{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"TroutLeader Blog","home_page_url":"https://cms.troutleader.com","feed_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/json/","description":"<p>TroutLeader is your Community-Driven Guide for Informed Fishing Decisions.</p>","icon":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/images/channel-01c8c2043a0196a19e8674d2fce9a725.png","favicon":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/assets/default/favicon.png","authors":[{"name":"TroutLeader Publishing"}],"language":"en-us","items":[{"id":"b9XwUEGP5Qm","title":"9th Annual Lake Fork Flyathlon","attachments":[{"url":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-89681acc3678c539f5bc9eaffae3ee2f.jpg","mime_type":"image/jpeg","size_in_byte":378922}],"url":"https://cms.troutleader.com/i/b9XwUEGP5Qm/","content_html":"<p>In less than 1 week, I (Craig) will compete in the 9th Annual Lake Fork Flyathlon. A Flyathlon is not just a typical race; it's a harmonious blend of trail running, fly-fishing prowess, maybe some beer drinking, and environmental stewardship. The end goal of each Flyathlon is to raise money to conserve and restore native fish populations and the freshwater ecosystems that sustain them.</p><p>I look forward to this race each year. The camaraderie of old and new friends, fishing, running, and fall weather make this a fantastic Colorado weekend.</p><p>Running Rivers is a grassroots 501 (c) (3) organization. Every Flyathlon is committed to conserving and restoring native fish populations in freshwater ecosystems by inspiring people to engage in conservation through unique recreational events, education, and on-the-ground projects.</p><p>Please consider <a href=\"https://www.runningrivers.org/donate.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">donating</a> to help our freshwater friends live a happy and healthy life. 🎣🐟</p>","content_text":"In less than 1 week, I (Craig) will compete in the 9th Annual Lake Fork\nFlyathlon. A Flyathlon is not just a typical race; it's a harmonious blend of\ntrail running, fly-fishing prowess, maybe some beer drinking, and environmental\nstewardship. The end goal of each Flyathlon is to raise money to conserve and\nrestore native fish populations and the freshwater ecosystems that sustain them.\n\nI look forward to this race each year. The camaraderie of old and new friends,\nfishing, running, and fall weather make this a fantastic Colorado weekend.\n\nRunning Rivers is a grassroots 501 (c) (3) organization. Every Flyathlon is\ncommitted to conserving and restoring native fish populations in freshwater\necosystems by inspiring people to engage in conservation through unique\nrecreational events, education, and on-the-ground projects.\n\nPlease consider donating to help our freshwater friends live a happy and healthy\nlife. 🎣🐟","image":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/images/item-a39ee307c7e15ef6ab9e82ac079e326d.png","banner_image":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-89681acc3678c539f5bc9eaffae3ee2f.jpg","date_published":"2025-09-12T20:40:06.431Z","_microfeed":{"is_audio":false,"is_document":false,"is_external_url":false,"is_video":false,"is_image":true,"web_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/9th-annual-lake-fork-flyathlon-b9XwUEGP5Qm/","json_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/b9XwUEGP5Qm/json/","rss_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/b9XwUEGP5Qm/rss/","guid":"b9XwUEGP5Qm","status":"published","itunes:episodeType":"full","date_published_short":"Fri Sep 12 2025","date_published_ms":1757709606431}},{"id":"6feIRmTmgDD","title":"New TroutLeader Logo","attachments":[{"url":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-bdf919d0dc83d7c3c7d6b62d6940c920.png","mime_type":"image/png","size_in_byte":488136}],"url":"https://cms.troutleader.com/i/new-log-6feIRmTmgDD/","content_html":"<p>Testing a new logo. Any feedback is appreciated.</p>","content_text":"Testing a new logo. Any feedback is appreciated.","banner_image":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-bdf919d0dc83d7c3c7d6b62d6940c920.png","date_published":"2025-05-20T02:06:42.475Z","_microfeed":{"is_audio":false,"is_document":false,"is_external_url":false,"is_video":false,"is_image":true,"web_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/new-troutleader-logo-6feIRmTmgDD/","json_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/6feIRmTmgDD/json/","rss_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/6feIRmTmgDD/rss/","guid":"6feIRmTmgDD","status":"published","itunes:episodeType":"full","date_published_short":"Mon May 19 2025","date_published_ms":1747706802475}},{"id":"rZVbzlCHLaP","title":"Winter Fishing Images","attachments":[{"url":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-f750014c2695d9939afb62f1732dd7ab.jpg","mime_type":"image/jpeg","size_in_byte":115686}],"url":"https://cms.troutleader.com/i/rZVbzlCHLaP/","content_html":"<p>TroutLeader is seeking some stunning winter fishing images. iPhone photos are acceptable as long as they are sharp and in focus. Please upload them to TroutLeader's&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;page or Instagram and make sure to tag TroutLeader. 📷</p>","content_text":"TroutLeader is seeking some stunning winter fishing images. iPhone photos are\nacceptable as long as they are sharp and in focus. Please upload them to\nTroutLeader's Facebook page or Instagram and make sure to tag TroutLeader. 📷","banner_image":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-f750014c2695d9939afb62f1732dd7ab.jpg","date_published":"2024-12-29T16:48:58.613Z","_microfeed":{"is_audio":false,"is_document":false,"is_external_url":false,"is_video":false,"is_image":true,"web_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/winter-fishing-images-rZVbzlCHLaP/","json_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/rZVbzlCHLaP/json/","rss_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/rZVbzlCHLaP/rss/","guid":"rZVbzlCHLaP","status":"published","itunes:episodeType":"full","date_published_short":"Sun Dec 29 2024","date_published_ms":1735490938613}},{"id":"cVooMENMUis","title":"8th Annual Lake Fork Flyathlon","attachments":[{"url":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-8c276f6b7a9d84e0b0dfc36397ad51b9.png","mime_type":"image/png","size_in_byte":1974314}],"url":"https://cms.troutleader.com/i/cVooMENMUis/","content_html":"<p>In less than 15 days, I (Craig) will compete in the 8th Annual Lake Fork Flyathlon. A Flyathlon is not just a typical race; it's a harmonious blend of trail running, fly-fishing prowess, maybe some beer drinking, and environmental stewardship. The end goal of each Flyathlon is to raise money to conserve and restore native fish populations and the freshwater ecosystems that sustain them.</p><p>I look forward to this race each year. The camaraderie of old and new friends, fishing, running, and fall weather make this a fantastic Colorado weekend.<strong> I aim to raise $2500 between now and September 21, 2024.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Running Rivers is a grassroots 501c3 organization. Every Flyathlon is committed to conserving and restoring native fish populations in freshwater ecosystems by inspiring people to engage in conservation through unique recreational events, education, and on-the-ground projects.</p><p>Please consider donating to help our freshwater friends live a happy and healthy life. 🎣🐟</p><p><a href=\"https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MjA1MTc1/99882\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MjA1MTc1/99882</a></p>","content_text":"In less than 15 days, I (Craig) will compete in the 8th Annual Lake Fork\nFlyathlon. A Flyathlon is not just a typical race; it's a harmonious blend of\ntrail running, fly-fishing prowess, maybe some beer drinking, and environmental\nstewardship. The end goal of each Flyathlon is to raise money to conserve and\nrestore native fish populations and the freshwater ecosystems that sustain them.\n\nI look forward to this race each year. The camaraderie of old and new friends,\nfishing, running, and fall weather make this a fantastic Colorado weekend. I aim\nto raise $2500 between now and September 21, 2024. \n\nRunning Rivers is a grassroots 501c3 organization. Every Flyathlon is committed\nto conserving and restoring native fish populations in freshwater ecosystems by\ninspiring people to engage in conservation through unique recreational events,\neducation, and on-the-ground projects.\n\nPlease consider donating to help our freshwater friends live a happy and healthy\nlife. 🎣🐟\n\nhttps://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MjA1MTc1/99882","image":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/images/item-4770c4e029d304d686341f62b05ad664.png","banner_image":"https://media.troutleader.com/cms-troutleader-com/production/media/image-8c276f6b7a9d84e0b0dfc36397ad51b9.png","date_published":"2024-09-06T19:55:02.463Z","_microfeed":{"is_audio":false,"is_document":false,"is_external_url":false,"is_video":false,"is_image":true,"web_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/8th-annual-lake-fork-flyathlon-cVooMENMUis/","json_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/cVooMENMUis/json/","rss_url":"https://cms-troutleader-com.pages.dev/i/cVooMENMUis/rss/","guid":"cVooMENMUis","status":"published","itunes:episodeType":"full","date_published_short":"Fri Sep 06 2024","date_published_ms":1725652502463}},{"id":"XbXEhVSc2Qm","title":"8th Annual Lake Fork Flyathlon!","url":"https://cms.troutleader.com/i/XbXEhVSc2Qm/","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://www.runningrivers.org/lake-fork-flyathlon--2023.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>​</em></strong></a><strong><em>Event Description:</em></strong>&nbsp;September is an incredible time to be out in the woods of Colorado, as the trees are changing, the temperatures are downright pleasant, and the fly fishing is outstanding!&nbsp;All of this September greatness is featured prominently in the Lake Fork Flyathlon, held every September near Gunnison, CO on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River.&nbsp;The Lake Fork of the Gunnison is an incredible sport fishery (as summarized adeptly in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://southwest-fly-fishing.myshopify.com/collections/digital-back-issues/products/sw-2018-mar-pdf-download\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2018 edition of Southwest Fly Fishing magazine</a>), and one of the most productive and beautiful segments of this river is the final 5 miles that run through the spectacular Gateview Canyon.</p><p>During the Lake Fork Flyathlon, our flyathletes run out and back along these very gradual, super-fishy 5 miles of river, for a total of 10 miles.&nbsp;The river features large rainbow and brown trout, with the occasional kokanee salmon thrown in just to make it interesting.&nbsp;Following the race, our participants reconvene for an incredible catered dinner, fine Colorado craft beer and whiskey, and fish stories told around multiple campfires.&nbsp;Our top flyathletes from the day (Top Male and Female, Biggest and Smallest Fish) will compete for a custom fly rod in our leisure-sport-tournament-of-champions (corn hole followed by a BB rifle shootout).</p>","content_text":"Event Description: September is an incredible time to be out in the woods of\nColorado, as the trees are changing, the temperatures are downright pleasant,\nand the fly fishing is outstanding! All of this September greatness is featured\nprominently in the Lake Fork Flyathlon, held every September near Gunnison, CO\non the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The Lake Fork of the Gunnison is an\nincredible sport fishery (as summarized adeptly in the Spring 2018 edition of\nSouthwest Fly Fishing magazine), and one of the most productive and beautiful\nsegments of this river is the final 5 miles that run through the spectacular\nGateview Canyon.\n\nDuring the Lake Fork Flyathlon, our flyathletes run out and back along these\nvery gradual, super-fishy 5 miles of river, for a total of 10 miles. The river\nfeatures large rainbow and brown trout, with the occasional kokanee salmon\nthrown in just to make it interesting. Following the race, our participants\nreconvene for an incredible catered dinner, fine Colorado craft beer and\nwhiskey, and fish stories told around multiple campfires. Our top flyathletes\nfrom the day (Top Male and Female, Biggest and Smallest Fish) will compete for a\ncustom fly rod in our leisure-sport-tournament-of-champions (corn hole followed\nby a BB rifle 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