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Cutthroat Newsletter - 07/06/08
Clint spent his winter guiding in Chile and among other shenanigans caught this Sea Run Brown Trout on his one day off. Mark another one up for the world's most famous unendorsed guide. For all you industry folk out there, somebody put this guy on the cover of your catalog already!
Our fishing remains nothing short of phenomenal, particularly from the boats. Read on or check out our fishing reports page for the latest.
Salmonfly Recap
Shucks, who'd a thunk it. Salmonflies coming off between snowstorms, in the middle of June, on the Upper Colorado, during the biggest water year in recent memory, and catching fish on #4 dry flies. Not only did we get the chance to fish the Salmonflies, we got the chance to fish the big bugs for over two weeks! We hope that some of you were able to take advantage of the conditions and get out there and catch some fish. And for those of you who didn't; well, theres' always next year. In the mean time, here are some pics. Go ahead and push your keyboard aside so you don't drool all over it....
So What's Next???
We have transitioned perfectly from Salmonflies into PMDs/Rusty Spinners, Caddis, Yellow Sallys, Hoppers, and a few other oddballs and the fishing remains excellent. Just for the record, it's not "too high," "too muddy," "too fast" or "blown out." On the contrary, I'd call it nothing short of "Pure Bliss."
Also, the Roaring Fork is dropping quickly, so we're anticipating the madness to begin soon! Stay tuned and be sure to book your date soon.
Fill & Spill!!!
No, fill and spill is not what happens when you buy a lady a drink, then trip on the bar stool as you take it to her. It may sound like something anglers would want to avoid, but fill and spill is an event that is essential to the health of tailwater fisheries.
The warm surface water of large reservoirs runs down a spillway into the tailwater section, bringing an increase in water temperatures and an explosion of bug life. Fill and spill occurs almost every year on tailwaters (although through the drought it was very rare) and generally happens during peak or just after peak runoff.
On tailwaters such as the Blue River, fill and spill is needed to spark the PMD, Caddis, and everyone's favorite, the Green Drake hatches. Once Dillon spills over, it only takes a few days for the water temperatures through the section from Silverthorne to Green Mountain to start experiencing significant increases in bug hatches. As the water warms, and more bugs begin to move around, fish become much more apt to actively feed throughout the day. Just a few days ago, Lake Dillon began to spill over and things are looking up. We are anticipating great fishing on the Blue in the near future.
-Chaz
GUIDESPAWN.COM
It's well known that some of the world's best fishing guides are also some of the most eligible bachelors. We don't know why. Maybe its because they are too busy finding silly little trout. .Or perhaps, since dedicating their professional lives to fooling fish, they have begun to mimic the persnickety behavioral patterns of the elusive and extremely selective Salmo Trutta.
Since we spend so much time on the water, guiding, driving to fishable water, or scouting the next secret spot, time logged at the local watering hole trolling for a suitable mate is reduced to pathetic numbers. To that effect, we have created a domain as an outlet for our guides to find their match. It is our hope that this innovative as well as interactive forum will help to facilitate the hatch, so to speak. Because, as many of you already know, we're happiest when the hatch is on.
Therefore, in the spirit of eharmony.com, we give you GUIDESPAWN.com. Don't worry- all of these guys are a catch.
FEATURED PROFILES
Name: Clint Rossell
Screen Name: lilh8man
Sign: Libra
Best Feature: 5'9wt
About Clint: Clint has a style of his own. We call it "smart woodsy." At this point, he has to be the most coveted guide on earth, so all dating activities must take place between 10 PM and 5 AM MST.
His Date: Clint is desperately seeking females 18-110 years old.
Turn ons: fly-in trips to remote Alaskan women.
Turn offs: Very few. Try him.
Perfect Date: A nice nappie poo, followed by a stretchie poo, then 0 or 40 beers. Rinse and repeat.
Name: Chris Hall
Screen Name: walkingsucks765
Sign: Libra
Best Feature: His 'Fro.
About Chris: Chris is widely know as the shop authority on "mountain metro" fashion and has been known to guide in Lacoste clothing. He is also on the Banana Republic Pro Staff. Fish pictures always look better when you're well dressed for the occasion.
His Date: Can afford to buy his hair care products and ideally handles a boat well.
Turn ons: Anything coupled with float fishing or Wyclef Jean.
Turn offs: Anything covered in dog hair.
Perfect Date: Buying new underwear at Banana Republic, then heading over to Target for an AC unit (cuz he's so hot).
Name: Reed Ryan
Screen Name: Chico8950
Sign: Leo
Best Feature: His 'Stache (subject to availability--call ahead)
About Reed: Reed is a ski patroller and is a master of the head to toe assessment. In his spare time, Reed is an aspiring writer and writes mostly about Unicorns.
His Date: Reed's ideal date probably drives the same car he does, builds wooden arrows in her spare time, and is turned on by plaid shirts.
Turn ons: Women in work pants.
Turn offs: Rough play, fluorescent lighting.
Perfect Date: Picking up some new used flannel at the thrift store, canoeing though a jungle full of poison dart frogs, then having a few PBRs at the Moosejaw.
Call the shop to check for availabilility.
Our website continues to grow and change. We're always looking for new content and new pictures. If you have a picture you would like to add to our photo gallery, please send us a high-res copy. We can't promise to post everyone's picture(s), but we will do our best!
We also encourage you to give us any feedback you have regarding our newsletter and/or our new website. We want to do the best we can to provide the information you need, so feel free to send your feedback to chris@fishcolorado.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Tight Lines,
Chris Hall
Manager/Guide
Cutthroat Anglers