ETU's 3rd Annual Evening Picnic at Buchanan Ponds

Our June 18 chapter meeting will take place at the Buchanan Ponds, so bring along a rod and reel and belly boat if you like. The trout will be doing the entertaining; there will be no presentation. ETU will provide sandwiches, chips and pop. Please bring a side dish and some fishing stories or good lies. Arrive as early as 3 PM and fish for free until dark. There will probably be an extensive evening midge hatch, and it will test your expertise. In case of rain, we will move inside.

NICK ROSS TO SPEAK ON FISHING THE DURANGO AREA

Nick was born in Pueblo, Colorado and grew up fishing the Arkansas and South Platte drainages. As most guides, he says that he was born to fly fish. When it came time for college, he moved to Gunnison and pursued college as a secondary option to fly fishing.

Nick spent the next seven years guiding in Colorado, Montana and Alaska, honing many different fly fishing techniques. He finally settled down in Durango because of the big browns that prowl the Animas River. When the opportunity arises, he admits an addiction to saltwater flats fishing. Like most guides, on his days off he spends time on the river testing out his own patterns and trying to push the boundaries with the big fish. He also ties for Rainy's.

Nick will speak on the rivers in the Durango area and will also discuss some backcountry opportunities. The meeting takes place at Beau Jo’s Pizzeria in downtown Evergreen on Wednesday, May 21. Join us for dinner and libations at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting at 7 PM and then the presentation.

The Yampa River in Northwest Colorado

On Wednesday April 16, Reid Baker, Guide Manager for Freestone Outfitters in Denver will present at Evergreen Trout Unlimited’s monthly meeting. Reid will be presenting on the Yampa River in Northwest Colorado. From its headwaters in the majestic Flat Tops Wilderness Area through Steamboat Springs, the Yampa is an exceptional trout fishery that offers something for everyone: the dry fly creek enthusiast and the trophy chaser alike. Learn access and how to approach fishing the public trout sections on one of Colorado’s most renowned rivers. Freestone Outfitters is Denver’s Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service, specializing in the South Platte and Colorado River Drainages and has access to private water throughout the state, including the Yampa Valley and exclusive private ranches on the Lower Blue River and North Fork of the South Platte. 

The meeting will take place at Beau Jo's Pizza in downtown Evergreen.  Dinner at 6:30pm, bried Chapter Business at 7:00pm and Reid will get started around 7:15pm.

FLY FISHING FOR REDFISH IN LOUISIANA

Please, join us to hear Mike Kuberski talk about the amazing redfishing on the fly in Louisiana. Mike’s Louisiana video and photos are awesome and you don't want to miss the presentation as he discusses techniques and flies for redfishing.  He can also give tips about travel to the area.
 
Mike currently guides for The Colorado Angler on the Colorado River, the Blue, Arkansas, Roaring Fork and most any other place where the fish are biting.  He's got loads of experience near and far!

Mike's presentation will be at our Monthly Meeting at Beau Jo's Pizza in downtown Evergreen on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at approximately 7pm.














































































































































































































































































































































































 

2nd Annual Fly Tyers Round Table

Come join us on Saturday March 1 from 10am until 2pm for the Evergreen Trout Unlimited/Blue Quill Angler Second Annual Fly Tyers Round Table.  The Round Table will be held at the Blue Quill Angler, 1532 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO, 303-674-4700.

If you are interested in fly tying, this event is for you.  Come and meet Blue Quill Angler guides, employees and your fellow TU members as they produce their most productive freshwater, saltwater and pike flies!  Pat Dorsey, Bob Dye, John Keefover, J. Core, Joe Shafer, Jerry Vigil, Jim Neiberger, Brian Kelso, Cody Scott and others will be tying.  TU members will be producing bonefish, redfish and many other saltwater and freshwater patterns.

Evergreen Trout Unlimited will be providing donuts and coffee!

Thanks and we'll see you there!

Trout Unlimited Upcoming Events +

Our second Annual Fly Tyers Round Table will be at the Blue Quill Angler on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  The event will feature professional tyers such as Pat Dorsey and Bob Dye and a few ETU members as well!  The event starts at 10:00am.  Please join us!

  

You can help "Protect Our Rivers."  After a long wait, you can finally purchase Protect Our Rivers license plates!  Thanks to CTU, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the plates are dedicated to river conservation and restoration across Colorado.  It's easy.  Jump on the web and navigate to http://www.protectourrivers.net to fill out a simple form. 

  

The West Denver Chapter is holding its 38th Annual Fly Tying Clinic on Saturday, February 8 from 8:30am to 3:00pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 

  

Greg Felt of Arkanglers will be presenting to ETU again at our Monthly General Meeting on Wednesday, February 19 at Beau Jo's Pizza in downtown Evergreen.  Greg's presentation will start around 7pm after food and drink. 

  

CTU will be hosting its Annual dinner and gala on Friday, March 21 at the Arvada Center.  Proceeds from the event benefit statewide programs for river protection.  For more details go to: http://www.coloradotu.org/event/annual-river-stewardship-gala/. 

ETU Holiday Extravaganza

Food! Fabulous Prizes! Fun! And Fish Stories! 

 

All ETU members and guests are invited
When: Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 5 pm

Where: Mike and Val McGinnis’s home

ETU will provide entrée and beverages (microbrew beers, fine wines, pop and bottled water)

If your last name begins with:

A – F Bring a salad

G – L Bring a side dish

M – R Bring an appetizer

S – Z Bring a desert (or dessert—it’s smaller and tastier!)

Directions to the McGinnis residence at 26055 Elk Range Road (303-670-0554):

PLEASE NOTE that many cell phones do not work in this part of Kerr Gulch so your GPS system may not get you here. In addition, many of the electronic mapping systems do not post images of the private Elk Range Road, and other electronic maps may be inaccurate. Last year, several members who relied on electronic navigation failed to find the McGinnis residence and missed out on loads of fun. Bring a copy of this.  

From Bergen Park head north on Evergreen Parkway to the intersection with Kerr Gulch Road (3/4 mile south of El Rancho). Turn right on Kerr Gulch and travel for about 3.5 miles to Elk Valley Road and the sign for Kerr Gulch Highlands. Take a left and drive about 250 feet to Highlands View Drive, and then take a right. Continue about 1 mile up the switchbacks to Elk Range Road and take a left. Proceed about 250 feet. Driveway is on the left. Park in the driveway and on the road.

From Kittredge head east on Highway 74 to the east end of town and turn left on Kerr Gulch Road. Drive about 1.2 miles to Elk Valley Road. Turn right and drive about 250 feet to Highlands View Drive and then take another right. Continue about 1 mile up the switchbacks to Elk Range Road and take a left. Proceed about 250 feet. Driveway is on the left. Park in driveway and on road.


DON’T FORGET OUR FAMOUS BUCKET RAFFLE!

Bring something — anything — to contribute to the holiday spirit.

All new and gently used donations are welcome, both fishing and non-fishing items.

The more stuff you bring, the more fun we have.