11 MILE MARINA 6^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION JUNE 6, 7 & 8, 2008

When people talk about tough economic times and fears of recession rumble through the public psyche, here at 11 Mile Marina we seem unfazed at least in spirit. In 2002 when we signed the contract with the State of Colorado to build a new marina concession at this world famous fishing impoundment the future looked bright. Within days of signing the contract the Haymen Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado history, was started by a National Forest employee just a few miles from Lake George. Within a few weeks the Denver Water Department would start to draw down the reservoir to 47% of capacity due to extreme drought conditions. No one had ever seen such a dramatic drop in levels as the lake quickly became inaccessible to boating. To experience and survive an economic disaster of the proportion and magnitude of the one caused by such events is reason enough to rejoice and celebrate. Although we feel tough economic times just like everyone else, when compared to the past disaster at least we can still party which is something we couldn’t do in 2002. Please join us for a weekend of camping, boating, fishing and fun as we celebrate our 6^th Anniversary and kick off the summer with a real PARTY!

FRIDAY JUNE 6

LIVE MUSIC: BRUCE HAYES

FREE BARBECUE

5:00PM TO 8:00PM

Take off work a little early and get here to set up camp and start the weekend off rite with a great show by a great entertainer. Gander Mountain and Eleven Mile Marina will provide a free barbecue. Donations accepted Fish Has No Boundaries

SATURDAY JUNE 7

SMALLEST PIKE CONTEST: Bring in the smallest Pike you can catch. No entry fee. Fish must be caught in a legal manner. 1^st Place $100.00 Gift Certificate/11 Mile Marina Store, 2^nd Place $50.00 Gift Certificate, 3^rd Place $25.00 Gift Certificate. One entry per person for fish brought in by 5:00PM

ED MARSH MEMORIAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Ed Marsh was an Outdoor Writer, old timer that use to camp out at Eleven Mile every year around the first week of June. He would fly fish for Northern Pike give seminars and host his famous pancake breakfast where friends would swap tall fishing tales and generally start the day off on a good note. Join us for that get you going fishing pancake breakfast.

8:00AM – 9:30AM COST $5.00

GANDER MOUNTAIN PADDLE SPORTS DEMO

10:00AM-5:00PM Try out canoes and kayaks at this free demo hosted by Gander Mountain. Experts will be on hand for instruction and to answer any paddle sports questions. Buy gear, boats and all things paddle sports at great Gander Mountain prices.

LUND BOAT EXHIBIT: Talk to the boating experts from Aurora Marine. See the newest in Lund Boats. 10:00AM to 7:00PM

FREE FISHING SEMINARS

10:30AM-11:30AM: LAKE FLY FISHING

PRESENTER: KARL LICIS Outdoor writer, fly fishing expert and guide. Learn the techniques for still water action from one of the best in the business.

12:00PM-1:00PM: SMALL MOUTH BASS AT ELEVEN MILE

PRESENTER: CHRIS MAZICH, 07 Colorado Bass Federation State Team, 07 FLW Finals, bass expert/guide.

Without any intention of managing Eleven Mile as a Small Mouth impoundment for some reason about 8 years ago the DOW dumped in a truck load of Small Mouth Bass.

Now they are starting to show up more frequently and with incredible size. Can you say 5lb Smallie. Learn from an angler who has caught them here and knows where and how to catch them. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about catching Small Mouth Bass here at Eleven Mile.

1:00PM- 2:00PM TROUT AND KOKANEE SALMON ANGLING

PRESENTER: LARRY FALK, Colorado Licensed Outfitter 1994, ISE Presenter 08, Owner 11 Mile Marina. Learn the variety of ways to score on Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat Trout  and Kokanee Salmon from the person who spends more time on Eleven Mile than anyone else. Fishing Eleven Mile since 1979 if Larry can’t help you catch more fish here no one can.

2:00PM- 3:00PM   NORTHERN PIKE:

PRESENTER: NATHAN ZELINSKY, TIGHTLINE OUTFITTERS, Professional Walleye Angler, ISE Presenter 08,

Colorado Licensed Guide. If you want to catch trophy Northern Pike here this seminar is a must. Learn tips and techniques from one of the best Pike anglers in Colorado.

PRIZES, BARBECUE, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE

2:00PM – 7:00PM

Hang out at the marina after a day of fishing telling tales, enjoying the company, food and fun. Win $100’s in prizes as a Prize Giveaway benefiting Fishing Has No Boundaries will be held through out the afternoon (drawing tickets $1.00 each)

THE DELTA 88’S: You’ll have a rocking and rolling great time as this five piece band brings the party to life on the Pontoon Stage lakeside at the Marina.

Barbecue will be going on all afternoon, cost $7.00.

SUNDAY JUNE 8

ED MARSH MEMORIAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

8:30AM – 9:30AM   COST $5.00

PADDLE SPORTS DEMO:

8:00AM – 11:00AM