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June 6th, 2026 – Club Members Only Picnic at Manitou Lake on Hwy 67 outside of Woodland Park on Saturday June 6th. The pavilion will open at 9:00 AM, and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.
Roy's BBQ from Woodland Park will be catering the event with all the fixings.
We hope you can join us for a great day of fellowship, fishing stories, and good food in the mountains.
Please make sure to sign up before May 24th so we can provide an accurate headcount for the food. Contact Dave Hoover to get on the list (trouthunterdave@gmail.com).
July 6, 2026 – Michele White – Michele will talk about her new book, The Bucket List, about fly fishing top private waters in the area.
Michele White is a prominent figure in the Colorado fly fishing scene, known for her expertise as a certified professional fly fishing guide, author, and outfitter of Tumbling Trout Fly Shop in Lake George, Colorado. She is also actively involved in conservation as the VP of Financial Development for the Pikes Peak Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
Michele has a diverse background - she initially pursued a symphonic career (bassoon) in New York City but ultimately shifted her path to geology. She holds a master's degree in Geochemistry of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits with a minor in Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Michele discovered her passion for fly fishing after moving back to Colorado from New York City through the tutelage of her future husband, Doug White. Together, they’ve been fly fishing and rowing their dory on the Great Rivers of the West for over 20 years. They are both certified boat handlers.
Fly fishing specialties - South Park. Michele specializes in guiding and exploring tributaries of the South Platte River in South Park, Colorado, including Tarryall River and the high alpine headwaters in the Mosquito Range. South Park is a high alpine (9,000 ft elevation) basin between mountain ranges of up to 12,000 ft.
Publications Michele White (nee Murray) was a contributing editor/writer for Mountain Gazette literary journal. Her humorous outdoors and traveling essays have been published in Discover the Outdoors, EQUUS, Fly Fishing World, Native People's Magazine, New Tribal Dawn, and The Aquarian (as Michele Murray). Her fly fishing books (Michele White) include:
Tenkara - Michele is a certified Tenkara guide, (fly fishing without a reel using soft hackle flies), she finds particularly suitable for senior citizens, or people with mobility issues (she enjoys guiding older anglers).
Fly Tying - Michele is an expert fly tyer and has participated in several fly tying clinics as a Featured Tyer, tying her personal patterns, such as the “Cancan Girl”.
In summary - Michele White combines a technical scientific background and passion for the outdoors to share her knowledge and love of fly fishing, especially in the lesser-known waters of South Park, Colorado.
August 3, 2026 – Erin Hale, Cord 3 Outfitters – Idaho and Wyoming fly fishing.
September, 2026 – No meeting due to Labor Day holiday.
October 5, 2026 – (tentative) Cat Toy, Blue Quill Angler – Cat is one of Colorado’s most sought-after guides and innovative fly tiers. She will talk about her favorite patterns and waters.
November 2, 2026 – Annual Banquet – Greg Felt, Arkanglers – Greg is General Manager and CEO of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District and will talk about the structure, hydrology, and other aspects of this important fishery.
December 7, 2026 – Open
Our meetings are held at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) building at 4255 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs, 80907. Meetings start with social time at 6:30pm and the actual meeting starting at 7:00pm.
Fly Tying Demo: Lydia Wickizer Saturday, May 23rd, 10:00am
Lydia is a gifted fly-tier who is a staple at the Denver Fly Fishing Show and a pro-staffer for Ahrex hooks, as well as a contributor to Dun Magazine. A local, Lydia is very passionate about getting more women into fly fishing and fly tying, and always a great demo at the shop! She will be tying a couple of dry flies for us on Saturday morning as a warmup for Esteban's presentation. This is a free seminar, and of course, we'll have pastries and coffee as always (can't get Lydia to come if there isn't coffee). Get to the shop early for best seating!
Saturday, May 23rd @ 11:00am - Esteban Urban (Southern Loops Outfitters)
Come to the shop this Saturday, May 23rd, at 11:00am, to meet our good friend Esteban, who has flown in from San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina, to offer a presentation on his home waters. Esteban is an outfitter we have fished with and booked clients with multiple times, and a very good friend of ours - a phenomenal guide, outfitter, and travel host. He will discuss Patagonia, and share its secrets with you, along with showing off the wonderful programs he offers for visiting anglers. We really hope you will join us for this special presentation by our dear frie
We have a strong lineup of club trips coming up as we lean into stillwater opportunities and early season access. From our overnight outing at DeWeese Reservoir to Spinney, South Slope, and North Catamount, there are options for everyone. Be sure to review the dates, locations, and details in the trip schedule below and make plans to join us on the water.
June 4 – South Slope Recreation Area (Day Trip)
(New Trip Added)
We’ll take advantage of early access to this unique fishery as the South Slope opens for the season.
Trip Details:
Expect cooler temperatures, less pressure, and excellent early summer fishing.
June 9th – North Catamount Reservoir (Day Trip)
(changed from June 17th)
We’ll head up the pass for a scenic day of fishing at North Catamount Reservoir.
Trip Details:
This high-elevation lake offers a beautiful setting and consistent early summer action.
June/July – TBD – Evening trip to Dream Stream/Tomahawk for mouse
and streamers for big brown trout. Depending on flows.
July – TBD – Tarryall Reservoir
Our community is only as strong as its volunteers, we'll be announcing additional volunteer opportunities as the summer progresses.