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MEETINGS BACK TO CRESTHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
The August Picnic replaces the August chapter meeting. Starting with the September Chapter Meeting we are back at Cresthill Middle School, with a Zoom simulcast of the live meeting.
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CCTU HIGH ALPINE LAKE ON-THE-WATER SEMINAR & LAKE CLEAN-UP EVENT
NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 9AM-3PM
URAD LAKE (NEAR BOTTOM OF BERTHOUD PASS ON HWY 40)
STILL HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM!
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This Sunday, Aug 14, CCTU is hosting an Alpine Lake fishing seminar, followed by a lake clean-up event, picking up litter and other trash at the lake. Noted Alpine Lake fly fishing author Ron Belak will provide instruction on alpine lake fishing tricks and techniques. He will cover how to read lakes, lake entomology and fly selection, specific techniques and styles of lake fishing (streamer, dry-dropper, nymphing, etc.), and a run-down of key types of gear (sinking lines, float tubes, etc.). Urad Lake is fairly easy to fish and has solid quantities of rainbow, cutthroats, brookies, and a stray tiger trout or two. Following the seminar it is time to fish for a couple of hours. And, after lunch, a couple hours of much needed cleaning of trash, etc. around the lakeshore.
9-10am – approx. 45 minutes of instruction on where to fish, techniques, etc. by Alpine Lake author Ron Belak
10am-12pm – fishing at Urad Lake
12-1pm – lunch…CCTU will provide drinks, everyone brings their own lunches
1pm-3pm – Urad Lake clean-up. CCTU provides the bags and disposes of the trash after the event. Bring your own gloves and any other trash pick-up gear you need.
CCTU won’t be be providing any equipment or flies, but we will have several volunteers there to assist folks during the fishing portion of the morning.
Kids are welcome, but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants Should Bring:
Fishing License—anyone 16 and over must have this on your person at all times that you are on the water. While having your license on your phone is an option, please print and carry a paper copy with you while we fish. You can purchase Fishing Licenses online (Colorado Fishing Licenses) or at certain retail outlets (Search for License Locations).
· Fly rod, reel, line – 9ft 5wt rod with WF floating line is fine
· Strike Indicators – Thingamabobbers, Slip Strike Indicators
· Leaders & Tippet – 3X, 5X
· Flies – a few recommendations
- Dry Flies – Amy’s Ant #12-14, Elk Hair Caddis #12, Parachute Adams #16-18, Orange Asher #16-20, Griffith’s Gnat #18-22
- Nymphs – KGB #18, Red Copper John #18, Red Squirmy Worm #8
- Streamers – Thin Mint #8-10, Rubber Bugger #8-10, Tungsten CH Bugger Olive & Black #10-12 , White Zonker #8
· Sunglasses, Raincoat, Warm Jackets, Gloves ,etc. – alpine weather can turn quickly
Directions to Urad Lake
· I-70 West
· I-40 North towards Winter Park/Granby
· at the base of Berthoud Pass, turn left onto Henderson Mine Rd/Jones Pass Rd
· after 0.6 miles, turn left on Woods Creek Rd
· 3.6 miles to Urad Lake
Google Map Directions
If you do plan on attending, please sign-up via the link below so we can get an expected headcount for the event (if you responded last newsletter, you are fine). We will be limiting attendance to approximately 30 folks due to limited parking...first come first serve.
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Will you attend the CCTU Alpine Lake Fishing Seminar & Clean-up at Urad Lake?
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DATE AND TIME
08/14/22 9:00am
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08/14/22 3:00pm
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CCTU AUGUST ANNUAL PICNIC (Replaces August Monthly Meeting)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 5PM
REYNOLDS LANDING PARK - 7645 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120
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Join us at the Annual Picnic on August 16th at Reynolds Landing on the South Platte River. A limited number of volunteers are needed starting at 4pm, picnic activities officially start at 5:00 PM.
Dinner and drinks will be available from The RagBag Bistro food truck. Check out their menu here: Menu | denver (ragbagbistro.wixsite.com) You can bring and consume your own alcoholic beverages – but we must jump through a couple of hoops compliments of the local liquor laws. Officially, you can donate beverages to CCTU and then buy beverages from CCTU. In practice, bring your beverages and then please make a small (it can be tiny!) donation to CCTU – and consider your beverage donated and bought back. Please also bring folding chairs – there’s probably not enough room at the picnic tables.
Activity – Four Hole Fly Fishing Golf Tournament
Have you ever been torn between hitting the links or fishing on your favorite stretch of river? Well, now you don’t need to decide which to choose. Why not do both? That’s right, you can do both at the CCTU Annual Picnic. We will hold our first-ever four-hole fly fishing golf tournament. The winner (low score) will take home a new Orvis Clearwater 7’6” 3-weight fly rod. The course will be laid out in varying degree of difficulty/distance holes where the participants must land their “fly” within the target zones defined by colorful hoops. So, bring your favorite rod & reel to the picnic and see if you can take home the grand prize
Fishing is close by, right on the South Platte River…so feel free to bring your rod.
The Park closes at sundown…so you are welcome to stay and fish or visit as long as the light permits.
Reynolds’s Landing Location; 6745 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Co 80120
Reynolds Landing is located off Santa Fe, just a little north of Aspen Grove. Quick directions are (from C470) north on Santa Fe, proceed past Aspen Grove, turn left (west) on Brewery Lane, proceed past Breckenridge Brewery, road dead ends at the park.
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Do You Plan On Playing Fly Fishing Golf
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DATE AND TIME
08/16/22 5:00pm
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08/16/22 7:30pm
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JULY MTG PRESENTATION ON CCTU YOUTUBE CHANNEL |
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Had a great Zoom only CCTU July Chapter meeting with Michele White last night. Michele is a long-time friend of the chapter, and owner of Tumbling Trout Fly Shop in Lake George. Her presentation is based upon her latest book “Suburuable Brookie Venues in South Park”. She went into considerable detail on the many brookie fishing locations in South Park…all easily accessible in a sedan style car and with public access to streamside fishing with parking, toilets, and maintained footpaths. You can pick the book up at the Tumbling Trout website at Buy Subaru-Able- Brookie Book. The next time you are in Lake George, stop by Tumbling Trout at 38283 Hwy 24 in Lake George. Watch the presentation video at the CCTU YouTube site CCTU July Presentation on YouTube Channel
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COME FISH WITH US EVENTS - AUGUST 19 |
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CCTU’s monthly Come Fish With Us program is back again on Friday, August 19, 5-8pm at Lake Lehow. Always great if you can RSVP to David Coward at dpcoward@hotmail.com, but you can also just show up that day.
The Come Fish With Us program is designed for chapter members and non-members to explore local fisheries with experienced chapter members also there to answer questions, offer tips, and provide help on casting, fly selection, hooking, playing and landing fish. Lake Lehow is a private lake (Denver Water) that is heavily stocked with bass, panfish, and trout.
Lake Lehow can be entered from the east side of the Waterton Canyon Parking Lot. Wadsworth south to Waterton Road, left into the parking lot. Veer to the right as you enter (toward van/trailer parking) and drive east down the dirt road to the green gate in back. A CCTU representative will be at the gate at the designated start time for an additional 5-10 minutes. The gate chain will then be “soft locked” for any late arrivals. If you arrive after the start time, please redo the chain “soft lock” before proceeding to the lake.
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NEW CCTU TRIP! EXPLORE THE SECTIONS OF THE SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
SECTION 4 – SALIDA EAST CAMPGROUND
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We had eight people go fishing on our last trip to the Arkansas. Some people caught nice fish (like Barry). Others like me simply worked on our tan.
Our next trip will be at the Salida East Campground about 3.5 miles SE of Salida along Highway 50.
NOTE: We are going to leave the Park-n-Ride one-half hour earlier than previous trips (at 7:30am).
This activity is for you if…
-You are looking to meet people in the chapter
-Would like help with some aspect of your fishing game
-Want to explore the Arkansas river
Explore the Arkansas Outing
When:
August 20 (Saturday )
7:15am (NOTE: New time)
Park-n-Ride, C470/University Blvd (SW quadrant)
8392 S Burnley Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(Harlan will be driving a red Astro van.)
Destination:
Arkansas River - Salida East Campground
(We’ll try to park near the restroom on the west end of the campground.)
Approximately 3.5 miles SE of Salida on Highway 50
Trip Timing:
7:15am - Meet at Park-n-Ride
7:30am (NOTE: New time) - Leave for Arkansas
8:30am - Biology break, McDonald’s, Colo Springs
10:00am - Arrive at river, start fishing!
1:00pm - Optional return to vehicle for group lunch
4:00pm - Conclude fishing
4:30pm - Start return trip
If you decide to drive yourself, meet at the destination (see above) approximately 10-10:30.
Additional information about the Arkansas and our destination:
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TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
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Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is a conservation-oriented, environmental education program for elementary, middle and high school students. Throughout the school year, students:
-Raise trout from eggs to fry;
-Monitor tank water quality;
-Engage in stream habitat study;
-Learn to appreciate water resources;
-Begin to foster a conservation ethic; and
-Grow to understand ecosystems.
Most programs end the year by releasing their trout in a state-approved stream near the school or within a nearby watershed. During the year each teacher tailors the program to fit his or her curricular needs. Therefore, each program is unique. TIC has interdisciplinary applications in science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, fine arts and physical education.
If this sounds interesting, the program needs volunteers. Join Colorado Trout Unlimited for a virtual Trout in the Classroom Training on August 15th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. We will be exploring:
-How to get involved in the program
-Program overview and schedule
-Hatchery sciences
-Aquatic animal health
-How to maintain a healthy cold-water ecosystem
For more info, go to CTUs Trout in the Classroom Program
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FRIENDS OF THE LOWER BLUE RIVER ONLINE AUCTION
CLOSES AUG 9 2PM
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FOBLR is a conservation group with goals of sustaining & protecting the traditional agricultural character, promoting the safety of the residents, livestock & wildlife, & maintaining the environmental integrity of the Lower Blue River Valley through education, collaboration & community involvement. They reached out for help in promoting their annual online auction, which funds their land stewardship, sustainability, and philanthropy efforts in the Lower Blue River Valley. Your participation will support programs that include…
- The Safe Soils/Climate Resiliency Initiative - A research and climate action project, underway now, that provides ranchers in the valley with tailored plans to help them maximize the climate resiliency of their lands. FOLBR is helping landowners in the valley improve soil health, carbon sequestration, and capability to improve the environment, support livestock and wildlife in a balanced way.
- The Livestock Emergency Evacuation Plan - A comprehensive guide to livestock emergency preparedness. It provides landowners and stakeholders in the valley with a network of safe zones for livestock evacuation and emergency resources in the case of wildfire.
- Their partnership with the Blue River Watershed Group and other environmentally and community- focused non-profits. These partners strengthen our community and protect the natural beauty of the Blue River Valley and its surrounding areas.
- Their collaboration with Middle Park Conservation District, Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, Lake Dillon Fire District, and more.
They’ve got some solid prizes and all proceeds go to the great causes above. If you fish the Blue, this is a great way to give back. The auction closes on 8-9-2022 at 2:00pm. Check it out at https://www.32auctions.com/AnnualGathering2022.
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CCTU SEPTEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPT 20, 7PM
CRESTHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL & ZOOM SIMULCAST
KIRK DEETER, TROUT MAGAZINE EDITOR, THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF FLY FISHING
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Kirk is the editor of Trout Magazine and an amazing contributor to the sport overall. His first book in this series, The Little Red Book of Fishing, was an instant classic. It has more tips, tricks, and fishing common sense packed into a small package than any other fishing book ever written. Written by Kirk and the late, great Charlie Meyers, this book is one that you will tear the pages out and stick them in your vest. He will be speaking about his sequel book…The Little Black Book of Fly Fishing…written with Chris Hunt…and designed to take you to the next level. Includes Advanced casting, presentation, reading the water, fly selection and more. Kirk is a fascinating speaker and he will deliver a great meeting. He always touches on numerous subjects, often well off the beaten path of his agenda, but always interesting areas of fly fishing, conservation, and more.
The book got delayed by covid, but is now available numerous places, including Amazon
The meeting will be held on Zoom, starting at 7pm on Tuesday, November 17. The Zoom meeting portal will open at 6:30pm, feel free to pop in early and talk with various CCTU members.
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FLY OF THE MONTH - TAK'S GO 2 PRINCE NYMPH
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Everyone has fished the Prince Nymph and likely had amazing success with it. Variations on this famous fly abound, and often the tweaks in these variations pump up the effectiveness of the fly for certain periods of the year. This version by Rick Takahashi, has been a consistent late summer winner on dry dropper rigs across the Rockies. Beyond its effectiveness, Rick’s version avoids using the goose or turkey biot wings and tail that give some fly tiers headaches. Video courtesy of Global Fly Fisher and Juan Ramirez.
Hook – TMC 9300
Thread – 8/0 Uni
Bead – Gold Tungsten Bead
Tail – Brown Hen Hackle Fiber
Body – Peacock Herl
Rib – Pearl Krystal Flash
Hackle – Brown Midge Hackle
Wing Post – White Poly Harn
Collar – Peacock Ice Dub
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CCTU EVERYDAY FUNDRAISING VEHICLES
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King Soopers Card Program – Link up your King Soopers Rewards Card to CCTU for their Community Rewards program and get King Soopers donations flowing to the Chapter. Requires no ongoing effort on your part. Set up is very simple….check the CCTU website at CCTU Website for the directions how to link your King Soopers card to Community Rewards donations to CCTU.
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Amazon Smile - Amazon Smile provides .5% of the price of your Amazon purchase to the charitable organization of your choice. When buying something from Amazon, simply go to the Amazon Smile website (https://smile.amazon.com) to sign into your Amazon account, rather than going to Amazon.com. Once you sign into your Amazon account via the Amazon Smile website, you will be transported to the Amazon website and all purchases will register for the .5% donation to CCTU.
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8/14 Urad Lake Alpine Lake Clinic and Clean-up Event, 9am-3pm
8/16 CCTU Annual Picnic, Reynolds Landing Park 5-7pm
8/19 Come Fish With Us, Lake Lehow, 5-8pm
8/20 Arkansas River Trip, Section 4 Salida East, 7:15am-4pm
9/6 CCTU BOD Meeting, Virtual Meeting via Zoom, 7-8:30pm
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Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited
1285 Nightfire Circle
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 584-9396
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