Chapter Activities
Rocky Mountain Flycasters
Narrows State Wildlife Area Clean up Crew June 26, 2010 photo by Bryon Fessler
River Cleanup
Rocky Mountain Flycasters has adopted the Narrows State Wildlife Area for its part of the National Trout Unlimited Cleanup Day. See our River Cleanup page for more pictures and more of the story.
We have here a few reports from previous years so you can see some of our activities. See our river cleanups.
Scholarships
Read more about the Robert J. Behnke-RMF fellowship and you can use this Donation Form to make a contribution. This fellowship helps a Colorado State graduate student with research and honors the continuing contributions being made by Dr. Behnke.
Eagles Nest Open Space
The Rocky Mountain Flycasters Chapter of Trout Unlimited has developed a long-term project to assist with the restoration of the section of the North Fork Cache la Poudre River that runs through the Larimer County Eagle’s Nest Open Space. The Eagle’s Nest Open Space is located just south of The Forks in the Livermore area. See recent project activities.
photo by Dave Piske
Phantom Canyon Trail work
Trail maintenance in Phantom Canyon by Rocky Mountain Flycasters volunteers has been an important part of our preservation work. Some articles about our involvement with The Nature Conservancy can be found on our Phantom Canyon page and our Phantom Canyon Trail page.
Learning Activities
Rocky Mountain Flycasters provides many opportunities for members and other to learn more about protecting our natural resources as well as learning about various aspects of fly fishing. Our general meetings are always informative and we are always adding information to our web site. Here are a few examples:
- Common Sense Disinfection Procedure by Phil Wright
- Building a wading stick (pdf 412KB) with inexpensive/used materials by Phil Wright
- Articles of issues
- Tying the Gurgler video (coming soon)
Future guardian of cold-water resources
Sylvan Dale Picnic September 24, 2006
The Sylvan Dale Picnic is an opportunity for members and their families to get together, socialize, share some tips, and do some fun fishing in the ponds and Big Thompson river. Rocky Mountain Flycasters held their annual Sylvan Dale Ranch Picnic on September 24. Activities included a picnic lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs and non-alcoholic beverages. Ken Eis will provided some tips on casting and some of the finer points of wading a river (too late for Paul Wehr who took a non-injury tumble in the river.) Catch-and-release fishing on the Big Thompson and Sylvan Dale's ponds provided opportunities to bring in a few fish. Photo gallery. The companionship and food were great!
Colorado Youth Outdoors
Our chapter participated in the Colorado Youth Outdoors’ fly fishing-related programs at three Loveland high schools. The programs teach students and their parents the basics of fly tying, rod building, and fly fishing. Click here to see the action.
Last updated: 10 Jul 2010