliamna. Fishing on the Copper and Gibraltar Rivers also available. June thru Sept. of 2011. If you bring a friend, Jack Johnson, the lodge owner, will pay round trip cost from Iliamna to the lodge (value $900).Learn more about the great fishing opportunities at the lodge.

Protect Our Rivers License Plate

During the upcoming 2011 legislative session, Colorado Trout Unlimited is introducing a bill to create the Protect Our Rivers license plate. The donations generated from these plates will be used to help CTU and our local chapters protect, conserve and restore Colorado’s rivers and watersheds – the money will remain local, 100% will be allocated within Colorado.To help ensure passage of the bill, we need your help to collect 3,000 signatures from Colorado residents that are interested in later purchasing the license plate. Note that signing the petition does not obligate you to purchase – at this time, you are merely expressing an interest.Once the bill is passed, to obtain the Protect Our Rivers license plate, you must make a one-time, tax-deductible donation of $25 to Colorado Trout Unlimited. The design of the license plate has not been finalized yet, but it is likely to be very similar to the sample above.To learn more about the Protect Our Rivers license plate, read theFAQ (frequently asked questions).For now, we’d really appreciate it if you’d sign our petition! And don’t forget to tell your friends!!