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673 - Clean the Dream with Scott Robertson - South Platte River, Landon Mayer, Colarado

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Release Date: 10/30/2024

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Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/673

Presented By: Waters West, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Drifthook Fly Fishing  

Have you heard about Clean the Dream? It's one of Landon Mayer's favorite events, and today, Scott Robertson is here to tell us all about it.

Scott shares the history of this inspiring cleanup at the Dream Stream, how it's evolved, and why it matters to anglers everywhere. Find out how saving your tippets can make a difference.

Episode Chapters with Scott Robertson on Clean the Dream

We're giving away a huge trip to hit the water with Landon Mayer and learn sight-fishing for massive trout!

Enter now for your chance to win.

02:16 - Scott met Landon Mayer 12 years ago through their mutual friend, Brandon Kramer, who co-founded Clean the Dream with Landon.

05:22 - The Dream Stream is a five-mile stretch of the South Platte River between Eleven Mile and Spinney Mountain Reservoirs. This area crosses three different state lands: Spinney Mountain State Park, Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area, and Eleven Mile State Park.

Clean the Dream

08:04 - Clean the Dream started about ten years ago with only 20 people, but it's grown significantly since then. Now, more sponsors give out prizes, which makes the event more exciting. Clean the Dream event usually happens the third weekend in August.

Tips for Organizing a Successful Cleanup Event

11:17 - If you want to host a cleanup event like Clean the Dream, there are a few key things to remember.

Get the word out.
Use Social Media - Promote your event on all platforms and get others with a following to share it.
Find Sponsors - Reach out to brands for donations or prizes.
Local Businesses -If you can’t get big brands, local stores can help, too!
Flyers - Don't underestimate the power of good old-fashioned flyers.
Talk to your local jurisdiction.
 

19:52 - You don't need to sign up to join the event. Head to the bridge lot around 8 a.m. on the third weekend in August. Scott says they prepare coffee, juice, and pastries to start the day. Once you're set, you'll get a bucket, trash grabber, bags, and gloves.

The cleanup lasts about four hours, so you can pitch in for as long as possible. Afterward, a lunch with pulled pork, hot dogs, and chips wraps up the day.

21:45 - This year’s cleanup had over 200 people—ten times more than when it started. Scott says they're planning something bigger for the 10th anniversary next year.

23:41 - Scott's love for fishing started when he was 15 with his dad in Hawaii. He explained that while fly fishing wasn't common on the Big Island, he enjoyed saltwater fishing. Moving to Colorado sparked his interest in fly fishing, especially after working in the Bahamas, where he learned about bone fishing.

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Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/673