The Cuttcatch Project is part of an effort by the FFF to express the value of species diversity in fisheries. The project is designed to help flyfishers appreciate diversity of native species in general and, in this particular case, value the many subspecies of cutthroat trout. Learning to value these cutthroat in their native range is a critical first step for their recovery.

To accomplish this, the Cuttcatch Project encourages the flyfisher to collect memories of the different species caught and released. Those FFF members who successfully catch four subspecies of cutthroat trout will receive a patch, pin and certificate in recognition of their accomplishment.

Rules:
1) The cutthroat trout must be caught from legally catchable populations.
2) The cutthroat should be caught in its native range, not where it has been transplanted and is in fact a non-native.
3) The fish must be caught on single-hook barbless fly, using fly fishing tackle.
4) The fish must be photographed with minimal stress; that is, raised above the water, photographed, and then released unharmed, NOT photographed flopping on the bank.
5) The award application must include the following information for each subspecies caught:
     a. Cutthroat subspecies name
     b. Location: state, county, stream
     c. Date
     d. Approximate length
     e. Fly used
     f. Name and address of your local newspaper
     g. Signed statement that the above rules were followed.

The angler should create a journal or written record of their journey toward the Bass Catch.  Documentation for each catch (and it's accompanying photo) should include date, location, fly, etc.  The Bass Catch requirements on the website contain a fair bit of specific detail on species and qualifying locations, so the angler should use that information to help inform the log or journal entry.  Catch locations might be noted with GPS coordinates, for example, if the angler has a GPS unit.