Rich Hus led the CCTU group on their Green River fishing trip April 8 – 12. 13 CCTU members joined Rich on the trip, with several being new to the trip and fairly new to the chapter…which is fantastic. The weather had its moments and the last day was somewhat of a blowout from wind and snow. However, it was an excellent trip overall, with many fish brought to net and many chapter member friendships renewed or begun anew. All are looking forward to doing it again in 2023. If you are interested in the Green River trip next year, contact Rich at r_hus@hotmail.com. Watch a short video of the trip from Rich, with pictures from the group, below.
January Meeting Presentation on CCTU YouTube Channel
The January chapter meeting is now up on the CCTU YouTube channel. Taylor Edrington, Owner/President of Royal Gorge Anglers in Canon City, gave an excellent presentation “Fly Fishing the Seasons of the Arkansas River – North America’s Longest Gold Medal Trout Stream”. He gave a detailed presentation on the conditions (water temp, cfs, etc.), specific fly imitations, and techniques to be successful in each key season on the river. Taylor also went into some solid detail on locations throughout the watershed. Fascinating, informative and well presented discussion. Contact Taylor to book a trip, purchase gear, or get more info at Royal Gorge Anglers at https://www.royalgorgeanglers.com/…you will not be disappointed.
Access the presentation via the CCTU YouTube channel https://youtu.be/scwvlBMlCo0.
MORE ALMA RIVER WALK UPDATES
After a very successful Mineral Park Ponds revegetation project on Saturday August 14, 2021, some of CCTU volunteers checked out Alma's River Walk. We are pleased to report even more progress. What was just a pile of lumber a short time ago is now an ADA accessible boardwalk and fishing/observation platform. The boardwalk is constructed such that high water can pass underneath and it has edge curbs to keep wheelchairs in check. The platform was constructed on a location suggested by CCTU board members in previous meetings with the Alma Foundation. That location is not only scenic but also is a great fishing spot for able and disabled alike. The lack of railings along the boardwalk and platform creates an open view and allows easier casting from a seated position. It is great to see the project continuing to come along.
