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lost gear at Watson in laporte/ bellvue

hey guys. If you or a friend lost something at watson last Sunday, reply with a description of the item(s) and I will make sure you get it back.
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Aurora reservoir

Lake is super full and hot for holdover Trout . . .no Walleyes for me, but plenty of big Trout in and out of the boat while trolling . . . it was very nice to have so much of the lake to myself (no pa
Thursday - forum post
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2011 Crestliner Fishhawk for sale

Upgraded this Spring, so ole Cresty is up for sale. 2011 Crestliner Fishhawk 1650 with a 2011 Mercury 90 horse 4 stroke EFI. minn Kota Terrova 80 lb thrust (purchased new in 2023) with foot pedal and
Thursday - forum post
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Spring is starting! After work bite

Was out last week for a few hours after work and landed a few nice fish. A few browns and a really pretty cutthroat! Out here on the Western slope fishing the Colorado River. High 30's and overcast c
Thursday - forum post
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Wonderful windy Wyoming

Our party of 5 pared down to 2 by the time we left for our trip. No worries because the fishing has been outstanding. It has been typical Wyoming weather. So if ya can't fish in the wind? It's not you
Thursday - forum post
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Copilot for Powerdrive for sale

I just upgraded to i-Pilot. I have a complete Copilot kit with remote for sale. $100
Thursday - forum post
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Open water is here

Usually when we have mild March I like to get in my first stream trips of the year and this March has been exceptionally mild. Yesterday (had to wait a week for the dang wind to calm down) I went up
Wednesday - forum post
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Chatfield Pre-Spawn Full Moon Walleye

First trip for chatty walleye was a good one! Arrived at dusk under cloudy windy conditions. Water clarity was good, about 42 degrees, wind out of the NW with gusts. My first spot I went fishless. It
Tuesday - forum post
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Boyd Lake Boat Ramp Closures

Just saw a notice that the ramp will have temporary disruptions tomorrow - 3/26 - due to pothole repair at the top of the ramp.
Tuesday - forum post
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Boat inspection/Boatramp? For Cherry creek res

Just wondering which boat ramps are open.
Tuesday - forum post
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The psychological aspect of fishing

So many anglers have their same color combos they fall back to, because that's what they have confidence in. Just how important is the color of your fly or lure? Just how much does our psyche play in
Tuesday - blog
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Putting Away the Ice Gear

A tough day here as temps hit 68 degrees. It will be warm all week too. Yesterday the fam and I fished the high country and did have the last of the ice. And for once, the family had nonstop action wh
Tuesday - forum post
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Thornton Gravel Lakes closed.

My wife has seen they closed the lakes for a maintenance issue. I will post when re opened
Monday - forum post
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Lake Page Edits:

Cottonwood Glen Park (Fort Collins)
Monday
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2016 Lund Looking for a New Home

Unfortunately my buddy is selling his 2016 Lund SSV18 due to health reasons. The boat is in excellent condition and has been stored in a garage if not on the water Located in Penrose Contact Phil
Monday - forum post
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New PB Walleye!

Kind of a funny story about this catch. I loaded up my swimbait rod rigged with an 8" trout swimbait planning to target giant walleye once the sun set. Decided in the meantime to target trout. Well I
Sunday - forum post
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Shoreline

Hello all. Wanted to make a trip up to the mile tomorrow. Just wanted to see if anyone has had any luck from the south shoreline anywhere between witchers and cross Creek? Thanks in advance
Sunday - forum post
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Glade Reservoir

Saturday - forum post
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catfish help

hey guys and gals, my son will be visiting while in the military from Italy and wanted to get into some catfish but i have no clue where to go i am not looking for any honey holes but just a place
03.21.25 - forum post
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Lake Page Edits:

Ehrlich Lake
03.20.25
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Lake Alert for Horsetooth Reservoir

Horsetooth Reservoir open to boating on April 1st, 2025. ANS inspection & valid 2025 boat registration required prior to accessing the lake.
03.20.25
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CPW invites anglers to attend Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area fishery meeting

Originally managed for catchable trout, the ponds were invaded over the years by multiple warm-water fish species, likely through illegal introduction.
03.18.25 - news article
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NEW Eskimo Outbreak 650XD, NEW FishPro HD1080 DVR 7" Underwater Camera & Tripod

03.17.25 - forum post
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My teeny tiny wiper

AmericanWolf and SGM took me wiper hunting Sunday and yes hunting is the correct term. While we didn't get into a lot of them, what we did find were good. This wiper is a state record as she measure
03.17.25 - forum post
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12' Fishing Boat for Sale

2000 Logic Marine. Boat appears to be inflatable however is made of durable plastic and is extremely stable in the water. Comes with trailer, 9.9 Johnson outboard (run flawlessly and is well maintaine
03.17.25 - forum post
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Lake Page Edits:

Croke Reservoir
03.16.25
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Fly rods for sale/trade

I am giving up on fly fishing, kept a couple outfits that my Grandson wants, but my achy back and shoulders kick my butt from the casting and twisting. I have two real nice new combo's I bought for Al
03.16.25 - forum post
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First Walleye of 2025 Boating Season

Was out Thursday 3/13 and landed my first eye in the boat this year - a nice 18 incher. Had a beautiful afternoon for fishing and ended up catching 6 trout, 3 eyes, and a white bass.
03.16.25 - forum post
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Good spot to take the kiddo.

My step daughter is really excited about fishing this year. I got here a new fishing rod and she wants to catch her first fish. We have been out a couple times, but haven't had any luck. Is there any
03.15.25 - forum post
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Pueblo North Marina Closing

Per CPW and the Pueblo Chieftain. Pueblo Reservoir North Shore Marina will close April 1st 2025 and they will begin to demolish it starting July 1st. Article states reason as to costly to repair. The
03.14.25 - forum post
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New Fishing License

Colorado Fishing Events: Annual fishing license expires Annual fishing license expires When: 3/31/2025
03.14.25 - forum post
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Tarryall

Hi, Anyone been up to Tarryall lately? I wonder how good the ice is. Thanks
03.14.25 - forum post
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Cherry Creek today

Took the boat out to C.C. and spent the day trying to fish for Eyes. NOTHING . . .not a single hit. We tried paddle tails on leadcore for most of the morning. We switched to flicker shad and picked up
03.14.25 - forum post
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Pueblo Res North Shore Marina to remain in operation

The agreement will allow for public access to the North Shore Marina amenities at the park this summer while [CPW] works on a longer-term agreement
03.14.25 - news article
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11 Mile Tournament 3/8/25......???

Anybody participate in that thing? Any monsters that you saw reported? That place just keeps getting slower and slower for me and my homies. Skunky almost...........
03.13.25 - forum post
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Dead Carpe Diem

Beat the water on a very nice day at Sanchez. Good thing there were birds to watch, which is my second pastime. Not a hit all morning. Saw this dead fish and after looking it up in google, I believe i
03.13.25 - forum post
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Evergreen lake

Does anyone know the ice conditions on Evergreen lake currently?
03.13.25 - forum post
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Anyone know fishing limits for Evergreen Lake?

Trying to decide if it's worth it to go Ice Fishing at Evergreen lake over the next few weeks. I see a lot of "catch and release" going on there but can't confirm what the limits actually are. No one
03.13.25 - forum post
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Lake Page Edits:

2 lakes: Andrews Lake SWA, Alberta Park Reservoir
03.11.25
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Boyd Lake regulation change

I'm sure everyone has seen in the new fishing regulation brochure. Boyd Lake now has a size limit on there whitebass. All i can say is thank you CDW now this gives them a chance to grow and now hopef
03.11.25 - forum post
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Imminent legislation impacting fishing & hunting in CO (voice your opinion now)

03.11.25 - forum post
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Wal-Mart liquidation rod sale

My neighbor stopped me just now and showed me his car full of fishing rods . . .Wally world is getting rid of all the fishing rods left over from last year . . .most are $5 to $10 . . .he had Berkly s
03.10.25 - forum post
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Targeting Ice Off Trout

The weather is warming up, the ice if coming off the lakes, and everyone is ready for open water! Today I'm going to share with you guys my primary technique when it comes to targeting ice off trout!
03.10.25 - blog
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Lake Page Edits:

Lowell Ponds
03.09.25
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Inspired by i2fly

Took some inspiration from i2fly's post about leeches for soft water. I'm trying a new pattern this year. It's a hybrid between a slumpbuster and a mini leech. I wanted something a little bigger and h
03.08.25 - forum post
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State Record Blue Cat

Hi All, as mentioned in my wiper post, AmericanWolf caught a state record and it happens to be a Blue Cat! If recalling correctly this one is 36.5 inches. The girth on it was incredible. Congratul
03.07.25 - forum post
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Boat2Trailer.com

Someone finally got it right . . .you want to load and unload your boat by yourself? Check out "Boat2Trailer.com . . .its mechanical(no power needed) if you can drive your boat onto your trailer,you
03.07.25 - forum post
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Lake Page Edits:

Union Reservoir
03.07.25
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Pagosa area spring runoff question

hi guys, I'm looking to meet a buddy from Alb in pagosa area for a short fishing trip. I'm from Denver and neither of us know the area very well. While our preference is of course late summer/fall f
03.07.25 - forum post
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Early ice off & runoff?

How early do the alarm bells start going off for this dry and warm winter we've had, even up in the mountains?
03.06.25 - forum post
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Never been to Pueblo res.

Will anyone help me with info on parking a motor home for a day or two, and where to launch my boat if there is a preferred ramp. Not sure if its only paid reserved spots or if there might be somwher
03.06.25 - forum post
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Horsetooth Walleye Slot

As summer approaches, be sure to check for changes in fish regulations at your favorite lakes. For those that fish Horsetooth for Walleyes be aware of a new slot AND change to possession limits. I
03.06.25 - forum post
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North Platte below Gray Reef Res flushing flows March 17-26

10-day flushing flow operation begins Monday, March 17 on the North Platte River from Gray Reef Reservoir
03.06.25 - news article
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Big FISH video

This trip has to be up there with one of my favorites! The trout were hungry and the action was NONSTOP with many colored up bucks showing themselves. We cooked wild game and enjoyed a perfect bluebir
03.03.25 - forum post
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Junior and High School Bass Tournament Anglers Wanted

Denver Bassmasters has opened registration for Juniors (8-14 year old) as well as High School tournament bass fishing leagues. You can learn more at the following links or you can join us at Denver Ba
03.03.25 - forum post
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Finally got my master angler Laker!!

I forgot to take a picture on the tape. I submitted it about a week ago but haven't heard back yet from CPW. Can anyone that's submitted one let me know how it works? I didn't see anything abo
03.03.25 - forum post
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Lake Page Edits:

2 lakes: Boyd Lake, Horsetooth Reservoir
03.03.25
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Boyd Lake opener for boating

I just got a text from my insider there that the lake is set to open for boating on March 10 at 8am. And looking at the weather forecasts for that day calls for 67 degree high with light breezes.
03.03.25 - forum post
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2025/2026 Colorado Fishing Licenses now available

Annual licenses purchased now are valid through March 31 next year. Pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses are listed in the new 2025 Colorado Fishing Brochure
03.03.25 - news article
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Drowned Man at Cherry Creek Reservoir

So sorry to here of the drowning of 64-year-old Perry Bertsch at the creek. Does anyone know if he was a member? It's a shame either way and there is not a lot of information as to exactly what happe
03.01.25 - forum post
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Huge Walleye (at least for me…)

Hi all, hope you had a great winter, it's been a busy one for me. Spring is in the air so I made my first trip out post ice fishing season and found my new PB Walleye out of the S Platte of all places
03.01.25 - forum post
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Lowrance Hook 2-5x for sale

Hi everyone, I have a Lowrance Hook 2-5x for sale. It was given to me by a neighbor who said the screen was too small for him. I was going to mount it on my inflatable pontoon boat but ended up sellin
03.01.25 - forum post
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Tarryall

Does anybody have any recent conditions on Tarryall. Meeting an Old high school buddy and his 10 yr old son there to experience ice fishing. Thanks everybody
02.26.25 - forum post
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Fish finders

Fishing Buddy 1200 and Eagle Fish Mark 480. Both work fine. $50.00 for both. Located on Bailey. Thanks
02.26.25 - forum post
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting March 5-6, 2025

Meeting agenda includes Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain State Park update among other items. Meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wed., March 5 and recess at 3:05 p.m. The commission will re
02.26.25 - news article
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FxR Reverted back to old version/view!

Anyone else have FxR switch back to the old view? Mine just did today. Matt? HC Out!
02.25.25 - forum post
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Cherry Creek fatality

02.25.25 - forum post
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CPW fishing app

I read that some CPW systems will be down for maintenance starting tomorrow. I checked my CPW fishing app and noticed that it goes right to the sign in or register page. I tried to sign back in but an
02.25.25 - forum post
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Ice conditions

Hello everyone. Just wanted to see if anyone had any updates on the shoreline conditions around 11mile especially towards the west end? Tried the ranger station and got limited info from their recordi
02.24.25 - forum post
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Rider Nose77

Rider Nose 77. . .get in touch with me 303-210-9207
02.23.25 - forum post
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Fishing charter in Florida

Hi everyone we are going to clearwater beach Florida this summer. If anyone has some first hand experience with a good charter in the area the info would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
02.22.25 - forum post
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Spinney Mtn at 46%

Noticed Spinney is now down to 46% not good for the fish that are still in there and definitely will affect the bug populations negatively. Bill
02.21.25 - forum post
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SkunkMile Updates?

I saw a couple sketchy doo-dads on facechat or something showing thin ice and open strips of water around the 11Mile Marina. Is that for reals? Anybody been up there and seen rapidly thinning ice la
02.20.25 - forum post
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A "First" for me at Boyd

Out of all the many years I have fished at Boyd, I have never caught a white bass there through the ice. I have caught them through the ice at a different lake but never at Boyd. I have caught countle
02.20.25 - forum post
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The Dudes From Eagle Claw Share The Juice!

Gene Campbell of the True Patriot Outfitters Dock Talk Podcast invites the pro staff from Eagle Claw to talk hooks and all things terminal tackle! Time to get ready for spring fishing!
02.20.25 - blog
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Lake Page Edits:

4 lakes: Overland Park Pond (FC), Warren Park Pond, Rolland Moore Park Pond (Fort Collins), Sheldon Lake (City Park)
02.20.25
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AAA Propane saves my day again

A friend of mine gave me a single burner propane heater. It fit directly into a large tank, but I used to have one just like it years ago. I took a trip across town to AAA Propane to see if they had t
02.20.25 - forum post
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CPW recognizes 29 employees with awards for their leadership, bravery and dedication

Awards recognize CPW officers, rangers and staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication to preserving and enhancing Colorado's outdoors and show a willingness to put their lives on the line protecting
02.20.25 - news article
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Crawford Ice

Fished Crawford today for about 4 hours. If this warm weather keeps up, the ice will not last too much longer. The is about 11 inches thick, but is starting show air bubbles and is pulling away from
02.19.25 - forum post
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Drowning at Glendo Res

Sad weekend at Glendo. 2 men lost their lives when they went through the ice on a side by side. Left out of marina cove and hit a pocket of thin ice. Probably a pressure ridge. Responders recovered th
02.19.25 - forum post
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Huge green sunfish

While fishing one of my favorite lakes Saturday I caught a trophy sunfish! I thought it was a big bass, biggest green sunfish I have ever seen!
02.18.25 - forum post
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Aurora reservoir update

I fished Aurora today. We got on the ice from the diver's beach, there was a small area of slush, but the edge was not too bad. We fished around the south point of the diver's cove and the ice was not
02.18.25 - forum post
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Mac Attack Preserved Bait?

Has anyone used the Mac Attack Preserved bait that Dynamic Lures is selling? Looking to pick some up and use up at Flaming Gorge if I get positive reviews about it. Thanks in advance
02.17.25 - forum post
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Red feather ice, someone update conditions

Hey, can somebody give an update on red feather ice conditions? Hoping to get out tomorrow but I haven't seen any good updates since the hot wind then cold again weather.
02.17.25 - forum post
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mammom . . . .

Hey there . . .please reach out to me . . ."davisjlumar@gmail.com" or text me at 303-210-9207 thanks
02.17.25 - forum post
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Fishing in Wyoming was a bust today

Drove 360.7 miles round trip today, seven hours on the road and burned through 23.3 gallons of gas, with the hope to find better to great ice condition than here in Colorado… but no, went to Ha
02.15.25 - forum post
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Fly Fishing Colombia

Quick photo dump and long story from a week of fishing in Colombia. We fished the Tomo and Terekay Rivers. Primary flyrod broke on the plane somehow. Lucky I had AWB's loaner spare 8 wt. Had a rough t
02.15.25 - forum post
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Quad Pro Charger and 3 used Batteries for sale

Hi all, I have a 5 yrs old Dual Pro Quad Pro Sportsman Series (4x10 amp) and 3 used lead acid batteries for sale. The charger is not set up to charge Lithiums. $125 for everything. Text me @ 209 7650
02.14.25 - forum post
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Live Bait Shops in Wy.

Trying to find a Live Bait Shop in Wy. where I can buy Minnows, in Area 5. Thanks.
02.14.25 - forum post
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Aurora reservoir's ice getting unsafe

I fished Aurora reservoir today, someone fell through the ice in the overflows area and on the way off at 5pm there was tons of standing water (1-2 inch's) we spread out 30 feet apart from each other
02.13.25 - forum post
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Big Trout through the ICE

A bluebird day with a few friends, zero wind, and non-stop trophies! This is part 1 of a three day camping mission, here are some fish from the first day and a link to the action packed episode 🤠 d
02.13.25 - forum post
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Blue mesa

Beware of sketchy ice at blue mesa on the west side by middle bridge and more west into sap creek area. Warm weather has ice breaking up
02.13.25 - forum post
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twin lakes

Will be fishing the twin lakes tournament next week-end, haven,t seen any conditions or fishing reports since Dec. anyone been on the lake? thanks
02.12.25 - forum post
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Donated lake trout available during Mac Attack fishing contest

The event aims to recruit more anglers and maximize harvest of lake trout under 25 inches in Flaming Gorge. Game and Fish will give the donated lake trout to anyone who wants them as long as supplies
02.12.25 - news article
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Found auger

Saw this on FB someone found a auger at Palmer Lake on January 17 and they are trying to get it back to the person that lost it! If you lost it or know who lost it it is safe and wants to come home.
02.11.25 - forum post
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Why I gave away my boat

When a fisherman starts with, "Truth be told" be skeptical. He or she is either about to lie about fish or fishing spot, or feeling guilty over what they lied about. In my case, thought, truth be told
02.11.25 - blog
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Chatfield Ice Fishing

I drove down to Chatfield Reservoir this evening and saw two ice fishermen out on the ice. One was set up in an Eskimo tent out on the North Gravel Pond. The other fisherman was out from the N/West en
02.10.25 - forum post
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Helicopter @ Chatfield??

Does anyone know what the Helicopter activity was this afternoon (Tuesday 2-4) near the West side of Chatfield today? Was it the construction or a training of some sort. Just curious, as it was buzzin
02.09.25 - forum post
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Top 5 Winter Baits!

Today I'm going to share with you guys my top five baits that are sure to catch you a variety of species during the winter months. These baits and strategies are sure to get you bit once all this ice
02.08.25 - blog
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Tying for soft water

In so much as leeches will catch fish all year. They really shine spring and fall. Before the hatches start leeches are an obvious choice plus they are high in food value. Fished in tandem with an egg
02.07.25 - forum post

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