Archive for April, 2010
Lower Provo River Clean Up-April 27 & 28th
Apr 21st
Since the Middle Provo Clean & Cast was such a great success we at UFFC want to keep the ball rolling and tackle the dirtiest section of river in the state. Please join us, because together we will make a difference.
When: April 27 &28 at 6:00pm-until dark:30
Where: Meet at the Trestle Bridge Parking Lot (Second parking area on the right after the tunnel, email tgillespie8@hotmail.com if you need better directions) to get river section to clean and garbage sac.
Who: All Utah Anglers and Sportsman
Why: Its a freakin mess!!!
First Clean & Cast = Success
Apr 21st
Thank You Everyone that Participated in the First UFFC Clean & Cast!!! It was a huge success and I am proud to say we made a difference today! Anglers form all over the state joined forces today to clean up the Middle Provo River as well as enjoy fishing on a nice new and improved river. The day started at the Hub Cafe in Heber, as anglers met for a tasty home cooked breakfast as well as setting up the days events and of course talking fishing. After a short introduction and thanking those that support UFFC (Kiss The Catch Rod Company, Provo River Fly Fishermen, Fly Fishing Frenzy, and hopefully more in the future) we split the river into 8 river beats and headed in groups of two and three to cover each beat with garbage sacs in hand. The clean up proved as I had thought. 90%of the trash was rear roads and parking areas, the most common trash was beer cans and plastic bottles. We did however pull a bike out of the river as well as a couple lawn chairs and big plastic bucket. In all we hauled out more that 15 garbage sacs of trash that littered our water. After the cleaning, we meet to award those that deserved it. Emily aka FlyGirl came away with a new fly box as well as 3 dozen BWOs flies! With the hatch just getting underway and the whole river clean, groups split up in hopes of using some of the karma that they had earned. Honestly, the fishing was just the cherry that topped off an amazing day with those that understand that giving back is more important than just taking. And yes karma was on our side, as the fishing was great! So, all you out there that are thinking about coming to the next Clean & Cast or any UFFC event. Take that next step in Fly Fishing and give back. I know you will be glad you did.
Travis Gillespie-UFFC Founder
Utah Fly Fishing Club
Apr 13th
The Utah Fly Fishing Club, aka UFFC was created by Utah fly fishers for Utah fly fishers. Its Mission is to always serve the greater good of Utah’s fly fishers, land, water, and fish; by ethical and effective conservation, education and participation of fly fishing. So what are you waiting for? Join something important.
Visit UFFC at www.utahflyfishingclub.com
Lets Do Lunch
Apr 13th
I have been spending way too many lunch breaks on the LP lately. Some days are better than others, but a bad hour is better than good hour eating lunch at my desk. One this particular break the wind was howling and the BWOs that escaped onto the rocks found refuge from the hungry trout, that seemed to be eating ever cripple that passed their lane.
Green! More Like White
Apr 6th
I get ask to go fishing with others almost on a daily basis, but this time it was different. Griff was turning 13 and all he wanted to do for his b-day was to go fishing with me, his dad Jeff, best friend Preston and best friends dad Todd. The plan was set for a 2 day float trip down the coveted Green River in NE Utah. This was going to be a trip of firsts for our group. It would be the first time Griff and his dad experience the Green as well, as Preston and his dads first time fly fishing. I couldn’t think of a better
way to spend a b-day as well as a first time fly fishing then on the Green with your boys. I knew this trip was going to be special. The trip started out with a forecast of 1-3 inches snow, but as we got to the summit and ready to drop down to the lodge there was already 3 inches of snow and it didn’t seem to be letting up. The Green River Canyon was a surreal experience to see the high red cliff walls covered in a blanket of snow. I couldn’t help hoping that the snow would stick around a give us some amazing scenery and most importantly epic fishing. I must have done something right, because the snow never quit the whole time we were there. Being 1 of only 3 boats on the water we took our sweet time enjoying the best runs and holes. Todd started the trip off catching a nice brown on his 2nd cast ever on a fly rod. (Beginners luck to the max)
After a great start we had a nice consistent day of catching and missed hook-ups. One of the high lights of the trip was Dave’s monster bow he caught after fishing for it for over 30 mins. It was amazing to see him focus on this larger fish, until it finally fell to a #22 midge. Hooking it was only haft the battle. This fish fought hard! It tarpon leaped at least 5 times giving him a truly trophy of a fish. It was his largest trout ever and by the shaking of his hands, it won’t be one he forgets. More >
New Stream Access Law Information
Apr 2nd
http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/?option…238:hb-141#new
How the new stream access law will affect anglers
Questions and answers
* What is the new law?
* What does the law prohibit?
* What is trespass?
* What does the law allow?
* What if I encounter an obstacle while floating?
* Where can I access the water if I want to float and fish?
* Where can I fish without obtaining permission?
What is the new law?
This year, the Utah Legislature passed H.B. 141: Recreational Use of Public Water on Private Property. Governor Herbert signed the bill into law, and it will take effect on May 11, 2010. The new law changes the recreational easement recognized in Conatser v. Johnson. This was the Utah Supreme Court decision in 2008 that allowed the public to walk on the private bed of a public waterbody.
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