I just scored a float trip!

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11-01-2008, 11:43 PM
72Twenty

I just scored a float trip!

So, my wife and I just attended a big black tie event at the university (where I work). It was a big fund raiser and had a huge silent auction. I found a one day guided float trip for two in the upper N. Platte (around Saratoga, Wyo.) and I placed the minimum bid to start it off... I had to up-bid someone once, but my winning bid was $235!!! The value of the trip is $450 and the "buy it now" price was $675. I SCORED!!! There were so many other trips, items, art, jewelry, etc. that I think this one just got overlooked. BONUS FOR ME!!!

Hopefully my dad can make it and I can take him next summer!

me = stoked!

:D
11-03-2008, 10:56 AM
schwerty

Silent auctions are great! I always feel good about bidding/winning when the $ is going to the right cause.

You do know you can always drive a few extra miles and have a free trip here in the Jellystone region.
11-03-2008, 01:41 PM
igBand

Well-played!!
11-03-2008, 05:50 PM
72Twenty

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Originally Posted by schwerty

Silent auctions are great! I always feel good about bidding/winning when the $ is going to the right cause.

You do know you can always drive a few extra miles and have a free trip here in the Jellystone region.

Oh, I plan to do that next summer too. ;) Maybe you can give me some rowing lessons too so that I can convince my dad to let me borrow his Clacka int he future...
11-03-2008, 06:53 PM
ak_powder_monkey

Dude rowing is easy... Buy me a ticket to denver and I'll show you...
11-03-2008, 08:38 PM
72Twenty

Why would I want to row in Denver?
11-04-2008, 12:02 AM
ak_powder_monkey

I can get from denver to laramie pretty easy... Hell I'll even tie on your flies and shit
11-04-2008, 10:20 AM
72Twenty

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Originally Posted by ak_powder_monkey

I can get from denver to laramie pretty easy... Hell I'll even tie on your flies and shit

I know, I was kidding. ;)

Unfortunately, my dad's Clacka is usually parked in either Riverton, Wyo or Driggs, ID.
11-04-2008, 09:12 PM
schwerty

72 -

I'm always happy to teach someone how to row as well. As long as I get to fish. Offer is there anytime.

I was just thinkin'. Something I should do more of outside of work.

I think I told you to forget bringing your fishing gear over your holiday visit. Changed my mind. Bring it. Only if you have a day to spare though. We'll go hit the Salt.
11-05-2008, 08:24 PM
adipose

Me and the Claka - both in Riverton, coincidence, I don't think so. I'd be more than happy to show you how to row that boat on the Big Horn. A great place to learn.
11-05-2008, 09:24 PM
72Twenty

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Originally Posted by schwerty

I think I told you to forget bringing your fishing gear over your holiday visit. Changed my mind. Bring it. Only if you have a day to spare though. We'll go hit the Salt.

Hey, I bought the Albright 5 piece 6wt to be easily concealed in the vehicle everywhere I go... ;)
11-06-2008, 09:09 AM
schwerty

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Originally Posted by 72Twenty

Hey, I bought the Albright 5 piece 6wt to be easily concealed in the vehicle everywhere I go... ;)

Good call. I love the look on my Wife's face when we are on a road trip and I starting pulling out hidden fishing gear. How could anyone think you should or might travel anywhere and in any season without the ability to pull out a fly rod and wet a line??? :rolleyes2
11-06-2008, 09:34 AM
72Twenty

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Originally Posted by schwerty

Good call. I love the look on my Wife's face when we are on a road trip and I starting pulling out hidden fishing gear. How could anyone think you should or might travel anywhere and in any season without the ability to pull out a fly rod and wet a line??? :rolleyes2

Yep, and I have a small chest pack that has enough room for a flybox (with an assortment) a spool of tippet, my reel and my Leatherman. It is my version of the "pocket fisherman". :D
11-06-2008, 11:09 AM
Lumpy

Platte River? Are you flyfishing for paddlefish?:p

Schwerty, next fall I'll drag the Clacka up there and get some rowing lessons from you through the Box (only if we can do the Box Canyon shuffle), and the Madison. Just got a little weary with work this fall to take a week away from the family. They already sacrifice enough with me working 6AM-9PM 6 days a week lately. Our trip up there this fall was strictly a family gig (a very good family trip at that). When I got home I called one of my steelhead knucklhead friends who has his own private "beat" on one of the coastal rivers I used to live on. We decided next fall we are taking a trip up to Island Park for a week. We'll have to hook up then, and I can get you in touch on some pretty sweet steelheading.

-Lump
11-06-2008, 11:10 AM
Lumpy

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Originally Posted by schwerty

Good call. I love the look on my Wife's face when we are on a road trip and I starting pulling out hidden fishing gear. How could anyone think you should or might travel anywhere and in any season without the ability to pull out a fly rod and wet a line??? :rolleyes2

Sometimes, I don't "love" that look that comes with pulling out the gear. But, she lets me do it usually with not too much clamour. I just need to be more patient in the mall.