Category: Membership Notes

Information on new members, board update (i.e. treasurer’s update)

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Club Activities – December

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Dec 18 - Dec 19 10:00 am - 12:00 pmSpey Casting (See new dates)
Spey Casting clinics will be Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19th .  Saturday, December 2nd is CANCELLED. Keep an eye out for updates from Alex Ferber on Google Groups messages for times and locations.  The Jade St. map is provided in case the class takes place there.  Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters. It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead. It’ also has been used for Striped Bass and Shad.
Jade Street Park baseball field
Dec 30 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

All are welcome from beginners to experienced casters.  This is a good time to continue working on and enjoying your progress with effectively casting your fly-line -whether it’s 25, 35, 40, or 50 feet – 90% of your fishing casting.  We will continue to work on this foundation for everyone who wants to successfully and enjoyably pickup their fly rod and cast exactly where you want – time after time.  Bring your rod and reel if appropriate, and I will also have the nice club rods we have so you can toss one of those around too.

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on November 29th, 2023

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130 members have renewed 2024 dues

by Bob Peterson

Next years dues for 2024 can be paid online now @ santacruzflyfishing.org/membership.  50% of our members have already renewed online and the response has exceeded last year with online renewals.  Along with the renewals, we have had many generous donations included.  We are grateful for your continued participation in the club.

Dues can also be paid @ the Dec meetings and also by check mailed to SCFF, PO Box 2008, Santa Cruz, Cal 95063

Posted on November 29th, 2023

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Club Activities – November

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Nov 18 9:30 am - 3:00 pmVolunteer With Trout Unlimited at Little Arthur Creek

SCFF volunteers will be helping Trout Unlimited remove a barrier to steelhead spawning habitat on Little Arthur Creek in the Pajaro River watershed.  We currently have enough volunteers planning to help, but cancellations are possible.  Contact Bob Garbarino if you are interested.  rjgarbarino@gmail.com or 831-247-2045

Nov 18 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Nov 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pmVolunteer for Salinas River Cleanup, Sunday November 19th.

Join the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers for the annual clean up of the Salinas River fishing access. The event will be on Sunday November 19th starting at 9:00 am.  Greg Smith is the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers representative for this event.  Wear clothing for the weather of that day and if you can, bring gloves and a three prong hoe, as it’s the best tool.

Directions:

  • Go South on Highway 1 towards Monterey
  • Follow CA-1 S to Molera Rd. Take exit 414 from CA-1 S and take Nashua Rd over the highway
  • Take the first right on Monte Road 1.6 miles to your destination.   This is a dirt parking lot on the left side of the road before the twin bridges.

 

Posted on October 26th, 2023

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2024 Annual Dinner and Fundraiser


ANNUAL DINNER  and  FUNDRAISER

       WILD  ALASKAN  SALMON  BBQ

 with  HORS D’OEUVRES  to spur your appetite

SATURDAY,  FEBRUARY  3rd

5:00 – 9:00 pm

followed by

Prizes—Prizes—Prizes

    PAJARO  VALLEY  ROD  AND  GUN  CLUB

   557 1/2  LAKEVIEW RD. , WATSONVILLE

ANNUAL. FUND  RAISER  COORDINATOR:  DAVID  SOUTH    (831)713-5866   (831)234-0196

DINNER TICKETS:   Are $40 which can be purchased at the December and January club meetings and online at www.santacruzflyfishing.org/product-category/annual-fundraiser/. There is room for 180 people and sometimes we sell out.so buy your tickets now, but no later than January 31.

VOLUNTEERS: Many long-term club members say that the best part of our event is the time volunteering, and working with others to put the whole event together. Contact Elaine Cook at (831)231-6515 or (831)-251-4741, or coookin@gmail.com (no text please) to find out how you can best help.

DONATIONS: Our club would be grateful for donations to be used as raffle prizes at our annual fundraiser. Examples: flies you have tied, other handcrafted items, business services, personal services such as fly-tying lessons, casting lessons, etc. If you have such a contribution, please contact our annual raffle coordinator Rick Chace, at (831)234-9200.

RAFFLE TICKETS: Can be purchased online when buying your dinner ticket (which will be issued at the door),or at our event. Two door prizes of 50 raffle tickets will be awarded, which should increase your chances of winning.  There will be silent auction items as well.

ABOUT THE ROD AND GUN CLUB: it’s located in a rural setting overlooking Kelley lake. The parking lot is gravel so not a problem if it’s raining. Their insurance doesn’t permit us to bring alcohol. However, there is a cash bar where drinks and sodas can be purchased.

SO ALL IN ALL, COME SUPPORT YOUR CLUB, AND DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN.

Ticket purchasers: (as of Nov 30)

  • B Peterson (1)
  • D South (2)
  • M Sherwood (2)
  • J Cook (2)
  • S Kitayama (2)
  • J Goyert (1)
  • J Tolonen (1)
  • A Presser (2)
  • J Hopkins (2)
  • M DiCiano (4)
  • K Powers (3)

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Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun club is located 14 miles south of the Aptos Grange.


Pajaro Valley Rod and Gun Club

Posted on October 26th, 2023

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Club Activities – October

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Oct 07 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmIntro to Spey Casting - Part 1 Jade Park
 Spey Casting clinic will be Saturday’s October 7,14 and 21. Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters.It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead. It’ also has been used for Striped Bass and Shad. The first class would be ideal for those who have never casted a 2 handed rod. We will be learning the basics of casting and I will talk about the lines and their applications. It will be at the Jade St Park from 2-4 pm. We will meet on the lawn next to the Soccer field, space permitting. I will supply rods. Right now I have 2 people interested. I have enough rods for 6 folks.
Jade Street Park baseball field
Oct 12 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmGoogle Groups Tech Help Session

Chris Seavers will hold a Zoom session to help you become familiar with the Google Groups interface and how to customize your experience.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89352294939

 

Oct 14 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmIntro to Spey Casting - Part 2 San Lorenzo River
 Spey Casting clinic will be Saturday’s October 7,14 and 21. Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters.  It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead. It’ also has been used for Striped Bass and Shad.  The second class will be on the San Lorenzo River.
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Oct 21 7:30 am - 11:00 amCANCELLED - Clinic for Forebay beginners - Oct. 21st

Going to have a clinic for club members who have fished from a float tube before, but have not fished the Forebay for Stripers. To get in the class, you MUST contact scottkitayama@gmail.com. Class will be limited to about 10 people and I am also inviting some people from the Salinas Valley fish club.
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Oct 21 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Oct 21 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmIntro to Spey Casting - Part 3 TBD
 Spey Casting clinic will be Saturday’s October 7,14 and 21. Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters.It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead. It’ also has been used for Striped Bass and Shad. The 3rd class is scheduled for October 21, but it’s not the optimal tide, so I will discuss it with the class to see what they would like to do.
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Nov 18 9:30 am - 3:00 pmVolunteer With Trout Unlimited at Little Arthur Creek

SCFF volunteers will be helping Trout Unlimited remove a barrier to steelhead spawning habitat on Little Arthur Creek in the Pajaro River watershed.  We currently have enough volunteers planning to help, but cancellations are possible.  Contact Bob Garbarino if you are interested.  rjgarbarino@gmail.com or 831-247-2045

Nov 18 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Nov 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pmVolunteer for Salinas River Cleanup, Sunday November 19th.

Join the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers for the annual clean up of the Salinas River fishing access. The event will be on Sunday November 19th starting at 9:00 am.  Greg Smith is the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers representative for this event.  Wear clothing for the weather of that day and if you can, bring gloves and a three prong hoe, as it’s the best tool.

Directions:

  • Go South on Highway 1 towards Monterey
  • Follow CA-1 S to Molera Rd. Take exit 414 from CA-1 S and take Nashua Rd over the highway
  • Take the first right on Monte Road 1.6 miles to your destination.   This is a dirt parking lot on the left side of the road before the twin bridges.

 

Posted on September 26th, 2023

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Reminder 2024 membership RENEWALS can now be done online

by Bob

Update on 2024 membership dues renewal can now be done online @santacruzflyfishing.org/membership.

Dues can also be paid at the October/November/December monthly meetings or can Mail in a check to SCFF

PO Box 2008, Santa Cruz 95063.  Dues are $40 for single/ $60/family/ $20 for Jr. New members who joined

after July 1, 2023 do not need to renew.

Posted on September 26th, 2023

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38 new members 2023

by Robert6367@aol.com

Since January 2023, we have  38 new members join averaging over 4 new members a month for a total of 221 members.

This amounts to a 20% increase in membership and going forward this creates an opportunity and challenge to bring new members  ideas and new ways to provide ways to adapt to changing environments.  As new members, please feel free to provide any suggestions to our Board members, Board President Scott Kitayama 650-279-5871 or myself Bob Peterson 831-251-8655

Posted on September 26th, 2023

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Club Activities – September

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Sep 06 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFly Fishing Film Tour 2023

The 17th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) The 2023 show will feature locations from Cuba to Patagonia, Mexico to Australia, Alaska, Wyoming, the Deep South, Massachusetts and beyond. Experience the achievement of a permit slam, follow one man’s journey from Mexico to the waters of Wyoming, explore the best international waters and compete for the legendary belt buckle. Join us for a journey of adventure, friendship and the best fly fishing action.

The F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind. Come for the action and stay for the giveaways and camaraderie that will feed your fishing addiction.

Aptos Grange
Sep 23 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Oct 07 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmIntro to Spey Casting - Part 1 Jade Park
 Spey Casting clinic will be Saturday’s October 7,14 and 21. Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters.It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead. It’ also has been used for Striped Bass and Shad. The first class would be ideal for those who have never casted a 2 handed rod. We will be learning the basics of casting and I will talk about the lines and their applications. It will be at the Jade St Park from 2-4 pm. We will meet on the lawn next to the Soccer field, space permitting. I will supply rods. Right now I have 2 people interested. I have enough rods for 6 folks.
Jade Street Park baseball field
Oct 12 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmGoogle Groups Tech Help Session

Chris Seavers will hold a Zoom session to help you become familiar with the Google Groups interface and how to customize your experience.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89352294939

 

Oct 14 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmIntro to Spey Casting - Part 2 San Lorenzo River
 Spey Casting clinic will be Saturday’s October 7,14 and 21. Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters.  It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead. It’ also has been used for Striped Bass and Shad.  The second class will be on the San Lorenzo River.
-Click the title link to read more-
Oct 21 7:30 am - 11:00 amCANCELLED - Clinic for Forebay beginners - Oct. 21st

Going to have a clinic for club members who have fished from a float tube before, but have not fished the Forebay for Stripers. To get in the class, you MUST contact scottkitayama@gmail.com. Class will be limited to about 10 people and I am also inviting some people from the Salinas Valley fish club.
-Click the title link to read more-

Oct 21 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Oct 21 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmIntro to Spey Casting - Part 3 TBD
 Spey Casting clinic will be Saturday’s October 7,14 and 21. Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters.It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead. It’ also has been used for Striped Bass and Shad. The 3rd class is scheduled for October 21, but it’s not the optimal tide, so I will discuss it with the class to see what they would like to do.
-Click the title link to read more-

Posted on August 24th, 2023

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Club Activities – August

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Aug 26 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Sep 06 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFly Fishing Film Tour 2023

The 17th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) The 2023 show will feature locations from Cuba to Patagonia, Mexico to Australia, Alaska, Wyoming, the Deep South, Massachusetts and beyond. Experience the achievement of a permit slam, follow one man’s journey from Mexico to the waters of Wyoming, explore the best international waters and compete for the legendary belt buckle. Join us for a journey of adventure, friendship and the best fly fishing action.

The F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind. Come for the action and stay for the giveaways and camaraderie that will feed your fishing addiction.

Aptos Grange
Sep 23 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on July 26th, 2023

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Hands-On Learning Opportunities

If you are new to fly fishing and want some hands-on learning, here are some local resources.  The first is our club’s casting clinic held the last Saturday of the month at Jade Park in Capitola.  (Check the club activity list in the newsletter or the monthly calendar on the website).  Another option is to check the schedule at Central Coast Flyfishing and see what Geoff Malloway is offering: https://www.centralcoastflyfishing.com/

Local Recreation Classes Taught by SCFF Members

This fall, we have club members offering classes through the local recreation department.  This might be a good class for some of our brand new members or for friends who are interested in an introduction to fly fishing.

Discover Fly Fishing
Capitola Park & Recreation
Alex Ferber

It will be 5 consecutive Saturdays starting September 23- October 21. It will be held at the Jade St Park in Capitola and we will use the recreation building for our classroom sessions. The class is for those with little or no experience in Fly Fishing. It will cover basic casting on the lawn, as well as classroom instruction on knot tying, rigging rods for various fishing situations, reading water, basic entomology, conservation and an overview of the equipment one might need to get staying fly fishing. It is geared to those wanting to get into fly fishing or to those just getting into fly fishing who would like a formal introduction to what it takes to fly fish. I will supply all the equipment, including rods, reels etc.  you can sign up for it at:  https://www.cityofcapitola.org/recreation

Fly Fishing 101 –  Oct 17 and Oct 21
Santa Cruz Park & Recreation
Tim Loomis

Fly fishing demystified! This class will cover the basics of fly fishing along with the history of the sport from its evolution of tree branches as poles to state of the art graphite rods. Learn about two of the commonly used types of fly fishing along with the ABCs of casting with all the various knots, materials and gear available. Then we will head outside to practice the skills learned. Discover a lifelong hobby that will take you into the great outdoors. Tuesday’s class is instructional and Saturday’s class will be held outdoors. Rods, reels and gear are all provided. A material fee of $30.00 is due to the instructor at the first class. Tuesday’s class will take place at 7pm at the LNCC, Saturday’s class will take place at 10:00am at DeLaveaga Park Meadow.

Additional info and sign up detail at:

https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/faq/activity-guide-english

Posted on July 27th, 2023

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Club Activities – July

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Jul 22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Aug 26 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on June 28th, 2023

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Club Activities – June

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Jun 24 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Jul 22 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on May 31st, 2023

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Membership is at new high of 212

by Bob

Our newest member Lannie Spencer comes from  Piedmont, Calif, however spends 3 days a month in Aptos and recently met a member @ Companion Bakery in Aptos.  Lannie is our 212th member and we welcome him to our flyfishing group.

Regarding Membership, we hope to have our 2023 Roster printed and ready for our monthly June meeting June 7th and if you would like to receive a printed copy, please email @robert6367@aol.com.  Also if you are receiving to many googlegroup emails, please email me and I will unsubscribe you from the mailing list.

Posted on May 31st, 2023

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Club Activities – May

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
May 20 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSwap Meet at Aptos Grange

Swap meet at the Aptos Grange parking lot. 9am to 1 pm. All things fishing/outdoors!
BUY-SELL-TRADE

Aptos Grange
May 27 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
Jun 24 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on April 18th, 2023

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Membership over 200 with 20 new members since Jan 1

by Bob

Since the beginning of January we have 20 new members joining online pushing total paid membership over 200.  Regarding 2023 Rosters will be available @ the June meeting electronic online and hard copy..Historically we have 50 hardcopies printed for members requested by email to robert6367@aol.com.  If you want to reserve a hardcopy please email before May 15th.

 

Posted on April 23rd, 2023

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Club Activities – April

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Apr 29 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field
May 20 9:00 am - 1:00 pmSwap Meet at Aptos Grange

Swap meet at the Aptos Grange parking lot. 9am to 1 pm. All things fishing/outdoors!
BUY-SELL-TRADE

Aptos Grange
May 27 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members.

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on March 22nd, 2023

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Advanced Spey Casting Techniques

by Richard Rubin

This class is for members who already have basic skills and are comfortable casting a two handed rod. Focus will be on anchor placement as well as eliminating slack and maintaining line tension to improve your deliveries. We can also work on adding various “touch and go” cast such as the single spey and snake roll to your arsenal.  Email me: richr@cruzio.com and we’ll find a date/time that works in the last week of April. Location will be Soquel Creek on the ocean side of the Stockton Street bridge in Capitola.

Posted on March 7th, 2023

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17 new members since Jan1 for total of 200 paid members

by By Bob Peterson Membership Director

17 new members have signed up as new members making our total paid membership in March at 200.  We continue to add new members. Historically, 2 new members every month, but for the last 2 1/2 months, the average has increased 3x to 6.4.  This  significant increase is due to online webpage activity with the support of Jerry McKeon/ Instagram Media Communication.  Members are reminded to send photos of recent fish pictures to Jerry at Metropolitantrout@gmail.com.  Please welcome them to the club when you see them at meetings and outings. New Members include:

Jan 4 Jennifer SmallwoodJan 30 Clark CodigaFeb 23 Chloe Tinglof
Jan 7 Eick EtheringtonFeb 1 Carla and Cody HillMar 1 Nick Thelen
Jan 14 Rick and Linda ChaceFeb 7 Anthony GaughanMar 1 Allan Montebello
Jan 21 Bryan KerkoFeb 6 Mark BeckerstaffeMar 17 Colin Smith
Jan 21 Ron AntipaFeb 17 Rachel Reed /Sebastian HinkelMar 20 Steve Pryce
Jan 28 Art PresserFeb 18 Kris Krenz

Posted on March 30th, 2023