NEWS
February 24th Meeting Showing Red Gold plus Chili
ATTENTION - CHANGE OF DATE:
Our February meeting will be held on February 24th (the 4th Tuesday of this month)!In addition to showing the movie Red Gold from Felt Soul Media, There will be a chili cookout provided by board members as well as many flavors of beer generously donated to our chapter by Upslope Brewing Company!
Have you ever seen this sticker on the bumper of a Subaru here in Colorado?
Have you ever wondered what it means?
Pebble is the name of an enormous copper, gold and molybdenum deposit in the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska with an estimated mineral value of over $500 billion. Unfortunately, it also happens to be located at the headwaters of one of the most productive Salmon Fisheries in the world. The value of the deposit has caught the eye of the Canadian mining company Northern Dynasty Minerals which intends to construct the world's largest open-pit mine at the headwaters of the Mulchatna, Kvichak and Nushagak Rivers. The environmental sensitivity of the proposed mine has also garnered the attention of conservationists around the country (including Trout Unlimited which has pledged its full support in opposition to the mine). In accordance with Trout Unlimited's stance on this controversial issue, The Cutthroat Chapter will be showing the documentary film Red Gold from Felt Soul Media at our February chapter meeting. This film details the Alaskan struggle between the preservation of Bristol Bay's legendary Salmon runs and the economic benefit of allowing Northern Dynasty to proceed with their proposed operation.Though the fight has been ongoing for nearly a decade, it is still unresolved.Please join us at 7pm on February 24th at our regular meeting place (7899 S. Lincoln Ct., Littleton, CO 80122).
Monthly Meeting - Trout and the DMZ
Fly fishing along the 38th parallelLee Robinson will give a presentation on the fly fishing and conservation scene in South Korea. Surprisingly, a country the size of Indiana with 55 million people, has decent opportunities to fish for native and non-native trout.Bio:Lee Robinson grew up fishing around the front range, and spending summers camping with his grandfather in Northern New Mexico. After graduating from college, he left Colorado and spent several years working in South East Asia and British Columbia. He spent five years managing a fly shop in Chicago, and fishing for steelhead around the Midwest. For the past five years he has been working and guiding in Korea and Japan. He has now returned to Denver, and is managing the outdoor programs for the new L.L. Bean store in Lone Tree. Join us this Tuesday ay 7:00PM at our usual location (7899 S Lincoln Ct, Liittleton, CO 80122).
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.
Holiday Party this Tuesday!
Join us this Tuesday at 7 pm for our monthly member meeting at 7899 S Lincoln CT, Littleton, CO. We will be having our holiday party. Bring a dish to share and a fishy item if you wish to participate in the gift exchange!
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.
Monthly Meeting Movie: Damnation, 7pm November 18th
Felt Soul Media's Film DamnationBeing conservationists in Colorado, members of the Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited tend to be acutely aware and especially sensitive to the conflict that exists between energy production and the preservation of the unique ecosystems that our state supports. Dams, specifically, are a strange hypocrisy for both conservationists and anglers. On one hand, we hate to abide the alteration of a river's natural flow but on the other hand, we appreciate the crucial energy (and the spectacular tailwater fishing) that dams can provide.At this month's membership meeting we will further explore this hot topic by providing a free showing of Felt Soul Media's production entitled "DamNation". Join us tonight at 7:00PM at our usual location (7899 S Lincoln Ct, Liittleton, CO 80122). Yes, popcorn will be provided.
"Seeing Insects the Trout Way" - Member Meeting Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00pm
Join us at the next member meeting for a very special presentation from Cat O'Grady from The Drift Fly Shop in Pueblo!"Seeing Insects the Trout Way"This presentation focuses on trout physiology, their insect recognition tools, and how their environment influences their behavior. By breaking down how a trout sees, feels, and thinks; a formula is presented to help anglers accurately choose flies to match a hatch and to better design their own fly patterns. Combining both a scientific prospective and a working knowledge of fly fishing Cat O’Grady will help those attend understand a host of fish inquiries such as, “How can fish be so picky, yet bite a hook?” and “ How can understanding Plank’s Constant improve your fishing?”BioCat O’Grady has been in love with fishing and insects for as long as she can remember. Having completed her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology and Chemistry, she currently finds employment at The Drift Fly Shop, in Pueblo Colorado, where she acts as the general manager, guide, instructor, and official “bug girl” Cat has been in the fly fishing profession for ten years and has loved every second of it. When she isn’t streamside on her beloved Arkansas River Tailwater, which is rare, Cat can be found with her nose in a book or a vial of insects in her hands.
Letter of Appreciation from the Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Please take a moment to read this letter of appreciation from the Coalition for the Upper South Platte for all our volunteer efforts out into our joint conservation efforts. Thank you to all of our member volunteers! 
2015 Big Horn Trip - May 11-16th
Join us May 11-16th on the Big Horn. Details below:
- Mon. May 11 - Travel to Cottonwood Camp
- Tues. - Friday May 12-15- Fish the Big Horn
- Sat. May 16 - Return
For more information contact Jim Ericson @ 303-619-5907
Water Conservation Day at H20 Car Wash
Date: October 11th, 2014Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PMLocation: 1101 Town Center Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO
Cutthroat Members-H20 Car Wash (a major supporter of Trout Unlimited) is hosting a Water Conservation Day at its location in Highlands Ranch. All proceeds from car washes performed that day will be donated to Colorado Trout Unlimited. H20 uses a sophisticated system of laser-sensored sprayers to use as little water as possible while still ensuring a thorough wash. H20 even uses high-velocity blowers to minimize the amount of water lost to evaporation. This event is sponsored by Trouts Fly Shop, Rep Your Water and Fox Coffee Roasters. There will be some free goodies and free conversation with other conservation-minded Coloradoans. If you're lucky, you might even have the opportunity to have your picture taken with Fraser the Fish who continues to roam the state in search of water taken from the Upper Colorado River.Please spread the word and treat your vehicle to the most water-efficient car wash in Colorado.Hope to see you there,-Cutthroat Chapter Board of Directors