(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 29, 2009 ) CREEDE, Colo.— In addition to boasting top-quality horses, a nationally-renowned children’s’ program, superb dining, and a fascinating history, the 4UR Ranch offers one of the biggest challenges in fly-fishing set in the vast wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Nestled in the stunning valley of south-central Colorado, the centerpiece of the ranch is Goose Creek, with over seven miles of private stream and a fishing race that will stun even the most avid fly fishing enthusiasts.

The 4 UR Ranch has 20 fishing “stations” that wind through the Southern Colorado wilderness, which include fifteen stations along Goose Creek and four stations are on the famed Rio Grande River and the Weminuche Wilderness. The waters hold a myriad of trout: rainbows, browns, snake river cutts, cutt-bow hybrids and even brookies. The challenge for fly fisherman is to catch a fish at stations 1-15, making them a fishing legend. The race, which involves not only the challenge of fishing, but also a five or six mile walk or run, can be physically grueling and psychologically exhausting, and only the strong survive. Winners get their name on a plaque along with a huge celebration, but most hallowed are the bragging rights of being named a fishing celebrity.

For those that prefer a more leisurely fly-fishing vacation, the 4UR offers plenty of serenity, relaxed fly-fishing, wide open space, and western charm that don’t involve competing in a race. Via a lottery system in the evenings, each guest has the opportunity to experience all twenty stations at a leisurely pace if they choose to opt out of the 4UR Fishing Challenge. This gives anglers a variety in their fishing experience along with some wide open space and peace and quiet.

Southern Colorado's Goose Creek drainage is quite unique. Flowing from the Weminuche Wilderness, it passes through only two pieces of private property, both 4UR and the neighbors, before reaching the Rio Grande. The neighbor's reservoir feeds the creek from its cool waters via an 80-foot dam, making this creek one of only a handful of "private tail waters" in America. Years of astute stream management and rigorous catch and release practices make for some surprisingly big, well-colored trout. 4UR Ranch has all the hot, local fly patterns plus rods, reels, waders, etc. in their ranch store. Guides and group casting lessons are also available.

The 4UR Ranch offers families an all-inclusive vacation spot at a good value complete with plenty of outdoor adventure, a dose of history and culture, and lots of family togetherness. For more information, please visit the website or contact Aaron Christensen at 719-658-2202.

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4UR Ranch
Stephanie Moreland
Tel: 832-755-7661
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