Spring is right around the corner, eleven days to be exact, but who is counting? I know that come March 20th, I will be out in my favorite fishery, and if I'm lucky enough, I'll wet those dusty wading boots, but I'll need to watch my step.
Good Samaritan Bill Facilitates Mine Clean-up
(from TU press release Feb 3, 2022) A bipartisan bill to help address the problem of pollution leaking from abandoned hard rock mines was introduced in the U.S Senate on Feb 3rd. Colorado Senator Bennet joined the Lead Bill Sponsors- Senator Heinrich from New Mexico and Senator Risch from Idaho- and five other senators from western states as sponsors.
CTU River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp
CTU River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp | June 12-18, 2022
Skills, Conservation Principles, and Camaraderie. Colorado Trout Unlimited will host the 17th annual River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp for teen youth at AEI Base Camp in Taylor Park, Colorado, June 12-18, 2022. Since 2006, youth from across the state and beyond have gathered to complete a week-long program of STEM-based conservation education and instruction in the art of fly fishing. Youth 14-18 are eligible to apply for camp, chapters statewide provide scholarships to campers in need.
A Lesson in Frozen Fly Line and Empty Tailwaters
To me, one of the most incredible aspects of fly fishing is that we are in a constant state of growth. Whether a seasoned veteran or novice, if you spend a day fishing and you don't learn anything, you ain't livin' right. A great way to grow as an angler is to build an intimate relationship with your local water in every season. For me, much of my "growth" came in the winter months. Let's face it, it sucks. There's mud and snow, crappy flows, tingling fingers and toes, and frozen banks just begging to snag my 6x tippet and ruin my drag free drift. I've traded the sun hoodies and Chacos for waders and boots, and #10 chubbies for #24 midges under a bobber.
