You never know whats going on under there!
Posted on April 20th, 2023
Dueling Anglers
(In Person) James Garrettson
May 03 6:30 PM at the Aptos Grange
New Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89352294939
James Garrettson is the owner and head guide of About Trout, an outfitter operating on the San Juan River in Northwestern New Mexico. James has been a part of the fly fishing industry since 2004, and works towards making fly fishing accessible and fun for all those who want to be a part of the sport. A teacher of flyfishing first, James calls the San Juan River home and loves showcasing the diversity of techniques anglers can apply to the river on a daily basis. James has fished far and wide both domestically and out of country for salmon, steelhead, roosterfish, tarpon, soft mouth trout, tuna, and a mixed bag of other species. Aside from guiding full time, James gives his presentation “a guide’s approach to the water” all around the country. James hopes to share with you key strategies that the About Trout guides use day in and day out to combat the constant change of outside conditions and trout behavior. James is a member of both the FullingMill and Douglas pro teams.
www.abouttrout.com
Future Speakers. Dates and speakers may change, please go to URL to see the current information.
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Posted on April 18th, 2023
Club Activities – May
| Date | Activity Link | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Swap Meet at Aptos Grange | Swap meet at the Aptos Grange parking lot. 9am to 1 pm. All things fishing/outdoors! | Aptos Grange |
| May 27 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Fly 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 pm | Fly 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
Adult Damsel – May Fly-tying Class
May 10 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Damselflies will be featured this month and next for our fly tying classes. Adult this month in May and Nymph next month June. Trout, largemouth bass and bluegill will go for this particular insect. As usual, all the materials will be provided for the class, except for the thread, and no charge to participate. The thread this month will be 6/0 blue. Some will be available to borrow. If you have a light colored thread, such as white, tan or yellow, you can bring it and we’ll color it with a sharpie pen. Tools and vices and thread are available for beginners, who are always welcome. It never hurts to bring a lamp and magnification. Sign up at a club meeting, or call 831-688-1561. Allow at least 24 hours for material preparation. Please wear a mask. Thanks. Elaine.
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Jun 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Damselfly Nymph | Guest Instructor: Tom Eckert |
| Jul 12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Red Copper John | John Barr’s “Copper John” is this our fly for this month’s class . | |
| Aug 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Chubby Chernobyl | Guest Instructor: Jerry McKeon | |
 | Sep 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Barry Smelt | Guest instructor: Michael Sherwood |
Posted on April 18th, 2023
Mike Villemiare of Mammoth Lakes
Apr 05 6:30 PM at the Aptos Grange
New Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89352294939
Mike is the Owner and Head Guide of Mammoth Lakes Fly Fishing Guide Service in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He first discovered his passion for fly fishing as a kid casting dry flies to wild brook trout on small streams in Vermont. He spent many years developing his skills and chasing trout and warm water species all over local waters, eventually moving to California in 2003. After a few years with the San Diego Fly shop learning surf fishing and saltwater tactics, he moved to Mammoth Lakes full time. His primary focus since has been exploring and learning the nuances of the many fishing opportunities in the Eastern Sierras. He completed the Clearwater Guide School in 2014, spent several years as a top guide at The Troutfitter, and currently operates his own service, guiding and teaching anglers of all skill levels.
www.mammothlakesflyfishing.com
Future Speakers. Dates and speakers may change, please go to URL to see the current information.
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Posted on March 30th, 2023
Beach Fun
Posted on March 30th, 2023
2023 Commercial and Sport Chinook Season in Jeopardy
On March 10th the Pacific Fisheries Management Council adopted proposals that will close Chinook fishing for 2023. They will reconvene on April 7 and will vote to finalize their decision on the sport and commercial season for California marine and inland waters as well as off most of the Oregon coast. In addition, three organizations that represent commercial and sport fishing professionals are also recommending closing the season: Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association, the Golden Gate Fishermen’s Association and the Northern California Guides and Sportsmen’s Association. Some members of these organizations predict the 2024 season will be closed as well. The last time fishing was cancelled was in 2008 and 2009. This year, only 169,767 adult Sacramento River fall run chinook are estimated to be offshore this year. Last year the estimate was 396,458. Ten years ago the numbers were in the 800,000 range. In 2022, only an estimated 61,850 fish made it to spawn in the Sacramento River—the 3rd lowest recorded. Hostile conditions, brought on by extreme heat, state and federal water control policies, thiamine deficiency—to name a few—all contribute to the low numbers of fish surviving.
I know many—if not all—of our club members are staying informed on important issues like this, and support many local, state and beyond conservation organizations. As you may be aware, our club allocates a substantial portion of our budget to support many organizations fighting for the future of out beautiful sport. Whenever you have an opportunity to weigh-in on issues such as the one in this article, I urge you to let your voice be heard. Thank you for all you do to support SCCF!
For more information on this article check out these sources:
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/regulators-signal-no-california-salmon-season-this-year-amid-dismal-return/
https://goldenstatesalmon.org/fishery-council-moves-to-close-california-and-parts-of-oregon-salmon-fishing-in-2023/
https://www.nrdc.org/bio/doug-obegi/biden-admin-takes-1st-step-undo-trumps-delta-destruction
Posted on March 30th, 2023
April 2023 Table of Contents
General Meeting……………………
Mike Villemiare of Mammoth Lakes
April Raffle
President’s Line……………………
Fly Tying……………………
Hex Mayfly Emerge
Henryville Special
Conservation Concerns……………
2023 Commercial and Sport Chinook Season in Jeopardy
Membership Notes…………………
Club Activities – April
Advanced Spey Casting Techniques Class
17 New Members Since Jan 1
Fishout Schedule…………………
Cartoon…………………………..…
Posted on March 30th, 2023
Fishout Schedule – April
The newsletter provides brief fishout info. For full detail, go to the website menu and select EVENTS -> Fishout Schedule
| EVENT NAME | EVENT DATE | SPECIES | FISH MASTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOURDET RANCH ONE DAY FISHOUTS | Apr 15 - Apr 24 | Bass | Cecilia Stipes |
| Del Valle Fishout – CANCELED | Apr 15 - Apr 16 | Striped Bass, Large Mouth Bass | Justin Ice |
| Los Padres Dam / Reservoir Fishout | Apr 29 | Trout | Self Lead |
| Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | May 06 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Sam Bishop |
| Los Banos Creek Reservoir | May 08 - May 10 | Large Mouth Bass, Trout, Bluegill | Dan Eaton |
| Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout | Jun 03 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Tommy Polito |
| Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info | Jun 24 - Jul 01 | ||
| Palm Beach Surf Fishout | Jul 01 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Sam Bishop |
| Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023 | Jul 16 - Jul 20 | Salty Sharp Toothed Fishy Critters | Rich Hughett |
| Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2023 | Jul 23 - Jul 27 | Trout | Tom Hogye |
| Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | Aug 05 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | Sam Bishop |
| Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout | Sep 02 | Surf Perch / Striped Bass | To Be Determined |
| Upper Sacramento River Fishout (Dunsmuir) | Sep 08 - Sep 10 | Trout | Alex Ferber |
| Mammoth Fishout – UPDATED – | Sep 23 - Oct 07 | Trouts | John Cook |
| October surf fishout – Beer Can | Oct 07 | perch, stripers | Sam Bishop - Fishing; Mike Lovejoy - Breakfast |
| Kelly Lake – Watsonville (bass, crappie) – CONFIRMED Oct 14 | Oct 14 | Bass, crappie, bluegill | Scott Kitayama |
| O’Neill Forebay ‘Stosh’ Memorial Fishout | Oct 19 - Oct 22 | Striped Bass | Kevin Murdock |
| 2023 Fishout Round-Up | Dec 01 - Dec 02 | FISH | Club Members |
Apr 15 : BOURDET RANCH ONE DAY FISHOUTS
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/bourdet-ranch-one-day-fishouts/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Cecilia Stipes
BOURDET RANCH One-day fishouts: April 15 (Sat), April 19 (Wed), April 24 (Mon) Location: Bourdet Ranch on Hwy 152 across from Casa de Fruta, Hollister I have reserved 3 dates at this beautiful ranch in the green rolling hills of Hollister which offers 4 bass and pan fish ponds. Trespass fee is $75/person (fisher or non-fisher)… Read More
Apr 15 : Del Valle Fishout – CANCELED
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/del-valle-fishout-2023/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Justin Ice
**CANCELED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE** Currently the park has issued a hard closure for camping until May 20th, 2023. Any members who had previously made reservations thru the county website / Reserve America, should have received an email detailing the cancelation and a refund from The East Bay Parks District. An alternate destination maybe suggested… Read More
Apr 29 : Los Padres Dam / Reservoir Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/los-padres-dam-reservoir-fishout/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Self Lead
Description: Los Padres Reservoir is located East of Carmel Valley Village. The best route is Carmel Valley Road East about 8 miles to a right turn on Cachagua Road to a right turn into and through Princess Camp then about .5 miles to the Reservoir parking lot. You have to carry your float tube about… Read More
May 06 : Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/manresa-beach-2023-draft-date-not-set/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop
First Surf Fishout of 2023! Saturday May 6th 2023 5:55AM Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach Read More
May 08 : Los Banos Creek Reservoir
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/los-banos-creek-reservoir/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Dan Eaton
Los Banos Creek Reservoir is an oasis in the valley, it has Bass and Bluegill and the option of fishing Stripers and Bass in the O’Neill Forebay 20 miles away. Camping: Los Banos Campground (209) 826-6393) doesn’t take reservations, has 14 sites with tables with shade and also shade trees, non-potable water, and campfire rings.… Read More
Jun 03 : Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/santa-cruz-county-surf-fishout/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Tommy Polito
Location: Manresa State Beach Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety), Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket (If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of… Read More
Jun 24 : Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/lake-almanor-hex-hatch-2023/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
The Lake Almanor fishout is scheduled for the last week of June, 6/24 thru 7/1, 2023. This time period is, hopefully, the peak of the annual Hexagenia hatch that begins generally mid-June and runs through mid-July. The most productive fishing takes place early evenings on into past dark between Lake Almanor West to Canyon Dam… Read More
Jul 01 : Palm Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/santa-cruz-county-surf-fishout-2/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop
Location: Palm Beach State Park Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety), Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket (If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the… Read More
Jul 16 : Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/loreto-fly-fishing-trip-july-2023/
(Click for address and map)
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 Sunday, July 16th through Thursday, July 20th. This trip includes: Four nights at the beautiful Hotel La Mission, on the water-front next to… Read More
Jul 23 : Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2023
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/kennedy-meadows-sonora-pass-fish-out-2023/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Tom Hogye
Kennedy Meadows Resort & Pack Station / Baker & Deadman campground. http://www.kennedymeadows.com. If you want to stay in a cabin, you should try to get a reservation now. The cabins generally roll over annually with returning guests from the previous year. The Hogye's will be in Cabin 11. Rates range from $115 - 260 per… Read More
Aug 05 : Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/rio-del-mar-state-beach-surf-fishout/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop
First Surf Fishout of 2023! Saturday May 6th 2023 5:55AM Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach Read More
Sep 02 : Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/manresa-state-beach-surf-fishout/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: To Be Determined
Location: Manresa State Beach Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety), Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket (If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of… Read More
Sep 08 : Upper Sacramento River Fishout (Dunsmuir)
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/upper-sacramento-river-fishout-dunsmuir/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Alex Ferber
Fishmaster: Alex Ferber Location: Upper Sacramento River with Potential McCloud River Side Trip Species: Trout Duration: 3 Days Cost: No Cost https://goo.gl/maps/qC5QbdWhMStgX27X9 Equipment: Typical Trout Set Up 9', 4-6wt Rods w/ Floating Lines Ideal Euro Nymphing, and Trout Spey conditions available Nymphs: Pheasant Tail, Hairs Ear, Prince Nymph, Wooly Buggers, Perdigon, Copper Johns, Zebra Midge,… Read More
Sep 23 : Mammoth Fishout – UPDATED –
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/mammoth-fishout-2/
Mammoth Lakes (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: John Cook
UPDATE Both weeks of this Fishout has been filled. I am maintaining a waiting list. There are three people on the list currently. If I get enough I will think about getting another condo. Please email or contact me directly for inquires. John & Elain Cook - Fishmaster (831) 234-6515 coookin@gmail.com Dates: This Fishout will… Read More
Oct 07 : October surf fishout – Beer Can
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/october-surf-fishout/
Beer Can Beach (Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop - Fishing; Mike Lovejoy - Breakfast
Surf fish-out Saturday October 7, followed by breakfast at Mike Lovejoy's. Important location information and breakfast information Read More
Oct 14 : Kelly Lake – Watsonville (bass, crappie) – CONFIRMED Oct 14
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/kelly-lake-watsonville-bass-crappie/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Scott Kitayama
Fishmaster: Scott Kitayama Location: Kelly Lake in Watsonville (Private lake limited to 10 people) Species: bass, crappie, bluegill Duration: 1 day Registration and Cost: No Cost, but you must contact Scott as the number of people fishing is limited. Contact at scottkitayama@gmail.com. I am waiting on confirmation on this date, however I wanted to gauge… Read More
Oct 19 : O’Neill Forebay ‘Stosh’ Memorial Fishout
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/o-neill-forebay-stosh-memorial-fish-out/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Kevin Murdock
Event: O'Neill Forebay 'Stosh' Memorial Fishout Date: Thursday October 19 to Sunday October 22 (I chose this weekend for it's 'skinny' moon, less night feeding for the fish) Target Gamefish: Striped Bass Location: Medeiros Campground located on the Southern Shoreline of the O'Neill Forebay, access off of Santa Nella Blvd. (Highway 33) Hosts: Kevin Murdock … Read More
Dec 01 : 2023 Fishout Round-Up
https://www.santacruzflyfishing.org/events/2023-fishout-round-up/
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Club Members
Greetings Club Members (Existing, new, soon to be), This though not a Fishout, but rather a year in review of 2023's great events held by our members. 19 trips planned in 2023 not all the trips planned were executed due to the high waters and weather early in the season but for some of those… Read More
Posted on March 30th, 2023
Investing in our environmental future
If you are like me, I joined the Santa Cruz Fly Fishing club because I wanted to learn technique and find fishing friends. Joining the club (and joining the Board) really opened by eyes to the issues of conservation; I had limited knowledge of the environmental issues effecting our sport and unaware of the conservation activities to improve the habitat of our fisheries. Also, I had felt that our small club donations couldn’t help that much. I don’t believe that anymore.
I now believe that individuals and grassroot advocacy can make a big differences. I believe because I have seen it with my own eyes. I have seen reduction in smog, recovery of sea otters, saving of wetlands, removal of dams and recycling. All of these results started as grassroot movements with people banding together to enact change, whether that was change of people’s behavior (littering less, paying more for organic) or a change through local, state or national government (Watsonville Wetlands, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Clean Air Act). It is easy to get depressed about our current environmental issues like rising oceans, extreme weather, and crashing salmon population, but I gain hope by looking back at successes against past environmental challenges. And as club members, we have a way to try and help create future environmental successes.
For the past several years, our club has been donating around $3,000 for conservation projects and $1,600 for high school to college scholarships for Santa Cruz county students focusing on Environmental Studies. At the last Board meeting, we decided that the club could increase our donations by having a clear funding plan. So for 2023, we are doubling the size or our scholarships to $400 per student and keeping the conservation donations the same. In future years, we will increase our conservation donations as well.
We are able to pay for our club because of our increased membership size and member generosity. With over 200 members, we will be able to cover the cost of running the club from dues, online donations, and monthly raffles. That means we will be able to direct the net proceeds from our annual fundraiser towards conservation and scholarships. The fundraiser we had in February netted about $3,500 which would not have covered our donations, but as a post-Covid reboot, it was very successful and gives us confidence that we can increase the proceeds and make it better in years to come.
Like our club, the SCFF Board is continuing to grow and have recently added Kevin McClish to be our facilities coordinator. Kevin has been part of the club for several years and participated in outings, meetings and fly tying. Thank you Kevin for volunteering.
Now on to fishing! April and May are some of the best times to fish locally and you should take advantage of the time to try out surf fishing, crappie and black bass fishing. If you haven’t done it before, put a note up on google groups asking for help. I am sure you will get some bites.
See you on the water – Scott Kitayama
Posted on March 30th, 2023
Hex Mayfly Emerge
Apr 12 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
This fly will be very important if you’re planning to go to the fishout at Lake Almanor in June. The Hex also hatches in other waters in northeast, California at the same time. You will sure want to have a few if you are planning to head that way. This class is more advanced than usual, and will be difficult for beginners. If however you still wish to attend, that’s fine, there’s always something to learn. As usual, the class is free and materials are provided. sign ups are required so that adequate material will be there for everyone. If you have yellow six old thread, please bring it. There are vices and tools for beginners to borrow. Regarding Covid, I will be wearing a mask, and since we are close to one another, you may consider the same for yourself. If you are ill in any way, please stay at home. Thanks
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | May 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Adult Damselfly | Damsels are available to finish year round, but in the spring and early summer, they migrate to shore, crawl out on vegetation and structure, shed their shuck, and begin to fly around to mate. |
| Jun 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Damselfly Nymph | Guest Instructor: Tom Eckert |
| Jul 12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Red Copper John | John Barr’s “Copper John” is this our fly for this month’s class . | |
| Aug 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Chubby Chernobyl | Guest Instructor: Jerry McKeon |
Posted on March 23rd, 2023
17 new members since Jan1 for total of 200 paid members
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 Smallwood | Jan 30 Clark Codiga | Feb 23 Chloe Tinglof |
| Jan 7 Eick Etherington | Feb 1 Carla and Cody Hill | Mar 1 Nick Thelen |
| Jan 14 Rick and Linda Chace | Feb 7 Anthony Gaughan | Mar 1 Allan Montebello |
| Jan 21 Bryan Kerko | Feb 6 Mark Beckerstaffe | Mar 17 Colin Smith |
| Jan 21 Ron Antipa | Feb 17 Rachel Reed /Sebastian Hinkel | Mar 20 Steve Pryce |
| Jan 28 Art Presser | Feb 18 Kris Krenz |
Posted on March 30th, 2023
April Raffle – Spring into angling endeavors!
A lot of us fisherpeople (is that a word?) think of April as the kickoff of a new season to launch our angling endeavors across the great outdoors. To that end we have some great raffle prizes up for grabs.
How about a winners pick for a V-access rod and reel package? This is a great way to fill in that empty slot in your fly rod quiver. The winner (singular) has their pick of either a 5wt,6wt,7wt. or 8wt rod along with a matching reel. These picks can get you covered from the small Sierra streams to the big Northern rivers or the Stillwater in between. It’s a winners choice!
Thinking of one more trip to Pyramid or maybe a spring trip to Mammoth Lakes?
Take a look at this Simms Gortex hat that will keep you warm and dry. The fold down flaps will keep your ears and neck warm while darkened underbill cuts down on reflected glare. Don’t let the cold and wet put a damper on your next angling adventure.
Anybody thinking about getting into Fly Tying? Anybody looking for a great gift for a Fly Fishing friend? Anybody need neat little Fly Tying kit to pack away on your next trip? This Fly Tying kit from Colorado Angler Supply is just the prize you’re looking for. Packed away in a classic wooden box is a vise with a pedestal base along with seven quality tying tools. Also included is a basic fly tying instruction book. A really sweet prize for a lucky winner.
Raffle tickets are available online, click on the following link to purchase your lucky tickets:
Tickets are a dollar each, twenty bucks gets you 25. The ticket sales office will close at noon on the the day of the April meeting (4/5/23). Club membership is not required to participate, need not be present to win.
Posted on March 30th, 2023
Club Activities – April
| Date | Activity Link | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Fly 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 pm | Swap Meet at Aptos Grange | Swap meet at the Aptos Grange parking lot. 9am to 1 pm. All things fishing/outdoors! | Aptos Grange |
| May 27 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Fly 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
Vernille Caddis
This is one of my “go to flies”. A caddis hatch does not need to be occurring for trout to gobble it up. The larger size works well in the Rocky Mountains, smaller in the Sierras. Fish with a floating line, and drag free drift in moving water.
HOOK: TMC 2487, sizes 14–16.
Crip barb.
THREAD: olive or dun olive. size 8/0 for 14 hooks, 10 or 12/0 for size 16
Attach 2 eye lengths behind eye.
Touching wraps to above barb.
BODY: Olive: vernille, ultra chenille, or velvet chenille in size small or fine. Super glue or the like.
Using a candle, carefully melt end of strand by placing it near the base of flam to round the end. It takes very little exposure to the
heat.
Apply super glue using bodkin to thread wraps.
Place on top of shank, melted end above rear of hook.
One wrap to secure.
Spiral wraps to mid shank.
Cut excess.
Tie down stub.
UNDER-WING: dun spooled Antron
Position thread in front of body.
Cut to even fibers.
Lay on top of body with tip slightly beyond end of body.
Tie in place.
Cut excess.
Tie down butt ends up to eye.
Splay fibers.
HACKLE: medium dun
Select feather with barbs equal to hook gap.
Prep butt end: cut off fuzz, stroke barbs against grain, cut 5 to 6 barbs short on each side of stem “crewcut”.
Position:
Tip to rear.
Dark side facing you
Butt end behind eye.
Tie in place back to body.
WING: light deer hair with fine fibers
Cut fibers from hide so that bundle is width of a matchstick or slightly less.
Clean out underfur stack tips.
Position on top of shank, tips extend into ends of underwing.
Tie in place, first thread wrap around hair only, then several snugly around fibers and shank., to splay fibers.
Touching wraps up to eye.
Stroke butt hairs into bundle over eye at 45° angle upward.
Make two wraps around base of bundle.
HACKLE (cont.).
Make 3 to 5 Hackle wraps forward.
Tie off, cut access.
Half-hitch behind eye and under hair fibers.
Cut thread.
Cut head on an angle. “See photo”.
Apply glue to final thread wraps, using bodkin.
Cut short, any stray fibers.
Posted on March 19th, 2023
Parachute Ant with Orange Post
There are many ant patterns, most of which are hard to see on the surface of the water. Posting them makes them far easier to see, particularly if post is orange in color. Ant patterns are most effective mid summer on, and are more available to fish on windy days. Add floatant and fish with a drag free presentation. Good in still water as well.
HOOK: TMC 100 – sizes 12 to 16.
Crimp barb.
THREAD: black 8/0.
Attach mid shank. Make a few wraps toward the rear.
BACK: Orange spooled Antron.
Using about a 2 inch strand, attach to top of shank back to above barb.
REAR BODY: Black, superfine dubbing — black Sharpie marking pen.
Dub bulbous rear body up to mid shank. Pull Antron forward and tie down.
MID BODY: Antron, and black thread.
With touching wraps, attach Antron to top of shank up to 1/4 back on shank. If tying size 14 or 16 hooks, additional touching thread
wraps back to rear body, then forward again. Using Sharpie pen, darken Antron over rear body.
POST: continuation of orange Antron.
Holding Antron upright, wrap, touching thread wraps around Antron in 5 to 6 wraps up, then down in 5 to 6 to shank. Make a
couple of wraps in front of post to hold it upright. Trim Antron equal to hook length.
HACKLE: grizzly equal to one and a half to 2 times hook gap.
Prepare hackle by cutting off fuzzy end, then cut about six barbs short on each side at bottom of stem. Place shiny side against shank, tip to rear, and cut barbs at base of post. Tie in place in front and behind post. Hold hackle upright, post upward with 4 to 5 wraps then back down again.
FORE-BODY: Black, super fine dubbing.
Dub a small fore-body from eye back to the middle of the mid body.
HACKLE continued.
Reposition thread by wrapping around base of post. Start behind post and let thread hang in front of post on your side. Using
hackle pliers, wrap hackle around base of post about 3-4 times and leave hanging down from shank on your side. Bring the thread up in-front of hackle, parallel to table, and wrap around post through hackle 3 to 4 times. Half hitch 3 to 4 times behind eye. Cut thread. Cut excess hackle. Cut Antron so it is hook shank length above shank. Push up on hackle barbs from beneath to be sure they are parallel to the table. Cut any that hang below.
Posted on March 9th, 2023
Advanced Spey Casting Techniques
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
Klinkhamer ( modified )
This caddis is imitation represents the insect emerging from the water to become an adult. Its body hangs below the water surface, the thorax and lower hackle barbs in the surface film and the wing upright out of the water. Apply saliva to the body, floatant to remainder of the fly. I have modified this pattern to make it easier to tie smaller sizes, and not quite so complicated. If you wish to see the original version, check on YouTube.
HOOK: TMC 2487 or 200 R ,(original Partridge GRS 15 ST, which is hard to find ). Sizes 8-18. Crimp barb.
THREAD: 8/0 color to match body (grey, tan, or black).
Attached thread one eye length behind eye. Spiral wrap to rear of hook and partway around bend. Spiral wrap back up to two eye
lengths behind eye. Reposition hook in vice with tip upright.
WING (POST ): White, yellow, or orange spooled Antron
Stack two 1 inch long pieces of Antron. Position center on top of shank. Made two thread wraps. Hold all fibers upright. Make several wraps
around base,working up about 1/8 inch. then back to shank. This is called “posting “. Cut wing equal to hook gap.
HACKLE: dun, brown or chestnut , or black (depending on thread color )
Select hackle with barbs equal to 1 1/2 to 2 hook gaps. Prepare but end by cutting off fuzz , cut 6 to 8 barbs short on both sides of stem. This
is called a “crew cut”. Tie crew cut in at base of wing and post up about 1/8 inch. Dull side should face wing.
BODY: Gray, tan or brown, or black Super fine dubbing.
Dub a thin layer back to rear thread wraps. Then a thin tapered body up to wing.
THORAX: peacock hurl.
Select one or two strands depending on size of hook. Break off fragile tips. Tied in tips add base of wing. Make chenille out of hurl .
Position thread in front of post. Wrap chenille around base of post to make a thorax. Tie off, cut access.
HACKLE ( cont.).
Re-position thread in clockwise direction around base of wing and leave hanging on your side of hook. Wrap hackle around wing 3 to 4 times,
each wrap closer to thorax. Hold hackle tip down on your side, bring thread up parallel to table at shank level, make three clockwise
thread wraps around wing between barbs and thorax. Advance thread to eye. Wrap small head with half hitches. Tie off with half hitches,
cut thread, cut excess hackle feather. Trim any barbs that hang below shank.
Posted on February 24th, 2023
Poppers Class
Mar 11 10:00 AM @ Elaine’s House
March’s fly tying class is going to be a two day event on March 13 and 14th from noon until 3 pm each day at Elaine’s house. If you wish to attend, please sign up no later than March 4th. Call Elaine at 831-688-1561 or 831-234-6515. Allow 4-5 hours each day. You beginners to fly tying should feel comfortable doing this class. As always, the class is free and materials provided. Very strong thread, any color, such as flat waxed nylon or monocord will be needed. If you need thread, or tools and vise if you are a beginner, the club can loan them to you.
Posted on February 24th, 2023
March 2023 Table of Contents
General Meeting……………………
Alvin Dedeuax ~ Bass on the Fly
March Raffle
President’s Line……………………
Fly Tying……………………
Popper’s Class
March Fly-tying Get-togethers
Golden Stoneflies
Conservation Concerns……………
CA Chinkook Salmon Facing New Threat
Membership Notes…………………
Club Activities – March
183 Paid Memberships 2023
Fishy Tales……………………
No Tacomas in Argentina
Fishout Schedule…………………
Cartoon…………………………..…
Posted on February 24th, 2023
Epic Save
When to thank a friend for knocking you to the floor.
Posted on February 24th, 2023
Golden Stoneflies
Stoneflies emerge from rivers or streams by crawling across the bottom and out onto structure. Then break out of their nymphal shuck into an adult and fly around to find a mate. They usually emerge at lower elevations first starting in late June or early July, then at higher elevations slightly later. They are awkward flyers and often end up in the water providing a large amount of protein for trout.
1. HOOK: TMC 200R , yellow floss
Crimp barb.
Attach floss behind eye, touching wraps to rear of shank, then forward to near hook eye, tie off behind eye. Apply small amount glue to tie off.
2. BODY: yellow 8/0 thread, 2 mm thick yellow foam, hat pin
Cut foam strip 1/4 inch wide. Round end.
Place hat pin in vise point forward.
Attach thread in center of hat pin.
Place foam on top with rounded end 1/8 inch beyond hanging thread.
While squeezing foam around hat pin make several snug thread wraps. Lift foam, make one thread wrap forward 1/8 inch, squeeze foam down again around hat pin and repeat process forward until there are 7 segments. Whip finish around foam and hook.Cut thread. Pull foam off hat pin. Form rounded head with remaining foam( see diagram ).
Attached thread to rear of shank.
Put foam body on top of shank with three sections extending to the rear and cut edges on top. Tie in place. Lift body. Advance. Lift body. Advance thread forward to next segment, tie in place. Then repeat process up to head.
Tie off under head.
Cut thread.
3. THREAD: Brown 8/0.
Attached behind head.
4. FLASH: yellow Krystal Flash
Using one strand, cut in half, tie center on top of body with 2 wraps.
Fold to rear, tie down back to center of last segment. Cut 1/4 inch beyond body.
5. WING: olive/brown, cream, clear, or yellow Thin Skin.
Advanced thread to just behind head.
Cut strip 1/4” wide and 2 inches long. Round one end.
Place on top of body rounded and 1/8 inch beyond rear body.
Tie in place back to middle of segment. Cut excess. Tie down stub.
6. OVER WING: Elk hairs from abdomen which have fine shafts
Clean out under hair stack tips.
Position on top of body, tips extending to end of crystal flesh.
Tie in place, first wrap of thread around only hair,then around both hair and body. Several wraps backward to center of segment.
Cut but ends short. Return bed thread to behind head.
7. LEGS: Crazy Legs- Golden brown,clear, or cream, with speckles or not
Using one strand, cut in half, then in half again.
Tie center of two segments on far side, then two segments on your side.
Tie off under head. Cut thread.
8. FINISHING TOUCHES:
Using brown Sharpie marking pen color head.
Apply glue to neck area top and bottom.
Posted on February 24th, 2023
Henryville Special
This adult Caddis pattern is designed for moving water but also works in stillwater for trout. Apply floatant and allow a drag free drift.
HOOK: TMC 100 size 12-20.
Crimp barb.
THREAD: Olive 8/0.
Apply 1/3 back on shank. Wrap to rear of shank.
RIB: grizzly Hackle, barbs equal to hook gap.
Cut off fuzzy end. Stroke barbs so that they stand out sideways. Cut 5 to 6 short on each side of the stem forming a “crew cut”.
Tie in “crew cut “ to rear of shank with dull side toward you and tip to the rear.
BODY: light olive super fine dubbing
Dub a cigar shaped body 2/3 forward on shank. Palmer grizzly forward in about four wraps. Tie off, cut excess. Cut off tops of
barbs at an angle leaving shorter stubs at head end.
UNDERWING: Lemon wood duck or mallard flank feather (well barred)
Even up tips of barbs and cut out 6–8. Tie in on top of shank, in front of body, with tips extending hook gap length beyond body.
Cut butt ends, tie down.
OVERWING: mallard wing quill. Light or medium gray. Seagull feathers also work. Some caddis are tan with modeled wings. So a variety of birds can work. Do not use primary feathers. Select a soft feather with narrow barbs. Look for sections of feather that will form a nice taper (not to pointed or blunt) when one section is removed. See picture.
Prepare quill by spraying with clear, fast drying lacquer and allow to dry. Most authorities will recommend using two feathers, one from each side of the bird to have mirror image curves. If using flat quills, that isn’t necessary. Using a bodkin, separate two segments that are about hook gap wide at the stem end. Cut near stem. If tips are too pointed, trim to shape. Place one segment on each side with bottom edge of wing at shank level. Tips extending almost to end of underwing, and tips down. Use pinch method twice to tie in place
in front of body. Cut but ends, tie down. NOTE: The quail barbs will separate as you fish the fly. This will only make it more attractive to the fish.
HACKLE: Brown, barbs one and a half hook gap.
Prepare the same as grizzly hackle. Tie “crew cut” to top of shank in front of wing with shiny side toward you and tip to the rear.
Wrap hackle forward, forcing thread as you go, with about 4 touching wraps up to one eye length behind eye.Tie off, cut excess.
Apply a small amount of glue to head.
Posted on February 24th, 2023
Return of the Annual Fund Raiser
I am still amped up by the success of our Santa Cruz Fly Fishing’s Annual Fund Raiser on Saturday, February 18th. This is the first fund raiser we have had since Covid shutdown and we wanted to get our members back together. Last winter, the SCFF Board was worried that we were not going to be able to have an event since the rental cost for the church had gone up, all of the expenses for an evening sit down meal had gone up, and we didn’t have the donated wild salmon that is traditionally served. Instead of giving up, we decided to try something different: daytime event, catered lunch, utilize the Aptos Grange and give it a go. Blessed with the first sunny, warm Saturday in 2023 everyone had a great time.
We sold 105 admission / meal tickets and club members as well as guests enjoyed the meal both indoors and outside.
Annual awards were presented to club members who have volunteered their time to help the club and fellow members. Our most significant annual award has been renamed, the “John and Pat Steele Award” to recognize Pat’s decades of contribution to the club for the producing the club newsletter 30 years and hosting the Board of Directors meeting at their home.
The winner of the 2022 John Steele award was Mike White for leading the Pyramid Lake fishout and helping new members learn how to catch these great cutthroats. Mike was awarded a $400 gift certificate to The Fly Shop in Redding, CA.
Tom Hogye received a 13′ Beulah Spey rod and Echo reel as a thank you for his unprecedented 5 years as club president. And three long time club members, Kathy Powers, Barry Burt, and Tom Hogye were granted lifetime membership for their years of contribution to the club.
And finally to cap off the day, we had the annual raffle. A rapid fire reading of ticket numbers as winners went to the stage to select their prizes. Prizes this year included a FishCat 4 float tube, 10+ rods, 10+ reels, lots of tying material, apparel, accessories and on and on.
Fellowship is my focus for the club and the annual fund raiser happening during my first month as president was absolutely perfect. The entire Board of Directors volunteered, however I want to highlight those directly responsible for its success: David South (fund raiser lead), Elaine Cook (facility planning and volunteer coordinator), Emily Marriott (catering coordinator / swag seller), Kevin Murdock (raffle and silent auction coordinator), Bob Peterson (ticket sales), Kathy Powers (Program MC), and Jeff Goyert (Pyramid Kit Raffle).
Hope to see you at our next general meeting on March 1st with speaker Alvin Dedeaux! – Scott Kitayama, President SCFF
Posted on February 24th, 2023
March Raffle – Get Back on the Water!
March is here, winter is just about over, and it time to get back out on the water. We have some great raffle prizes to help you get back in the swing of things.
Planning a trip to Pyramid? Maybe some Delta bass or stripers? Taking a run at our local surf spots, How about some North coast rivers for Steelhead? Any of these plans would be enhanced by adding this nice 8wt rod and reel to your quiver. This is a 9 foot 4 piece 8 wt V-access rod with a large arbor VII reel.
Comes with a cordura covered hard tube and a neoprene stretch reel pouch.
If you spent the winter tying flies or need to organize your existing inventory this fly box case from Adamsbuilt with 4 fly boxes is a perfect way to get ready for the upcoming season. The padded storage case has belt loops that will allow you to have hundreds of stored flies at your fingertips.
When you look at that big pile of gear that needs to somehow get packed away for your next outdoor adventure, think about this great wet/dry gear bag from Adamsbuilt. It’s got bunches of storage room, a removable waterproof liner, and a molded hard bottom to keep your gear clean and dry. Waders, boots, vest, and more; there is room for just about everything including external Velcro straps to secure both wading staff and rod tube.
Online ticket sales are available by clicking on the following link:
Tickets are a dollar each, 20 bucks gets you 25. The raffle drawing will take place at the March 1st meeting. Club membership is not required, need not be present to win.
Support your club, buy a raffle ticket!
Posted on February 24th, 2023
Alvin Dedeuax ~ Bass on the Fly
NEW Meeting Hours: Doors to the Aptos Grange will be open at 6:00 pm and the meeting will start promptly at 6:45 pm. Plenty of time to socialize and buy raffle tickets.
Alvin Dedeaux has been fly fishing for nearly 50 years. For the last quarter-century, he has been considered one of Texas’ premier fly-fishing guides. In the winter and spring months he spends his time chasing largemouth and Guadalupe bass on his home waters of the Colorado River. In the summer and fall he can be found chasing redfish in the shallow saltwater flats of the middle Texas coast.
Alvin is a two-time finalist for the Orvis guide of the year and his guide service All Water Guides has been a finalist in the Orvis Outfitter of the year. Alvin is one of the co-founders of the highly successful LoCo Trash Bash, a yearly clean-up on the Lower Colorado River downstream of Austin. To date, the all-volunteer effort has helped remove over 45 tons of trash from the Lower Colorado River.
Posted on February 24th, 2023
Club Activities
| Date | Activity Link | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Fly Tying Hang Out in March | Bring your vise, tools, materials and fish stories. Great excuse to get out of the house and do some tying with others. | Aptos Grange |
| Date | Activity Link | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Fly Casting Meetup | Bring your lawn chair, lunch, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members. | Jade Street Park baseball field |
| Date | Activity Link | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Swap Meet at Aptos Grange | Swap meet at the Aptos Grange parking lot. 9am to 1 pm. All things fishing/outdoors! | Aptos Grange |
| Date | Activity Link | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Fly 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 February 24th, 2023
Fishout Schedule – March
The newsletter provides brief fishout info. For full detail, go to the website menu and select EVENTS -> Fishout Schedule
| EVENT NAME | EVENT DATE | SPECIES | FISH MASTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Lake Fish-out March 26th – April 1st 2023 – New Info | Mar 26 - Apr 01 | Lahontan Cutthroat Trout | Mike White - (831) 706-5556 |
| BOURDET RANCH ONE DAY FISHOUTS | Apr 15 - Apr 24 | ||
| Del Valle Fishout – CANCELED | Apr 15 - Apr 16 | Stripers, bass, trout | Joshua Wilkens |
| Los Padres Dam / Reservoir Fishout | Apr 29 | ||
| Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | May 06 | ||
| Los Banos Creek Reservoir | May 08 - May 10 | ||
| Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout | Jun 03 | ||
| Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info | Jun 24 - Jul 01 | Trout, Bass | Jeff (Yog) Goyert - Fishmaster (831)234-0033 |
| Palm Beach Surf Fishout | Jul 01 | ||
| Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023 | Jul 16 - Jul 20 |
Mar 26 : Pyramid Lake Fish-out March 26th – April 1st 2023 – New Info
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.
Apr 15 : BOURDET RANCH ONE DAY FISHOUTS
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
BOURDET RANCH One-day fishouts: April 15 (Sat), April 19 (Wed), April 24 (Mon) Location: Bourdet Ranch on Hwy 152 across from Casa de Fruta, Hollister I have reserved 3 dates at this beautiful ranch in the green rolling hills of Hollister which offers 4 bass and pan fish ponds. Trespass fee is $75/person (fisher or non-fisher)…
Apr 15 : Del Valle Fishout – CANCELED
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Joshua Wilkens
**CANCELED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE** Currently the park has issued a hard closure for camping until May 20th, 2023. Any members who had previously made reservations thru the county website / Reserve America, should have received an email detailing the cancelation and a refund from The East Bay Parks District. An alternate destination maybe suggested…
Apr 29 : Los Padres Dam / Reservoir Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Description: Los Padres Reservoir is located East of Carmel Valley Village. The best route is Carmel Valley Road East about 8 miles to a right turn on Cachagua Road to a right turn into and through Princess Camp then about .5 miles to the Reservoir parking lot. You have to carry your float tube about…
May 06 : Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
First Surf Fishout of 2023! Saturday May 6th 2023 5:55AM Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach
May 08 : Los Banos Creek Reservoir
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Los Banos Creek Reservoir is an oasis in the valley, it has Bass and Bluegill and the option of fishing Stripers and Bass in the O’Neill Forebay 20 miles away. Camping: Los Banos Campground (209) 826-6393) doesn’t take reservations, has 14 sites with tables with shade and also shade trees, non-potable water, and campfire rings.…
Jun 03 : Manresa State Beach Surf Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Location: Manresa State Beach Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety), Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket (If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of…
Jun 24 : Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch – Jun 25 – Jul 1 2023 – New Info
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster: Jeff (Yog) Goyert - Fishmaster (831)234-0033
The Lake Almanor fishout is scheduled for the last week of June, 6/24 thru 7/1, 2023. This time period is, hopefully, the peak of the annual Hexagenia hatch that begins generally mid-June and runs through mid-July. The most productive fishing takes place early evenings on into past dark between Lake Almanor West to Canyon Dam…
Jul 01 : Palm Beach Surf Fishout
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
Location: Palm Beach State Park Species: Surf Perch, Striped Bass Min./Max Participants: NO Limit Cali Surf Style Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety), Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket (If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the…
Jul 16 : Loreto Fly Fishing Trip July 2023
(Click for address and map)
Fishmaster:
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 Sunday, July 16th through Thursday, July 20th. This trip includes: Four nights at the beautiful Hotel La Mission, on the water-front next to…
Posted on February 22nd, 2023
Date: March 8th.(Wed.) AND March 11-12 (Sat. And Sun.)
Place: Aptos Grange Hall – – Elaine Cook's home.
Posted onMarch fly-tying get togethers
The club has 2 fly tying opportunities coming up in March. Both events are free as always. The first will be social tying drop-in at the Grange Hall Mar. 8th at 6:15 PM, for club members to tie anything they wish. No instruction but lots of great socializing, the opportunity to share fly patterns with one another, and of course to start filling your fly box for
the upcoming months. Bring your own tools, vices, light and materials. And a mask of course to be safe.
The second will be our annual popper class. The flies are designed for largemouth bass and bluegill fishing. Sign ups are required due to limited space at Elaine‘s home. This not a difficult class and beginners should feel comfortable to participate. 2 days are required due to the drying of epoxy and paints. And a one hour class on how to fish with for bass will be included. The class will be held on Saturday, March 11 and Sun. March 12. Each starting at 10 AM and running about five hours each. If you are interested and can commit to attending, it’s best to sign up early for the class often fills up ahead of time. Thread and materials will be provided as well as vice and tools for beginners. If you wish to attend, please sign up no later than March 4th. Call Elaine at 831-688-1561 or 831-234-6515
Posted on February 22nd, 2023
183 paid memberships 2023
2023 membership is @ 183 paid members including 40 new members. In spite of some challenges in last 2 years , members have continues to support the club with over $3,ooo additional donations which continue to support conservation projects and local High School Scholarships. A couple of years ago, donations were less than $500..
We have made considerable improvements in our webpage, newsletter, and online applications. We continue to look for a Webmaster/ newsletter editor to support our website. We are hoping to post the 2023 membership roster on Google Drive for members only to review contact information.
Thank you for a successful membership renewal so far, and we are looking forward to improving our monthly meeting and programs being Scotts goal and priority going into 2023
Posted on February 16th, 2023