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The Days Are Getting Shorter. But There Is Still Plenty Of Time to Fish.
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September was quite a month here in Colorado - first and foremost, our condolences go out to any friends, family, clients, or businesses who were impacted by the rain events last month. Our hope is for a speedy recovery for all. With the big "500 year" flood now behind us, we're happy to see most of the rivers in Colorado settling back down. And more importantly, it is great to see and hear that the fall fly fishing is starting to really pick up as well. I know that fishing close to home is something that is near-and-dear to most of our readers. I'm happy to report that our home waters - the South Platte River - is still fishing really, really well. I hope you enjoy our report and forecast for the Deckers area and also Cheesman Canyon (one of my local favorites). In addition, we have a tremendous line up this fall for both fishing opportunities as well as customer events. Trouts is proud to announce that we will be hosting this year's Denver premiere of Confluence Film's WAYPOINTS on November 8th (this is a One-Night-Only Event for the ENTIRE country). In usual Trouts style, we're going to be throwing a VIP Party that you do not want to miss and that I'd like to personally invite you to attend. We're also extending our On-Stream Beginner Fly Fishing School into October based on all of the interest new anglers have shown. Our last class will be held on October 20th If you're interested in a more intermediate to advanced class, don't miss an opportunity to fish the Lower Blue River by attending our Switch and Spey Casting Clinic on the legendary Lower Blue River. As always, Trouts has new products hitting our shelves - and in this case, the roof of my truck. Don't miss our Product Spotlights for October. If you ever have any questions or need advice do not hesitate to give us a call - we're here to help you make the most of the time you get to spend on the water. Cheers, Tucker Ladd Owner |
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Colorado Just Had A Historic Rain Event.
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 Fall fly fishing has finally arrived in Colorado! With the recent rain event behind us, it is great to see a more regular weather pattern developing here in the Front Range. The flows on the main stem of the South Platte River were all over the place in September - yet the river fished extremely well. Flows were as low as 50 and as high as 300+ and the river has settled down to 154 out of Cheesman Reservoir through the Deckers area. "I was able to fish the Deckers area of the South Platte River almost every day when the big storm hit in September," said Dave Lovell, Head Guide at Trouts Guide Service. "We were wet - but the water actually dropped and the river fished really well. And... we had the river to ourselves." Higher up the river system, fishing has been excellent as well. "My last day fishing Cheesman Canyon this season was phenomenal," said Tucker Ladd after a recent trip. "I had good success fishing a dry dropper rig for most of the morning, and then switched over to an unweighted nymph rig in the afternoon. The flows were right around 295 cfs, which is still a fairly ideal flow for wade fishing." CLICK HERE for the full report from Cheesman Canyon and the Deckers area including natural fall entomology, tricks and tips to reading water, and picking the right fly patterns for your day on the river. We hope you enjoy this Feature Fall update!
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 TROUTS FLY FISHING IS HOSTING THE NEW FILM: WAYPOINTS
November 8th at the Oriental Theater - Tickets ON SALE NOW
Trouts Fly Fishing is proud to present the NEW Confluence Films movie project, WAYPOINTS. Similar to DRIFT, RISE and CONNECT, WAYPOINTS is a multi-segmented fly fishing film shot all around the world. With segments that include St. Brandon's Atoll in the Indian Ocean, Patagonian Chile, Southeast Alaska for steelhead, India for Golden Mahseer, and the jungles of Venezuela for payara, WAYPOINTS promises to be one of the finest, most exotic and most ambitious film of the year! With only 375 General Admission tickets available, this show is going to sell out FAST.
Denver, Colorado
Where: The Oriental Theater
When: Friday, November 8 at 8:00 PM
General Admission Tickets: $15 (available online or at Trouts Fly Fishing - 1303 East 6th Avenue Denver CO 80218)
Call the shop today for tickets - 303.733.1434. Or, CLICK HERE to make an online purchase.
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 SIMMS, COSTA, AND TROUTS FLY FISHING INVITE YOU TO OUR WAYPOINTS VIP PARTY
Friday November 8th - Tix $100 p/person
Join Simms, Costa, and Trouts for an evening in November that you will not soon forget. Purchase a Waypoints VIP ticket and get full access to our pre-party happy hour here at the shop, limo transportation to and from the Oriental Theater, Reserved Seating at the show, and best of all... ALL ticket proceeds are being donated to the Defend the Upper Colorado Coalition and tax deductible.
Waypoints is being launched via a synchronized, nationwide and international "world premiere night" on Friday, November 8, 2013 throughout the country and throughout the world - and there is only 25 VIP tickets available for the Denver premiere.
Come and enjoy "the biggest night of fly fishing film history" with Simms, Costa and Trouts Fly Fishing. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online.
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 FALL SEASON SWITCH AND SPEY CLINIC
Saturday October 19th - Full Day
Think spey and switch rods are designed only for the Pacific North West, BC, and Alaska? Think again. Check out our Switch Rod and Spey Casting Clinic that is being held on the renowned YR Ranch on the lower Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir:
- Price: $275
- 6 Student Limit
Learn the basics, versatility and advantages of using a switch rod on the water with one of our tenured casting instructors. In this class you will improve both single hand and two-handed casts - and have a shot at hooking a migratory brown trout moving from the Colorado River up into the Lower Blue River. For more information CLICK HERE.
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 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BIG SKY ROD BOX
Innovation - design - craftsmanship - durability.
These are four things that drew our attention to Big Sky Rod Box earlier this year. Now, we're happy to announce these innovative fly rod roof rack systems have arrived at Trouts Fly Fishing.
After a few conversations over the phone, an in person meeting here in the shop, and a number of months of thorough product testing on the roof of one our trucks, Trouts Fly Fishing is proud to introduce Denver and the rest of our customers to Big Sky Rod Box. CLICK HERE to read the entire Product Spotlight interview with Javan Druckenmiller, co-Founder of Big Sky Rod Box.
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 RINGING IN THE 'DIRTY THIRTY'
A Fly Fishing Report and Photo Essay From Louisiana - By Tucker Ladd
"Let's face it, turning 30 isn't exactly a milestone we are all looking forward to hitting. But I've always been a firm believer that it's all is how you want to view it, so are you a "glass is half full" or "glass is half empty" kind of person? Luckily I've already been down said path, and thanks to my wife my 30th birthday will be one to remember (and not remember thanks to plentiful brown water libations). So it's fair to say that the bar was set pretty high, and I knew I had my work cut out for me to produce a birthday bash that would make my wife's first days in her dirty flirty 30's something to remember. To my luck she had three "musts"; 1) good food 2) good booze 3) good fishing. CLICK HERE to read the full report and check out the photo essay.
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 WINTER FLY FISHING STRATEGY AND TACTICS
A Free In-Shop Presentation by Reid Baker
Thursday October 24th, 6-7pm
Join Trouts Fly Fishing for another unique event here at the shop and learn how to fly fish in the winter from an expert. Reid Baker, Guide Manager here at Trouts Guide Service will discuss strategies, tactics and specific rivers that you can fish in the winter (6-7pm here at the shop). Learn about basic fish behavior, fly patterns and fly fishing techniques that will help you fish the great state of Colorado straight through the colder months of the year. Stop by the shop on Thursday October 24th and enjoy this FREE event! |
ON STREAM BEGINNER FLY FISHING SCHOOL
Sunday October 20th - Full Day
Join Trouts for this one-day fishing school on one of our world-class private properties. Students will learn the basics of fly fishing including casting, reading water, entomology, and fly selection. This class is limited to six anglers so reserve your spot early. Fishing this section of the North Fork of the South Platte River should be excellent in October. This is a GREAT deal for $195. For more information CLICK HERE. Spaces for this class are filling up quickly - if you are interested call the shop today at 877.464.0034.
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 BRICKHEAD PART II - A TROUTS EXCLUSIVE ESSAY
The Second Part Of A Fictional Series Originally Published In The Drake Magazine - By Will Rice
QUINTANA ROO, Mexico - The year: 1982. The month: March. The day: Thursday, the 25th.
Over a year had passed and he still had not caught a permit. What had started out a mild curiosity had blossomed into a distant fascination. Permit were a magnetic enigma - their behavior vexing and alluring all at the same time. From there, things morphed into what Isaha, his closest associate and now fishing partner, called an unhealthy obsession....
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FUND-RAISER-BREW-FEST TO BENEFIT PROJECT HEALING WATERS
Oct. 30th - 6-10 PM
Mile High Station
Raise your glass to a great time for a good cause! Trouts Fly Fishing is proud to sponsor Mountain States Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association Annual Brew Fest that benefits Project Healing Waters (6-10pm at Mile High Station). Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings. Join this brew fest and bid on some fantastic fly fishing live auction items, silent auction items, and taste great beers from local and national breweries. Last year this event raised over $6000+ for Project Healing waters. Tickets: $50 per/person - on sale at:303.793-0859. For more information CLICK HERE.
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 LEARN THE BASICS OF FLY FISHING - WITH CODY HOECKELBERG
Thursday October 10th, 6-7pm
The goal of this class is to instill a basic understanding of fly fishing gear, equipment, and essentials to prepare first time anglers for a day on the water. If you or someone you know has been on the fence and thinking about giving fly fishing a try, this class provides a great baseline and foundation. Cost: $25 (but... you also get a $25 gift card to use here at the shop) Limited to six (6) participants. Call the shop today to register - 303.733.1434 or CLICK HERE for more details.
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 COLORADO AWESOMENESS - Customer Photo Of The Month
Our customer Kyle W. sent in this image into Trouts HQ earlier this month from parts unknown. We said: "SICK Fish! Nice work!"He said: "Thanks. She was a special fish indeed..."CLICK HERE to see this Colorado fish in high def HD.
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 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SUUNTO SPORTS WATCH COLLECTION
At Trouts Fly Fishing we're constantly trying to introduce our customers and clients to new and innovative equipment. Most of the time, this means fly fishing gear. Once in while, we come across complimentary hardware that helps to support the lifestyle of fly fishing. In this case, we'd like to introduce our customers to Sunnto Watches. If your fly fishing adventures take you way off the beaten path or even off the grid, you should take a look at these lightweight multi-purpose watch sized computers. CLICK HERE for more information on our new Suunto Sports Collections.
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If you have any questions feel free to contact: Will Rice
Trout's Fly Fishing
Director of Marketing
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Contact Trout's Fly Fishing at 1.877.464.0034
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