The winner and one guest will enjoy either a full-day guided "never ever" walk/wade trip or float fishing trip on the Arkansas River with Arkanglers. Tailored to the needs of each individual guest; the full-day wade will get the first-timer off to a solid start; provide more advanced instruction for the intermediate angler; and familiarize all with the best tactics for fishing the Gold Medal Waters of the Arkansas River. Expires 12/31/2020. Gratuity not included; subject to availability. www.arkanglers.com

Full-day guided float trip for 2 on waters near Jackson Hole; Wyoming. You may fish the Snake; Green; New Fork; Salt Rivers; or Yellowstone National Park - guides choice depending on time of year. Includes transportation from hotel; lunch; and necessary flies. Does not include Wyoming license or guide gratuity. Valid thru June 2021; excluding 8/15-9/15/20. www.grandtetonflyfishing.com

Enjoy this guided float fishing trip for 2 on the Red Rock River in Southwest Montana. Experience one of Montana's best kept angling secrets! This package also include one night's lodging between 7/11/20 through 7/31/20. Gratuity not included; subject to availability.

Don't miss your chance to fish with the legendary saltwater guide, Captain Tim Mahaffey! You'll spend the day fishing for tarpon in waters off Islamorada, Florida. Gratuity not included; subject to availability.

Add Greenback cutthroat trout, Rio Grande cutthroat trout, and Colorado River cutthroat trout to your "lifetime list" with this unique package comprised of three one-day fishing adventures with TU leaders around the state, for two anglers. First, you'll accompany CTU Executive Director David Nickum for a day of chasing Greenbacks on a selected Front Range water - stream or lake depending on buyer's preference. Your second adventure will be pursuing Rio Grande cutthroats in the San Luis Valley of Colorado with Kevin Terry, TU's Rio Grande Basin Project Manager. Finally, you'll join Five Rivers Chapter President Buck Skillen fishing for Colorado River cutthroats in the spectacular Hermosa Creek basin near Durango. Between these trips you'll complete Colorado's native cutthroat trout Triple Crown with some of the TU leaders who have been leaders in their restoration! Valid for 2020 season, subject to availability.

CTU Director-at-Large Erin Crider will treat you and a guest to a day of hosted fishing on Chase Gulch Reservoir. Bring the family for a picnic and fishing experience close to Denver! Erin will be your host for the day providing flies and tips as desired! Chase Gulch Reservoir is private, Gold Medal Water, accessible to Gilpin County Residence. It is home to lake trout, brook trout, browns and rainbows which can be caught on flies and lures only. The use of a float tube or non-engine boat is permitted. Subject to availability.

Join VP of Trout Media and At-Large Editor of Field and Stream magazine, Kirk Deeter, for a full day float trip for two anglers on the lower section of the Yampa River. You'll cast to large trout on this fun section of river! This trip is for July (water level depending) and includes lunch and beverages. This is your chance to chat with Kirk about all things TU or pretty much anything fishing-related. Subject to availability.

Enjoy an evening for 2 anglers on a private North Denver Bass Pond and a gourmet picnic dinner with longtime guide, Mark Rayman. Flies will be provided. Subject to availability and must be coordinated with hosts. Best time is May thru July.

The winning bidder and a guest will enjoy a day of hosted fishing with Richard Newton from the Colorado Headwaters Chapter. Trip can be scheduled for either July or August and will be a full day of fishing fun on waters in Grand County! Subject to availability.

This is the fishing getaway of a Lifetime. New Zealand is famed for its beauty and the quality of fly fishing you can enjoy! This package for two includes five days of guided flyfishing - into remote New Zealand backcountry - with 7 nights accommodations, breakfast and lunch provided daily, and roundtrip airfare from San Francisco to New Zealand. This is the travel/fly fishing adventure of a lifetime! Donated by Distant Waters. www.distantwatersnz.com

Enjoy a Two Night Stay in the Premier Parlor Suite at the Hotel Colorado plus a half-day of guided fishing with Taylor Creek Fly Shop. Fish the Roaring Fork with top notch guides! Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, Hotel Colorado once served as the "little White House of the United States" for President Teddy Roosevelt! Expires 3/6/2021. Blackout dates for Hotel Colorado are: May 23-24, July 3-5, September 4-6, November 26-28, December 24,25,31, 2020 and Jan 1 & February 14 2021. www.hotelcolorado.com www.taylorcreek.com

You and a guest will enjoy first class roundtrip tickets to ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Ride behind the coal-fired steam powered locomotive through the backcountry wilderness of the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado! Expires 3/5/21; subject to availability and holiday blackout dates. www.durangotrain.com

This bamboo rod is 7'9", for a four-weight (DT) or a weight-forward, five-weight line. The rod comes with 2 tips and is ideal for casting dry flies to fussy trout on a mid-sized river. The rod is based on a "parabolic" design by Paul Young but with a modified taper. The techniques used to make this rod date back to 1860. The rod is outfitted with a nickel silver reel seat and hand-shaped cork handle.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

Jonathan Walter is a master certified casting instructor who can help you improve your fly cast. This package offers three hours of fly casting lessons for two - open to any skill level. The class can be broken up into 3 60-minute lessons or 2 90-minute lessons. Mastering the fundamentals of casting is key to success at any level! www.clearcreekflycasting.com

The Orvis Travel Rod Carrier has separate padded compartments to hold your rods with the bottom half designed to hold reels, lines, etc. Easy to carry and designed for the traveling angler.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

This canoe package is perfect for your next fishing adventure! Package includes a 14' Mad River Canoe, two Bend Branches oars, and two live vests.

Changes in terrain demand flexibility. The Octane™ 18 sends you off with all the necessary bells and whistles - actual safety whistle included. Stay hydrated with a 2L Crux™ reservoir with Quicklink™. Enough storage for snacks and essentials, and a convenient stretch overflow pocket for your top layers. Trekking pole attachment, dual adjust sternum straps for stability, and strategic 3D mesh venting for optimal air-flow while you move.

This is your chance to see Hamilton live! Two tickets for the Friday evening show on September 18th. Seats are in the center area of the Orchestra section.

This certificate for valued priced tickets at the Arvada Center is good for two tickets to a play during the 2020 calendar year at the Arvada Center. Tickets are subject to availability and show dates may be subject to change. Expires 12/20/2020. www.arvadacenter.org

This box of flies was tied by members of our San Luis Valley Chapter. These would be great for a summer trip on the Rio Grande or other southern Colorado waters!

Gunnison River Basin flies tied by Joel Evans, fly tying columnist for High Country Angler magazine. Over a dozen flies with box.

Foam Caddis, Dead or Alive Mysis, HiRise Mayfly/Caddis/Stonefly, October Caddis, Metallic Caddis, Joker, Twisted Damsel, Half Dry Midge, Mac Attack, Double Deep Stone, and Salvation

5 dozen midges perfect for Deckers and Cheesman Canyon tied by Richard Pilatzke.

Box of 48 Mormon Hoppers tied by Richard Pilatzke.

6 dozen flies for Spinney and Antero tied by Richard Pilatzke.

4 dozen metallic beetles and 1 dozen ladybugs tied by Richard Pilatzke.

Ray Ban Aviators with G-15 glass polarized lenses.

Perfect for a day on the water.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

2 tickets to Copper Mountain for this season. Your chance to enjoy this awesome hill for some spring skiing!

Fishpond Travel Bag - designed for all your adventures! Built to last and made for the traveller on the move.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

The winning bidder will receive a one year membership to the Kiowa Creek Sporting Club. Kiowa Creek provides a place where you are always welcome. Whether you're brushing up your shooting skills on the professionally designed sporting clays course or hunting their game birds, you are assured of having challenging shoots and fun hunting opportunities.

18 dog toys for your favorite furry friends! Something to play with at home or outside.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

Enjoy 2 world class wines! The first bottle is a Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005. The second bottle is Nickel and Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Martin Stelling Vineyard 2005.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

Winner will receive this Browning Citori Over/Under 16 GA. It is more than a shotgun, it is the quintessential representative of the quality of the Browning brand. Wood-to-metal fit is paramount on the Citori and with tight, consistent junctions it doesn't disappoint. It is this extreme level of craftsmanship that leads to the dependable function, impeccable looks, championship performance and respect from both Citori owners and the competition alike.

*This item cannot be shipped. Winning bidder must pass background check before taking possession of the shotgun.

Ski Winter Park this spring! You and a friend will enjoy a day at this fun hill. 2 tickets good for rest of this season.

When you're on the mountain, the last thing want to do is waste time fumbling through a pack looking for the one piece of gear that fell to the bottom-especially when you're wearing gloves. The SnoBlast's tri-zip design lets you choose between opening the top of the pack, or unzipping it down the side to instantly access all of your gear. This versatile, compact pack is perfect for carrying your lunch, shed layers, helmet and 2 liters of hydration for a full day on the slopes. The Therminator™ harness also keeps your insulated drinking tube zipped securely into the shoulder strap, which keeps it from freezing in cold weather.

Larry Wilkinson was an artist, fly fisherman, TU member, and former member of the Board of Directors of the Pikes Peak Chapter. He created these four original watercolors of cutthroat, brown, rainbow, and brook trout for his Soulwater Gallery note cards. Larry spent several years as a missionary in Korea and the red symbols on each picture represent his name in Korean, Chinese, and English. The paintings were matted and framed by the artist. Larry's widow has donated them to CTU to be auctioned as a set. Four note cards and envelopes are included.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

Framed print by Idaho artist Josh Udesen.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

Framed print titled "The Big Three" by Rep Your Water's Garrison Doctor.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

"Hook Up On The Gunnison Gorge" - framed print by Mark Lance.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

Signed original by Ed Totten, "Expectations", framed S/N 35/275.

*Winning bidders not present at the Gala may arrange to collect items at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver or will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs.

Enjoy $1000 gift certificate for one family photography session with Kristi Williams' professional family photography. Additional funds will go toward one 11x14 fine art print or towards a portrait order. Preserve the memories while you still can! https://kristiwilliamsphotography.com