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Fall Fishing Classic at the Aurora Reservoir

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#1 ·
The city of Aurora is proud to bring to you the Fall Fishing Classic on Saturday, September 28th at the Aurora Reservoir from 5:30am-2:00pm. Overnight boat storage spots will be on sale next Saturday in the Aurora Reservoir Park Office for $10. The Fall Fishing Classic is an all-species event. $3000 will be awarded to the fisherman who catches the largest fish of any species and $300 will be awarded to the fishermen who catch the largest of each species (not including the grand prize fish). All fish must be weighed-in by 1:30 pm to be eligible for any prizes. Register here https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Reservoirs/index.htm
If you have questions call 303-690-1286 x6 or email me: tiericks@auroragov.org.
See you there!
Tim
 
#2 ·
Why sign up? They'll probably cancel this one as well. The city of Aurora appears to give two hills of beans about fishing these days. The night event was a prime example of this. Really sad that this will probably fall to the same fate as the night tournament and then the trout tournament. Well see about the validity of this actually taking place. If I'm wrong, I will probably be there. If not, then off to the mountains!
 
#3 ·
Hi Discloco,
I understand your frustration with having the night fishing event cancelled; I honestly believe that we should not have cancelled either but unfortunately that is not my call. That being said, I will do everything in my power to make sure that the fishing events thrive and continue on for years to come.
Tim
 
#7 ·
Hey all,
Come and stop by the new Cabela's Lonetree location for their opening weekend on Saturday & Sunday August 17th & 18th to register for the Fall fishing Classic at the Get Outdoors Colorado table. In addition to ensuring your spot for the tournament you can also grab some great information about fishing, hunting, and trails throughout Colorado. I know I'm excited to see Cabela's in the metro area.
Tim
 

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Okay, stupid question for my first post..... I grew up in Aurora but was unaware there was a Reservoir there. All we had available (at least that I knew of) was Cherry Creek Reservoir. Admittedly this was back in the 60's but Cherry Creek was great for crappies and ice hockey when it froze. When did Aurora Reservoir come about and where is it located in relationship to Peoria St (went to high school at Central).
 
#12 ·
Anyone know the history of Aurora reservoir? I grew up in Aurora and left in 1966 for school and military. I don't remember any reservoir out in that direction. Either we went to Cherry Creek or up to the mountains to fish. Has the reservoir always been there or was it constructed sometime after the 60's or 70"s?
 
#15 ·
Buck, the WAP is the water pass to get your boat inspected before launch. I think it is $10.00 one time charge per season. Your motor out of the water is fine, unless you have the motor mounted electric motor...and if you don't have one and would really love to have one let me know...boy do I have a deal for you!!! ::):thumb:
 
#16 ·
Hey all,
If some of you have tried to call in to the Aurora Reservoir/Ranger line lately you might notice that it has been disconnected, the new number is 303.326.8425. Also I know some people have had trouble with our registration system for the Fall Fishing Classic as well as some other city events, we are posting up a much more simplified registration that should go live tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience, if you have any questions let me know.
Tim
 
#19 ·
Mrwigglestheworm,
We have no intentions of cancelling, we just had some concerns that registration was a bit too cumbersome and switched it to something more palatable and user-friendly. I'm excited to see this year's Fall fishing Classic and luckily we are one of the few metro-area fisheries that haven't been too affected by the drought conditions that have been plaguing the area.
Tim
 
#21 ·
longdraw,
I'm pushing as hard as I can to market and promote it to see that it does not get cancelled, and I see no reason that it should be. That being said, this is a registration-based event so it does depend on if we can get enough registrants to participate so please don't wait any longer. Sign up today! I'll be at the Denver Fly Shop on Colorado Blvd. and I-25 tomorrow from 10am-2pm registering folks, and I'll be throughout the Denver-metro area in the coming weeks so come find me if you want to sign up at one of your favorite stores or visit the website www.auroragov.org/reservoirs .
Thanks,
Tim
 
#23 ·
Hey Tim, there will be a number of anglers that will wait till the last week to sign up because they do not want to go through the hassle of tracking down a refund if it is cancelled. There are couple of other events that weekend but many of those I have talked to prefer to fish the Fall Classic because it has the highest payout. That is where I stand as well.

Have you been given a target number? Do you have a number representing those who have already registered?
 
#22 ·
$40 is not a bad entry fee!

*$300 prize for largest in species
*$3000 grand prize for "All-Species Tournament"
*Lunch Provided

Man, if only I could swing a Saturday off (and if I had a boat....)

Good luck, all... I'm going to pass the word around to all the fishermen I know.
 
#24 ·
Hey Longdraw,
I know that the vast majority of anglers like to hold out until the week of the event to see what the weather will be like, if they can get time off of work, etc.. But I need to have at least 90 anglers registered by September 19th in order to get the green light. Right now we are at about a third of that. Let's see it happen folks! Water levels look great, multiple species tournament unlike any other in the state and two of the three current state records from Aurora Res were caught in the Fall. Grab some friends/family and let's have a good time.
Tim
 
#29 ·
Guys...

I stayed out of this. Last year, I worked with Crystal to help make things happen and work, this year I have not been consulted or asked to help at all. Never have I ever seen a municipality so hung up on the almighty dollar! This city ( Aurora) has lost touch with what we collectively as anglers really want! That is to fish!
We don't need fancy food, last time I checked I still knew how to make sandwiches and throw them in the boat. The city and its staff needs to consult with the local clubs, ie.. Denver Bassmasters, Centennial Bass Club, Colorado Walleye Assn, and with the members of the 2 largest fishing forums in this state in Fish Explorer and Colorado Fisherman. If they did that they would learn the proper way to organize fishing events and competitions, as well as promote the events within the clubs and forums.
The city needs to get over the outrageous fees... This event was to be held during normal park hours, so the Rangers would have been there regardless. Where is the extra cost in that? They were charging 40.00 a head, just for entry fees. To cover what? Has any other companies been consulted to offer an alternative food, which might be cheaper, or even better suited to an event like this? Or.. as many have said before, eliminate the food.

The simple truth is the city can't or won't see the value in promoting this fine fishery realizing the profits from it in the coming years from more season passes, boat fees, etc. Instead.. they want all the money they can get their greedy hands on up front! Then when they don't see enough margin in it right now, they cancel the events a week and a half beforehand!

This whole thing stinks to high heaven! When Daris organized the first ever private night event, he was given specific lists of what he had to pay, ie Rangers wages, insurance, rental fees, etc. He PRIVATELY did all that, and advertised it strictly on the forums and it was a huge success monetarily with money left over to donate to a church fishing club!

Why was he successful? Because he recognized, and knew what we as anglers wanted and gave us just that!

This city, with all of their advantages of owning the reservoir and employing the staff, has failed miserably with the events this year.

I am done! I will NEVER fish another City of Aurora event, I will tell all of my angler friends NOT to fish them, and furthermore, the City of Aurora will never see another penny of mine in daily, boat, or season pass fees!

The City of Aurora has once again shown all of us anglers how they really feel about us. Now they will hear how I feel about the City of Aurora.... They can kiss my ass!

Tiny
 
#30 ·
Guys...

they want all the money they can get their greedy hands on up front! Then when they don't see enough margin in it right now, they cancel the events a week and a half beforehand!

A bunch of BULLCHIT. Now he says I have to wait "weeks" to get my entry fee refunded. Why not just refund the cot-dam card I charged it on?

:thumb:

I really am bummed that this is cancelled. This was probably the coolest competition we have on the Front Range. Multi-Species and great payouts.

:'(
 
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