More Press for Carp Slam! Fly Fishing Retailers Show!
September 17, 2009
I just got finished with the Fly Fishing Retailers Show. The word on the street is great! Thanks to all of you. I have some soft commitments from new sponsors to get involved next year. Including: Mystic Fly Rods, Hatch Fly Reels (don’t tell anybody) Costa Del Mar, Seaguar, and more. Keep your eyes on Carp Slam.org.
Just announced there will be a Carp Slam Panel at the ISE show in Denver, January 7-10, 2010. More details to follow.
More Carp Slam Press! Thanks to Alex Landeen who flew in from Arizona just to write about the Carp Slam.
FISH CAN’T READ premier issue with Carp Slam Coverage Make sure you spread the word!
DTU Carp Slam Extended Image Gallery – The Other Stuff.
Alex will be my guest on this weeks Fly Fishing Podcast at www.FishExplorer.com
www.landeenphotography.com
www.fatguyflyfishing.com
www.fishcantread.com
Have a great fall fishing season and make sure you “go out fishing”
Tim “Fishman” Emery
DTU Carp Slam
tim@fishexplorer.com
303.517.9197
DTU Pro-Am Carp Slam Attracts Denver Media Attention
August 19, 2009
With the Slam slated for August 22 just days away, the local media are giving the event and the Platte restoration effort a nice boost. CBS 4 News did a great job covering our efforts at South Platte Park. DTU intends to do in-stream improvements as a demonstration site for fish habitat renewal. The preliminary study was recently approved by the City of Littleton and SSPR. Check out the two minute CBS4 video starring VP Todd Fehr at:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=60866@kcnc.dayport.com
In a carp fishing coup, Tournament Director Tim Emery was able to hook and land a nice fish within 30 minutes as Denver Post Outdoor Reporter Charlie Meyers looked on. Charlie has been a long term supporter of TU efforts across the state. Read the Post story at:
http://www.denverpost.com/outdoors/ci_13154645
All of this attention will help DTU and its partners gather both financial and civic support for this major undertaking.
Mike Hobbs
President Denver TU.
Captains Meeting Time Change! Friday 6:00 PM at Fuel Cafe!
August 18, 2009
The South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam Captains meeting time has changed. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm at Fuel Cafe on Friday night. This meeting is for Pros. and Amateurs. Volunteers can attend if they want.
World Fishing Network Press Release
August 13, 2009
WFN: WORLD FISHING NETWORK NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF
DENVER TROUT UNLIMITED’S SOUTH PLATTE PRO-AM CARP SLAM
DENVER, CO – AUG. 6, 2009 – WFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, has been named an official sponsor for one of Colorado’s most popular fishing events – the South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam fly fishing tournament – hosted by Denver Trout Unlimited on Aug. 22, 2009. The goal of the event is to raise awareness and funds for the South Platte River as it flows through Metro Denver.
“For two years the Carp Slam has been held in relative obscurity. Thanks in no small part to World Fishing Network’s sponsorship and promotion, the Slam is receiving recognition around Colorado and the west,” said Tim “Fishman” Emery, Director South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam. “The buzz for the 2009 event is bringing much needed attention to reclamation efforts on the Denver South Platte River. Players and volunteers are coming out of the weeds to help this year’s fund raising effort.”
The event is open to 15 amateur anglers who will be paired with professional guides from shops throughout Colorado. Teams will randomly pick beats laid out on the South Platte River in Denver. The $250 per angler participation fee includes a day of carp fishing on the South Platte, lunch/after-party at the Fuel Cafe, and the opportunity to be Denver’s Carp Slam champion.
“We commend Denver Trout Unlimited for all of their efforts including this beneficial fund raising event,” said Mark Rubinstein, President of WFN. “We have a long-history of supporting conservation groups like TU, so it is our pleasure to sponsor the event and help raise funds and provide visibility for such an important cause.”
In addition to supporting the event, WFN is providing much needed exposure for the event by advertising it on its website (www.wfn.tv) and sending a camera crew to the event to produce a feature to air on the network at a later date. Other sponsors of the event include: Trout’s Fly Shop, www.Fishexplorer.com, www.theonlinekeepsac.com, Orvis of Cherry Creek and The UPS Store. Additional information is available at www.CarpSlam.org.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s wide-ranging programming lineup includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any outdoor network. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world’s top anglers, the network also includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi and WFN’s Reel Road Trip. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 25 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. In the U.S., distributors include; Charter Communications, Dish Network, GVTC, Verizon FiOS and more. Visit WFN online at www.wfn.tv.
For further information contact:
Doug Drotman – WFN (631-462-1198 or doug@drotmanpr.com)
Schedule for Carp Slam 09′
August 13, 2009
Host venue will be Fuel Café
3455 RINGSBY CT #105 DENVER 80216
Fuel Café is south of I-70 SE of the Washington 38th St. split. There should be adequate parking available.
Directions to Fuel Cafe
Schedule
Friday 8/21
6:30 PM Captians Meeting. Participants meet at Fuel for drawing of Teams and beats. Competitors bag distribution and beer available. This is optional for volunteers.
Saturday 8/22
6:30 AM Volunteers arrive, check in, distribute maps directions. Bagels & Coffee
7:00 AM Pros and Amateurs arrive, check in! Distribute maps and directions. Bagels & Coffee!
7:30 AM Teams and Volunteers review of contest rules
8:00 Travel to beats and scout
8:30 Morning Session begins
11:30 Morning Session Ends
11:30 PM Return to Fuel for Lunch! Guests can attend and purchase lunch for $20 donation.
1:30 PM Travel to beats and scout
2:00 PM Afternoon session begins
5:00 PM Afternoon Session Ends
5:00 PM Return to Fuel for scoring, awards, auction, after party.
Carp Slam is sold out!
August 1, 2009
Seems like we have a lot of Carp Fisherman out there!
We have filled the Carp Slam with 15 amateurs. What that means is we are going to have a great event. The after party is going to be great. Fuel Cafe will be the place. Make sure you come by and join us. There will be a silent auction for more great items.
We are still looking for volenteers to help with the event. We hope to see you there!
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.
Welcome to the Carp Slam website
June 22, 2009
We’ve got a new site, just for the South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam. Here you’ll find news about the Slam, as well as information about how you can help the South Platte River Restoration. Whether it be volunteering at our event, joining as a sponsor, or matching wits against the toughest fish in Denver (and some of the toughest fly fishers anywhere), there’s something for everyone at the Carp Slam.
Check back soon for more news and information, here at our blog.
PS: Special thanks to Michael Gracie for setting up our site and providing the hosting.
