Colorado Classic - Float Trip - Capt. Cary Bruteig

Bid for One Seat with Cary Bruteig 

100% of the proceeds from this auction go directly to support the High Plains Drifters Fly Fishing Club!

This Auction is for Seat 1 of 2

Fish the Colorado Classic with Captain Cary Bruteig

This auction is for ONE seat.

100% of the proceeds from this auction directly support the High Plains Drifters Fly Fishing Club.

Cary Bruteig has generously donated his time, boat, and experience to captain anglers during the 2026 Colorado Classic Fly-Fishing Tournament.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Colorado Classic Fly-Fishing Tournament
Hosted by the High Plains Drifters Fly Fishing Club

Cary began fly fishing and tying flies around 55 years ago in Jackson Hole. Although fishing has been part of his life for decades, retirement has finally given him the opportunity to become completely serious about it—and for the past four years, fly fishing has received his full attention.

Cary will be rowing his 13-foot Outcast fishing raft by AIRE. He may not call himself a professional boat captain, but after a decade of whitewater kayaking and guiding whitewater rafting trips in his younger years, he can comfortably navigate rapids up to Class IV. His rowing skills are solid, although he admits his crab stroke could still use a little work.

Cary also spent time competing with Fly Fishing Team USA, so he understands tournament pressure and the importance of catching as many fish as possible within a limited amount of time. His goal is simple: work hard, position you in productive water, and help put fish on your scorecard.

He encourages you to bring your own rod and the confidence flies you trust most. However, Cary will also arrive with approximately ten fly boxes—give or take a few—so you will have plenty of backup options. Point out the water you want to fish, and he will do everything he can to get you there.

Your auction seat includes:

🎣 A full day of Colorado Classic tournament fishing

🪰 Approximately ten fly boxes available for backup

🥤 A YETI cooler stocked with ice-cold drinks, plus room for your own beverages

🚣 An experienced captain committed to putting you on productive water

🏆 Friendly competition with a serious effort to fill the scorecard

No tips will be accepted—unless you have advice for improving Cary’s crab stroke.

This float is about more than the tournament. It is an opportunity to spend a great fall day on the Colorado River, enjoy some friendly competition, support High Plains Drifters, and make the kind of memories we will still be talking about around the campfire for years to come.

This is an HPD-only member event. It is easy to join. If you are not already a member, click the link here. All proceeds from this auction are considered a donation to the club.

We want to thank our sponsors: Identafly, Fish on Colorado and Riverbum.