Community

The Flyfisher Group understands that with great success comes great responsibility. We have always been directly involved in our surrounding communities and their residents — both urban and rural — and make great efforts each year to contribute more to the development and support of them; especially to the advancement of our young people. In the past few years, we have made great strides in providing uplifting opportunities to central Colorado youth through our Habitat Restoration Corps — a non-profit eco-conscious program with the key renewal functions of river/stream/lake clean-up & restoration, vegetation monitoring, habitat assessment, foliage placement/survey/control, water/shore quality control, site maintenance, environmental education, fire mitigation, preservation of natural resources and overall ecosystem revitalization. In addition, we've created scholarships for students excelling in our program. We're also involved in local charities and auctions to benefit causes, plights and organizations. We believe we can never be too philanthropic or compassionate, therefore our efforts will never cease. Historic Lincoln Hills

Questions & Answers from Matthew Burkett

Q.  When and why did you found Habitat Restoration Corp?

In 2010, because I wanted to give youth the opportunity to work, give them the opportunity to work hard, and an opportunity to work outdoors.

Q.  How does the program benefit the urban youth?

Urban youth are given excellent summer jobs and given the opportunity to work in the mountains. The youth gain the tools to develop necessary professional skills and a strong work ethic. They benefit from being challenged and overcoming obstacles they may not otherwise encounter.

Q. What age range do you cater to?

16 - 20

Q.  What is the biggest fish you have seen a youth catch?

8 pounds

Q.  How long does it take for a child to understand and be successful at fly fishing?

A. Success is in the eyes of the beholder, however if one defines success as being able to string up a rod, tie on a fly, cast, catch, land and release a fish under supervision then I would say that we accomplish this every day in our 6 hour kids fishing camps. There are many factors that influence this outcome; angler age, instructor skill, environment, etc. We take all of these into consideration when we teach younger anglers and make decisions that put the odds in our favor. Independence as an angler though, is something that should be considered a lifelong aspiration, but not necessarily achievable...there is always somebody out there that can teach you more than you already know.