Memorial Hospital Foundation – 2017 Red Tie Gala
Auction Ends: Feb 4, 2017 09:00 PM MST

Unique Experiences

Rod and Reel Fishing Getaway

Item Number
103
Sold
3300 USD to Live Event Bidder

Live Event Item

This is a Live Event Only item.

Item Description

This rod and reel fishing trip is a treat for any outdoors person. From enjoying the sunrise across a lake to catching the "big one", fishing creates those unique narratives that define an experience the way no other activity can. Whether your preference is fly-fishing in the Colorado Rockies or Bass fishing with bait and lures in the Florida Everglades, this full-day fresh-water fishing experience for two is available on a number of lakes, rivers and streams nationwide and includes your own guide, boat, and bait. Your fishing experience awaits you, just select your destination and enjoy! This package includes a full day fres-water fishing for 2, 2 night stay at a participating Hyatt Hotel, round-trip airfare for 2 and more!

Item Special Note

Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is considered a sport or a hobby by some, and an art form by others. There's nothing better than the push and pull of a fly line, and the sight of a fish rising to take that perfectly placed fly.

Recommended destination:  Colorado Springs, Colorado River 

Freshwater Bass Fishing
Bass fishing is one of the most popular types of angling in the U.S., a vacation choice good both for inexperienced anglers and skilled competitors. Bass are worthy adversaries, often hungry, and willing to fight back when hooked. 

Recommended destinations: Buffalo, Niagara River and Florida's Lake Okeechobee or Everglades Holiday Park 

Variety (Tarpon or Snook)
Snook, considered one of the top inshore gamefish in the world, are cunning and only take a bait when presented perfectly. Tarpon are a big game fish ranging from 20-200 pounds. For one of the most exciting days of fishing you’ll ever have, experience the power and spectacular jumps of tarpon fishing.

Recommended destination:  Fort Myers Beach

Salmon Fishing
The Pacific Northwest region provides an exceptionally rich and nurturing environment for salmon. With a local captain and crew as your guide, enjoy the abundance of salmon that run through the Puget Sound. 

Recommended destination:  Seattle, Puget Sound 

NOTE: Additional fishing locations include, but are not limited to:

Trout Fishing (Austin, TX)
Table Rock Lake (Branson, MO)
Lake Michigan - Grand Rapids, MI
Inshore Fishing - Jacksonville, FL
Lake Minnetonka, Mississippi River (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Mobile Bay Inshore Fishing (Mobile, Alabama)
Inshore/Swamp Fishing (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Columbia River (Portland, Oregon)
Wade or Float Fly Fishing (Santa Fe, New Mexico)

Subject to availability and proximity to participating hotel properties.

Hotel Accommodations
Enjoy a 2-night stay in a standard guest room in hotel accommodations such as a Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hilton Garden Inn or comparable, subject to availability.

Airfare
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States, subject to availability.

Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.

Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.