Fishing Report February 2, 2012
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Wow time fly’s, it’s February and fishing's right around the corner. Currently, our snow-pack is hovering around 70% of normal. Not colossal by any means, but after the beat down last year, we're looking forward to an average season. Getting to average will be the trick, as the jet stream has yet to be in our favor. However, we have positive juju going here at NPA, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for more snow!
With this warm weather trend, the Buttes will probably ice off sooner than usual affording us an earlier start to the 2012 fishing season. Ice off at the Buttes can be ferociously good, always yielding the BIGGEST fish of the year. The local streams can also be very pleasing when they open early. What a great way to kick off the 2012 fishing season!
This year were offering a Fly Fishing Guide School.
2012 Fly Fishing Guide School
An all-inclusive, one week school custom-tailored for students desiring an exciting career in the fly fishing industry within a Guest Ranch, Lodge, or Fly Shop atmosphere…
For many anglers, fly-fishing is what they dream about every day, but only get to enjoy on their days off. For a very small, competitive group of people, it’s their profession; a way of life, and something they get to enjoy seven days a week. One of the greatest attributes of fly-fishing is the beautiful places it takes us. Can you imagine having a job where you get paid to live in those amazing destinations while pursuing your passion? If so, then perhaps it’s time to consider a career in the fly fishing industry.
One of the greatest hurdles in becoming a professional fly fishing guide is acquiring the specific knowledge and skills that industry leaders look for in prospective employees. Buffalo Creek Outfitters fully understands this situation. The general manager, John Ziegman, has 23 years of experience in hiring, training, and supervising guides in both a Guest Ranch and full service fly shop atmosphere. Our staff is full-time professionals who have a combined 50+ years in the many facets of the fly fishing industry, from guiding to retail sales. They will be your instructors and are enthusiastic about educating and mentoring future professionals.
While many anglers may be great fly fishermen, this is only one element in the progression to becoming a great guide. Our unique school is designed and taught to instill all the various components involved in becoming a professional within the fly fishing and guiding industry. Students will leave our school improved fishermen, enhanced instructors, and equipped with the skills necessary for becoming a great guide and valuable asset to a Guest Ranch, Lodge or Fly Shop. Class participants will be evaluated for potential employment within our organization.
We’ll discuss all aspects of a working ranch, lodge, and fly shop; communicating the daily activities of these businesses, and how they orbit around recreation. As stated before, being an effective guide encompasses much more than merely catching fish. Formal classroom and field sessions will cover everything from: Identifying different learning styles, to reading water, to better managing fisheries. We encourage you to spend a week with us at the Buffalo Creek Ranch, our 18,000 acre classroom, while we assist you in developing the skills necessary for a career in the fly fishing industry.
To best facilitate communication and interaction between students and instructors, the class size is strictly limited to 8 students. Students will stay at our exclusive guest ranch, The Buffalo Creek Ranch, with accommodations and meals provided in our beautiful 6-bedroom lodge. Dates for our one week school are May 13-19, 2012, with expected arrival at noon on the 13th and departure at noon on the 19th. The cost for the school is $2400 per student.
If you would like to sign up or request more information please contact the fly shop at (970) 723-4215 or email info@northparkanglers.com.
We have the shop stuffed full of great new products this year.
ATTENTION HUNTERS: We now are carrying hunting products to cater to any big game hunters. We just got our new hats in for 2011 that you have to check out. Cool new T-shirts, great selection of Brodin and Fisknat Ghost nets, fishing shirts, fish print gear, KILLER fly selection, William Joseph fishing gear, and we are now carrying Oakley polarized sunglasses just to name a few.
Stop by the next time you make it to North Park and say hello, we are always happy to share friendly advice and fish stories!
*Please note that our fishing report is as good as yesterday's information. We try to accurately relay up-to-date information as a friendly service to you. We comprise our information from angler's reports and our own experience. Please understand that conditions vary daily, if not hourly up here*
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524 Main Street Walden, CO 80480
(970)723-4215
info@northparkanglers.com
Sagebrush Lakes
Frozen, bring your ice augers, short sticks, a bucket, and beer!
South, North,and East Delaney are frozen and anglers have been putting huts on the lakes. Please send your reports and share the info with the Ice fishing crowd. We will try to relay all information we get here on the web site and on our Facebook page... We're looking forward to another great winter of good fishing!!!!
Headwater Streams & High Lakes
Frozen, bring your ice augers and snow shoes! Hunting seasons are currently open and many hunters will be hitting the high country so if you plan on making a trip just be aware and wear some brighter clothing just in case.
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