Steven B. Schweitzer's book, "A Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park" is packed with information about every water containing fish in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is the most complete and thorough book ever written about fishing one of America's most popular National Parks and world-class fishing destinations.

The 256-page book contains 260 vivid full-color photographs of the fly fishing destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park. The book also contains 40 pages of charts and tables containing detailed river and lake data, hatch charts and hiking trail information, as wells as over 120 local expert and guide favorite fly patterns not found in other books.

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Steven B. Schweitzer's book, "Designing Poppers, Sliders & Divers" by Steven Schweitzer gives practical advise for crafting top water fly fishing lures. It's the most comprehensive book ever written for the top water lure maker.

300 pages are divided into three comprehensive sections full of methods, procedures and examples richly illustrated with over 800 full color photographs.

Over 50 tips, how-to's and DIY projects are also included.

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"A Fishable Feast... Fly Fishing and Eating Your Way Around the World" is Trout Magazine editor Kirk Deeter's newest book, in partnership with decorated chef and restauranteur Matthew Supinski.

Released by Rizzoli Press March 10, 2026, it features adventure stories and original recipes from 20 of the best fishing destinations in the world in 386 pages. Beautifully designed and packed with photos from Tim Romano and other professional photographers, A Fishable Feast is artifact.

Said bestselling author Monte Burke (All Rivers Reach the Sea, Lords of the Fly)...
"In A Fishable Feast, Deeter and Supinski have taken a really cool concept--combining fly fishing and eating adventures from around the world--and absolutely nailed it. The spirits of Lefty and Bourdain hover over this book, nodding in approval."

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An assortment of 33 flies, tied by Joel Evans, fly tier and 2025 Colorado Trout Unlimited Silver Trout award recipient.

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Five dozen terrestrials in two sided Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited box

Tied by Richard Pilatzke.

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6 dozen South Platte midges sizes 20, 22, 24, in a 6 compartment elongated magnetic box.

Tied by Richard Pilatzke.

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6 dozen South Platte midges size 24 and 26, in a six compartment Orvis magnetic box.

Tied by Richard Pilatzke.

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3 dozen flies in a fly box:

• 1 dozen mice,
• 1 dozen Morrish hoppers, and
• 1 dozen beetles

Tied by Richard Pilatzke.

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Story & Inspiration: Created in tribute to those who have served our country, The Veteran grew from Rustic Angler Forge's early collaboration with Project Healing Waters. It stands as both a practical fishing tool and a quiet symbol of gratitude honoring the freedom to fish in peace and the resilience of those who protected it.

Features

• Net area: 8 in wide - 16 in deep with a large rounded top
• Frame: triple-laminated 1/8-inch hardwood, hand-bent and glued
• Finish: tung oil and spar varnish for longevity
• Net: rubber, fish-friendly, triple-stitched
• Hardware: aged brass D-ring and tubing accents
• Handle Length: 12"
• Handle Width: 1.5"
• Handle Material: Black Walnut

Summary: Each Veteran Net is an heirloom-quality piece handcrafted in the San Luis Valley - built to serve, endure, and tell a story worth remembering on every trip to the water.

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3 dozen flies, in a fly box.

Tied by Mike Myers.

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A unique and one of a kind fly box filled with 38 flies, including nymphs, dries, and streamers that were tied at the 2026 Denver Fly Fishing Show in February 2026.

All hand tied on site during the show by the Denver Fly Fishing Show fly tiers on Tiers Row!

The flies were collected by fly tier and 2025 Colorado Trout Unlimited Silver Trout award recipient, Joel Evans.

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Build your fly rod on a Custom Rod Building Jig!

Built by Allyn Kratz

48" x 12" x 6"

This is a solid Red Oak Jig to facilitate building of a fly rod. There are two supports to hold the rod blank for easy wrapping of the blank and the guides.

Multiple spindles provide for a variety and types of thread. Thread dial tensioners insures an even application thread tension.

The jig also has an electric motor to turn the rod at a rate of 9 cycles per minute facilitating the application and even flow of the thread coating and drying.

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This Fishing Guide To 800 High Lakes In Colorado "where to fish" book consists of 23 articles previously published in Colorado Outdoors magazine that are now arranged in 6 geographic areas, covering all the mountain ranges of Colorado with significant numbers of high lakes. The articles were updated in 2020 and 2021 with recent stocking data and gill-net surveys.

Ron has fished about 600 of the waters described in this book that contains 300 color photos, 60 topographical maps, trail descriptions to each lake, species present and anticipated sizes of fish to be caught.

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4 dozen midge flies in a Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited fly box.

Tied by John Vevurka.

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This hand made belt buckle was sculpted by Dave Richardson at his studio in Berthoud, CO. He and his team are able to produce a high quality product with every buckle cast. These are made of cast bronze and can be handed down to future generations.

The buckle measures 3" across x 2.5" tall. The bail will accept a belt up to 1.75" wide.

The bronze does have an antique patina and will be subject to slight changes due to normal wear and tear. A light waxing or spray of clear coat every so often will help maintain its original appearance.

Colorado's state fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout. It was listed as endangered in 1973 but down listed to threatened when a recovery plan began in 1978. Major efforts are still being made in Colorado, by Colorado Trout Unlimited, to bring back populations of Greenback Cutthroat Trout. The cutthroat is the only native trout species to Colorado which includes the four subspecies: The Yellowfin Cutthroat (currently believed to be extinct); the Rio Grande Cutthroat; the Greenback Cutthroat; and the Colorado River Cutthroat.

** Winning bidder will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs if this item is not picked up at the 2026 Colorado Trout Unlimited River Stewardship Champions Gala, or arrange for pick up at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver, CO (LoDo).

This hand made belt buckle was sculpted by Dave Richardson at his studio in Berthoud, CO. He and his team are able to produce a high quality product with every buckle cast. These are made of cast bronze and can be handed down to future generations.

The buckle measures 3" across x 2.5" tall. The bail will accept a belt up to 1.75" wide.

** Winning bidder will be responsible for any necessary shipping or handling costs if this item is not picked up at the 2026 Colorado Trout Unlimited River Stewardship Champions Gala, or arrange for pick up at the Colorado Trout Unlimited office in Denver, CO (LoDo).

Handcrafted 5 foot long-handled boat landing net from the Berthoud Bacon Boys.

The handle is 3 feet in length, the basket is 2 feet.

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2 dozen euro nymphing flies in a fly box.

Tied by Lydia Wickizer.

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Three hardcover books by renowned author John Gierach - two autographed by the author: Still Life with Brook Trout, At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman (signed), and Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders (signed).

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