Time to Slam
August 20, 2010
The wait is over. Today 14 teams hit the river in their quest to become the 2010 South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam Champions. You don’t have to be competing to enjoy the event and support a great cause. Head down to the river to watch the competition or join us at Fuel Cafe for lunch. Unfortunately, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will not be able to attend the event, but we will have Jeff Shoemaker, Executive Director of The Greenway Foundation speaking about the past, the present and the future of Denver’s South Platte River. Then starting at 5:30 join us for the awards and afterparty featuring tall tales and a silent auction.
Are you ready to fish?
August 17, 2010
Last Friday I took the afternoon off to catch a carp. The water was perfect 110cfs in Englewood! The carp were easy to spot, happy as could be until… I made a cast. Then they were mad! Damn those carp are smart!
As of writing this post, the water is up to 400 cfs on the South Platte. What does that mean? It is carpin time. Get ready to catch a lot of fish and that carp numbers may be a little down from last year. That also means it is anybody’s game! Rob Kolanda didn’t win the year the water was up, so everybody has a chance!
We still have a few spots open. If you have some special clients that you want to sign up, let us know. We will make note if you sponsor somebody.
Make sure you have family and friends come to lunch. Mayor Hickenlooper will be speaking and we will have members of Wells Fargo in the house.
The awards party will be fun, with music from Gary Morse and FREE BEER from Wynkoop Brewers. Plus, some great silent auction items to buy.
Just a reminder, all sections of the Platte South of 144th are off limits. You can scout, you just can’t fish.
Oakley. Rio. The Mayor
August 5, 2010
Carp Slam News!
Oakley Sunglasses has stepped up to provide 1 pair of sunglasses to all the amatuer participants in The Pro-Am. The glasses will be worth $150 or more.
Rio Fly Lines has donated Fly Lines and leaders to all participants in Day 1 including pros. The fly lines and leaders are worth $80+
Lunch Time Speaker on Saturday, Aug. 21.
This year’s lunch time speaker will be Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper to speak about the city’s promotion and involvement in RISO and RINO, the key initiatives that are helping to restore and enhance the S. Platte River for a variety of recreation uses, including Fishing!
World Fishing Network Looking for Ambassadors
And tell everyone how to fish for carp in the South Platte.
A WFN Ambassador is a volunteer representative of WFN: World Fishing Network, providing content from their region including posts, blogs, pictures, video and more.
It is FREE to join and you will receive WFN Ambassador gear and a certificate after you post your first blog.
WFN wants the Carp Slam participants to write about how you are preparing for this tournament, the gear you plan to use, the best techniques to catch carp…and report how well you did on August 21 & 22.
Apply today Contact Liz Ogilvie
eogilvie@wfn.tv
Carp Slam Open Day 2
We are looking for the best Carp Fisherman in the country. Do you think you have what it takes? Fly Fishing only. Leave at 8:00 am and return at 2:30. Your chance to win $1,500.
Chris Galvin and Tim Emery are laying down the challenge. Think you can beat us? Sign up!
If you need a partner please send an email to Tim@FishExplorer.com
