General Meeting……………………
Striper Fishing on the Lower Sac with Hogan Brown
June Raffle Prizes
President’s Line…………………….
Fly Tying……………………
Dali Lama
CDC One Feather Fly Cripple
Conservation Concerns……………
Endangered California Salmon Returned To Safer Waters After More Than A Century
Membership Notes…………………
UFO Meetup – Jade Park
Fishout Schedule…………………
Cartoon…………………………..…
Posted on May 24th, 2022
Growing up on the Lower Yuba River as an only child who had a bug collection and really liked catching fish with imitations of those bugs didn’t make Hogan the coolest kid growing up. Good thing he got over it and persevered. Deciding to start rowing a drift boat and guiding the lower Yuba instead of living in the woods bitter and resentful. Living in Chico, CA now Hogan guides for anything that swims, from trout to striped bass and carp to steelhead, he is at home in a drift boat or poling a mud flat for carp. Guiding the Lower Yuba River, Feather River, and Lower Sacramento River for stripers, trout, steelhead, shad, carp, and bass has made him one of the most versatile and experienced guides in Northern California. His trout, bass, carp, and striper flies have become staples in his home state of Northern California and throughout the West, and his patterns are currently sold through Rio Products and numerous fly shops. Hogan is a Scott Fly Rods, Lamson – Waterworks Reels, Stealth Craft Boats, Air Flo Fly Lines, and Echo Rods Pro along with being a Simms, and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Ambassador. Hogan is also co-founder of the California Bass Union dedicated to Developing, Sharing, and Growing Fly Fishing for bass in his home state of California as well as the host for the Barbless fishing podcast. Hogan is also a connoisseur of fine ales and fermented grains, a home gardener, die-hard San Francisco Giants baseball and Notre Dame Football fan, along with being a husband and father to two young boys.
Future Speakers. Dates and speakers may change, please go to URL to see the current information.
| Monthly Speaker | Date | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|
 | Aug 03 | August 2022 BBQ at the Posse Grounds |
Posted on April 14th, 2022
As they say “June is busting out all over” and we say it’s time to get serious about fly fishing! To that end we have some great raffle prizes up for grabs.
Posted on May 26th, 2022
The absolute most difficult part of being President of this Club, especially after so many years getting to know so many of you, calling you family, friends, is when we lose someone to an untimely passing. This isn’t supposed to happen in a fly-fishing club – is it?
As many of you know already and by the extraordinary outpouring of your hearts on the club mail account is the untimely passing of our beloved Steve Rudzinski. So many of you described Steve and his character in the most beautiful of ways. A staple at the Pyramid Lake fish-out always rallying everyone together. A consistent O’Neil Forebay Fish-out master who would do everything to set up a successful adventure for everyone and especially newcomers, before he began catching is first fish – which he did very well. And the Casting classes he came up with on his own, that turned into one of the most successful monthly events and fun gatherings on the lawns at Jade Street Park. If there was an activity, an event, a gathering, at SCFF, or MBSTP, Steve was one of the first to volunteer. As many of you heard me say – we will never see a vapor trail ever the same way again, and I guess in a cool way, they will always remind me of Steve. And the UFO’s. How wonderful to be so transparent and so genuine. I really wanted to go bowling with him.
The ole saying is better to have loved and lost than never loved at all.
And so it goes. Until we meet again Steve, thank you for your heart and soul my friend.
June is upon us.
The fishing will be good, the summer hot, and plenty of comradery to be had with all at SCFF. I hope you have all you need to be fishing from the surf to the Sierra and beyond. Mona and I will be heading east to dabble in the Sierra rivers this weekend and I’m looking forward to that solace one finds out on the water, in the environ as natural, untouched, and far away as possible. If that’s possible.
These next couple of weeks, we’re handing out scholarships to the high-school students as part of our commitment to the future of the environment, fly-fishing and the club. Hopefully, these long-term investments will pay dividends for the benefit of our environment, even if it’s long after we’re gone, but hopefully sooner.
I saw a sign the other day that stated, “The planet was far better without us”. True. I hope as the future becomes more diverse, more aware of what we’ve done in the name of progress, those youth of today will shape tomorrow a bit better for the fish. If the fish can thrive, anything can. I’ve often said the fish are today’s canary in the coal mine. Sure, they aren’t all warm and cuddly like a puppy, cat or stuffed bear, but not much on the planet can survive if the fish aren’t here. Steve had his vapor trails and UFO’s; I have my beef with development and water. Oh well – Lani Waller once told me, we each have our fights and to keep fighting the good ones.
Our June meeting will be at the Grange and on Zoom. Yay! So much fun being back together and at the same time giving those who can’t make it to the grange, an opportunity to hang out with us, even if we’re still ironing out the bumps of making it all happen together. Come to the June meeting with a chance to see each other. As many of you know, we don’t have a July meeting because of the 4th of July week, and August will be our annual club BBQ, Swap Meet and Raffle again at the Sherriff’s Posse Hall.
Elaine is having fly-tying classes in person at the Grange, which is great, so check in and learn all you need to know about the foundation for tying flies at the vice, or vices for fly tiers! Materials are provided, check in with Elaine for any other particulars by class.
If you would like to be more involved with the club, come to a Board meeting. We have fun, don’t bite, and could use your help. Plenty of good opportunities to make a difference in the world, lead, be part of change, fun activities, and the opportunity to Promote, Educate and Enjoy the sport of fly fishing. If you’re interested, reach out to me, or any of our esteemed board members, we’d love to have you.
Lots of fishing opportunities in the Fish-Out schedule, but if you still don’t see what you’re looking for, be sure to use the Club Google group email and put out a few feelers where you might want to fish, what you want to fish for. You will get a wealth of information from your fellow members. Where to fish, what to fish with, when, … You might even find yourself with a few companions go to with you.
Get out there -have Fun. Make a new friend. Life is too short.
Peace out. Tom
Posted on May 23rd, 2022
IMPORTANT: This class will be taught at the Aptos Grange. Masks will be OPTIONAL for this session. NO ZOOM access.
The Dali Lama is our go to fly on the Tsiu for silver salmon. It would work for steelhead or large trout. We will be tying 2 sizes one for salmon and a size 2 fo streamer fishing for trout. The salmon one uses a cut off hook in front with a stinger hook in back.
Contact John Steele to let him know that you will be attending: owlspad@icloud.com
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to URL to see the current information.
| Monthly Speaker | Date | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Jul 13 | Pat’s Tungston Bead Head Rubber Legs - JULY Fly tying | Dar Naghshineh, Instructor – Pat’s Tungston Bead Head Rubber Legs is primarily for trout, but also black bass. |
 | 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! |
Posted on April 21st, 2022
CDC stands for cul-de-canard which is the butt feather of a duck. It has some interesting properties that will help the fly float without gel floatant. In fact gel floatant actually mashes down the barbs making the fly not float. Instead dress with a dry powdered floatsnt like Frog Fanny. When it becomes waterlogged, squeeze dry on clothing or a chamois. Then brush more Frog Fanny into the fibers. Don’t be concerned with the white fluffy appearance for it doesn’t seem to deter the fish at all.
HOOK: TMC 200 size 24-20. crimp Barb. Note: length of CDC feather will determine size of hook. See shuck below.
THREAD: 8/0 Color to match CDC NOTE: mayflies come in many colors. Some of the more common are gray, olive, tan, brown and cream. Attach thread behind eye. Wrap to above hook point with touching wraps.
SHUCK; CDC feather. Measure length of feather along stem were barbs protrude. Select a feather that is at least as long as the following as in the following chart. Longer is even better.
One and 3/4” for 14 hooks.
One and 1/2” for 16 hooks
One and 1/4” for 18 hooks
One inch for 20 hooks.
Stroke barbs toward tip of feather. Tie in on top of shank, tips hook length beyond thread, with three wraps. Carefully pull feather forward until shuck equals shank length. Lift butt and, wrapped thread to eye.
BODY: continuing with the same feather as above. Spiral wrap feather forward covering shank. Tie off with 2 wraps between barbs.
WING: using same feather as above, hold stem upright, stroke barbs backward. Make a loop with stem that extends to shuck. Tie off securely add eye. Cut excess. NOTE; loop will probably lean. Wrap thread head. Whip finish, cut thread. Do not use head cement or any glue. Stroke barbs backward. Cut them short at end of shuck.
Posted on March 29th, 2022
Teams from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have begun relocating endangered winter-run Chinook salmon to upper Battle Creek and threatened spring-run Chinook salmon to Clear Creek. The last time this relocation took place was 110 years ago. The fish are being moved from the Sacramento River below Shasta and Keswick Dams. The hope is that the colder water in the new environment will support spawning conditions and increased egg survival. The lasting drought, higher water temperatures, thiamine deficiency, predators and other stressors have devastated the Chinook over the last two years in this region. For additional details, go to the website below.
Posted on May 19th, 2022
Date: June 25, 2022
Time: 1:30 PM
Place: Jade Park, Capitola
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Where: Jade Park, Capitola
When: June 25th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm (beer thirty afterward?)
Bring your lawn chair, and fly rod to practice casting with other SCFF club members. Casual atmosphere with plenty of room for social distancing!
If you have any questions, please contact Tom Hogye. thomashogye@yahoo.com
Posted on April 22nd, 2022
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| 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 |
| Del Valle Fishout | 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 | ||
| Kennedy Meadows / Sonora Pass – Fish-Out 2023 | Jul 23 - Jul 27 | Trout | Tom Hogye - Fishmaster (831) 214 7578 |
NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH 2023 INFO.
The Pyramid Lake trip is one of the best-attended fishouts the club has, and for a good reason. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout cruise parallel to the shore in easy casting distance from shore. Cost for the week including meals and lodging and is around $300+ per person depending on the number in attendance. You need not fish all six days as there may be openings (usually later in the week.) Contact Mike for more details (831) 706-5556, to check on openings, or be put on a waiting list. First come first served.
Equipment: 6-9 weight rods with hi-speed, hi-D shooting heads or fast sink integrated lines to fish the bottom in 6 to 9 feet of water, and a floating line for indicator fishing. You should bring a stripping basket and a ladder that will accommodate it. A ladder helps to get you up out of the cold water and enable you to cast out to where the fish are. You can still catch fish without one but not with near as much consistency.
Flies: Woolly buggers in black, white, purple, olive, midge, caddis and mayfly nymphs to name a few. If as in years past the Confab in February is offering the opportunity to see how some of the best Pyramid patterns are made plan to attend and bring a vise and tie some yourself. Flies may also available from club member Jim Hall who ties some very good flies specific to Pyramid cutthroat as well as other species at reasonable cost. His number is (831) 713-6835. There is a general store with provisions as well as tackle and an assortment of flies.
How to get there: Take US 80 to Reno-Sparks, take the Pyramid Blvd. off ramp and go north about 35 miles. Crosby Lodge is at Sutcliff, near the Ranger Station.
If you are considering going to Pyramid again this year with the club and you have not already done so, please contact the person who is booking the trailer you stayed in last year. Trailer-masters, if your trailer has gaps or cancellations, you can call Mike so he can pass the names of members who don’t have lodging to fill the empty spots.
Fishing, Camping, and New Ladder Regulation:
Fishing and camping permits can be purchased online prior to the fish-out. We would highly recommend doing this. Go to www.plpt.nsn.us to obtain your licenses. There is also an RV Park available at (775) 476-1155.
As with any great fishery there are always a long list of rules and regulations. We would recommend you review them on the website above. Suffice to say those of us who have been going to Pyramid Lake for many years are a good source of information as well. We will help inform and guide all newcomers. 15.6 USE OF LADDERS, ETC. Any ladders, milk crates, boxes or other objects used in the water as a fishing aid must be occupied or closely attended (i.e. remain in the area) by fishermen at all times. Any person who leaves such objects unoccupied in the water for more than one hour will be deemed guilty of littering. 15.6.1 Fishing aids described above must have a permanent tag affixed that has the name, address, and phone number of the owner of the fishing aid. If the permitted angler using the fishing aid is not the owner, the owner will be the responsible party for any infractions by the permitted angler.
This year we have five trailers reserved. (6,7,8,9, and 10) As of September 1st 2021 we have 5 openings available. These openings will fill up quickly, so contact Mike immediately at (831) 706-5556. Last year was an incredible experience with many fish over 15 lbs brought to the net. If you cannot commit early and make it into one of our reserved trailers you can always make your own arrangements by contacting the Pyramid Lake Lodge at (775) 476-0400.
Mike White (831) 706-5556, lumberguy73@hotmail.com
NOTE: Due to insurance regulations, all attendees must be paid up members of Santa Cruz Fly fishermen, so get your membership paid up if you haven’t done so yet.
Fish Species: Going for striper, largemouth, small mouth, bluegill, white crappie, rainbow trout, and striper.
Equipment: I’m bringing a 6 wt floating line for everything but stripers and 8 wt full sink for stripers down as far as 25 feet. Fishing out of float tube.
Flies: Clousers and buggers (smelt patterns) should be able to find one if not all species maybe.
Day Fishing Fees: Parking $6.
Watercraft launch fee: $5 for trailered boats; $3 for car-top, inflatable boats and float tubes. $2 for windsurf boards. Boat inspection: $4/cartop; $7/trailered.
Float tube Inspection: Don’t bring kayak if you do make sure super dry and bring float tube just in case, they fail kayaks like 95% of time for me. I learned to just float tube there.
Camping Fees: $43 for tent campsite with reservation fees included, then $8 for additional vehicle, $5 fishing day pass, and #3 inspection. 2 vehicles and 8 people max per site. There is tap water and toilets. There is the potential of a group camp out, keep an eye on Google Groups.
Site Link: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=537, https://www.ebparks.org/parks/del-valle
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 .5 miles into the reservoir
and launch from the dam. Lake is about a mile long. Best to arrive before daybreak. Parking lot usually fills up opening day.
DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS VISIBLE WITHIN YOUR VEHICLE OR ON THE SHORE
No signups necessary, anyone wishing to fish should just show up and if you can find me on the reservoir say “Hi” and ask where tofish. In general, fish in 10 to 20-foot depths. There are stories of huge brown trout, rainbows up to 24” and a chance to catch
steel-head much bigger.
Fishmaster: No Fishmaster for this Fishout
Fish Species: Steel Head Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Equipment: 5 and or 6wts with floating line and full sink or shooting heads. Fishing out of float tube.
Flies: Flies sizes 8 and 10 hooks, types black and brown woolly buggers, Denny Rikards seal buggers (orange, olive and black) and leeches (brown and black), Hale Bopp leeches (black,
brown and wine) and Hornburgs. Balanced flies under an indicator could be a good bet as well. Fishing is very similar to Goodwin Lake: very few hits on the surface.
Day Fishing Fees: No Fees
Fog burning off in the early morning
Carmel Creek with fish ladder to the left center. There is a couple of big fish in there…
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 2023 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | ||||||||
| 2023 | Date | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 6 | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:09 | LO 05:48 -0.8 | HI 12:28 PM +3.5 | Full May 5 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| JUNE | 3 | Saturday | 5:35 | Manresa | 5:49 | LO 04:52 -1.0 | HI 11:42 +3.4 | Full June 4 | Low mid-flood | ?? |
| JULY | 1 | Saturday | 5:35 | Palm | 5:51 | LO 03:53 -0.8 | HI 10:50 +3.4 | Full July 3 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| AUGUST | 5 | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:16 | LO 07:48 -0.1 | HI 2:29 PM +4.9 | New Aug 16 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| SEPT | 2 | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:39 | LO 06:30 +0.3 | HI 12:52 PM +5.3 | Full Aug 31 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| OCT | 7 | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:08 | LO 13:17 + 3.3 | HI 07:55 AM +4.0 | Full Sep 29 | High flood to slack | Sam |
| Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. | sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4025 | |||||||||
| Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, but note will go out early on Google group if so. | ||||||||||
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.
Sites are $20.00 per day. Bring firewood and folding chairs.
Food: Bring your own food for breakfast and lunch.
Dinner will be pot-luck; bring your own meat. Also bring plates, cups and silverware.
I will supply stove, BBQ, coffee pot and wash area for dishes.
There is no drinking water available.
Gear: Float tube and fins, kayak etc. lake has 5mph speed limit
Fly line 5-6wt. include floating, intermediate, and fast sinking.
For fly suggestions contact me.
This Fishout is limited to the first 10 members who contact me – Dan Eaton (831) 201-2330.
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 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 2023 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | ||||||||
| 2023 | Date | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 6 | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:09 | LO 05:48 -0.8 | HI 12:28 PM +3.5 | Full May 5 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| JUNE | 3 | Saturday | 5:35 | Manresa | 5:49 | LO 04:52 -1.0 | HI 11:42 +3.4 | Full June 4 | Low mid-flood | ?? |
| JULY | 1 | Saturday | 5:35 | Palm | 5:51 | LO 03:53 -0.8 | HI 10:50 +3.4 | Full July 3 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| AUGUST | 5 | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:16 | LO 07:48 -0.1 | HI 2:29 PM +4.9 | New Aug 16 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| SEPT | 2 | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:39 | LO 06:30 +0.3 | HI 12:52 PM +5.3 | Full Aug 31 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| OCT | 7 | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:08 | LO 13:17 + 3.3 | HI 07:55 AM +4.0 | Full Sep 29 | High flood to slack | Sam |
| Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. | sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4025 | |||||||||
| Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, but note will go out early on Google group if so. | ||||||||||
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!
Belts are not mandatory but a good idea if you get swept off your feet. Baskets are also not mandatory but darn near.
Cost: Parking? & maybe some lost flies…and the fish of a life time
Meeting Location: In front Manresa Beach Parking Lot on San Andreas Rd.
San Andreas Rd. Lot has limited parking as the beach lot does not open until 8am
Special Considerations / Links: Tides, Wind, Swell, tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/
Lodging / Food: Coffee and donuts at the local hang out
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 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 | Meeting Time (AM) | State Beach | ||||||||
| 2023 | Date | Sunrise | Low tide | High tide | Moon | Tide flow | Fishmaster | |||
| MAY | 6 | Saturday | 5:55 | Rio Del Mar | 6:09 | LO 05:48 -0.8 | HI 12:28 PM +3.5 | Full May 5 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| JUNE | 3 | Saturday | 5:35 | Manresa | 5:49 | LO 04:52 -1.0 | HI 11:42 +3.4 | Full June 4 | Low mid-flood | ?? |
| JULY | 1 | Saturday | 5:35 | Palm | 5:51 | LO 03:53 -0.8 | HI 10:50 +3.4 | Full July 3 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| AUGUST | 5 | Saturday | 6:00 | Rio Del Mar | 6:16 | LO 07:48 -0.1 | HI 2:29 PM +4.9 | New Aug 16 | Mid-flood | Sam |
| SEPT | 2 | Saturday | 6:25 | Manresa | 6:39 | LO 06:30 +0.3 | HI 12:52 PM +5.3 | Full Aug 31 | Low slack to low Flood | Sam |
| OCT | 7 | Saturday | 6:50 | Palm | 7:08 | LO 13:17 + 3.3 | HI 07:55 AM +4.0 | Full Sep 29 | High flood to slack | Sam |
| Meet up times are scheduled 15 – 20 minutes before official sunrise. | sambishop@totlcom.com, 831-274-4025 | |||||||||
| Locations/dates/times/Fishmasters might change, but a note will go out early on Google group if so. | ||||||||||
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
Sunday, July 16th through Thursday, July 20th.
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: *$900.00 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
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