NEW CCTU TRIP! EXPLORE THE SECTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER
SATURDAY, MAY 21
SECTION 3 – PINNACLE ROCK
Our second trip to fishing the Arkansas was this past April 30 and resulted in great fun! Everyone caught enough fish to make the trip a success, and some were very nice (see photos at https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgpR6OexH1JkodYirWdto8xtqyjqdQ?e=QhDE2Y), along with a few lost large ones that proved more than a match for the leaders being used! Stoneflies and other nymphs seemed to be the ticket for the day. A big “thank you” to each of you who came out to fish and explore. Our next trip is scheduled for May 21. We are going to fish the Pinnacle Rock access east of Canon City on Highway 50.
This activity is for you if…
· You looking to meet people in the chapter
· Would like help with some aspect of your fishing game
· Want to explore the Arkansas river
May Explore the Arkansas Outing:
When: 7:45, Saturday, May 21
Park-n-Ride, C470/University Blvd (SW quadrant)
8392 S Burnley Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (Harlan will be driving a red Astro van.)
Please note the potential for trip cancellation due to heavy run-off
Where: Arkansas River, Pinnacle Access
Approximately 21 miles west of Canon City on Hwy 50
Trip timing and details:
7:45am Meet to organize carpooling (see location above)
8am Leave for Arkansas
9am Biology break at McDonald’s in Colorado Springs
10am Arrive at river at Pinnacle Rock – start fishing!
1pm Optional: eat lunch on the river as a group (bring your lunch)
5pm Conclude fishing. Decide on having dinner together in Canon City before driving home.
Or as several people who preferred to driver on their own did for our March and April outings, meet us at the Pinnacle Rock parking lot about 10am.
Questions or want to sign up? Please contact Harlan Husmann at (701) 893-6068 or harlan.husmann@outlook.com.
NOTE: As we enter runoff season, we will be monitoring Arkansas River flows, and the trip may be cancelled due to high flows. Harlan will make the call Friday night (5/20), please contact him Friday evening to see if the trip is still on.
If you need information on the Arkansas, see the following:
Taylor Edrington’s excellent CCTU presentation on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwvlBMlCo0
Fishing reports:
https://www.royalgorgeanglers.com/fishing-reports/arkansas-river-freestone-report
http://www.arkanglers.com/fishing-conditions/lower-basin
Pinnacle Rock access: