| | | |  | Fishing – and Keeping It Local – Through the Pandemic | | | | These are difficult times. COVID-19 has millions under stay-at-home orders, isolating themselves, practicing social distancing and limiting their personal contact with others. In communities across the US and around the world, we’re all experiencing it. Fortunately, the Colorado stay-at-home order recognizes that one of our allowed “necessary activities” is outdoor recreation, specifically allowing “outdoor activity, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, biking or running.” Time spent on the water is allowed under the state order and can be a much-needed way of healing our spirits. Our friends at Angling Trade have a great overview on their blog on fishing during the pandemic– but the essentials really come down to common sense. Fish near where you live, on your “home waters” rather than trying to travel longer distances where you could pick up or spread the virus in another community. Always practice social distancing while going to the water and when fishing. Don’t put yourself or others at risk – we will have plenty of chances to fish in groups and at more distant destinations down the road. | | | | While face-to-face gatherings with angling friends – including our TU chapter and council meetings – are on hold for the indefinite future, there are also plenty of “virtual” opportunities to engage with TU and the broader angling community as well – and we’ve included links to several of these in this issue of Currents. It may not be on the water, but still is an important way to connect with others who share our passion for rivers, trout, and conservation.  All of our Colorado fishing experiences are immeasurably enriched by our fly shop and outfitter partners. The pandemic hasn’t changed how important they are as key parts of our community economies, as reliable sources of information, and as allies and supporters of coldwater conservation. That makes it more important than ever that we also show them our appreciation by continuing to do business with them through these challenging times. While traditional brick-and-mortar storefronts may be closed, you can still order your gear, flies, and tying materials from your local fly shop online. Or think ahead and book a guide trip for later in the year. Or purchase a gift card for yourself or as a gift for others. Every purchase you make will help the local businesses we rely on for leadership and reliable information on our Colorado waterways so that they weather this crisis and be there to continuing serving us on the other side of the pandemic. Check out the map of local fishing businesses across the state who have supported Colorado TU’s mission, including links to their online storefronts! | | | | | |  | Read from home Spring 2020 issue of High Country Angler e-zine Featuring an article on fishing Trappers Lake, a report on an important legislative victory for instream flows, Spring fishing tips with Landon Mayer, photos and the story from the annual Frostbite Fish-off in Pueblo, and the regular columns: - TWISTED DAMSEL by Joel Evans
- POOLS AND RAPIDS: A FISH STORY by Hayden Mellsop
- 4 KEYS TO BECOMING A DEADLY FLATS FLY FISHER by Peter Stitcher
- THE LAST CAST by Dr. John Nickum.
| | | | | | | | | | With support from Chevron Mining, Inc., the LOR Foundation, Trout Unlimited, and dedicated village leaders, Questa is building an economy based on outdoor recreation, traditional agriculture, and light industry. And though the finish line may be a ways off, the right pieces are falling into place, including a vibrant arts scene, the opening of a Questeño guide business and the Questa del Rio Colorado News, a monthly paper featuring creative takes on local events.
This is the Questa that Questa wants to be, for those will visit and the sons and daughters who’ll come home. The Rio Grande cutthroat trout, which have fed families for generations in Questa, are now helping the economy evolve beyond the days when the mine was the main source of income for many. | | |  | Watch from home
Querencia: A love of place | | | | | | | | Pheasant-tail Nymph vs. San Juan Worm This a matchup between two proven subsurface patterns that trout really seem to love. Learn how to tie both! | | | | | |  | TU Family Field Trip & Virtual Water Activities Students across America are unexpectedly home due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Trout Unlimited wants to help families make the most of the unexpected time together by providing some fun, educational and social distancing-friendly activities in the outdoors. TU Family Field Trip: Macroinvertebrates Water Education Resources for Kids | | |  | RYW Free Coloring Pages Ages 2-102 can enjoy coloring 3 different trout designs from Garrison Doctor at RepYourWater. Be sure to tag @repyourwater and #rywcoloring if you decide to share your artwork! Download for free | | | | | | Keeping Rivers Safe from Home TU Vol Ops Director, Jeff Yates, discusses things you can do from home to help protect rivers and streams. Check out the recorded live-stream from Trout Unlimited. Watch the recorded livestream | | | | Fishing from Home Feed your addiction without getting on the water | | | |  | Virtual Fishing It's definitely not the real thing, but it's pretty fun to see how games are incorporating the sport. With the popularity around the new Animal Crossing game, we could see a new generation of people interested in fishing! | | | | | | | | | | Due to COVID-19, many places across Colorado are postponing/canceling events, please double check any events posted on calendars to see when their new dates are and if there are virtual alternatives. Also, please note that things may change and by following CTU, TU and your local chapter on social media or through email is the best way to keep in touch. Thank you! | | | | CTU Virtual Board Meeting Starts at 6:30pm | | | | | | | |  | | | We're doing it again - win a drift boat! We are excited to announce that we are doing another Boulder Boat Works Pro Guide drift boat raffle with a lower entry price and proceeds being split with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Raffle tickets start at $40 for 1 and $100 for 3 entries (lower entry price this year). Price: 1 for $40 OR 3 for $100 Drawing: June 15, 2020 at 12pm at CTU Office in Denver, CO 80202 | | |  | | | Float and Fish in Gunnison Prize includes a 2-day float trip for 2 on Gold Medal Waters to fish the legendary Gunnison Gorge as well as lodging and dinner the night prior to launch. On the float all meals are taken care of, and if rental equipment is needed, it will be provided. Price: 1 for $10 OR 3 for $25 Drawing: April 25, 2020 at 8pm at Hotel Colorado | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Colorado Trout Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to conserve, protect, and restore Colorado's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. | | Colorado Trout Unlimited
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