The EPA and Corps of Engineers recognized that headwaters and their feeder streams need protecting and issued new Clean Water Act rules. You can check out CTU’s press release on the new Clean Water Rules here and read a recent Denver Post Op-ed about the ruling.
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 until August
Due to record flows on the South Platte in the area of the scheduled project in South Platte Park, the event did not occur. We will arrange for a date in August. Please stay tuned for more information.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
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.
Orvis Needs Volunteers
And Yes, there is something in it for you!The Orvis Store (Park Meadows) is looking for a few good volunteers to assist with casting instruction at the Fly Fishing 101 and 201 classes it sponsors on weekends. All attendees at these classes receive a free TU trial membership so it may provide a good opportunity to help recruit new members to TU and the Cutthroat Chapter.Anyone who volunteers for a least 2 classes gets a 10% discount on any Orvis in-store purchase and that discount escalates by 10% for each subsequent class volunteered for up to 50% off. All classes are conducted on Saturday or Sunday mornings from 9-11. Fly Fishing 101 courses are held at the store in Park Meadows. Fly Fishing 201 courses are held at a local area pond. Available dates for FF101 include: 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 8/9. Dates for FF201 include: 5/17, 5/24, 6/14, 6/27, 7/12, 8/2, 8/15.If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Orvis Shop at 303-768-9600.
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
May 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 May 19th 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!
May Fly Raffle
This month's fly raffle include a dozen flies from Loney Peralta, Rick Webb, Brian Kuchynka, Bob Getz, and Richard Pilatzke. One of these sets of flies will make your day into a success. Thanks to all who have contributed to the raffle. If you are tying now, think about donating a dozen of your best ties to the raffle.
Recent Articles of Interest
Here are a couple of articles we thought were worthy of sharing.The first is an article from 2015 The High Line water policy review, a quarterly publication of the High Line Canal Preservation Association. It’s a great review of many important issues regarding Colorado water policy.The second is an essay by Scott Willoughby that appeared in the Denver Post on Sunday. Anyone interested in preserving public lands for outdoorsmen should become aware of the efforts by a “radicalized contingent of elected officials in the West”.Allen