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Cutthroat Newsletter - 03/21/08

Hey everyone! It's been a while. Why? Because we've been busy stocking the shelves and gearing up for what we think is going to be an outstanding season in 2008.

By the way, before I get too far into this, I feel like I have a bit of explaining to do. The I-25 sinkhole fish in the last issue was not really caught there. If I had to take a wild guess, I'd assume it involved Adobe Photoshop, a little too much free time, and a great sense of humor! I couldn't help putting it in there.

The Fishing Blotter: Spring is here and fishing is really starting to heat up in a lot of places. It's awesome to see Blue Winged Olives and drift boats rolling out of the lot again! Our guides have been tearing them up on the Upper Colorado, the BWOs have started to hatch on the Arkansas, and the float fishing has been excellent in spots. Stop in and see us for the latest.

Don't Panic!

We've had a few locals come in a panic because the greasae board with the fishing reports has been removed. Although it had become somewhat of an icon in the County, it was time retire it.

We're trying to get with the times here at Cutthroat Anglers, and have replaced the smeared up old grease board with a big flat screen tv above the fly bins (I love new toys)! Our new addition will be easier for you to read, and it is quicker to update, so we'll make sure to post the latest. Expect to see quite a bit of change this year- there's more to come!

Time to Get a Real Job

Back by popular demand, we will be providing two spring sessions of the Cutthroat Anglers Guide School in April 2008. The first session will be held April 13-19th, and the second will be held April 20-26th. Spaces are limited and filling fast, so contact us soon to reserve your spot!

The Cutthroat Anglers Guide School will provide a foundation which can be used to seek a career as a fly fishing guide. This in-depth and thorough course covers many of the skills needed to be a world class fly fishing professional, including the finer points of wade and drift boat guiding. Our team of instructors draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience accumulated from decades of guiding everywhere from Alaska to Patagonia.

As the dates are approaching quickly, now is the time to reserve your spot. It's time to get a real job. Click here for detailed information.

RE: Name the Fish

I must say that I was quite amazed with the number of fish name submissions that flooded my inbox. Fun stuff. I also feel the need to let all of you who submitted the name "Almondene" should be ashamed of yourselves!!!!

We did get a lot of duplicates and several names that put a smile on my face, but that I ought not post as I try to keep this thing PG-13 Omitting those, here are some of the suggestions:

Ariel
Spot
Antoinette Danza
Maybelline
Miss Piggy
Madison
Miss Spotie
Angelina
Hard-hearted Hannah
Sprite
Angelina 'Bow-lie
Marilyn Mon-'bow (for the old-timers)
Sheryl 'Bow
Lindsay 'Bow-han
'Bow-yonce Knowles
Hannah Hog-tana
Sally Summit
Bubbles
Mother. (The descriptions make me think of mine!!!:)
Over
Svetlana
Tippet
Almondene
'Dolly'. She looks firm and fully packed!
Trudy
Rainbow Sally
Pinky
Blue Eyed Beauty
Nettie
Cutty's Lovey

And the winner is............(drum roll)..................... Ken Gutwillig with his submission of Hannah Hog-tana, a spin-off of the name Hannah Montana, a popular kids' television show character. Ken is an active member of the Fans of Hannah Montana Club, so the name came naturally to him ; ). Congratulations, Ken, and thanks to all of you who participated!

Fish Food

We get all kinds of questions in the shop and on the river. All kinds. A woman asked me just yesterday how to get to the cosmetics store. That one stumped me, but luckily Dan was working with me and knew just where to go.

The questions we answer the most, however, are; where do I fish, where do I stay, and where do I eat. Oh...and can I get some nightcrawlers, but we don't have to open that can of worms right now. Let's talk about where to eat, because besides finding fish, this is one of the few things we're good at.

I have compiled a list of a few of our favorite places to break some bread before, during and after fishing. They're organized by river, but other than that, they're completely disorganized.

Blue River:

Sunshine Cafe (Dillon) for breakfast. Order the Blue River Special for good luck.
Smiling Moose Deli (Dillon) for lunch. Phil likes the Mighty Mo, Andrew digs the Rockpile Wrap, and Barry would probably still eat a Reuben if we sent it UPS ground to him in Montana.
Jersey Boys (Dillon) for lunch or dinner. You may have to spend some time on the treadmill after this one, but it's hard to beat Jersey style pizza and sandwiches. This is the real deal!

Dillon Dam Brewery (Dillon) for lunch or dinner. A locals' favoroite, we've all been there 1000 times and still love this place. Extensive menu and great local beer!.....
Silverheels (Frisco) for dinner. Choose your favorite cut, and pair it with Dan's sloe gin fizz.
Samplings (Frisco) for dinner. You do have to take a shower and make a reservation here, but if you're looking for a more refined dining experience, this is the place. Tell them Andrew sent you.

Arkansas River:

Bongo Billy's (BV or Salida) for coffee/ breakfast. Bongos in the morning would be a little much, but I've never actually heard any. Nonetheless, a great place to start your day.
Dairy Dee Lite (Buena Vista) for lunch. I think they might have changed the name, but if you imagine what a place of this name might look like, you can't miss it. Step back into the 1950's here with a chocolate malt, burger and fries and have a picnic in the park across the street.
Amica's (Salida) for dinner. Wood fired pizza, local beer, and the best hot chili oil anywhere.
The Grill (Leadville) for dinner. Huge Margs, Red Chili Roasted out back. Need I say more???

Upper Colorado/Williams Fork:

Big Shooters (Kremmling) for coffee. Great coffee, mean breakfast burritos, fast service.
Parshall Inn (Parshall) for lunch. They claim the coldest beer in 100 miles. I recommend Budweisser, onion rings, a quick game of billiards, and back to the river.

Lower Colorado/ Roaring Fork:

Mama Maria's Pizzeria & Deli/Thunder River Market (Carbondale) for lunch. Okay, this place is connected to a gas station between Westbank and Carbondale, and just for the record, I do not normally dine at filling stations. This is the exception. The subs here are off the hook and large enough to keep you going through the evening hatch.
The Bayou (Glenwood Springs) for dinner. Shrimp Creole, shrimp ettoufee, gumbo, catfish, oysters and many more... This is ragin' Cajun cuisine that will be sure to hit the spot after a long day on the water.
Italian Underground (Glenwood Springs) for dinner. This one might take some trying to find (it's literally underground), but when you do find it, expect some great ma and pa style Italian comfort food.

I could go on all day, but I don't want to keep you from finding a few of your own hotspots. Bon Appetit!

Tight Lines,
Chris Hall and Trapper Rudd
Cutthroat Anglers

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