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Click on the raffle photos for details and purchase a ticket!
links will become live when approved by the Secretary of State
Click on the raffle photos for details and purchase a ticket!
links will become live when approved by the Secretary of State
Fly Fishing Raffle Series
seriously amazing gear - could be yours!
Loaded Umpqua PackHowler Shopping spreeRoss Animas & 2 Airflo linesMfc loaded streamer box |
Patagonia Swiftcurrent WadersAble Reel and LineFishpond shopping spree |
Colorado Angler guide tripLoaded Fishpond pack, line, kitSmith shades, ryw kit, rio lines |
CONGRATUATIONS: Blue to Gold Raffle Winners! Each raffle is independent and tickets are specific to one raffle.
Winning ticket holder and ticket number posted below:
Drawing Date: Sept. 28th12pm - Winner = Jennifer Cordz Ticket # W7
Drawing Date: Sept. 30th 5pm - Winner = Kevin Harrison Ticket # W17
Drawing Date: Oct 5th 12pm - Winner = Mark Berninger Ticket #W3
Drawing Date: Oct 7th 5pm - Winner = Patty Stretton Ticket #W5
Drawing Date: Oct 12th 12pm - Winner = Andrew Norris Ticket #W5
Drawing Date: Oct 14th 5pm - Winner = Mary Wobler Ticket #W2
Drawing Date: Oct 19th 12pm - Winner = Jarrod Shields Ticket #W4
Drawing Date: Oct 26th 12pm - Winner = Christian Goebel Ticket #W7
Drawing Date: Oct 28th 5pm - Winner = Chris Wheeler Ticket #W2
Drawing Date: Nov 2nd 12pm - Winner = Brandan Carroll Ticket #W6
Winning ticket holder and ticket number posted below:
Drawing Date: Sept. 28th12pm - Winner = Jennifer Cordz Ticket # W7
Drawing Date: Sept. 30th 5pm - Winner = Kevin Harrison Ticket # W17
Drawing Date: Oct 5th 12pm - Winner = Mark Berninger Ticket #W3
Drawing Date: Oct 7th 5pm - Winner = Patty Stretton Ticket #W5
Drawing Date: Oct 12th 12pm - Winner = Andrew Norris Ticket #W5
Drawing Date: Oct 14th 5pm - Winner = Mary Wobler Ticket #W2
Drawing Date: Oct 19th 12pm - Winner = Jarrod Shields Ticket #W4
Drawing Date: Oct 26th 12pm - Winner = Christian Goebel Ticket #W7
Drawing Date: Oct 28th 5pm - Winner = Chris Wheeler Ticket #W2
Drawing Date: Nov 2nd 12pm - Winner = Brandan Carroll Ticket #W6
Q&A with a Water Expert
Ask the tough questions to someone who knows!
Instagram Live recordings of experts offering insight on the Blue River. Viewers will better understand the hatches, dive into the ecosystem, and learn about potential causes to the declining fisheries.
Click the tab below for the expert, their bio, the general topic for the Q&A, and the video recording.
Click the tab below for the expert, their bio, the general topic for the Q&A, and the video recording.
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Benthic Algae
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Macroinvertebrates
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Geomorphology
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EXPERT: Tanner Banks
Tanner grew up in Summit County and after nearly a decade in Montana, is once again calling the Blue River Valley home. During his tenure in Montana, he received his degree in Aquatic Ecological Restoration from the University of Montana. After school he spent several years focused on the conservation of native trout species of Western Montana and overseeing terrestrial and aquatic restoration projects. Tanner is a project manager for Trout Unlimited and is actively involved in restoration and reclamation work throughout the region.
TOPIC: Periphyton (Benthic Algae/River Slime)
LINK TO RECORDING: click below
CONTACT: Tanner.Banks@tu.org
Tanner grew up in Summit County and after nearly a decade in Montana, is once again calling the Blue River Valley home. During his tenure in Montana, he received his degree in Aquatic Ecological Restoration from the University of Montana. After school he spent several years focused on the conservation of native trout species of Western Montana and overseeing terrestrial and aquatic restoration projects. Tanner is a project manager for Trout Unlimited and is actively involved in restoration and reclamation work throughout the region.
TOPIC: Periphyton (Benthic Algae/River Slime)
LINK TO RECORDING: click below
CONTACT: Tanner.Banks@tu.org
EXPERT: Dave Rees
David received a B.S. and M.S. from Colorado State University where he studied fishery biology and ecotoxicology, respectively. He has more than 20 years experience in macroinvertebrate identification, data analysis, and report preparation. He is familiar with EPA protocols and more than 100 indices (metrics) using algae and benthic macroinvertebrates to evaluate aquatic conditions. David has extensive experience working with private entities, state agencies, and federal agencies including the USDA Forest Service, Colorado Division of Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation. David has been an author or co-author on more than 75 technical reports and publications. He has project experience in ten western states and conducted benthic macroinvertebrate studies on more than 60 Colorado rivers and streams alone.
TOPIC: Macroinvertebrates (River Bugs)
LINK TO RECORDING: click below
David received a B.S. and M.S. from Colorado State University where he studied fishery biology and ecotoxicology, respectively. He has more than 20 years experience in macroinvertebrate identification, data analysis, and report preparation. He is familiar with EPA protocols and more than 100 indices (metrics) using algae and benthic macroinvertebrates to evaluate aquatic conditions. David has extensive experience working with private entities, state agencies, and federal agencies including the USDA Forest Service, Colorado Division of Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation. David has been an author or co-author on more than 75 technical reports and publications. He has project experience in ten western states and conducted benthic macroinvertebrate studies on more than 60 Colorado rivers and streams alone.
TOPIC: Macroinvertebrates (River Bugs)
LINK TO RECORDING: click below
EXPERTS: Peggy Baily
Peggy is a Water Resources Engineer, a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado and a Certified Floodplain Manager. She has a diverse range of experience specializing in water resources and aquatic restoration including the award-winning Blue River Restoration in downtown Breckenridge and numerous aquatic habitat enhancement projects for endangered fish species on the Colorado and Green Rivers. Peggy has extensive experience on resilient design and stabilization of heavily impacted rivers from both human disturbance, such as mining, and flood related damage. Peggy lives and works in Summit County, Colorado.
EXPERT: Richard Van Gytenbeek
Richard is a seasoned veteran in watershed management. At Trout Unlimited he is working on the Western Water Project as the Colorado River Basin Outreach Coordinator. From his home in Grand Junction, he travels throughout western Colorado meeting with elected officials, businesses, organizations and individuals about TU’s collaborative efforts with the agricultural community and the importance of healthy rivers to West Slope communities and their economies.
TOPIC: Geomorphology (shape and flow of the river)
LINK TO RECORDING: coming soon
Peggy is a Water Resources Engineer, a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado and a Certified Floodplain Manager. She has a diverse range of experience specializing in water resources and aquatic restoration including the award-winning Blue River Restoration in downtown Breckenridge and numerous aquatic habitat enhancement projects for endangered fish species on the Colorado and Green Rivers. Peggy has extensive experience on resilient design and stabilization of heavily impacted rivers from both human disturbance, such as mining, and flood related damage. Peggy lives and works in Summit County, Colorado.
EXPERT: Richard Van Gytenbeek
Richard is a seasoned veteran in watershed management. At Trout Unlimited he is working on the Western Water Project as the Colorado River Basin Outreach Coordinator. From his home in Grand Junction, he travels throughout western Colorado meeting with elected officials, businesses, organizations and individuals about TU’s collaborative efforts with the agricultural community and the importance of healthy rivers to West Slope communities and their economies.
TOPIC: Geomorphology (shape and flow of the river)
LINK TO RECORDING: coming soon
Header photo courtesy of Trout Unlimited