Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by Scott Kitayama

Fishout Schedule – October

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EVENT NAME	EVENT DATE	SPECIES	FISH MASTER
Palm Beach	October 02, 2021	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
O’Neill Forebay – Oct 7 – 10 2021	October 07, 2021 – October 10, 2021	Striped Bass	Steve Rudzinski ssrudzinski@gmail.com
O’Neill Forebay – Nov 4 – 7 2021	November 04, 2021 – November 07, 2021	Striped Bass	Steve Rudzinski ssrudzinski@gmail.com
Pyramid Lake Fish-out April 3rd-9th 2022	April 03, 2022 – April 09, 2022	Lahontan Cutthroat Trout	Mike White – (831) 706-5556

Oct 02 6:40 AM : Palm Beach

Palm State Beach (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451

The Forebay fish-out Stosh organized is the second weekend of October, so I have moved our surf fish-out to the first Saturday in October (2^nd) so everyone can participate in both.

Sunrise is at 07:04, and we will meet at 0640. High tide (+4.2’) is at 09:17, so we will fish a flood tide. Some people believe this is the best tide to fish as the fish will be coming in to feed on critters untouched in the sand for several hours. I can’t personally say one way or the other, as I have caught fish in the surf at all stages of tide. It seems to be more a case of whether or not they see what I am offering and are they biting it?

I will have flies (free), stripping baskets ($20 to the Club) and brand new wading belts ($10 to repay my cost) available.

Getting there: Take West Beach out of Watsonville all the way towards the ocean until you are mired in the sand. You went just a bit too far, so back up your 4WD about 100 feet and park on the right under the Eucalyptus trees that drip and stain your vehicle when they are wet. (Hint: Wash it off right away when you get home.)

BTW, I like the State Beaches, because when you are done, there is a shower nearby to wash the sand off your waders and salt off your gear before heading home.

This is our last “organized” surf fish-out for 2021. Last month most everyone caught fish or had hook-ups. Let’s do it again!

Oct 07 12:00 AM : O’Neill Forebay – Oct 7 – 10 2021

Islands Oneill Forebay (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Steve Rudzinski ssrudzinski@gmail.com

The annual O’Neill ForeBay Striped Bass FishOut has been scheduled for Oct 7-10 and Nov 4-7 (Thurs-Sunday). I made it during the dark phase of the moon this year.

We will camp at the same place again at Medeiros Campground site #23 I will try to get again, there are 4 sites there and more than one car per site is okay. New people should contact me personally for details. Bring everything to camp bare bones style, only a single vault style toilet which is not too bad compared to the other porta potties throughout the campground. Bring water, and food and cooking gear, there will be a camp stove or two to use or cook over the camp fire.

Gear to use: 7 or 8 wt rod, full sinking line like Rio Outbound Short or Tungsten T-11 shooting head with a good running line. 15 lb test fluorocarbon leader (6′ is long enough so the fly gets down deeper). Lee Haskins or Jim Hall has flies for sale. Both are listed in our club roster and you can make an order directly with them. Float tubes of course or small craft like flat bottom dingy’s and some kayaks work okay except when windy. (It can really BLOW you away there and we hope for good conditions but we have had big rainstorms in years past so prepare for the worst).

One thing we never have enough of is firewood for the evening rap sessions, the size of wood that comes in a box at the grocery store is perfect for our portable fire tubs.

The camp is only 70 miles from Santa Cruz and directions can be easily be found on your GPS system. Call or email me @ 831 462 4532 or ssrudzinski@gmail.com to be on the list so I have a good idea of how many will attend. We always have a good time at this event. See you there, Stosh

Nov 04 12:00 AM : O’Neill Forebay – Nov 4 – 7 2021

Islands Oneill Forebay (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Steve Rudzinski ssrudzinski@gmail.com

Target Species:

Apr 03 12:00 AM : Pyramid Lake Fish-out April 3rd-9th 2022

Pyramid Lake (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Mike White – (831) 706-5556

The Pyramid Lake trip is one of the best-attended fishouts the club has, and for a good reason. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout cruise parallel to the shore in easy casting distance from shore. Cost for the week including meals and lodging and is around $300+ per person depending on the number in attendance. You need not fish all six days as there may be openings (usually later in the week.) Contact Mike for more details (831) 706-5556, to check on openings, or be put on a waiting list. First come first served.

You can also make your own arrangements either by bringing your own RV (Pyramid Lake Lodge has hook-ups and sells permits to park on the any of the beaches along the lake) or staying in Reno. Reno is 45 minutes away. Call Pyramid Lake Lodge to inquire about last minute cancellations in their cabins as well (775) 476-0400 and check out their website to see what the cabins look like at www.pyramidlakelodge.com. The General Store in Sutcliff offers meals on selected nights only to those who call in before 2:00 PM. Check at the General Store for details.

Equipment: 6-9 weight rods with hi-speed, hi-D shooting heads or fast sink integrated lines to fish the bottom in 6 to 9 feet of water, and a floating line for indicator fishing. You should bring a stripping basket and a ladder that will accommodate it. A ladder helps to get you up out of the cold water and enable you to cast out to where the fish are. You can still catch fish without one but not with near as much consistency.

Flies: Woolly buggers in black, white, purple, olive, midge, caddis and mayfly nymphs to name a few. If as in years past the Confab in February is offering the opportunity to see how some of the best Pyramid patterns are made plan to attend and bring a vise and tie some yourself. Flies may also available from club member Jim Hall who ties some very good flies specific to Pyramid cutthroat as well as other species at reasonable cost. His number is (831) 713-6835. There is a general store with provisions as well as tackle and an assortment of flies.

How to get there: Take US 80 to Reno-Sparks, take the Pyramid Blvd. off ramp and go north about 35 miles. Crosby Lodge is at Sutcliff, near the Ranger Station.

If you have any questions about equipment or how to get there, check the “Gearing up” columns in the March 2007-2009 archives on our great club website, or call Mike White at (831) 706-5556.

If you are considering going to Pyramid again this year with the club and you have not already done so, please contact the person who is booking the trailer you stayed in last year. Trailer-masters, if your trailer has gaps or cancellations, you can call Mike so he can pass the names of members who don’t have lodging to fill the empty spots.

Fishing, Camping, and New Ladder Regulation:

Fishing and camping permits can be purchased online prior to the fish-out. We would highly recommend doing this. Go to www.plpt.nsn.us to obtain your licenses. There is also an RV Park available at (775) 476-1155.

As with any great fishery there are always a long list of rules and regulations. We would recommend you review them on the website above. Suffice to say those of us who have been going to Pyramid Lake for many years are a good source of information as well. We will help inform and guide all newcomers. 15.6 USE OF LADDERS, ETC. Any ladders, milk crates, boxes or other objects used in the water as a fishing aid must be occupied or closely attended (i.e. remain in the area) by fishermen at all times. Any person who leaves such objects unoccupied in the water for more than one hour will be deemed guilty of littering. 15.6.1 Fishing aids described above must have a permanent tag affixed that has the name, address, and phone number of the owner of the fishing aid. If the permitted angler using the fishing aid is not the owner, the owner will be the responsible party for any infractions by the permitted angler.

This year we have five trailers reserved. (6,7,8,9, and 10) As of September 1st 2021 we have 5 openings available. These openings will fill up quickly, so contact Mike immediately at (831) 706-5556. Last year was an incredible experience with many fish over 15 lbs brought to the net. If you cannot commit early and make it into one of our reserved trailers you can always make your own arrangements by contacting the Pyramid Lake Lodge at (775) 476-0400.

Mike White (831) 706-5556, lumberguy73@hotmail.com

NOTE: Due to insurance regulations, all attendees must be paid up members of Santa Cruz Fly fishermen, so get your membership paid up if you haven’t done so yet.

Posted on September 21st, 2021

Posted on July 28, 2021July 31, 2021 by Scott Kitayama

Fishout Schedule – August 2021

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EVENT NAME	EVENT DATE	SPECIES	FISH MASTER
Rio Del Mar Beach	August 07, 2021	Surf Perch and other species	Jeff Gose – (831) 227-0722 jrgose@icloud.com
Alaska Trip	September 04, 2021 – September 12, 2021	Rainbow, Salmon and Dolly Varden	Roy Gunter
Manresa State Beach Surf Fishing	September 04, 2021	Surf Perch and other species	Mark Traugott, 831-338-6056
Mammoth Fishout	September 18, 2021 – October 02, 2021	Trout	John Cook fishmaster– (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515
O’Neill Forebay – Oct 7 – 10 2021	October 07, 2021 – October 10, 2021	Striped Bass	Steve Rudzinski ssrudzinski@gmail.com
Palm Beach	October 09, 2021	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
O’Neill Forebay – Nov 4 – 7 2021	November 04, 2021 – November 07, 2021	Striped Bass	Steve Rudzinski ssrudzinski@gmail.com

Aug 07 6:00 AM : Rio Del Mar Beach

Rio Del Mar Beach (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Jeff Gose – (831) 227-0722 jrgose@icloud.com

Back to Rio Del Mar State Beach for the August Surf Fish-Out where we started this year. Meet up at 6 am at “the Platform” at the end of Beach Drive. Parking is outside due to the early hour before the paid parking gate opens. We have an Low to Mid Flood tide.

Take Rio Del Mar Blvd all the way to the flats, do the round-about to the left and go ½ mile down Beach drive.

Everyone is welcome, but I highly encourage you to learn to cast before you come to the beach. Check in with our Castmaster Mark Traugott, or his assistant (me) and work on the haul and the double haul. For surf equipment, clothing and general information, go to our website under EDUCATION and read the section on surf fishing.

Stripping baskets for free loan or purchase $20 to the Club. If you need a stripping basket, please be there early, before we hit the beach to fish. Best to have your rod strung up already and your waders on already doesn’t hurt!

See you and your friends at the Beach!

Sep 04 12:00 AM : Alaska Trip

Eagle Landing Resort, Alaska (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Roy Gunter

Roy Gunter writes: I am offering to sponsor a fishout to the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska leaving on September 4, 2021 and returning on September 12, 2021. Limited to 4 participants including Roy. We will stay in the Riverside Cabin at the Eagle Landing Resort in Cooper Landing, AK (go to eaglelandingresort.com to check out Resort and Cabin). Trip will be fishing the Kenai River, Russian River and nearby creeks, targeting rainbows and dolly varden, but catching many salmon along the way. Trip includes 2 guided trips on the Kenai River, including at least one boat trip down the Kenai River Canyon to the delta of Skilak Lake. You will have to provide your own airfare to Anchorage and return, which can be arrange for virtually no charge if you obtain an Alaska Airlines Credit Card. Alaska Airlines now flies out of Monterey. However, a rental car is included in the trip. Food and beverages are included and obtained from Costco and Carrs Supermarket for preparation at the cabin. Since I am cooking for the most part, meals are gourmet including wine and/or other beverages. Since I am an Alaska Air card holder, over the last 20 years I have never exceeded $2,000 for the entire trip, including the cost of a motel before flying out, and once paid only $770. Couples are welcome, but there is only one queen bed in a separate bedroom. Other Club Members who have accompanied me include: Bob Monaco, Steve Rawson, Milana Rawson, Daneen Gunter, Don Foskett, Gary Hazelton, Harry Petrakis, Mark Traugott and Gil Santos. Requirements: $1,000 deposit subject to forfeit unless you find a substitute fisherman to accept your spot and you must have recieved all of your covid vaccinations at least 14 days prior to departure. Prior participants have priority. If interested please contact Roy Gunter at 831-809-0316 or email at rgunteriii@yahoo.com.

Sam Bishops adds some insight on the Alaska Airlines Credit Card opportunity: “Buy a new Alaska Airline card and get 50,000 miles if you spend $2,000 in 2 or 3 months. $75 for the card, but you get a free bag. Without it the first bag is $40. I just got a new card for about the fourth time. I let the old one expire and get a new one for the mileage. I paid the house insurance on the new one and bingo I am covered.”

Contact: Roy Gunter 831 809 0316 rgunteriii@yahoo.com email is best.

Sep 04 6:00 AM : Manresa State Beach Surf Fishing

Manresa State Beach (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Mark Traugott, 831-338-6056

The September Surf Fishout will take place at Manresa State Beach, on Saturday, September 4th. The sun will rise at 7:10 a.m., and the tide will be high a Mid Flood. We will meet at 6:30 A.M. at the entrance to the State Park at 1445 San Andreas Road. Park outside and just past the park entrance where there is space for a half dozen cars. There are a couple more spaces on the opposite side of the street. If all the available spaces are full when you arrive, go a quarter mile further along San Andres Rd. and turn right onto Oceanview Drive. Park at the end of that street, along the fence on the right, and take the stairs down to the beach where you can eventually join the rest of the group. For details regarding equipment and technique, check the excellent instructions on surf fishing that Sam Bishop has published on our club website. The basic equipment is a five- to 8-weight rod with an intermediate to full-sinking line or sinking tip. Any type of Clouser pattern or anchovy fly will work for stripers, and small bonefish patterns (for example, Gotchas) will catch perch, especially if they have red or orange highlights. The only surf-specific piece of essential equipment is a stripping basket, which Sam makes and sells for $20 to benefit the club. Make contact with him in advance, or let me know if you would like to borrow or purchase a stripping basic on July 3.

Sep 18 12:00 AM : Mammoth Fishout

Mammoth Lakes (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: John Cook fishmaster– (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515

Dates: This fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept 18 – 25. Week 2: Sept 26 – Oct 2.

Location: The town of Mammoth Lakes is located on the eastern side of the Sierra, 6 or 7 hours drive from Santa Cruz. There are many lakes and streams in the area to fish.

General: We will be staying in condominiums in the town of Mammoth Lakes. Condo has a lovely hot tub, so bring your suit. Two people per bedroom. Most people bring a sleeping bag to share king size bed or a pad and sleeping bag to sleep on floor. A private room option is possible at an increased fee.

Cost: Covers 7 night’s lodging and 3 meals per day. $320/week, $640/two weeks. $535/week for a private room. $ is not refundable unless someone takes your place. Any unused funds will be used for prizes at the annual fund raiser.

Food Preparation: Breakfast and lunch items will be purchased by the fishmaster ahead of time. Each person will be assigned a Kitchen Day. On that day, tasks will include setting out breakfast and lunch items, store unused food, and preparing the evening meal and clean up afterwards.

SignUps: Call John Cook letting him know which week or both or private room. ASAP or up to May 1st. We will be leaving town mid May, so need to put things together and confirm reservation by then. Receiving your $ will reserve your spot. I will maintain a waiting list and, if space becomes available you will be notified by phone, even while we are on summer vacation. Deliver your $ by mail ( PO Box 2822, Aptos, Ca. 95001 ) or deliver in person. (215 Treasure Island Ave., Aptos , Ca. )

Covid Issues: All participants must have completed the vaccine regiment at least one month prior. Must be free of symptoms. If negative public health issues arrive, the fishout will be canceled and $ returned.

Oct 07 12:00 AM : O’Neill Forebay – Oct 7 – 10 2021

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Nov 04 12:00 AM : O’Neill Forebay – Nov 4 – 7 2021

Islands Oneill Forebay (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Steve Rudzinski ssrudzinski@gmail.com

The annual O’Neill ForeBay Striped Bass FishOut has been scheduled for Oct 7-10 and Nov 4-7 (Thurs-Sunday). I made it during the dark phase of the moon this year.

One thing we never have enough of is firewood for the evening rap sessions, the size of wood that comes in a box at the grocery store is perfect for our portable fire tubs.

Oct 09 7:00 AM : Palm Beach

Palm State Beach (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451

Meet at 7:00 am

Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers

Tide: Mid Flood

Sunrise @ 7:10 am

Fishmaster: Sam Bishop

traugott@ucsc.edu 831- 252-3300

Posted on July 28th, 2021

Posted on June 21, 2021June 26, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Fishout Schedule – July update

by John Cook -- Fishout Chairman

Date	Location	Target Species	Fishmaster
July 3, 5:45am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch (DATE CHANGE)	Mark Traugott, 831-338-6056
July 13-17	Loreto, Baja Sur	Saltwater Fishing	Rich Hughett (831) 595-0288
Aug. 7, 6am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Jeff Gose (831) 227-0722
Sept. 4, 6:30am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept 4-12	Alaska	Rainbow, Salmon and Dolly Varden	Roy Gunter (831) 809-0316
Sept 18-25	Mammoth Lakes	Trout (2 SPOTS OPEN)	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Sept 26- Oct 2	Mammoth Lakes	Trout (CONDO FULL)	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Oct. 9, 7am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Oct. – Nov. TBA	O’Neill Forebay	Stripers	Steve Rudzinski (831) 462-4532

Posted on June 21st, 2021

Posted on June 3, 2021June 26, 2021 by Scott Kitayama

Manresa State Beach Surf Fishing July 3, 2021

by Fishmaster - Mark Traugott, 831-338-6056

The July Surf Fishout will take place at Manresa State Beach, on Saturday, July 3rd. The sun will rise at 5:53 a.m., and the tide will be high at 6:54 A.M. We will meet at 5:45 A.M. at the entrance to the State Park at 1445 San Andreas Road. Park outside and just past the park entrance where there is space for a half dozen cars. There are a couple more spaces on the opposite side of the street. If all the available spaces are full when you arrive, go a quarter mile further along San Andres Rd. and turn right onto Oceanview Drive. Park at the end of that street, along the fence on the right, and take the stairs down to the beach where you can eventually join the rest of the group. For details regarding equipment and technique, check the excellent instructions on surf fishing that Sam Bishop has published on our club website. The basic equipment is a five- to 8-weight rod with an intermediate to full-sinking line or sinking tip. Any type of Clouser pattern or anchovy fly will work for stripers, and small bonefish patterns (for example, Gotchas) will catch perch, especially if they have red or orange highlights. The only surf-specific piece of essential equipment is a stripping basket, which Sam makes and sells for $20 to benefit the club. Make contact with him in advance, or let me know if you would like to borrow or purchase a stripping basic on July 3.

Posted on June 3rd, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021June 26, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Alaska Trip

Contact: Roy Gunter 831 809 0316 rgunteriii@yahoo.com email is best.

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021June 26, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Mammoth Fishout

by John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515

Dates: This fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept 18 – 25. Week 2: Sept 26 – Oct 2.

Location: The town of Mammoth Lakes is located on the eastern side of the Sierra, 6 or 7 hours drive from Santa Cruz. There are many lakes and streams in the area to fish.

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on May 20, 2021May 25, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Fishout Schedule – June update

by John Cook -- Fishout Chairman

Date	Location	Target Species	Fishmaster
June 5, 5:35am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 10, 5:45am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 13-17	Loreto, Baja Sur	Saltwater Fishing	Rich Hughett (831) 595-0288
Aug. 7, 6am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept. 4, 6:30am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept 4-12	Alaska	Rainbow, Salmon and Dolly Varden	Roy Gunter (831) 809-0316
Sept 18-25	Mammoth Lakes	Trout (2 SPOTS OPEN)	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Sept 26- Oct 2	Mammoth Lakes	Trout (CONDO FULL)	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Oct. 9, 7am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Oct. – Nov. TBA	O’Neill Forebay	Stripers	Steve Rudzinski (831) 462-4532

Posted on May 20th, 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Surf Fish PALM Beach!

by Sam Bishop"

“PALM Beach” (but not in Florida) is our next destination for surf fishing. If you know Pajaro Dunes, that is it. We meet on Saturday, June 5, starting at 05:35 am. The tide will be mid-flood. This is a long stretch of beach that has produced lots of fish, including my largest Striper. Kirk caught 10 Stripers in a row on this beach on one of our outings.

You may want to use 2 hooks, one smaller for perch and a larger one for Stripers, but it will likely be harder to cast with two (or especially with three) flies. When I add flies I often need to use lighter weight ones than I might with one fly. For example, dumbbell eyes are heavy, so I tie most Clousers and jig flies using bead-chain or even plastic eyes, knowing I will very likely be using 2 or 3, so need them to be light enough to cast.

A reminder that the surf is not a place to learn to cast, but it will force you to improve your line control! Stosh has hosted a few casting clinics and that is a great place to learn to cast.

DIRECTIONS: Take Highway One to Watsonville, Riverside Exit towards the ocean. Turn right and follow Lee Road. Turn left on West Beach and go to the end, park just outside the State park parking lot, which will be closed at that hour.

Posted on May 25th, 2021

Date: July 13-17, 2021

Place: Loreto, Baja California, Mexico

Posted on April 16, 2021May 25, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Loreto Fly Fishing Trip – 2021

Fishmaster: Rich Hughett

Sign Up Now! Experience a new HIGH! Fish for Dorado, and many other salt-water fish, including Bonito, Roosters, Yellowtail and Sailfish on a fly! Join the group going to Loreto in Baja from Tuesday, July 13th through Saturday, July 17th. This trip includes:

Four nights at the beautiful Hotel La Mision, on the water-front next to Loreto Harbor.
Three days of fishing on 24-foot Super Pangas, with fly fish-ing guides.
Ground transfers and fishing licenses.

It does not include meals, because there are some nice restaurants (A lot of fresh seafood!) in town or if you prefer, eat at the hotel, where they will cook your catch.

The fishing day starts around 6:00 a.m. and we usually get back to the harbor between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. Spend the rest of the afternoon fishing from the beach, having a cool drink in the pool, exploring Loreto, or just sitting around telling some tall fish stories. And, you will have many exciting moments on the Sea of Cortez to talk about.

The approximate cost for everything but meals and airfare is: $950.00 per person (double occupancy). Interested? Please contact Rich Hughett, 831-757-5709, for all the details. You will need to book airline flights* as soon as possible. No advance payment needed.

*Southwest Airlines from San Jose and Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles to Loreto. Rich will help with your airline reservations

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021May 25, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Alaska Trip – 2021 UPDATE

Contact: Roy Gunter 831 809 0316 rgunteriii@yahoo.com email is best.

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021May 25, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Mammoth Fishout – 2021

by John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515

Dates: This fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept 18 – 25. Week 2: Sept 26 – Oct 2.

Location: The town of Mammoth Lakes is located on the eastern side of the Sierra, 6 or 7 hours drive from Santa Cruz. There are many lakes and streams in the area to fish.

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021April 27, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Fishout Schedule – May update

by John Cook -- Fishout Chairman

Date	Location	Target Species	Fishmaster
May 8, 5:50am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
June 5, 5:35am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 10, 5:45am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 13-17	Loreto, Baja Sur	Saltwater Fishing	Rich Hughett (831) 595-0288
Aug. 7, 6am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept. 4, 6:30am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept 4-12	Alaska	Rainbow, Salmon and Dolly Varden	Roy Gunter (831) 809-0316
Sept 18-25	Mammoth Lakes	Trout (SPOTS OPEN)	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Sept 26- Oct 2	Mammoth Lakes	Trout (CONDO IS FULL)	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Oct. 9, 7am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Oct. – Nov. TBA	O’Neill Forebay	Stripers	Steve Rudzinski (831) 462-4532

Posted on April 9th, 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021April 27, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Surf Fishing time again – Saturday May 8 – 5:50 am

by Sam Bishop, Surf "Fishmaster"

Let’s hope the beaches remain open so we can once again enjoy teasing the Surf Perch and Stripers (Strippers?) on Rio Del Mar Beach.
We will be fishing mid-flood tide. Sunrise is just after 6 am.

Take Rio Del Mar Blvd all the way until it drops down onto the flats, take a left 180, circling left around the roundabout and drive down Beach Drive about half a mile to the State Park area and park outside. Do NOT stop near the round-a bout! You will see us.

I will have spare stripping baskets and flies. If you haven’t been out in a long time, please click here to review the article I wrote on surf fishing on this website.

We don’t serve coffee and I don’t bring doughnuts, we just fish. Sometimes we end up at the Pixie Deli for post-fishing breakfast burritos.

Posted on April 25th, 2021

Date: July 13-17, 2021

Place: Loreto, Baja California, Mexico

Posted on April 16, 2021April 27, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Loreto Fly Fishing Trip – 2021

Fishmaster: Rich Hughett

Four nights at the beautiful Hotel La Mision, on the water-front next to Loreto Harbor.
Three days of fishing on 24-foot Super Pangas, with fly fish-ing guides.
Ground transfers and fishing licenses.

It does not include meals, because there are some nice restaurants (A lot of fresh seafood!) in town or if you prefer, eat at the hotel, where they will cook your catch.

*Southwest Airlines from San Jose and Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles to Loreto. Rich will help with your airline reservations

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021April 27, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Alaska Trip – 2021 UPDATE

Contact: Roy Gunter 831 809 0316 rgunteriii@yahoo.com email is best.

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021April 27, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Mammoth Fishout – 2021

by John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515

Dates: This fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept 18 – 25. (Spots Open) Week 2: Sept 26 – Oct 2. (Condo is full)

Location: The town of Mammoth Lakes is located on the eastern side of the Sierra, 6 or 7 hours drive from Santa Cruz. There are many lakes and streams in the area to fish.

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021April 9, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Fishout Schedule – updates

by John Cook -- Fishout Chairman

Date	Location	Target Species	Fishmaster
April 5 -11	Pyramid Lake	Lohanton Cutthroat	Mike White (831) 706-5556
April 6-8	Los Banos Reservoir	Bass & Trout	Dan Eaton (831) 336 2933
May 8, 5:50am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
CANCELLED	Clear Lake	Bass & Crappie	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
June 5, 5:35am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 10, 5:45am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 13-17	Loreto, Baja Sur	Saltwater Fishing	Rich Hughett (831) 595-0288
Aug. 7, 6am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept. 4, 6:30am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept 4-12	Alaska	Rainbow, Salmon and Dolly Varden	Roy Gunter (831) 809-0316
Sept 18-25	Mammoth Lakes	Trout	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Sept 26- Oct 2	Mammoth Lakes	Trout	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
Oct. 9, 7am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Oct. – Nov. TBA	O’Neill Forebay	Stripers	Steve Rudzinski (831) 462-4532

Posted on March 31st, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Surf Fishing time again – Saturday May 8 – 5:50 am

by Sam Bishop, Surf "Fishmaster"

Let’s hope the beaches remain open so we can once again enjoy teasing the Surf Perch and Stripers (Strippers?) on Rio Del Mar Beach.
We will be fishing mid-flood tide. Sunrise is just after 6 am.

I will have spare stripping baskets and flies. If you haven’t been out in a long time, please click here to review the article I wrote on surf fishing on this website.

We don’t serve coffee and I don’t bring doughnuts, we just fish. Sometimes we end up at the Pixie Deli for post-fishing breakfast burritos.

Posted on March 31st, 2021

Date: July 13-17, 2021

Place: Loreto, Baja California, Mexico

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Loreto Fly Fishing Trip – 2021

Fishmaster: Rich Hughett

Four nights at the beautiful Hotel La Mision, on the water-front next to Loreto Harbor.
Three days of fishing on 24-foot Super Pangas, with fly fish-ing guides.
Ground transfers and fishing licenses.

It does not include meals, because there are some nice restaurants (A lot of fresh seafood!) in town or if you prefer, eat at the hotel, where they will cook your catch.

*Southwest Airlines from San Jose and Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles to Loreto. Rich will help with your airline reservations

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021April 16, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Mammoth Fishout – 2021

by John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515

Dates: This fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept 18 – 25. Week 2: Sept 26 – Oct 2.

Location: The town of Mammoth Lakes is located on the eastern side of the Sierra, 6 or 7 hours drive from Santa Cruz. There are many lakes and streams in the area to fish.

Posted on March 31st, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Alaska Trip – 2021 UPDATE

Contact: Roy Gunter 831 809 0316 rgunteriii@yahoo.com email is best.

Posted on April 16th, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021April 5, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Fishout Schedule – updates

by John Cook -- Fishout Chairman

Date	Location	Target Species	Fishmaster
April 5 -11	Pyramid Lake	Lohanton Cutthroat	Mike White (831) 706-5556
April 6-8	Los Banos Reservoir	Bass & Trout	Dan Eaton (831) 336 2933
May 8, 5:50am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop ( 831) 476-6451
Spring TBA	Clear Lake	Bass & Crappie	John & Elaine (831) 688-1561
June 5, 5:35am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 10, 5:45am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
July 13-17	Loreto, Baja Sur	Saltwater Fishing	Rich Hughett (831) 595-0288
Aug. 7, 6am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept. 4, 6:30am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Sept 4-12	Alaska	Rainbow, Salmon and Dolly Varden	Roy Gunter (831) 809-0316
Oct. 9, 7am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch and other species	Sam Bishop (831) 476-6451
Oct. – Nov. TBA	O’Neill Forebay	Stripers	Steve Rudzinski (831) 462-4532

Posted on January 21st, 2021

Posted on January 28, 2021February 27, 2021 by Scott Kitayama

Pyramid Lake Fish-out April 5-11th 2021

by Fishmaster: Mike White - (831) 706-5556

Fishmaster: Mike White – (831) 706-5556, lumberguy73@hotmail.com

We are planning on having a Pyramid Lake 2021 fish out. The dates are April 5th through the 11th. We have 4 mobile homes reserved so far, and currently they are all full. If you are interested in attending please contact Mike White immediately and he will help you find accommodations preferably at Pyramid Lake Lodge at (775) 476-0400. This has been an unusual time for all, and trying to arrange a fish out under these conditions has been challenging. However, at this point we have confirmation that everyone on the list of current attendees understand the risk, and are still committed to going on the trip. So, if you are in that camp contact Mike White.

The Pyramid Lake trip is one of the best-attended fishouts the club has, and for a good reason. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout cruise parallel to the shore in easy casting distance from shore. Cost for the week including meals and lodging and is around $300+ per person depending on the number in attendance. You need not fish all six days as there may be openings (usually later in the week.) Contact Mike for more details (831) 706-5556, to check on openings, or be put on a waiting list. First come first served.

How to get there: Take US 80 to Reno-Sparks, take the Pyramid Blvd. off ramp and go north about 35 miles. Crosby Lodge is at Sutcliff, near the Ranger Station.

If you have any questions about equipment or how to get there, check the “Gearing up” columns in the March 2007-2009 archives on our great club website, or call Mike White at (831) 706-5556.

Fishing, Camping, and New Ladder Regulation:

15.6 USE OF LADDERS, ETC. Any ladders, milk crates, boxes or other objects used in the water as a fishing aid must be occupied or closely attended (i.e. remain in the area) by fishermen at all times. Any person who leaves such objects unoccupied in the water for more than one hour will be deemed guilty of littering. 15.6.1 Fishing aids described above must have a permanent tag affixed that has the name, address, and phone number of the owner of the fishing aid. If the permitted angler using the fishing aid is not the owner, the owner will be the responsible party for any infractions by the permitted angler.

NOTE: Due to insurance regulations, all attendees must be paid up members of Santa Cruz Fly fishermen, so get your membership paid up if you haven’t done so yet.

Posted on January 28th, 2021

Date: April 6 - 8

Posted on January 22, 2021February 27, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Los Banos Creek Reservoir Fishout – 2021 – UPDATE

Fishmaster: Dan Eaton

Los Banos Creek Reservoir has Bass and Bluegill and the option of fishing Stripers and Bass in the O’Neill Forebay 20 miles away. As of early February, the campground ARE OPEN along with the choices to get a nearby motel or go for day trips. This Fishout is limited to the first 10 members who contact – Dan Eaton (831) 336-2933

Gear: Float tube and fins. Fly line include floating, intermediate, and fast sinking. For fly suggestions contact Dan.

Posted on January 22nd, 2021

Date: July 13-17, 2021

Place: Loreto, Baja California, Mexico

Posted on February 26, 2021April 16, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Loreto Fly Fishing Trip – 2021

Fishmaster: Rich Hughett

Four nights at the beautiful Hotel La Mision, on the water-front next to Loreto Harbor.
Three days of fishing on 24-foot Super Pangas, with fly fish-ing guides.
Ground transfers and fishing licenses.

It does not include meals, because there are some nice restaurants (A lot of fresh seafood!) in town or if you prefer, eat at the hotel, where they will cook your catch.

*Southwest Airlines from San Jose and Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles to Loreto. Rich will help with your airline reservations

Posted on February 26th, 2021

Posted on February 23, 2021April 16, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Alaska Trip – 2021 UPDATE

Contact: Roy Gunter 831 809 0316 rgunteriii@yahoo.com email is best.

Posted on February 23rd, 2021

Posted on December 24, 2020January 26, 2021 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Fishout Schedule

by John Cook---Fishout Chairman

Covid 19 is making it hard to encourage club members to sponsor much desired fishouts. Outings in the out of doors where people can social distance, such as The O’Neil Forbay and the surf are the safest and have worked well in 2020. Gatherings at campgrounds are a great option, as well as spontaneous, short notice outings that you can announce on our Google Groups email site. Fishouts that involve housing are more challenging. Therefore the Green River and Mammoth fishouts will not happen this year. If you wish to schedule a fishout that involves housing , the vaccine role out , safety mandates , and participant comfort level , will be important considerations. Please let me know if you would like to schedule a fishout. Thanks, John. (831)688-1561

DATE	LOCATION	SPECIES	FISHMASTER
APR 5-11	Pyramid Lake	Lohanton Cutthroat	Mike White – 706-5556
MAR TBA	Los Banos Reservoir	Bass & Trout	Dan Eaton – 336 2933
Spring TBA	Clear Lake	Bass & Crappie	John & Elaine – 688-1561
MAY 8, 2021 @ 5:50 am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch / Stripers	Sam Bishop – 831 274 4024
June 05, 2021 @ 5:35 am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch / Stripers	Sam Bishop – 831 274 4024
July 10, 2021 @ 5:45 am	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch / Stripers	Mark Traugott – 831 252-3300
August 07, 2021 @ 6:00 am	Rio Del Mar Beach	Surf Perch / Stripers	Sam Bishop – 831 274 4024
September 04, 2021 @ 06:30 AM	Manresa Beach	Surf Perch / Stripers	Sam Bishop – 831 274 4024
October 09, 2021 @ 7:00 am	Palm Beach	Surf Perch / Stripers	Mark Traugott – 831 252-3300
OCT – NOV TBA	O’Neil Forebay	Stripers	Steve Rudzinski – 462-4532

Posted on December 24th, 2020

Posted on December 30, 2020January 26, 2021 by Scott Kitayama

Pyramid Lake Fish-out April 5-11th 2021

by Fishmaster: Mike White - (831) 706-5556

Fishmaster: Mike White – (831) 706-5556, lumberguy73@hotmail.com

How to get there: Take US 80 to Reno-Sparks, take the Pyramid Blvd. off ramp and go north about 35 miles. Crosby Lodge is at Sutcliff, near the Ranger Station.

If you have any questions about equipment or how to get there, check the “Gearing up” columns in the March 2007-2009 archives on our great club website, or call Mike White at (831) 706-5556.

Fishing, Camping, and New Ladder Regulation:

NOTE: Due to insurance regulations, all attendees must be paid up members of Santa Cruz Fly fishermen, so get your membership paid up if you haven’t done so yet.

Posted on December 30th, 2020

Posted on September 25, 2020 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Surf Fishout at Palm State Beach: October 11, 2020

by Mark Traugott

NOTE THAT THE OCTOBER FISHOUT TAKES PLACE ON A SUNDAY!!!!

The October Surf Fishout will take place at Palm State Beach in Watsonville, on Sunday, October 11th. We are now on a fall schedule, as the sun will rise at 7:12 a.m., so the plan is for us to meet at 7 AM. The tide will be high at 8:07 AM, and the surf at this time of year can be expected to be moderate. Our meeting place is just past the entrance to the State Park at 2660 Beach Road. (See the detailed directions below.) For information regarding equipment and technique, see the excellent instructions on surf fishing that Sam Bishop has published on our club website (https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/what-you-need-to-know-if-you-plan-to-go-surf-fishing/). You can also call me at 831-338-6056. The basic equipment is a five- to 7-weight rod with an intermediate to full-sinking line or sinking tip. Surf perch are available year-round, and October is a month when you have an increased chance of hooking a striped bass. A Clouser pattern or anchovy fly will work for stripers, and small bonefish patterns (for example, Gotchas) will catch perch, especially if they have red or orange highlights. The only surf-specific piece of essential equipment is a stripping basket (like the ones that Sam makes and sells for $20 to benefit the club.) Face masks are optional while actually fishing, since we will be well spread out; but masks and social distancing measures (maintaining 6’ of separation) will be in effect whenever we gather, whether at the meeting place or on the beach. It helps if all participants have their rods rigged in advance and are ready to step into the rest of their equipment immediately upon arrival.

Directions: From Santa Cruz, head south on Highway 1 past the first Watsonville exits and take the Riverside Drive (Highway 129) exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then right again onto Lee Road. At the traffic light, turn left onto West Beach Road. Drive 3 miles to where West Beach Road ends just past the entrance to the State Beach and just across from the entrance to Pajaro Dunes. Park on the right along the row of eucalyptus trees.

Posted on September 25th, 2020

Posted on August 27, 2020September 25, 2020 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Fishout for striped bass Oct 15-18 O’Neill Forebay

by Stephen Rudzinski

Please put it on your calendar, as we are hoping for a really good number of fish to be caught this year. The weed beds are holding lots of food for feeding fish. Those with float tubes not having oars may have some weedy areas to kick through to get out over deeper water in the channels. I am treating this years like the previous years, I am not walking around with a mask outdoors, I say that those who are most worried about airborne germs sit it out for a year but I think we need to live our lives without all this fear of getting sick from contact with friends.

More info in the October newsletter or just go into the archives from previous October newsletters to read all the info I had written on gear to bring and general info. This is a primitive camping area, no water, vault toilets, little shade but only 70 miles from home. Contact me anytime ssrudzinski@gmail.com 831-462-4532 (land line with message machine/old school, no cell. ‘Stosh’

Posted on August 27th, 2020