$1,000 1st Place Prize Donated by Trout’s Fly Fishing
July 28, 2009
Trout’s Fly Fishing has donated $1,000 for the first place team. This is the first year there has been a cash prize for the Carp Slam. The prize money will be split by the winning team. The winning team will also win the Carp Cup Silver Trophy.
There are still a few spots left, but they are going quick.
Thanks to Tucker Ladd and Trout’s Fly Fishing for making this possible.
The Urban S. Platte: Littleton: 470 N. 2 miles
July 25, 2009
As many of you know, the S. Platte in the Metro Area is frequently stocked with trout. This spring, the river at The Carson Nature Center received 3,000 catchable Rainbow Trout.
Recently The Colorado Division of Wildlife “upped the ante” and stocked 50,000 Colorado River Cutthroat Trout Fingerlings. With Some luck and a good winter flow regime those fingerlings will grow into a base of catchable fish for the years to come.
The City and County of Denver: Confluence Park South to the Denver County Line
July 25, 2009
The Greenway Foundation, Denver Trout Unlimited and many other government and non-governmental interests have formed a coalition Called RISO, which stands for River South to study and ultimately transform the river into a recreation amenity.
Serious work is underway with feasibility and public input. There is a chance for you to turn out and hear about what the S. Platte will become in the future.
RISO Greenway Master Plan Public Outreach meeting
Monday, July 27, 2009
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mile High Station
2027 West Lower Colfax Avenue
(Directions: Go to Mile High Station website www.milehighstation.com or call 720-946-7721.)
The public is invited to hear about general planning concepts being envisioned for the RISO Greenway Master Plan area and to seek public input.
The objective of the River South Greenway Master Plan is to generate a park, recreation and open space plan that sets a vision for the South Platte River and creates development, financial and regulatory guidelines for parkland along the River between 20th Street to the Denver-Englewood/Sheridan city limits on the south. The project boundary for developing master planning proposals is defined as the South Platte River and all properties located adjacent to and/or contiguous with the River, approximately 200 feet from the top of the riverbank in either direction. Consideration will be given to opportunity linkages brought about by river improvements in the area between Federal Boulevard on the west to Broadway on the east.
If you don’t have time to attend, take a look at The Greenway Foundation’s Website, Click on the Special Events Tab and go to Projects to see what is happing on the urban S. Platte River.
http://www.greenwayfoundation.org
The Urban S. Platte: Littleton 470 N. 2.5 miles
July 25, 2009
During the last few months Denver TU has been underway with a feasibility study to determine what improvements would best benefit the river for improvement for native fishes and recreational fishing.
An excerpt of our report follows:
Specific objectives of this project are to restore approximately 13,000 linear feet (2.5 miles) of the South
Platte River and adjacent wetland and riparian habitat within the South Platte Park. A variety of habitat
types including natural riffles, pools and glide sections could be created, replacing natural stream
habitat that has been impacted by the construction of Chatfield Dam and implementation of flood
control measures. A conceptual design plan showing the project stationing, proposed locations of
riffles/pools, longitudinal profiles, cobble bars/terraces and bank stabilization.
With some luck, hard work, and fun fundraisers like The Carp Slam,
we will make this dream a reality.
New Sponsors! Ross World Wide, Rio Fly Lines, and ColoradoFlyFisherman.com
July 24, 2009
We are getting closer to the big day. I had a little tease on Monday night. I went to look at the river because TrophyRoom.com is going to film an intro for the Carp Slam. The flow was perfect, about 75cfs and clear. I looked off the bridge and saw 15+ fish over 30lbs. No joke! They were happy and eating. Of couse Monday night we had that huge storm, Tuesday morning the river was mud and fish were probably safe from practice sessions. We’ve seen fewer and fewer thunderstorms roll through Denver as the summer has progress, and I suspect by August 22nd the Front Range will be dry as a bone, and the urban South Platte clear as a bell. The sponsors think so too.
Ross World Wide has donated a Essence 690-4 and an Airus 3 fly reel, and again this year RIO Fly Lines is donating their Carp line and 3 packs of leaders to all participants and volunteers.
If you haven’t signed up yet, you better do it soon – spaces are filling up fast!
Need more information? Contact me at Tim [at] Fishexplorer.com.
Trout’s Fly Fishing, Front Range Anglers, and Fish Explorer join the Carp Slam
July 7, 2009
Three more sponsors join the Carp Slam…
Trout’s Fly Fishing located in Denver, CO. has signed on to be a sponsor – this is Trout’s third year in the Carp Slam crew. Trout’s has a great supply of carp flies to help you become the Carp King. They are located on the corner of 6th and Marion, around the Cherry Creek North area.
Front Range Anglers of Boulder, CO has also become a sponsor of Carp Slam. Front Range Anglers is also the home of defending Carp King Rob Kolanda. Listen to Rob’s podcast on FishExplorer.com to find out how he won last years tournament and what the secret weapon fly was what Rob spent his prize money on.
And neither last nor least, Fish Explorer has become a sponsor. Fish Explorer is website that has all the fishing information you need for Colorado. FishExplorer.com also includes a podcast that is hosted by Tim “Fishman” Emery, who is the director of The Carp Slam, and over the next month and a half the podcast will convey every one of the pros secrets so you can show them who’s really boss oops…many details about Carp Slam.
Thanks to Trout’s Fly Fishing, Front Range Anglers, and Fish Explorer!
The World Fishing Network becomes a Carp Level Sponsor by donating over $2,500!
July 6, 2009
If you fish 23/7, and watch television the other seven hours of the week, there’s no doubt you know the The World Fishing Network:
Launched in December 2005, WFN provides a daily escape for the more than 50 million recreational and sport fishing enthusiasts in the United States and Canada with programming dedicated to covering every aspect of angling and sport fishing. WFN features American angling, saltwater and freshwater fishing, professional competitions, expert advice, international fishing tournaments, travel destinations and conservation.
We are proud to announce that the World Fishing Network has become our first Carp Level Sponsor with a donation exceeding $2,500, and they have also agreed to have a film crew on location.
The World Fishing Network is available through major cable, satellite and other platforms – you can check to see if WFN is available in your area by clicking here. If you aren’t getting it yet the WFN provides phone numbers for most major programming providers so you can prod yours to get those extra seven hours of your day filled.
We are happy to welcome them to The Carp Slam Team!
