38th Annual Conservation Banquet Auction Catalog Item #1 Fly

The Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited
38th Annual Conservation Banquet
Auction Catalog
Item #1
Fly-Casting Lessons with Orvis Trained Instructor
Four (4) fly casting lessons of two (2) hours
each with Jim Glowienka, Chairman of the
Connecticut Council of Trout Unlimited and
formerly Fishing Manager for Orvis Darien.
Jim is an Orvis-trained fly fishing instructor. Fresh or salt water, distance or accuracy,
whatever skills you need to hone, Jim can
help you get there. Whatever type of fishing
you prefer: ponds, rivers, Long Island Sound
or mix it up. Share sessions between husband
& wife, parent and child. Dates & times to be
mutually agreed.
Valued at $500
Jim Glowienka uses a parachute cast to toss a fly with
slack line into fast water on the Black River in Vermont.
Donated by Jim Glowienka
Item #2
Two Night Stay on the Farmington River Plus a Day of Guided Fishing
Spend two crisp fall nights in September or
October at Dan Wayland’s historic and well
appointed home on the banks of the Farmington River in Riverton. A stone’s throw
from the famous Hitchcock Pool and walking
distance to town, the house is ideally suited
for a relaxing weekend when the fall foliage
will be at its best. Included in the package is
a full-day of guided fishing with Orvis Endorsed Guide Antoine Bissieux. Can be taken
during the week or on the weekend with dates
to be arranged with the owner and the guide.
Valued at $800
Relax by the Farmington River while waiting for the hatch
to start. A short walk to town and some incredible fishing.
Donated by Dan Wayland
and Antoine Bissieux - www.bissiuex.com
Item #3
Five Day, Four Night Alaska Fishing Vacation
You will bid for a certificate offering a free
5-Day, 4-Night stay for one angler who must
bring another paying angler. Talstar Lodge
is located near the mouth of the beautiful
Talachulitna River, 70 miles northwest of
Anchorage just south of Denali National
Park. They offer unparalleled accommodations in a breathtaking wilderness setting
and the opportunity to land the trophy fish of
a lifetime. The waters offer all 5 species of
Pacific salmon, Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling, and the late season fishing for rainbow
trout is truly spectacular. The package includes fully guided fishing (including tackle,
rods & reels), lodging, outstanding meals and
preparing your catch for transporting home.
Airfare, gratuities and alcoholic beverages are
not included. Your trip can be taken in either
the 2012 or 2013 seasons. The standard rate
is $3,250 per person but with this special
discount certificate, two anglers can go for a
total of only $2,950.
Savings of $3,550 (Minimum bid $300)
Enjoy trophy fishing for all 5 species of Pacific salmon,
dolly varden, arctic grayling and rainbow trout.
Donated by Talstar Lodge
www.talstarlodge.com
Item #4
Orvis Access 9-Foot, 9-Weight, 4-Piece Rod & Hydros Reel
The ideal outfit for solving your local or
travel destination saltwater needs. The setup
includes the Orvis Access tip-flex 9-foot,
9-weight, 4-piece rod. The reel is the new
Orvis Large Arbor Hydros model and is perfectly matched for the rod. Without a doubt,
this is the ideal salt water rod for stripers,
bluefish, false albacore, bonito, redfish or
snook. This outfit can be exchanged at Orvis
in Darien for any length or weight rod of the
same model or Hydros reel. Tight lines!!!
Valued at $760
Tackle striped bass and bluefish locally, salmon and steelhead or bonefish and other big gamefish
Reel donated by Morgan Ewing, Manager
Orvis in Darien - www.orvis.com/darien
Item #5
Round of Golf for a Twosome at Pound Ridge Golf Club
This round may be used anytime, weekday
or weekend in 2012, at this awesome Pete
Dye designed championship layout. This is a
world class layout by one of the true masters
of golf course design. Loosen up on the practice range and then take on this challenging
track.
Valued at $470
Tackle the narrow fairways, challenging greens and enjoy
the scenic surroundings on this Pete Dye designed course.
Donated by Pound Ridge Golf Club
www.poundridgegolf.com
Item #6
Four Evenings of Guided Fishing on Local Streams
Spend four evenings fishing the great hatches
on “secret” spots that Jeff has discovered over
the years on the Norwalk River and other
local streams and rivers in Fairfield County.
Growing up in Wilton, Jeff has fished these
waters for almost 20 years and he will take
you to remote stretches of the Norwalk where
you will escape from civilization and have a
few miles of water all to yourself. Learning
these local waters will provide the winning
bidder with a lifetime of good fishing just a
few miles from home. Dates can be taken in
either the 2012 or 2013 seasons. Flies and
all terminal tackle are provided. Dates to be
arranged mutually - limited availability in
Spring 2012
Valued at $600
The local knowledge, priceless!
Discover the great fishing hiding in plain sight in your
own backyard over four evenings with Jeff.
Donated by Jeff Yates
www.flyfishingct.com
Item #7
Two Full Days of Guided Jetboat Fishing on the Wind River in Wyoming
Enjoy two spectacular days of guided float
fishing on the Wind River which is the upper
reaches of the Bighorn in Lander, Wyoming.
This river is commonly referred to as the
Wind/Bighorn. Cast hoppers and dry flies to
trophy trout - many over 20 inches! This float
fishing trip can be taken in the 2012 or 2013
seasons. Chapter member Dean Keister was
the winning bidder on this last year and he
and brother Bill had an incredible two days
of fishing with Capt. Charles Craumer. “Each
day we caught over 20 fish between us with
an average length of over 20 inches,” Dean
reports.
Valued at $1,000
Monster trout on a dry fly and incredible scenery await on
this two-day guided trip on the Wind River.
Donated by 307 Outfitters
www.307outfitters.com
Item #8
23-Volume Leather-Bound Fly Fishing Library Published by Easton Press
This wonderful library of fly-fishing knowledge, illustration and lore is offered in a genuine leather-bound collection crafted by the
skilled bookbinders of Easton Press. Among
the features are moiré fabric end pages, traditional hubbed spines accented with 22kt gold,
gilded page ends, sewn-in satin ribbon page
markers, stunning frontispiece art and special
introductions. Most importantly, the literature
and knowledge is timeless and classic including the works of Skues, Voelker, Stewart,
Schwiebert, LaBranche, Halford and Sparse
Grey Hackle to name a few. These limited
editions have long been out of print and the
Mianus Chapter has offered several sets at
auction. This is the last remaining set.
Valued at $1,700
A world of fishing lore and knowledge at your fingertips,
presented with impeccable care and craftsmanship.
Donated by Dick O’Neill
Item #9
Four Days, Four Rivers Guided Fishing
Jack Smola will guide up to two people on
the Housatonic, Farmington, Deerfield, and
Westfield Rivers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. These are classic fly fishing waters
and Jack will bring out the best that each has
to offer. Book your dates early and they need
not be four consecutive days. Jack will suggest the locations with the best fishing at the
time. Choose any time of the season as several of these rivers are tailwaters with good
fishing from April through October. Equipment, lunch and flies are provided by Jack.
Discover four of New England’s most storied trout waters,
all within an easy drive.
With donation from Jack Smola
Valued at $1,400
Item #10
Six Day, Five Night Alaska Fishing Vacation
You will bid for a certificate offering a free
6-Day, 5-Night stay for one angler, who
must bring another paying angler. McDougall Lodge, a short 65 mile float plane trip
from Anchorage, is situated on Lake Creek
1½ miles from where it joins the Yentna
River. Jet sleds allow access to 8 miles of
Lake Creek and various other clear water
tributaries of the Yentna. The waters offer all
five species of Pacific salmon, Dolly Varden,
Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike in nearby
lakes. The lucky winning bidder will fish for
King Salmon up to 60 lbs, Silver Salmon
up to 15 lbs, 8 lb Rainbows and Northern
Pike up to 12 lbs. The package includes fully
guided fishing (including tackle, rods &
reels), lodging, outstanding meals and preparing your catch for transporting home. Airfare,
gratuities and alcoholic beverages are not
included. Your trip can be taken in either the
2012 or the 2013 seasons. The standard rate
is $3,250 per person but, with this special certificate, two anglers can go for a total of only
$2,950.
Savings of $3,550 (Minimum bid $300)
Amazing fishing for all 5 species of Pacific salmon, grayling, dolly varden and rainbow trout await in Alaska.
Donated by McDougall Lodge
www.mcdougalllodge.com
Item #11
New Phillipson Peerless 8’6”, 6-Weight Bamboo Fly Rod
Perfect for a day of fishing on the Farmington or Housatonic Rivers, this new Phillipson
Peerless “5” 8-Foot, 6-Inch, 6-Weight bamboo fly rod with two tips and the original rod
tube is a rod you’ll want to fish, rather than
allow to collect dust. Enjoy the supple feel of
a finely crafted bamboo fly rod and the jolting
fight of a trout reverberating through the impregnated bamboo into the cork handle. Ideal
for the angler hoping to add a bit of cane to
their collection of graphite and fiberglass.
Valued at $600
A perfect “fishing” bamboo rod, ideal for the Farmington
or Housatonic Rivers, or a trip out west.
Donated by Richard Kondub
Item #12
Two for the Price of One Fishing Vacation in Labrador
Steve and Cathy Murray, owners of the
Riverkeep Lodge have generously donated
this 2 for 1, 7-Day, 7-Night stay at their famous lodge on the Atikonak River in Labrador. The package includes transportation to
and from the airport, air charter in and out of
camp, meals, fishing license, boat and guide.
This is a world class fly-fishing destination
renowned for its large and voracious brook
trout. Fishing for lake trout and northern
pike is also available. During your stay, you
are likely to view the unique marvel of the
spectacular Northern Lights and the abundant
sub-arctic wildlife, such as woodland caribou,
black bear, moose, fox, bald eagles and many,
many more. This is truly the trip of a lifetime.
Make it the trip of a lifetime for you and an
angling buddy!!!
Valued at $4,250
Brook Trout the way they used to be - up to 8 pounds! and scenic surroundings await you in Labrador.
Donated by Riverkeep Lodge
www.riverkeeplodge.com
Item #13
Five Piece Preisner Pewter Coffee & Tea Service
This five-piece coffee and tea service was
handcrafted in Connecticut by Preisner Pewter. For more than 50 years the Preisner name
has been synonymous with manufacturing
excellence, master craftsmanship and skill in
producing the highest quality pewter products
in the world.
Valued at $700
A quintessentially New England twist on a formal service
hearkening back to the colonial times.
Donated by Dick O’Neill
Item #14
One Week Stay for Up to Six at Montauk Point House
A full week for up to 6 people during the
heart of the famous Montauk Point fall striper
run. This furnished house offers two bedrooms, a living room, equipped kitchen, full
bath and is fully carpeted. It is located in
Hither Hills (ocean side) of Montauk, just a
short walk to private beach and minutes from
the lighthouse. Cable TV, air-conditioned,
barbeque grills, picnic tables and chairs.
Along with the wade fishing for stripers and
blues, or deep-sea fishing for stripers, tuna,
shark and marlin, the area is ideal for hiking, biking, golf, swimming. Timing can be
worked out with Paul between Labor Day and
November 1st. Excellent restaurants nearby
or cook in.
Valued at $2,200 (Minimum bid $1,100)
Catch the False Albacore run early in September, or visit
through October for the striped bass migration.
Donated by Paul Fleming
www.montaukcottages.com
Item #15
Two for the Price of One Fishing Vacation in Chile
This package is for a 6-Day/7-Night (Saturday to Saturday) stay at the extremely comfortable lodge located in the Picacho Valley
2 ½ hours from the airport in Balmaceda.
Included is transportation to and from the
airport, lodging, all meals, open bar (for wine
and beer), and an English fluent guide for
each two anglers. As an option to staying at
the lodge, Picacho also offers a comfortable
tented spike camp on the banks of the Manihuales River which eliminates the travel time
to and from the fishing each day. Fishing is
for large wild brown and rainbow trout with
access to 9 rivers and 8 lakes/lagoons. In
addition to nymph and streamer fishing, you
will enjoy sight fishing with dry flies over
large trout. Several of our Mianus Chapter
members have fished this area of Chile or
stayed at Picacho Lodge and enjoyed a fishing experience to remember.
Valued at $4,000 (Minimum bid $300)
Majestic surroundings and monster trout, what more
could one ask for in a fly fishing adventure?
Donated by Picacho Lodge
www.picacholodge.com
Item #16
Autumn Harvest - Framed and Remarqued Print
Masterfully capturing the allure of a crisp
fall afternoon fishing a wild and scenic north
spring creek in New York, Autumn Harvest
is one of a limited run of 200 giclee prints
by Long Island artist Vito DeVito. Specially
remarqued by the artist for the Mianus Chapter, this gorgeous piece is framed, matted and
ready to hang on your wall. Vito’s artwork
- including a print of former Mianus Chapter
member Ed Vallerie battling a leaping rainbow trout - have been a popular mainstay in
the auction each year.
Valued at $350
With all the action and allure of a day on the water, Vito’s
artwork capture’s the essence of fly fishing.
Donated by Vito DeVito
www.vitodevito.com
Item #17
Day of Fly Fishing for Three at the Limestone Club
You can’t get this private club experience
anywhere else, at least not without becoming a member! Situated in Canaan, CT, this
spectacularly beautiful club offers outstanding fishing in several lake-size abandoned
quarry pits for some monster-sized trout. Fish
over 20 inches are common, and while depths
over 100 feet keep fish big and healthy,
don’t be surprised to see these large trout
emerge ghost like from the depths to sip on
the surface. Combined with a magnificent
clubhouse, perfect for relaxing and a day
spent with the Mianus Chapter’s amiable and
knowledgeable vice president, Dean Keister, your trip to the Limestone Club will be a
memorable experience.
Valued at $450
Private club waters, large, eager trout and a great location
to spend the day with two friends.
Donated by Dean Keister
www.limestonetroutclub.com
Item #18
Half Day Fishing Charter for Two on Eastern Long Island Sound
Fly cast or light tackle fishing on eastern L.I.
Sound off Groton, CT with Capt. Dan Wood
for 4-hours on his 29-foot Hydra-Sports center console. Dan has been guiding these waters for 25 years and knows where and how to
put you into stripers, blues, false albacore and
bonito. Tackle is provided but you may bring
your own if you prefer.
Valued at $400
Monster bass on light tackle are typical of fishing on Long
Island’s East end.
With donation by Dan Wood
www.captdanwood.com
Silent Auction
Item #1
Two Night Stay for Three Anglers or Two Couples on the Farmington River
Enjoy fantastic views from Matt Motley’s beautiful
home at the confluence of the Farmington and Still
Rivers adjacent to some of the best fishing holes on
the river. Within walking distance of a fine restaurant, fly shop and a deli for lunches. Can be taken
on a weekend or during the week with the dates to be
arranged with the owner.
Valued at $450 (Minimum bid $225)
Donated by Matt Motley
Item #2
Shooting Lessons for Two at Orvis Sandanona
Private shooting instruction from an Orvis Certified
shooting instructor for two people at the beautiful
Orvis Sandanona shooting grounds in Millbrook, NY.
This is a full one hour session.
Valued at $350 (Minimum bid $175)
Donated by Orvis Sandanona
www.orvis.com/sandanona
Item #3
Single-Handed Spey Casting Lesson for Two
Four hours of casting instruction for two anglers in
the art of the single-handed spey cast from Chapter
member Gustavo Castano. Other Chapter members
who have fished with Gustavo marvel at the ease with
which he can cast large flies long distances - all day
long.
Valued at $300 (Minimum bid $150)
Donated by Gustavo Castano
Item #4
Assortment of Over 250 Hand-Tied Flies
These flies are hand-tied for Spirit River using high
quality materials. It will be a long time before the
winning bidder will ever have to buy another trout
fly.
Valued at $500 (Minimum bid $200)
With donation by Spirit River
Item #5
Personal Financial Review and Plan from Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a full-service financial services firm with roots dating back
to 1832. They have an outstanding reputation for putting the interests of their clients first and
building enduring client relationships. This complete personal review and plan will put you
on the right track to help ensure your financial security and meet your financial goals.
Valued at $250 (Minimum bid $75)
Donated by Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Item #6
One Year Membership to Club Perfecto, Private Cigar Lounge
Enjoy a cigar and a drink in a private club in South
Norwalk - anytime you want. Club Perfecto, located
a short two blocks over from the downtown restaurant district in SoNo is the perfect place to relax with
friends before or after a night on the town, to meet
and watch the big game or for business networking.
Your free one-year membership starts the day you
sign up and you may bring one guest - up to 2 or 3
guests may be allowed with advance notice.
Valued at $350 (Minimum bid $100)
Donated by Cigar Factory Outlet
www.discountcigars.com
Item #7
Hand-Made Peruvian Walnut Quilt Rack
This magnificent quilt rack was hand crafted by Chapter member Byron Rall from the finest
quality Peruvian walnut. Perfect as that accent piece for your home, you’ll have to see this
finely built piece in person to appreciate its beauty and intricacy.
Valued at $300 (Minimum bid $150)
Donated by Byron Rall