Guest Speaker: James Frakes
James is a co-founder of The Salmonfly Project. He received his master's degree in stream ecology from the University of Montana. He is an avid fly fisherman and a dedicated scientist passionate about aquatic insect conservation.
James’ presentation will cover:
1. Background on the biology, importance, and conservation ranking of salmonflies.
2. The goals of The Salmonfly Project, specifically regarding our work in Colorado.
3. A case study showcasing results from the Upper Colorado River, where we partnered with two local TU chapters.
4. A proposal for how our chapter can get involved, including potential projects on the Poudre and other local watersheds.
Our October Chapter Gathering – Join us in-person!
This meeting will be at the Fort Collins Recreation Center
At our membership meetings this Fall we plan to take some time for our newer members to meet other chapter members. And hopefully start developing new friendships and meeting new fishing friends. Join us at 6:30 for socializing, the meeting kicks off at 7:00. We hope you will be there!
*There will be a bucket prize drawing during the meeting.
(Tickets available at the meeting.)
We doing our meeting Fly Swap
The fly for October is Fall Streamer
The fly for the October general meeting is a favorite Fall Streamer fly, such as a Wooly Bugger, Sex Dungeon, Autumn Splendor, etc. Please let Dave Morse know if you would like to tie this fly for the Swap. As usual, you are asked to tie enough copies of your fly so everyone will get one of yours. In return you will get one from each other tier. Include a little recipe or toe tag, attached to your fly with details of what materials were used. Submit your flies at the start of the October meeting to me in a container with your name on it and I will sort them for all participants, returning your new flies to you at the meeting. So send me an email at dgmorse45@gmail.com if you will participate this month. Typically, we have 6 to 8 participants, but I will let you know the right number a week before the meeting.
Thanks for sharing. It is a lot of fun and is educational. Dave Morse, Swap Coordinator.