No July Meeting – August BBQ……………………
President’s Line…………………….
Fly Tying……………………
Pat’s Tungston Bead Head Rubber Legs
Hantavirus Mouse
Conservation Concerns……………
Stephen “Stosh” Rudzinski Remembered
Membership Notes…………………
SCFF Scholarship Program
New Member Spotlight – Emily Marriott
Gone Fishing…………………
Fishout Schedule…………………
Cartoon…………………………..…
Posted on June 27th, 2022
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Posted on June 27th, 2022
Happy Summer – I hope you are getting out to do some fishing, hiking, exploring, resting, and taking good care of yourself wherever you are these days.
I just returned from a brief respite in the Eastern Sierra and while it was a plan to fish as much as I could, I was just happy to be away from the hustle and bustle of life’s daily activities, in remote wilderness with my best friend, and adventurer wife, Mona. While Mona is a pretty good fly-angler and loves the water, she’s also really engaged in finding minerals, crystals, and semiprecious stones when we’re out and about. I’m always just looking for gold. And no – haven’t found any yet. But it sure does take us to some of the most beautiful places in California.
I want all of you to know that this Newsletter is for you. Part of what makes this club so fun and such a terrific resource is all of YOU!
If you look on the website, you’ll see the Newsletter “button” and under that button, you’ll see a place where YOU – yes – YOU – can Submit an article, a photo, a short snippet of something about you, about fly-fishing, maybe even searching for gold! AND, you can add really cool things like pictures, just like I get to do every month. You can too!! It’s easy and we want to hear from you. Who knows, you might just be the next Norman MaClean, Steinbeck, David James Duncan, … or you might just be the member another member would love to hear from.
It’s easy. Go to the Newsletter Button -> Article Submission -> Submit Page. Don’t be scared – It won’t bite!
There really aren’t that many rules, just your name, email address, month you might want this published. It’s not necessary to write a note to the Newsletter editor, but if you want to – go ahead! You cannot make a mistake.
You do have to pick an Article Category. But don’t worry, if you make a mistake, we’ll fix it – easy.
Article Title – Be Creative! Or just be simple!
Author Byline – It’s really just your name. Or if you go by another name as a writer, then feel free to express yourself. I sometimes go by Brad Pitt! Or Pauly!
Article Text – Now this is maybe a bit tricky. I always type my note in a Word Document. I save it then “Select All” – copy and paste in to the “Article Text” area. Now you don’t have to do that, but it bears mentioning that if you are writing some really good stuff and think you might win a Pulitzer Prize or think it will then get published in Gray’s Journal or Fly-Fishing Magazine – you should save it as a Word document. If you don’t and your just typing free text in the Article Text field, and PG&E decides it’s time for a PSBS (Power Safety Bull…) and the power goes out. Well, there goes yer Pulitzer Prize. Or it’s like havin a Rogue River Steelhead on your line for about 15 seconds, long enough to get excited thinkin the God’s have just answered yer prayers, only to see the thing jump in the air and send yer Hobo Spey into the Stratosphere. Trust me. Save your stuff in Word, copy, and paste into the body of the Article Text. Oh, and don’t worry about all the Bold, Italics, Font, bullet stuff at the top. I never use that. Just copy and paste or if yer gutsy, free text in that space and go for it!
Saving in Word will also help you with your editing especially if you have a newer Word version that alerts you to all the spelling errors yer makin – like these I leave here intentionamentally.
Article Summary – you don’t really need one of these, but it’s okay to put something there – in the event you’re creating the next best seller and need a “Foreward” maybe stated as said by someone the likes of Brad Pitt. But not necessary.
Source – It’s pretty self explanatory. I never use it. Mostly because I’m not plagiarizing anyone – at least not that I know of!
Featured Photo – Now this is where I get excited! Every month I get to post another picture of myself, loving where I am, who I am with, and just plain love looking at pictures of me with other people I like in places I like to be. Okay – you guessed it – I just like lookin at pictures of me!
Okay – seriously. The photos should be saved somewhere on your computer, and it should be simple. Click on the “Choose File” button. Go to the folder where that beautiful photo is and “Select” it. You can add a simple caption. Easy – but not necessary.
Additional Photos – You can also “drag and drop” up to 6 more photos, that our illustrious editor will carefully place within the article.
Then “Submit” – and be patient – wait for your computer to catch up and that’s it! You are now officially a published author and potentially the next Pulitzer Prize winner!
It is much simpler than I’ve written – a short – hey we went fishing here, I had a great time, love the club and think Tom Hogye is the best …., put a couple photos in there and presto you’re in.
So next month I’m hoping I see a wonderful selection of work from all of you. Because without YOU, we would not be!
Grateful for all of you. Hogye
P.S. You can’t submit a President’s Line – until yer President!! 🙂 But it sure is fun when you can!
Posted on June 27th, 2022
IMPORTANT: This class will be taught at the Aptos Grange. Masks will be OPTIONAL. NO ZOOM access.
The tungsten bead head Rubber Legs is a heavily weighted nymph pattern that makes a great point fly for a euro nymphing rig, and can also be used to sink an indicator rig deep into the water column. This fly imitates medium to large species of stoneflies—particularly skwalas, and can be tied in a variety of colors to imitate other species of stoneflies. Rubber Legs Patterns are generally used to target trout but can also be used to target black bass and other freshwater species. This is a particularly useful pattern for fishing the Yuba and Truckee rivers.
Contact Dar to attend the class. mendsandbends@gmail.com
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to URL to see the current information.
| Date | More Info | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Aug 10 | Fluke Fly - Aug Fly tying | Greg Foy, Instructor – Fluke Fly is a jig to target Black Bass and Sunfish |
 | Sep 14 | Foam Run Caddis | A simple great drive fly pattern for this month. |
 | Oct 12 | Cicada | Fly for bass, trout and carp! |
 | Nov 09 | Blow Torch - November Fly Tying Class | A must have steelhead fly. |
Posted on June 27th, 2022
This is a large fly that can target large brown trout or large mouth bass. These flies can be fished during the day but will prove most effective at night with both these types of fish. This fly can be tied in either brown or tan. The fly was designed by Brett Smith who you can find on YouTube.
HOOK: Partridge D3ST size 4.
Crimp Barb.
THREAD: Flad wax nylon. Brown or tan
Attach mid shank. Wrap back to above hook point.
TAIL: Black rubber bracelet material that can be found at Walmart or hobby stores.
Using a 3 inch piece of material, tie in tip mid shank, while pulling a little on material, wrap back to above hook point.
BODY: Brown or tan foam. 5 mm thick. Can be found in fly shops and hobby shops.
Cut a strip one half inch wide and 4-5 inches long. At one end cut a tapered, blunt point.
Apply Zap-A-Gap or similar glue to entire shank. Advance thread to two hook eye lengths behind eye. Position foam on top of shank, pointed end two eye lengths behind hook eye. Attach and spiral wrap, with only moderate tension (don’t compress), using about 6 spirals, back to tail. Hold foam upright to be sure it’s wrapped far enough back. There should be no thread wraps visible on tail. Spiral wrap thread forward in about six wraps up to two eye lengths behind eye.
LARGE KRYSTAL HACKLE – BROWN OR DUN
Return thread back to tail. Tie in hackle.. Advance thread up to two eye lengths behind eye. Wrap hackle forward using touching wraps and stroking fibers to the rear with each wrap. Tie off, cut access. Brush hackle to get out excess fibers. Stroke fibers out to each side so that they are in the same plane.
BODY continued:
Place glue on top rib of body. Pull on foam and bring it forward. Pinch it from side to side were thread hangs hold it for a minute. Make two snug thread wraps, then let glue set a little longer. Make several more thread wraps around neck. Brush hackle out to sides again.
ARTIC FOX: grey or tan.
Turn hook upside down. Cut hide side of arctic fox into peace 3/16 of an inch by 3/4 of an inch. Position hide against under side of body with one end at neck. Attach with several snug thread wraps. Apply glue to underside of body. Press hide down and hold until glue sets.
LEGS: Magnum Predator Legs -Grizzly Barred – Root Beer Colored or Dun.
turn hook right side up. Using two legs on each side, attached centers to neck area. Trim legs so that they extend a little beyond hook bend. Tie off behind Eye. Apply glue.
HEAD: Continuation of foam body.
Cut a blunted pointed head. See picture.
Finish by stroking hackle to rear.
Posted on June 27th, 2022
This edition of Conservation Concerns is dedicated to Steve “Stosh” Rudzinski. A self-described “tree hugger” who contributed in so may ways to our club. He actively served the club in many roles including President, Conservation Chair, Fly Casting Master, Facilities Coordinator, Fishout Master—just to name a few. I had the pleasure of spending time with him caravanning up to Pyramid Lake at 4 AM, having a brew at Beer 30, shuttling buckets of steelhead fry on Bean Creek, sharing fish stories at over breakfast at the Cookhouse and sitting next to him at his favorite “spot” at Blockhouse. When you were at Blockhouse it was only right that you yield the “spot” to Stosh. Those of us who had an opportunity to fish with him came to appreciate his angling knowledge and curiosity in all things fishy. The guy could flat-out fish. Those of us who spent time with him got to experience his unique views on a wide range of subjects. But what I remember most about Stosh was his witty sense of humor and big heart. He always had time for people and liked to engage in conversation. And if you didn’t have a nickname, he would conjure up one! Thank you Stosh for all the good times. You are missed!
Your pal Bob Grababurrito.
NOTE:
There will be a potluck on the beach coordinated by Steve’s daughter, Renee. If you are going, please let Tom Hogye (thomashogye@yahoo.com) know so that he can pass the information to Renee.
Posted on June 21st, 2022
Our future fishing depends on conservation of our watersheds and shoreline. Looking forward, SCFF has provided scholarships to deserving seniors who will be majoring in Environmental Science while attending college. This year SCFF provided $200 scholarships to a deserving student at each of our eight local high schools. The recipients are: San Lorenzo H.S.- William Bowers (Point Loma University) Harbor H.S.- Shea Egan (Western Washington University) Watsonville H.S.- Wendolyn Garcia Flores (Cabrillo College) Aptos H.S.-Marissa Camacho (Cabrillo College) Pajaro Valley H.S.-Melissa Roman Fernandez (UC Berkeley) Santa Cruz H.S.-Rell Haywood (Cal Poly SLO) Soquel H.S.-Matt Levie (Cabrillo College) Scotts Valley H.S.- Jessica Hill Roddick (Cal Poly Humboldt)
Special recognition to : Bob Peterson (logistics), Presenters- Kevin Murdock, Kathy Powers, Sam Bishop and Tom Hogye, and treasurer Jim Tolonen
Posted on June 21st, 2022
Hi all,
I recently joined the club, and missed the June meeting so I hopped on the Google group to say hello and next thing I knew I was at a board meeting raising my hand to serve as the new Secretary. I’m not sure exactly what happened but I’m definitely pointing fingers at Bob Peterson, Tom Hogye and Kathy Powers. 🙂 How can you say no to such a charming group? Kidding aside, I’m super excited to be a part of the club and looking forward to being involved.
I’m a bike industry nerd with a background in event marketing & project management. I grew up on the lower Westside of Santa Cruz and worked as a local bartender for a decade, so I’m pretty reliable for making a mean Bloody Mary too. I’m a lifelong lover of the outdoors but I’m brand, brand new to fly fishing – as green as you can get. I’m currently nose down in books, practicing casting and learning the basics, and having a great time making a fool of myself off the docks at Loch Lomond.
One of my long term goals is to learn surf casting as that’s such an accessible option in our area. I haven’t learned the double haul yet so I’ve got a long way to go.
Sadly I’ll be on a work trip during the August BBQ, but hope to meet many of you at the casting meet-ups and fly tying classes. I’ll be the overly enthusiastic one with the clear need for help.
All the best,
Emily Marriott
Editor’s Note: Don’t be shy, we would love to highlight you as a featured club member. If you are interested, take a look at Tom’s President’s note and send in a spotlight!
Posted on June 21st, 2022
We had a great turn out of ten fly fishermen on Saturday June 6. Almost everyone caught fish. This was way better than the month before when we were skunked! Here were the attendees, and it is always great to see those who show up so often. We were talking about getting up very early to go fishing and Greg Smith said “Once you get out here it is beautiful!”.
Greg Smith and Lance Boling from the Salinas Club, Mark Coor guest, Scott Kitayama, Jeff Zischke, Dennis Robbins “Newbie” to our club, Robert Eberle (the master catcher), Adam Altoff, Scott Councilman, Sam Bishop
Posted on June 21st, 2022
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| EVENT NAME | EVENT DATE | SPECIES | FISH MASTER |
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| Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | May 04 | ||
| June Surf Fishout – Beer Can Beach | Jun 01 | Sam | |
| Burney and Around | Jun 07 - Jun 09 | ||
| Lake Almanor/Hex Hatch -June 22nd thru 29th- 2024 -UPDATED- | Jun 22 - Jun 29 | Trout, Bass | Jeff (Yog) Goyert - Fishmaster (831)234-0033 |
| Palm Beach Surf Fishout | Jul 06 | ||
| Loreto Fly Fishing Trip *UPDATED* | Jul 07 - Jul 11 | ||
| Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2024 | Jul 21 - Jul 25 | Trout | Tom Hogye - Fishmaster (831) 214 7578 |
| Rio Del Mar State Beach Surf Fishout | Aug 03 | ||
| Manresa Beach | Sep 07 | Surf Perch, Stripers | Tommy Polito, Scott Kitayama |
| Mammoth Fishout -Sept. 21-Oct.5 | Sep 21 - Oct 05 | Trout | John Cook fishmaster-- (831)688-1561 or (831)234-6515 |
Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach
Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers
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 time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Single, double & triple fly rigs
Clousers to sand crabs
Directions: Take RDM Blvd all the way down to the flats (bottom), circle the round-about to the left and exit back along Beach Drive, drive half mile to the State Beach (aka Platform). DO NOT stop up by the round-about, be sure to continue on Beach Drive. Early in the morning the parking lot is closed, but there is plenty of parking outside.
| SURF FISHOUTS 2024 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 4th | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:10 | LO 02:14 +1.1 | HI 07:58 AM +4.0 | New Jun 7 | Hi Flood to High Slack | Lance B | |
| JUNE* | 1st | Saturday | 5:35 | Beercan* | 5:50 | LO 01:12 +1.3 | HI 06:39 +3.4 | New Jun 6 | High Slack to Ebb | Sam | |
| JULY | 6th | Saturday | 5:40 | Palm | 5:56 | LO 06:03 -1.1 | HI 1:04 PM +3.7 | New Jul 5 | Low slack to Flood | Lance B | |
| AUGUST | 3rd | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:15 | LO 05:05 -0.7 | HI 11:54 AM +3.8 | New Aug 4 | Low slack to Flood | Sam | |
| SEPT | 7th | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:44 | LO 07:04 +1.8 | HI 1:26 PM +4.6 | New Sep 2 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam | |
| OCT | 5th | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:06 | LO 05:50 + 2.1 | HI Noon +5.0 | New Oct 2 | Low Flood | Sam | |
| Notes:
Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, notifications on Google Groups. June 1st* Mike Lovejoy’s for breakfast after fishing: 115 Driftwood Ct., Aptos |
Contacts:
Sam Bishop sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4024 Lance Boling <clboling@gmail.com> |
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Locations |
Rio Del Mar State Beach – Google Map location for “Platform Beach” | ||||||||||
| Beercan Beach* – Enter 1191 Via Palo Alto, Aptos. Path & Stairs between Houses (See Notes) | |||||||||||
| Palm Beach – Pajaro Dunes, end of West Beach St. | |||||||||||
| Manresa State Beach – Google it, but parking may be on Ocean View Dr, 500 yards down the road | |||||||||||
Our June surf fish-out will be at Beer Can Beach in Aptos. Beer Can is accessed by stairs on Via Palo Alto street in Aptos, between house numbers 1074 and 1094.
We will meet at 05:35, sunrise is at 05:50 . This is a residential neighborhood, so just gear up, sign my log and head quietly to the beach rather than congregate and talk that time of morning. If you need a stripping basket or flies, please contact the fishmaster
| SURF FISHOUTS 2024 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 4th | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:10 | LO 02:14 +1.1 | HI 07:58 AM +4.0 | New Jun 7 | Hi Flood to High Slack | Lance B | |
| JUNE* | 1st | Saturday | 5:35 | Beercan* | 5:50 | LO 01:12 +1.3 | HI 06:39 +3.4 | New Jun 6 | High Slack to Ebb | Sam | |
| JULY | 6th | Saturday | 5:40 | Palm | 5:56 | LO 06:03 -1.1 | HI 1:04 PM +3.7 | New Jul 5 | Low slack to Flood | Lance B | |
| AUGUST | 3rd | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:15 | LO 05:05 -0.7 | HI 11:54 AM +3.8 | New Aug 4 | Low slack to Flood | Sam | |
| SEPT | 7th | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:44 | LO 07:04 +1.8 | HI 1:26 PM +4.6 | New Sep 2 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam | |
| OCT | 5th | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:06 | LO 05:50 + 2.1 | HI Noon +5.0 | New Oct 2 | Low Flood | Sam | |
| Notes:
Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, notifications on Google Groups. June 1st* Mike Lovejoy’s for breakfast after fishing: 115 Driftwood Ct., Aptos |
Contacts:
Sam Bishop sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4024 Lance Boling <clboling@gmail.com> |
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Locations |
Rio Del Mar State Beach – Google Map location for “Platform Beach” | ||||||||||
| Beercan Beach* – Enter 1191 Via Palo Alto, Aptos. Path & Stairs between Houses (See Notes) | |||||||||||
| Palm Beach – Pajaro Dunes, end of West Beach St. | |||||||||||
| Manresa State Beach – Google it, but parking may be on Ocean View Dr, 500 yards down the road | |||||||||||
| Fishmaster: | Alex Ferber |
| Location: | Lakes, rivers and streams of the Burney area |
| Species: | Trout |
| Duration: | 3 Days |
| Cost: | No Cost |
| Meet Up: | Hat Creek Park off Hy 299 (See the map below)
This meet up will be a general discussion with your Fishmaster Alex Ferber. Here he will be discussing the local fishery, access points, general information and answering any questions you might have about making this a successful outing. Meeting time to be updated as we get closer |
| 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, Micro May, Golden Stones | |
| Drys: Caddis Patterns 12-16, Upright wing vs. Emerges, Missing Link, Stone Flys, Parachute Adams, Comparaduns (various sizes 16-12) | |
| Misc.: Soft Hackles, Streamers, Leaches | |
| What To Expect: | This Fishout is DIY Fishout with your Fishmaster acting as a resource person helping with any questions regarding where to fish, access, use of personal watercraft, fishery history, etc. Depending on interest there is potential of a pre Fishout presentation (TBD) and or tour of any one of the local areas with the most interest.
More information to be updated as interest develops. Please contact the Fishmaster if you are interested in attending. |
| Local Waters: | Hat Creek: Spring creek with plenty of easy access, walk and wading. There are 3 distict sections from the Power House Riffle, to The Lower Freestone Section. There are an abundence of hatches year round and daily from mayflies, caddis, and stone flies with the potential of a trico or green drake hatch.
Burney Creek: Spring creek with access around the McArthur Burney Falls State Park. The waterfall is a must see. This is great water for a dry/dropper set up as well as traditional dry and nymph fishing. Above the falls the creek is stocked and below the fish are wild. Pit River: Classic tailwater freestone fishery. This river is known for its hard fighting wild rainbows. There is great walk and wade access but the terrain is difficult with large snot covered bowling balls covering the river bed. Those with strong wading skills and a stout wading stick only need apply. The river is broken up by multiple power houses each with their own characters. Primary a nymphing river either by indicator or tight line. Rubber legs and dark lords and lots of weight (bring lots of both). Baum Lake: Stocked and great for a small float tube or kayak. Excellent dry fly and streamer fishing. Lake Britton: Primarily a motorized boat lake. Warm water fishery with small mouth bass, and potential for bull trout. Ahjumawi / Big Lake Lava Springs State Park: Launch at “Rat Farm” Fall River: Iconic spring creek with an abundance of large wild rainbows. No shore access. Non motorized boats can be launched at the Cal Trout public access or a kayak/motor boat at the “Rat Farm” (Big Lake/Ahjjumawi launch). Awesome dry fly, streamer and indicator fishing. |
| Lodging: | Camping – Too many to list, this is an outdoors paridise with options from unimproved to glamping. Plenty of places for RV hookups and KOA camping |
| Hotels & Motels: Various options available in the Burney area | |
| Food: | DIY, with potential of potluck as details emerge |
| Fishmaster Contact info: | Alex Ferber |
| 831-419-0564 | |
| alex.ferber74@gmail.com | |
| https://sites.google.com/view/adventureflyfishingsantacruz/home | |
| Links: | https://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.html |
| https://www.shastaangler.com/ | |
| Burney Sporting Goods – 37427 CA-299, Burney, CA 96013 | |
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Fishmaster: Tim Loomis – 831- 345-8411 / bigsurstyles@att.net
The Lake Almanor fishout is typically scheduled for the last weeks of June (22nd – 29th). 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 on the SouthWest side of the lake. Most of the fishing is done from float tubes as well as small boats or even from shore.
In addition to the evening “Hex” hatch, a multitude of opportunities exist for fishing throughout the day to include Little Crater Lake, Manzanita Lake, Baum Lake, Eagle Lake, Butt Valley Reservoir, Deer Creek, Clear Creek, Feather River, Yellow Creek, plus many more.
Lodging will be the responsibility of individual attendees. A popular campground operated by PG&E is the Rocky Point Campground, for reservation information call 916-386-5164. Many USFS campgrounds are in the area. Reservations are available through www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Make use of internet resources to acquire the actual campground names. There are also many resorts and rental cabins available in the area. A few examples are Wilson’s Camp/530-259-2267 and Plumas Pines Resort/530-259-4343. Other options are available via online research. Be advised that due to the popularity of fishing at this time of year reservations fill up early.
Sierra Fly and Tackle, stores in Chester and Hamilton Branch, is a great resource for current conditions and reports along with a large invantory flies and equipment. A must stop for all visiting fly fishers if only to get one of their cool tee-shirts. Both first time and veteran “Hex” Anglers could well benefit from the expertise provided by a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Lance Gray (530-517-2204) or Tim Loomis (831-345-8411) both offer instructional packages to help achieve success during the “Hex”.
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 Fishmaster ahead of time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Flies: Clousers, wooly buggers, sand crabs, etc.
What to Expect: Tide and weather dependent, but expect good times.
| SURF FISHOUTS 2024 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 4th | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:10 | LO 02:14 +1.1 | HI 07:58 AM +4.0 | New Jun 7 | Hi Flood to High Slack | Lance B | |
| JUNE* | 1st | Saturday | 5:35 | Beercan* | 5:50 | LO 01:12 +1.3 | HI 06:39 +3.4 | New Jun 6 | High Slack to Ebb | Sam | |
| JULY | 6th | Saturday | 5:40 | Palm | 5:56 | LO 06:03 -1.1 | HI 1:04 PM +3.7 | New Jul 5 | Low slack to Flood | Lance B | |
| AUGUST | 3rd | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:15 | LO 05:05 -0.7 | HI 11:54 AM +3.8 | New Aug 4 | Low slack to Flood | Sam | |
| SEPT | 7th | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:44 | LO 07:04 +1.8 | HI 1:26 PM +4.6 | New Sep 2 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam | |
| OCT | 5th | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:06 | LO 05:50 + 2.1 | HI Noon +5.0 | New Oct 2 | Low Flood | Sam | |
| Notes:
Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, notifications on Google Groups. June 1st* Mike Lovejoy’s for breakfast after fishing: 115 Driftwood Ct., Aptos |
Contacts:
Sam Bishop sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4024 Lance Boling <clboling@gmail.com> |
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Locations |
Rio Del Mar State Beach – Google Map location for “Platform Beach” | ||||||||||
| Beercan Beach* – Enter 1191 Via Palo Alto, Aptos. Path & Stairs between Houses (See Notes) | |||||||||||
| Palm Beach – Pajaro Dunes, end of West Beach St. | |||||||||||
| Manresa State Beach – Google it, but parking may be on Ocean View Dr, 500 yards down the road | |||||||||||
You may want to use a two fly rig, one smaller for perch and a larger one
for Stripers. 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!
Cost: Parking? & maybe some lost flies…and the fish of a life time
Meeting Location: Parking Lot / End of W. Beach St.
Special Considerations / Links: Tides, Wind, Swell, tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/
Lodging / Food: Coffee and donuts at the local hang out after the session
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
July 7th through the 11th
This trip includes:
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: *$995.00 per person, double occupancy; around $460.00 for a non-fishing guest.
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 also cook your catch to your preference. Interested?
Please contact Rich Hughett, 831-757-5709, for all the details. You will need to book airline flights* as soon as possible.
*No money will be collected in advance. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Jose to Los Angeles and Alaska Airlines to Loreto. Rich will help with your airline reservations.
Gear: The minimum size rod for Dorado is a 10 weight, with a corresponding size reel with plenty of backing. I suggest everyone take floating, intermediate and full sink lines, such as T-14. Most fish down there are not leader shy, so I use about a 5 foot leader with a 20 pound tippet. For Dorado, the main fly is a Sarmulmac. Clousers also work. In fact a variety of flies work for salt water fish, as long as they represent a smaller baitfish.
Notes: Further discussion of dates, gear and preparations to be had as interest develops
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 night depending upon the size and number of rooms/beds. These are rustic cabins but have bathroom, shower, kitchen/kitchenettes depending on how big/small the cabin is. Team up!
Campgrounds immediately south of KM (1/2 a mile and 1 mile) are Deadman and Baker. They are recommended for anyone wanting to join us. Usually about $30.00 per site/per night. Some have a “golden pass” which is a sizable discount if you have that. The campgrounds are very nice and are pretty much right on the river. Mona and I have camped here for some 30 years! Yikes.
Beside fishing, the hiking and horse pack trips are available up to the reservoir which is a couple miles and 2,500 feet of elevation gain. KM sits at 6,300 feet in elevation. No internet, no cell signal. Be prepared to “disconnect” and reconnect with nature and peace of mind, completely. The lodge has a great comfort food restaurant, store, and yes, there is a bonified Saloon.
The Upper Meadow at KM is stunning. If you like to hike – the trails up to the Emigrant wilderness junction the PCT when you get ot 10,000 feet and Relief Reservoir is a great fishery at 8,800 feet.
The Middle-Fork of the Stanislaus River flows along highway 108 It is primarily a planted fishery with some “wild” fish. Excellent dry fly and wet fly fishing. Planted fish average10-12 inches, wild fish generally smaller, but pretty. Planted fish range from 12-21 inches.
Weather is generally excellent, chilly Sierra mornings great for coffee and a book, with wet wading afternoons in the 80’s.
We will have meals together, fish together or alone, hang out by the campfire. I just LOVE this place.
Reach Tom Hogye for any questions.
Santa Cruz Fly Fishing
831 / 214-7578 C
http://www.santacruzflyfishing.org
‘If we don’t save the planet – who’s gonna?’
Location: Rio Del Mar State Beach
Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers
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 time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Single, double & triple fly rigs
Clousers to sand crabs
Directions: Take RDM Blvd all the way down to the flats (bottom), circle the round-about to the left and exit back along Beach Drive, drive half mile to the State Beach (aka Platform). DO NOT stop up by the round-about, be sure to continue on Beach Drive. Early in the morning the parking lot is closed, but there is plenty of parking outside.
| SURF FISHOUTS 2024 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 4th | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:10 | LO 02:14 +1.1 | HI 07:58 AM +4.0 | New Jun 7 | Hi Flood to High Slack | Lance B | |
| JUNE* | 1st | Saturday | 5:35 | Beercan* | 5:50 | LO 01:12 +1.3 | HI 06:39 +3.4 | New Jun 6 | High Slack to Ebb | Sam | |
| JULY | 6th | Saturday | 5:40 | Palm | 5:56 | LO 06:03 -1.1 | HI 1:04 PM +3.7 | New Jul 5 | Low slack to Flood | Lance B | |
| AUGUST | 3rd | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:15 | LO 05:05 -0.7 | HI 11:54 AM +3.8 | New Aug 4 | Low slack to Flood | Sam | |
| SEPT | 7th | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:44 | LO 07:04 +1.8 | HI 1:26 PM +4.6 | New Sep 2 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam | |
| OCT | 5th | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:06 | LO 05:50 + 2.1 | HI Noon +5.0 | New Oct 2 | Low Flood | Sam | |
| Notes:
Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, notifications on Google Groups. June 1st* Mike Lovejoy’s for breakfast after fishing: 115 Driftwood Ct., Aptos |
Contacts:
Sam Bishop sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4024 Lance Boling <clboling@gmail.com> |
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Locations |
Rio Del Mar State Beach – Google Map location for “Platform Beach” | ||||||||||
| Beercan Beach* – Enter 1191 Via Palo Alto, Aptos. Path & Stairs between Houses (See Notes) | |||||||||||
| Palm Beach – Pajaro Dunes, end of West Beach St. | |||||||||||
| Manresa State Beach – Google it, but parking may be on Ocean View Dr, 500 yards down the road | |||||||||||
Location: Manresa State Beach
Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers
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 time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Single, double & triple fly rigs
Clousers to sand crabs
Directions: Take RDM Blvd all the way down to the flats (bottom), circle the round-about to the left and exit back along Beach Drive, drive half mile to the State Beach (aka Platform). DO NOT stop up by the round-about, be sure to continue on Beach Drive. Early in the morning the parking lot is closed, but there is plenty of parking outside.
| SURF FISHOUTS 2024 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 4th | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:10 | LO 02:14 +1.1 | HI 07:58 AM +4.0 | New Jun 7 | Hi Flood to High Slack | Lance B | |
| JUNE* | 1st | Saturday | 5:35 | Beercan* | 5:50 | LO 01:12 +1.3 | HI 06:39 +3.4 | New Jun 6 | High Slack to Ebb | Sam | |
| JULY | 6th | Saturday | 5:40 | Palm | 5:56 | LO 06:03 -1.1 | HI 1:04 PM +3.7 | New Jul 5 | Low slack to Flood | Lance B | |
| AUGUST | 3rd | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:15 | LO 05:05 -0.7 | HI 11:54 AM +3.8 | New Aug 4 | Low slack to Flood | Sam | |
| SEPT | 7th | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:44 | LO 07:04 +1.8 | HI 1:26 PM +4.6 | New Sep 2 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam | |
| OCT | 5th | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:06 | LO 05:50 + 2.1 | HI Noon +5.0 | New Oct 2 | Low Flood | Sam | |
| Notes:
Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, notifications on Google Groups. June 1st* Mike Lovejoy’s for breakfast after fishing: 115 Driftwood Ct., Aptos |
Contacts:
Sam Bishop sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4024 Lance Boling <clboling@gmail.com> |
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Locations |
Rio Del Mar State Beach – Google Map location for “Platform Beach” | ||||||||||
| Beercan Beach* – Enter 1191 Via Palo Alto, Aptos. Path & Stairs between Houses (See Notes) | |||||||||||
| Palm Beach – Pajaro Dunes, end of West Beach St. | |||||||||||
| Manresa State Beach – Google it, but parking may be on Ocean View Dr, 500 yards down the road | |||||||||||
UPDATED – 4/24/2024 – Three spots open first week, second week is full.
Sign Ups: As a reminder, it is important to sign up early or this Fishout. Half of the spots have been filled.
Call John Cook letting him know which week, both or private room. Payment is required to secure our spot we need people to sign up as soon as possible. Should you need to cancel, you can find someone to take your place and get your money back.
Contact Ph # (831) 234-6515
Fishmasters: John & Elaine Cook
Dates: This Fishout will take place over two consecutive one-week periods. You may sign up for one or both weeks. Week 1: Sept 21 – Sept 28 . Week 2: Sept 28 – Oct 5.
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 queen size bed or a pad and sleeping bag to sleep on floor. A private room option is possible at an increased fee.
Cost: Shared single: $450/wk, $900/2 wks, Private room: $800/wk, $1,600/2 wks. Dinner guests: $20/meal
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. Each person will be assigned a dinner that you will need to purchase and prepare. You will then be reimbursed for the cost for the dinner.
Posted on June 27th, 2022
What not to do when you have a lot of fly tying materials that need cleaning.
Posted on June 27th, 2022
