Meeting, Event, and Trip Details

Open Fly-Tying Night
Wednesday October 1st at 6:00 PM at The Peak Fly Shop
Join us for our first-ever open fly-tying night! Whether you're a  seasoned pro or new to fly-tying, we want you to come hang out, tie a  few bugs, and share some new techniques and good company with us! Bring your own vise, tools, and materials (a desktop lamp and a small extension cord isn't a bad idea, either), and sit down to share tips and camaraderie. We'll provide some snacks and drinks and room to set up and get tying!
As part of this event, we'll have a short program from Lydia Wickizer on  cul de canard - that magical feather we just refer to as CDC. There  will be tips on selecting and preparing your feathers, using them in  both nymphs and dry flies (wings and collars) and tips on how to fish  them. You may opt to tie-along during the program if you like and bring  your CDC-related questions.
We're hoping to make this a fun, successful event and see you there every other Wednesday.
 

Fly Fishing Golden Dorado Class with SET Fly Fishing
Saturday, October 4th at 10:00 AM at The Peak Fly Shop

Come  learn about some of the world's most amazing fishing when our friends  from SET Fly Fishing stop by the shop with a great presentation on  fishing Argentina for the incredible golden dorado. This amazing  gamefish is absolutely one of our favorite species and should be on  every angler's bucket-list.
The SET boys are on a road show sharing information about their amazing  fisheries with video and photos of this stunning experience. This is a  free presentation!
At the conclusion of the presentation, we will serve up some empanadas  (and maybe a little vino!) and the guys will answer your questions - and  maybe even discuss the glorious fly fishing in Patagonia Argentina.
Get there early for best seating!

Every month we have a new speaker. 

• January 6, 2025: Tyler Morris, Tyler Morris Fly Fishing. Tyler will show us some great fishing on the Gunnison River.
• February 3, 2025: Taylor Edrington, Royal Gorge Anglers. Taylor is famed for his expertise on the Arkansas River. He will present fishing on the Arkansas and other waters where he guides.
• March 3, 2025: Auction Trip Reports. Winners of various trips will talk about their experiences and get us excited about auction later this month!
• April 12, 2025, 1-5 PM:  AUCTION!!!
• April 2025: No regular meeting.
• May 5, 2025: Members of the rodbuilding class will show their new rods and talk about their experiences. There will likely be an additional short presentation, speaker and subject TBD.
• June 7, 2025: PPF Picnic at Manitou Park Lake
• July 7, 2025: Learn how to Euro Fly Fish.
• September: No meeting due to Labor Day holiday
• October 6, 2025: A Night of Learning and Sharing.

Check out the trips planned by the club for all members in PPF Newsletter. 

October 23, 2025 11 mile Canyon (meet at the parking lot near the entrance where the dam was removed at 9:00 AM)
Bring: Warm layers, waders, $10 entrance fee, lunch and a  good camera for pictures. 

Brown and Rainbow will be our target species. This trip promises a memorable experience for all.

July 18 PPF Fishing Trip South Slope Recreation located CR376 and Gold Camp Rd.  If high alpine cutthroat trout are on your bucket list, then the July club fishing trip is for you. We will be going to the South Slope Recreation area located off CR376 and Gold Camp Road on Friday, July 18 th . The recreation area is controlled by the Colorado Springs Utilities and only allows 20 vehicles per day (Thursday through Sunday) in the area. We

have reserved 3 slots on Friday 7/18. Kevin Thomason, Dave

Hoover, and Jim Davis will be drivers. We can take 3 members

per vehicle with us. For a total of 12. Please contact one of us to

secure your spot. If we fill up our seats, you can make your own

reservation at this link. (https://coloradosprings.gov/southslope) A

vehicle reservation is $20/car. The link also has all the information

you need to fish the recreation area. The gate opens at 7:30 AM

till 8:00 AM and will only be reopened about every 30 minutes till

9:30 AM. No one will be admitted after 9:30 AM. The area closes

at 3:00 pm. It will be Stillwater fishing with Amy’s ants, Hoppers,

chironomids, nymphs, etc. Mason reservoir will be closed so all

fishing will be done from McReynolds reservoir. If you have any

questions please contact me, Kevin Thomason, at

kuduhunterkudu@gmail.com or my phone number listed at the

end of the newsletter.

June 7 -  North Catamount Reservoir
The Club trip for June will be to North Catamount Reservoir on the backside of Pikes Peak. The date will be Saturday, June 14th at 8:00 AM. The trailhead is located at the end of Ed Lowe Rd just west of Woodland Park. It is about 1.5 mile hike into the reservoir. We will meet at the parking lot at the trailhead. You can ride a mountain bike in but will need to stay on the trail or the road around the reservoir. The regulations are for flies or lures only. Fish species available are rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and lake trout. Recommended flies are Mayers Mini leech, Wooly buggers, Amy’s Ants, Chubby Chernobyl and other terrestrials. Look forward to seeing everyone there. 

May 21, 2025: Tarryall Reservoir The May club trip will focus on the small streams and even the lake, at Tarryall. We will fish the stream below the dam and the river coming into the lake. If you would like to do a shakedown trip for your boat or pontoon boat at the lake, please come also. We will meet at the dam parking lot at 9:00 AM on Wednesday May 21st. If the runoff is higher than predicted, we have a back plan so watch your emails for any updates on the club trip. Make plans to come and fellowship with us.  

April 25th – 27th – We are planning an overnight trip to Lake Deweese in Westcliffe on  April 25th to April 27th. The plan will be to leave mid morning on Friday, April 25th and return mid morning Sunday April 27th. We will be camping in the dispersed camping area on the west side of the lake off county road 220. Here is the link to the lake showing the access areas (https://cpw.state.co.us/state-wildlife-areas/deweese-reservoir-swa). Bring your camper or tent and plan on having a great time. It will be cold at night so plan accordingly. Please email me, Kevin Thomason at kuduhunterkudu@gmail.com if you are interested in making the trip and will keep you updated on specific information as the date gets closer. Boats, pontoon boats, fishing from shore are all available for trout, tiger muskie, and smallmouth bass are all available in Lake Deweese. For those wanting to stream fish, Grape Creek and the Arkansas are close by. If you are not able to camp, please come for the day. Food and amenities are available 

in Westcliffe. 

April 16, 2025: Dream Stream. Make plans to come fish the dream stream on Wednesday April 16th. We will meet at the 1st main parking lot at 8:00 AM. If Spinney Reservoir is open we can also spend some time there. Lets kick the 2025 fishing season off with a bang. Dream Stream. Make plans to come fish the dream stream on Wednesday April 16th. We will meet at the 1st main parking lot at 8:00 AM. If Spinney Reservoir is open we can also spend some time there. Lets kick the 2025 fishing season off with a bang. 

PPF TRIP DIRECTOR– Kevin Thomason
910-617-4714

kuduhunterkudu@gmail.com

Check out the trips planned by the club for women members:

Please contact Jeanne Browning at flyfishingal2@gmail.com 

for more info.

July 5-16 The women are going to Ohaver lake 

There is another date in august that I  will ask Karen Barry to let you know.

Nov 8 – We have a potluck scheduled Nov 8 at my house 

6130 Little Johnny Dr 80918 to plan the 2026 summer schedule