Kendall Lyons, of KLL Interiors, built the chapter this amazing desk. It is perfect for use as either a fly tying desk or a writing desk, and has an airbrushed finish to mimic a rainbow trout. Come to the auction to bid on this item. Tickets are available from Duranglers, or by calling Preston Knight at (970) 769-7734.
Also available at our auction will be a fishing trip on the Arkansas River. Yet another great trip that you can bid on to help our local waters. We will also have 2 tickets to the Colorado Rockies vs the Dodgers baseball game, which plays in June in Denver. We’ll have Charlie Craven’s new fly tying book, more fly selections are coming in, and we are adding to our nonfishing items as well.
The next chapter meeting will be at Durango Brewing Company on February 28th, at 6pm. The speaker will talk about “Seasons of the Arkansas“. This should be pretty informative and help everyone interested in learning more about this great fishery. Come for burgers, beer, and a great presentation. Banquet tickets will be available for purchase at the meeting.
Some of the trips that will be up for auction include, a guided trip with John Flick, co-owner of Duranglers, guided trip with Tom Knopick, co-owner of Duranglers, a guided trip on the upper Animas via a trip on the Durango-Silverton train, a guided float trip by Heads-up Flyfishing on the San Juan River in New Mexico, a guided trip by Marshall Pendergrass on the San Miguel river with an overnight stay in a stream side cabin, a float trip on the lower Gunnison River with an overnight stay in Montrose, a creek trip with Dale Smith on the upper Dolores drainage going after native cutthoats, and a fishing trip with trout Unlimited’s own Ty Churchwell. Great trips… for a great cause! Plan on being at the banquet on April 2nd, 20011!
Our spring fundraising banquet will be held on April 2nd this year at Fort Lewis college. Tickets are $40/person or $75/couple, and include dinner. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Preston Knight at 970 769-7734. We’re going to have a lot of fabulous auction items once again, and some great trips will be up for auction this year. We will auction off trips on the San Juan, Animas, a float trip on the Gunnison, several creek trips, and that just lists a few of them! We’ll also have rods, various gear, lots of items for women that don’t have anyhting to do with fishing, and even a custom made fly-tying desk!
The blog will be updated as we get closer to the banquet. Plan on being there; it’s a great time and the proceeds go towards improving our local waters.
We have a general chapter meeting coming up on Monday, September 13th at 6:30 pm. Come to Durango Brewing Co. at 30th and Main to hear Jeremy Nolan speak on “Tips and techniques for the San Juan”, plus general chapter news. Burgers, beer and fishing…it’s a good time. Call Ty with questions at 903-3010.
It’s that time of year again. The caddis are hatching in huge numbers on the Animas…and it’s clear and fishing great. The high mountain creeks are also clear and fishing very well, post runoff. Get out there an enjoy!!
Five Rivers’ annual fundraising banquet and conservation celebration soon approaches. This year’s event takes place Saturday, May 1st at the FLC Ballroom. Doors open at 5pm. We will have dozens of auction items including artwork, gear, rods, trips and so forth. Dinner is included and a cash bar is available. Tickets can be purchased at Duranglers. Call Buck for info at 759-2726.
Colorado TU’s statewide conference occurred this last weekend in Redstone. The Five Rivers chapter received some wonderful awards for our work.
First of all, Buck Skillen received an award as “Ourstanding Volunteer” for 2010. This award is well deserved and only scratches the surface in recognizing Buck for what he does for our chapter and local rivers. Congratulations Buck!!!
Second, our big Animas restoration project, completed in the fall of 2009, received the award for “Exemplary Project” for the state for 2009. This project was a collaborative effort including partnerships with Animas Riverkeeper, the City of Durango and DOW’s Fishing is Fun Grant. We all are proud of what we have accomplished and the rising flows point to a well-designed project. We’d encourage you to visit the site during this high water event.
The next chapter meeting will occur on Monday, April 5th at 6PM at Durango Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. Our speaker will be Greg McReynolds of NMTU discussing issues, legislation and TU’s position on concerns for the San Juan River in NM. Join us for burgers, beer and fish stories. For info: Chuck at 259-0075
