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...another day, another 21 incher!
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Meet Private Waters — Professional in Residence
Colorado's Elktrout Lodge was built on the vision of a dedicated angler who had always dreamed of owning his very own trout stream. Some stream! Deep cut banks holding countless fish per mile, where they practically compete to see who will eat the most.
The hogs at Elktrout can't wait to see you in 2008!
The 2008 season promises 'big bow dreams' and a whole new list of inductees to Elktrout Lodge's famed 21-Inch and Grand Slam Clubs. Join us as a family, a couple or even with select members of your management team for a most unique corporate offset experience. Our accommodations in the main lodge or private cabins will bring your colleagues closer together, as you share your 'on the river' adventures with Private Waters and his expert staff and guides.
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 Elktrout guests have been catching 21-inch trout in record numbers!2007 turned out to be a record year for catching trout over 21 inches. Last season, more than 250 were caught in our private ponds and along the banks of the beautiful Colorado and Blue Rivers. The conditions were nothing less than ideal and the results speak volumes! Please visit our guest gallery to see the names of our 21-Inch Club members and the flies they used or view our 21” slideshow by clicking on any of these thumbnails. |
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A Glance at Elktrout's Past and Future Fly Fishing Fun
Big fish and fun was the rule in 2007 as skilled anglers brought more fish over 21" to net than ever before on our private waters. We extend a heartfelt congratulations and thank you to all of our guests, which made last season one of our bests.
The Colorado River, Blue River, and Troublesome Creek consistently produced big bows and browns throughout the season. Lucky anglers enjoyed abundant hatches and the big ones quickly transformed those bugs into pounds. Blue winged olives and pale morning duns filled early summer skies and were followed by clouds of caddis, tricos, and red quills. Big stones kept our fly fishers on their toes and presented explosive top water strikes. Fall's bounty brought exciting streamer fishing and plenty of big fish pics for lasting memories.
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Our guests enjoyed sight fishing to monsters lurking just below the surface as our private still waters continued to produce. A consistent callibaetis hatch offered dry fly action while a smorgasbord of midges, leaches, and damselflies kept guests busy between hatches.
The upcoming season looks to be even better as Elktrout Lodge has maintained all of our private waters, while off season stream and fishery improvements should keep bringing hogs to the net. We our enjoying heavy snowfall this winter, which will maintain healthy flows and productive fisheries throughout our private waters. This also bodes well for water levels in the Blue River as we should see a decrease in water calls and more stable and fishable flows.
Don't miss out on the fun in 2008 and come prepared to tackle the big boys while enjoying plenty of rod bending action. Whether your seeking adventure in the Colorado and Blue Rivers, the intimacy of Troublesome Creek, or the challenge of our still-waters Elktrout's private waters will not disappoint. We look forward to the return of old friends and welcoming new guests as we make 2008 a season to remember.
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