FRONT RANGE ANGLERS NEWSLETTER
"Dedicated to bringing people and fish together"
April 2006
 


Lisa Schmidt, wife of FRA staff member and guide Brian Schmidt.

One of the few perks of being married to Brian is that you qualify for reduced guide fees, and get the chance to land lunkers like this.

Hello all,

Congratulations to Jim Wright who won last week's quiz. The correct answer was the Dream Stream (the S. Platte River between Spinney and Elevenmile Reservoirs). Jim wins a C&F Designs fly box.

This week's question: Which fish does The Compleat Angler, written by Isaak Walton in 1653, describe as "the queen of rivers; a stately, a good, and a very subtle fish"? Email your guess here. The lucky winner will receive a Redington Topwater fishing shirt.

We have one spot left on the Bonefish Safari - May 6th: click here for details. We also had a last minute cancellation for the Intro to Insects class this Saturday 4/15. Boulder Creek is perfect for the class right now -- it's going to be excellent. Click here for details and to register if you'd like the spot.

Hope to see you,
Bill
 
NEWS AND NOTES
• Up Boulder Creek: Humor from our own Jay Zimmerman
•Benefit for the St. Vrain River Project: The Saint Vrain Anglers are hosting an Auction on May 6, 2006 in support of a wonderful project that will rehabilitate and make accessible miles of the Saint Vrain River. Find out about the event and take a look at the initial study.
• Spring Fly Fishing Classes: Classes are enrolling now. Course descriptions and dates are online in the "Classes" section of our website.
 
DESTINATIONS:
• Highwater Blues: When runoff on the local streams gets started, Front Range Anglers has a great new option.
• The Roaring Fork: A great option for early spring fishing.
 
FLY TYING:
• The Bunny Split: Two Tails Are Better Than One - Here is an interesting variation on tying the Double Bunny developed by Scott Sanchez.
• Clouser's Flies: If you’re a Bob Clouser fan you need this book!
 
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES:
•Barbless Hooks: Do you know how to properly debarb hooks? If not, take a look.
• What is Podcasting and Why am I Interested?: Some new fly fishing entertainment/information options to take advantage of.
 
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