The 2016 Cutthroat TU Ladies on the Fly for the Highlands Ranch Community Association was a great success. We had a great turnout of TU members. Love the involvement!We had a lot of fun, and the ladies were great. I think that most did catch or at least hook up before the weather turned on us on Saturday.I have attached some photos from Mimi Epling from all three days.-- Cyndy Scholz, Ladies on the Fly organizer
2016 Conservation Project Listing
Here are the Conservation Projects we have planned for 2016:
- Saturday, June 4 - Gil Trail Repair Completion, Cheesman Canyon
- Tuesday, July 12 - Project Healing Waters, Crystal Lake
- Saturday, July 23 - Horse Creek or Alma
- Saturday, August 20 - Horse Creek
- Saturday, September 17 - Clear Creek Clean Up
- Saturday, October 8 - Horse Creek
- Saturdays in October TBD - South Platte Park
If you're interested in attending one of the Projects or have questions about them, please contact George Franklin at 303.902.9827 or georgefr@aol.com or contact Jim Klug at 303.953.8046 or at jjklug1@comcast.net.
July Meeting on Secrets of Clear Creek
CLEAR CREEK SECRETS. A presentation on fishing Clear Creek (the one that flows through Idaho Springs) by Josh Paterson of Clear Creek Outdoors. Clear Creek is Josh's home water and it is often overlooked by anglers. Josh is here to tell us why it should be our next destination rather than a blur on the way to somewhere else.The meeting is July 19th at 7899 S Lincoln Ct, Littleton, CO 80122. (See the Meeting Event post for even more details.) The doors open around 6:30pm for fish tales and other socializing. The meeting begins at 7pm.Free admission!Don't forget the fly raffle! New members/attendees get a free raffle ticket. Raffle winners receive a choice of a dozen flies tied by a local tier for local waters.Also, there may be some CCTU logo hats still available!
Monthly Meeting - Fishing the Fraser and an Update on the Fight for the Fraser
Doors open at 6:30pm on June 16th at 7899 S Lincoln Ct, Littleton
Join your fellow Cutthroat Chapter and Colorado Trout Unlimited members in the fight for the Fraser River. Kirk Klancke and Scott Linn of the Colorado Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be making the journey to the low country of Littleton to share their infinite knowledge of this imperiled Colorado River tributary. Though the fight began years ago, it remains unfinished.As well as giving an update on the Fraser's status, they'll be giving some tips on how to fish it too!The meeting is June 16th at 7899 S Lincoln Ct, Littleton, CO 80122. The doors open around 6:30pm for fish tales and other socializing. The meeting begins at 7pm.Free admission.Don’t forget the fly raffle! New members/attendees get a free raffle ticket. Raffle winners receive a choice of a dozen flies tied by a local tier for local waters.Also, there may be some CCTU logo hats still available!
South Platte Project Postponed
Due to high flows this project (scheduled for June 20th) will be postponed. We will arrange a date for later this summer and keep everyone updated. Thanks to everyone who signed up to participate.See the original article.
2015 Project Listing: Conservation, Restoration and Education
Gil Trail Repair- Leader: Jim Long. We need many able-bodied volunteers for this project.
- Saturday, May 30th
- Friday, June 19th
- Friday, July 24th
- Friday July 31st
South Platte Park Project- Leaders: John Arron and Allen Adinoff
- Saturday, June 20th
Crystal Lake with Project Healing Waters- Leader: Rich Pilatzke
- Wednesday, July 8th
Clear Creek Cleanup- Leaders: Ray Carney and Jim Klug
- Saturday, September 19th
Boomer Mine Reclamation- Leader: Rich Pilatzke
- Saturday September 26th
Email cutthroattu@gmail.com to inquire and sign up!
POSTPONED: June 20th for South Platte River Park Enhancement Project
Due to record flows on the South Platte in the area of the scheduled project in South Platte Park, the event will not occur on June 20th. We will arrange for a date later this summer. Thank you to those who signed up and were ready to participate.Join CCTU and other local volunteers on June 20th to enhance the South Platte River Project.This has been a major restoration project sponsored by South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Come see the incredible augmentations to our South Platte River. Key changes have been made between C470 and Reynold’s Landing to improve our local jewel, turning it into a real trout fishery.Following completion of the major machinery work and planting, we’re looking for volunteers to improve river access, remove deadwood, and other hands on dirty work. You will enjoy a presentation by South Suburban on the scope of this project. Following our work and a complementary lunch, enjoy fishing the river! For questions and sign up, contact Allen Adinoff (ad.adinoff@coloradoallergy.com).CCTU wishes to acknowledge the generous support of Orvis Park Meadows for this project. In addition, Orvis will provide “$25 off a $50”purchase coupons to anyone who participates as a volunteer for the project
2015 Project Listing: Conservation, Restoration and Education
Gil Trail Repair- Leader: Jim Long. We need many able-bodied volunteers for this project.Saturday, May 30thFriday, June 19thFriday, July 24thFriday July 31st South Platte Park Project- Leaders: John Arron and Allen AdinoffSaturday, June 20th Crystal Lake with Project Healing Waters- Leader: Rich PilatzkeWednesday, July 8th Clear Creek Cleanup- Leaders: Ray Carney and Jim KlugSaturday, September 19th Alma Mine Reclamation- Leader: Rich PilatzkeSaturday TBD October/November Email cutthroattu@gmail.com to inquire and sign up!
Visit Cutthroat Members at the Fishing Shows
To help you recover from your holiday hangover, the fishing shows are coming to town. Thankfully, the shows have been scheduled this year such that you can attend both!
The first show will be The Fly Fishing Show, which opens on Friday, January 9th and runs through Sunday, January 11th. The Cutthroat Chapter will be represented in the fly tying area by member Richard Pilatzke. Richard will be tying throughout the day each day of the show. Please stop by and say hello!The next show is the International Sportsmen's Expo (ISE), which opens on Thursday, January 15th and runs through Sunday, January 18th. There are Cutthroat Chapter members tying everyday of this show. Here's the list:
- Thursday, January 15th
12:00p-2:00p Bob Getz, Jerry Shin 2:00p-4:00p Richard Pilatzke 6:00p-8:00p Brian Kuchynka, Richard Pilatzke - Friday, January 16th
12:00p-2:00p Bob Getz 2:00p-4:00p Bud McAllister, Richard Pilatzke 4:00p-5:30p Pat Dorsey - Saturday, January 17th
10:00a-12:00p Bud McAllister 6:00p-8:00p Andrew Medina - Sunday, January 18th
10:00a-12:00p Richard Pilatzke
So grab your fishing partner and drop by to visit with one of the Cutthroat Chapter fly tyers.
December - Fly Raffle Give Away
December's meeting is the annual White Elephant gift exchange. In the spirit of giving, the fly raffle will be giving away its stock of "for sale" items, mismatched flies, and other donations. Everyone will receive a ticket when they arrive. The drawing for "gift bags" will be after the White Elephant exchange. These door prizes will include shirts, hats, dvd's, flies, books, and miscellaneous items that the fly raffle has in stock. We are officially out of the merchandise business and sticking with raffling flies. So please continue to donate your best creations from your vise. Thank you and Merry Christmas.