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March 2023

At the February Fly Fishing Show in Denver, Mayfly Outdoors and Colorado Trout Unlimited unveiled a limited-edition Greenback reel as part of a new Native Reel Series. The collaboration will generate awareness and funding for restoration of the Greenback cutthroat trout.

Inspired by the state fish of Colorado, the first reel in the series is built on a Ross Reels Colorado 2/3 – perfect for the small headwater streams where Greenbacks can be found.  It is the first Ross Reel to be anodized in a dark orange color meant to capture the colors of the spawning cutthroat trout, as well as the first to include hand painting on the clicker plate based on the cutthroat’s spots. On each of the 495 limited-edition reels produced, Mayfly Outdoors will donate a portion of the purchase price directly to Colorado Trout Unlimited in support of the Poudre Headwaters Project, which is focused on restoring a large stronghold for native greenback cutthroat in its original South Platte River basin.

 
 

River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp Camp - Application Deadline April 10th

The 2023 CTU River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp application deadline is less than a month away on April 10th. Youth between the ages of 14-18 are eligible to apply to camp. Twenty (20) campers are selected based on their application responses, including an essay on why they wish to attend camp.

 
 

TU Calls on the BLM for Oil and Gas Rulemaking

With a new balance of power in D.C. taking hold and a new Congress settling into their duties, a familiar problem remains for anglers and conservationists across the West: speculative oil and gas leasing on our public lands.  

 
 

CTU River Stewardship Gala Recap

Thank you to our donors, supporters, & attendees of the 2023 CTU Gala, hosted at Mile High Station on March 9, 2023.

 
 

Colorado Congressmen Urge Forest Service to Delay Approval of Uinta Basin Railway

Colorado’s U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Joe Neguse are asking the Forest Service to delay final approval of a plan to route the proposed Uinta Basin Railway through a section of roadless area. The project would put at risk miles of Gold Medal fishery on the Colorado River, as well as Boulder Creek.

 
 

The 2nd Annual Troutfest Colorado Will Take Place July 8, 2023 at Coors Field

Colorado Trout Unlimited invites you to Troutfest Colorado 2023 Saturday, July 8th, at Coors Field in Denver. Join us at the ballpark and enjoy vendors, casting areas, youth activities, fly-tying, industry presentations, stadium tours, ballgame food & beverages, raffles, and games. Bring the entire family and experience fly-fishing, river conservation, and Coors Field!

 

Featured Partner: The River Mile Foundation

TRMF is a non-profit connected with The River Mile development. The River Mile is a 62-acre new Downtown Denver neighborhood located along the banks of The South Platte River.

 

  • April 1st - IF4 at the Double Tree Hotel, Durango - CTU is proud to be a partner with the IF4 2023. You can catch the best fly fishing films of the year! Get tickets here.

  • April 13th - IF4 at the Ivy Ballroom, Surf Hotel & Chateau, Buena Vista - CTU is proud to be a partner with the IF4 2023. You can catch the best fly fishing films of the year! Get tickets here.

  • April 15th - IF4 at the Avalon Theater, Grand Junction - CTU is proud to be a partner with the IF4 2023. You can catch the best fly fishing films of the year! Get tickets here.

  • April 27th - IF4 at the Buffalo Rose, Golden - CTU is proud to be a partner with the IF4 2023. You can catch the best fly fishing films of the year! Get tickets here.

  • May 7th - Women's Fly Fishing 101 - Lake Lehow, Denver - West Denver TU and CPW are teaming up for a women's fly fishing class. Register here.

  • June 11th - 17th - CTU River Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp - Youth camp applications are open until April 10th. Learn more here.

  • July 8th - Troutfest Colorado 2023 - Troutfest Colorado will once again take place at Coors Field. Save the date! Sponsorships, vendors, and tickets here.

See all upcoming events on our Facebook listings and event calendar.

 

Thank you to our business partners:

 
 

Colorado Trout Unlimited
1536 Wynkoop Street Suite 320 | Denver, Colorado 80202
3034402937 | info@coloradotu.org

NATIONAL TROUT UNLIMITED

 1(800)-834-2419 | trout@tu.org

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