See article from Denver Post on US Fish and Wildlife proposing conservation area of over 5 million acres.

It was full house!

Chad covered a lot of ground, first with a series of photos working up the canyon from Loveland all the way to Lake Estes.  He talked about what kind of water can be found at the various pull-outs and landmarks.

He finished up by talking about the insect life on the river.  The Big Thompson is a healthy river with a number of bugs to keep in mind…

At the end of the presentation Chad sold out of his waterproof Fly Selector for the Big Thompson.  If you wanted one of these riverside “cheat-sheets” to insect hatches and matching flies for the Big T, please email Chad directly, he is having more made.  chadpettrone@gmail.com or visit the site www.flyselector.com

Thanks to Chad for an informative talk!

For future BFC chapter meetings, keep an eye on our event calendar.

Join us at REI – Boulder at 6:30 PM on Wednesday May 2 for a presentation by board member Chad Pettrone.  Chad has guided clients for hundreds of days on the Big Thompson.  His presentation will review what flies to use throughout the season and the less obvious and more productive spots to fish this familiar and all too popular stream.

I just watched a moving and inspirational show on KRMA, part of their Nature series.  Here is the description:

“Central Idaho’s Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness is the largest contiguous wilderness area in the lower 48 States. Endless rugged mountains, wild rivers, forests, and deep canyons define this land – a home to numerous species of wildlife including wolves, who have just returned after 50 years of near absence – and a young couple, Isaac and Bjornen Babcock, who chose this wilderness for their year-long honeymoon. But what begins as a romantic adventure becomes something much greater for the couple – and a tale of hope and celebration for every life trying to make it in the unforgiving heart of the wilderness.”

It is showing again on April 22 at 6PM.  It made me wish I was 25 again (which rarely happens).

If you’ve never fished the Middle Fork of the Salmon in this wilderness, it should be on your list.

http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/show/276734/Nature

Looks like some parking improvements in a heavily used recreation area may be in the works.

30th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Party

FRA is Giving Away a $1,300 Shopping Spree!

Come and enjoy the festivities as FRA celebrates 30 years in business!  FRA is throwing a party for all of our loyal customers that have made the last 30 years fun and memorable.  We will have free food and drinks, great giveaways, presentations, all of our manufacturer’s reps on hand to answer questions, and a whole lot more!  Not to mention a $1,300 shopping spree sponsored by Simms, Sage, Ross, and Scientific Anglers!

See the full list of events and deals.

Mark your calendars; doors open at 9 am.

Can’t wait to see you!