If you care about rivers, wild and native trout, and the future of fly fishing in Colorado, these chapter raffles are a great way to help. Two Colorado Trout Unlimited chapters are hosting fundraisers right now, and each offers a unique prize experience while supporting important restoration and education work in local watersheds.
Collegiate Peaks Guided Fishing Trip Raffle
The Collegiate Peaks Chapter is offering the chance to win one of four guided fishing trip packages. Only 250 tickets will be sold, so each entry has strong odds. Winners will be drawn in order, with the first name selected receiving first choice among the four trips.
Prize options include:
ErkAdventures
Half-day guided fishing for up to three anglers on a private stocked lake in the Sawatch Range. Lunch and equipment provided. Value: $450ArkAnglers
Full-day walk wade or float guided trip for two anglers on the upper Arkansas River. Value: $695Up River Fly Fishing
Half-day float fishing trip for two anglers on the Arkansas River. Value: $525Spinner Fall Guide Service
Full-day guided float for two anglers on the Green River below Flaming Gorge. Value: $750
Ticket options:
1 for $50
3 for $135
5 for $200
Proceeds support conservation and education across the Upper Arkansas River valley, including youth programs in Salida, Buena Vista, and Leadville, kids fishing derbies, scholarships, and community engagement activities that help strengthen the next generation of river stewards.
Raffle closes December 2.
Rocky Mountain Flycasters Bamboo Rod and Ross Reel Raffle
Rocky Mountain Flycasters is offering a rare collectors package that includes a handcrafted bamboo fly rod paired with a Special Edition TU Greenback Cutthroat Colorado Ross Reel.
This rod is one of only thirteen built specifically to honor and document each remaining cutthroat lineage. It was crafted for documenting the Greenback Cutthroat trout and fished once by the rod maker, Steve Foisie, in Herman Gulch on August 15, 2023. After successfully catching a native Greenback Cutthroat, the rod was retired and donated to help support conservation efforts.
It is a medium fast four weight designed for small stream dry fly techniques using an F. E. Thomas taper. The craftsmanship and history behind the rod make it a true one-of-a-kind piece worthy of generational ownership.
The package also includes a special edition Ross Reel, size 2/3 weight. Only 495 reels were produced, and the model supported restoration in the Poudre River headwaters. That work was led by Rocky Mountain Flycasters and Colorado Trout Unlimited.
Total estimated value is more than $2,500. Funds raised directly support on-the-ground restoration, education, and native trout recovery in northern Colorado.
Raffle closes December 3.
Help Protect the Waters You Love
Your participation supports conservation, education, and hands-on restoration that keeps our rivers clean and healthy. Whether you dream of a guided fishing adventure or a one-of-a-kind bamboo rod, your entry helps protect the places that matter.
Thank you for supporting Colorado Trout Unlimited and the chapters working every day for Colorado’s rivers, streams, and wild and native trout.
