Loveland Fishing Club Blog

By Bill Prater Monday began with near perfect conditions on one of the  Delaney Butte lakes  west of Walden, with a weather forecast calling for a possible bit of rain early, followed by rare light winds and temps in the 60s.  But forecasts typically aren't worth much in the Mountain West, and Monday's was no exception. But the day did offer a uniquely memorable new fishing experience for this grizzled, 75-year-old angler and Wayne, his relatively youthful sidekick Bit of rain my butt. As a drizzle began, snug in our belly boats, raincoats and waterproof Tilley hats, Wayne and I gamely fished away, a half mile or so upwind from the car. We did, however, watch with reasonable concern, followed by light panic, as a gentle rain in seconds turned to sleet, which turned to hail. Which kinda hurt.  Among the many things we learned in the memorable next hour was, the wind on Delaney can and will change directions in an instant. In this case it kind of swirled around like th...

 The annual Harvest Bazaar, a fundraising event for the Chilson Senior Advisory Committee, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center scholarship program for Loveland seniors. (The Loveland Fishing Club traditionally provides volunteers for this type of event as part of our use of facilities at the center) Volunteers are needed to help with preparation from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday the 22nd, and at various shifts on Saturday. To sign up to volunteer, contact Tom Miller, 970-669-3583; or send a note to  ranger1936@icloud.com   You can also sign up at the Tuesday, Sept. 19 general meeting. About the event Browse craft tables for homemade gifts, purchase fall produce and enjoy chili and delicious pie! FREE to browse! Produce donations will be accepted beginning 9/18. Meal Deal (chili, pie and drink) $8 in advance / $10 a door / Age 12 and under $3 / Cash or Card Accepted / Tickets for sale at the Chilson Senior Center.

 Here are a few reminders about Tuesday's picnic at Old Fairgrounds Park: Preparations begin about noon, under the pavilion, so come anytime after that, knowing that the meal will be served around 2 p.m. The club is providing two pieces of fried chicken each, and it's up to us to provide potluck side dishes.  Bring a side dish of your choice, and your own utensils, plates and cups. We'll probably have spares for the forgetful among us - but then again we may forget to bring them too.  There'll be water and lemonade, so if you'd rather have something else, bring it. That's it, except bring along plenty of cash for the raffle, always the most ambitious of the year. Thanks again to the board and other volunteer crew who make this terrific social event possible.  

For two decades now, the Loveland Fishing Club has concluded its monthly meetings with a raffle, but the annual Club Picnic raffle is always something special. Be sure to take time to look over this year's offerings, and take a chance on winning the ones that appeal to you the most. In addition to the general raffle, there'll be a Silent Auction for people drawn to the gorgeous, handmade Fish Quilt made and donated by Club Member Cathy Bird. It's a king-size beauty. See the raffle crew about entering a bid. Proceeds will be donated to the 501(c)(3) Loveland Parks and Recreation Fund, and used to help one of the club's charitable activities, like the annual Kids Derby or the Club's Senior Derby, coming up next month.