Last chance to reserve seats at the 26th Annual IGFA Auction & Banquet, Friday, January 29, 2010

 Last chance to reserve seats at the 26th Annual IGFA Auction & Banquet,  Friday, January 29, 2010.

 
           
The event is the non-profit IGFA’s biggest fundraising event of the year and will feature world-renowned Australian sculptor, Bodo Muche as the featured artist.Muche is creating a special sculpture for the auction. 
           
 “We expect to have a vast array of more than 200 silent and live auction items up for bid when the evening unfolds at 6 p.m. at The Breakers in    Palm Beach, Fla.,” said the IGFA’s Lesley Arico. 
           
 She highlighted a few of the most recent items that will be up for bid:

SEVEN NIGHT FLY FISHING TRIP FOR TWO TO KAU TAPEN IN LODGE IN ARGENTINA! -- In the heart of the Rio Grande - the best   river for sea trout fly-fishing in the world includes lodging, all meals and drinks, the fishing program, license and guide.  Donated by Nervous Waters,  courtesy of Victoria Martorell.  www.nervouswaters.com

 FOUR DAY CRUISE FOR TWO IN FRENCH POLYNESIA! – Aboard the 110’ Haumana to Rangiroa, the largest atoll in French Polynesia, a ring of emerald islet, crystal-clear lagoons, secluded beaches and an unspoiled environment.  Donated by Haumana Cruises, courtesy of Rani Chaves.   www.tahiti-haumana-cruises.com

“MARLINS” BY WORLD-FAMOUS URUGUAYAN ARTIST, CARLOS PÁEZ VILARÓ! --  This original is one of the first pieces created with billfish and is considered priceless.  His colors are exquisite and the old master’s influence can be seen in his style. Also included is a coffee table book of his works from 1950 – 2007. Donated by Carlos Páez Vilaró.  www.carlospaezvilaro.com

FISH ABOARD REEL BLUE IN THE SIMILAN ISLANDS! -- This package is a three day/two-night full board charter on the Reel Blue, Wahoo’s Fishing Flagship and the most luxurious fishing charter vessel in Asia for up to four passengers, with three meals per day prepared by the on-board cook.  Donated by Wahoo Big Game Fishing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., courtesy of James Neilson.  www.wahoo.ws

LA SFIDA TROFEO M. DE NARDIS TOURNAMENT! -- Two team entries to fish in the La Sfida Trofeo M. de Nardis tournament September 10 - 12 in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. It’s one of the most prestigious bluefin tuna tournament held in Italy and is a qualifying event for the IGFA Offshore World Championship. This package includes registration fee for two teams (four anglers per team), two boats for the two days of tournament fishing and social events. Donated by Tournament Director Giacomo Forti and IGFA Representative Massimo Brogna. 

GOLDEN MAHSEER FISHING IN THE HIMALAYAS! -- One of The Himalayan Outback's classic sporting tours includes an incredible fly-fishing guided journey for two anglers for six days with four fishing days on the Western Ramganga River. Meals and single occupancy accommodations are included. Donated by The Himalayan Outback, courtesy of IGFA Representative Misty Dhillon and Mickey Sidhu.  www.himalayanoutback.com

COSTA RICA FISHING AT THE ZANCUDO LODGE - This four-night/three-day trip for two persons includes three days of inshore and offshore fishing where over 60 IGFA World Records have been set.  Located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica's "Southern Zone", Also included are fishing licenses, tackle, fly gear, meals at the lodge, open bar, internet access and more. Donated by The Zancudo Lodge, courtesy of Gregg Mufson.  www.thezancudolodge.com

“Among other items is a Tahitian cruise, a photo safari at Zulu Nyala Game Lodge in South Africa, fishing trips to the Bahamas, to Los Suenos in Costa Rica, to the Tropic Star Lodge in Panama, along with cruises, artwork and more.”  
           
Tickets are $200 per person and included the silent auction, Conservation Awards, dinner and live auction and free valet parking.

For reservations and additional information please contact Ms. Lesley Arico at 954-924-4222 or LArico@igfa.org