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September 2024 Table of Contents

September Virtual Speaker: Restoring the Klamath River………………
September Raffle & Door Prizes……………………
President’s Line……………………
Fly Tying……………………
 September Class: Punk Perch
 Fly of the Month: Hornberg
Conservation Concerns……………
 Profile: Saved By Nature
Membership Notes…………………
 Club Activities – September
 Spey Casting Series
 Central Coast Fly Fishing Moves
Gearing Up…………………
  Upcoming Fishouts
Outside Club Events…………………
  NCCFFI Hall of Fame Dinner
Cartoon ……………………
SCFF Advertisers ……………………

Posted on August 27th, 2024

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Restoring the Klamath River – Virtual Speaker

Sep 04 6:45 PM at the Aptos Grange
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89352294939

Dr. Mark Rockwell has been working on environmental issues since 2001, when he retired from his Chiropractic Practice in Redwood City, CA. He’s been married 54 years and has 3 children.  In 2001 he became the V.P. of Conservation for the Northern California Council, Fly Fishers International (NCCFFI). In 2005, after returning from a lobby trip to D.C. on Snake River dam removal, he was invited to be the California Organizer of the Endangered Species Coalition (ESC), working to stop the Congressional effort to rewrite the Endangered Species Act (ESA).  He worked for 12 years for the ESC as the California Organizer, and then the Pacific Field Organizer in charge of California, Oregon and Washington field operations.  He has been in leadership for Fly Fishers International (FFI) since joining the Board of the Northern California Council, FFI in 2003, serving as V.P. of Conservation, and then President from 2018 to 2023. He continues today as the V.P. of Conservation, and has received the coveted FFI Conservation Leadership Award twice – 2007 & 2023.


He began working on Klamath river dam removal in 2003, signing the original Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement (KBRA) & Klamath Hydropower Settlement Agreement (KHSA) agreements in 2010, and the current revised KHSA in 2015. It’s been a 20+ year collaborative
effort to provide the opportunity for the Klamath River to return to its historic greatness. In 2023 the license to operate the Klamath project was transferred and surrendered to the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, the entity formed to manage removal of the 4 dams and oversee restoration of the footprint lands of the project. As of early 2024, the Klamath is running free for the first time since 1918, and all dams will be off the river by the end of October 2024.

Mark continues to be focused on fishery & watershed conservation as his post-chiropractic life mission. “I spent my professional life treating spine and nervous system interference problems for my community in the San Francisco region for 25 years, and my post Chiropractic life working to improve our planet. Both of these efforts are done with a sense of love and caring. Conserving our great watersheds & fish is now my purpose. We owe it to our children & grandkids to pass along to them the same greatness & beauty we inherited.” ~ Dr. Mark Rockwell



Posted on August 27th, 2024

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September Raffle and Door Prizes

Bad news first: Now that the Pandemic is over, we are no longer able to conduct our monthly raffle online.

The good news: We have a huge pile of raffle prizes and door prizes that we will be up for grabs at the regular monthly meeting to be held on Wednesday September 4th. Aptos Grange, 6 pm.
  • We will have a winners choice of a 5wt or 6wt or 7wt or 8wt rod and matching reel!
  • We also have a great Cadis float tube and a subscription to the re-born “California Fly Fisher”.
  • In addition to the raffle prizes there will be a bunch of great door prizes (everybody gets a free ticket) including a 6 pack of Bell’s “Two Hearted IPA”!
Don’t miss out, this will be a great start to our Fall fly fishing season.

Posted on August 27th, 2024

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Don’t let Fall pass you by.

When you go out in the morning, can you feel it?  I can, it’s not a smell and it certainly isn’t the  temperature because it is the hottest time of the year, but  it just feels like fall.   It reminds me of being a kid and waiting for a school bus.   And it makes me feel like a kid because it reminds me to go fishing.

Labor Day to Thanksgiving is only about thirteen weeks long.  Thirteen weeks of the best fishing of the year.   So I urge you to take a few hours and plan your fall  fishing.   In this newsletter, there are a lot of opportunities for fall fishing.

If you are new,  make sure to put the casting clinic on your schedule for a Saturday afternoon.  Also, the October General Meeting will be based around members helping others learn fundamentals to improve your fishing technique and enjoyment.

For everyone, the club is offering fishouts that should meet everyone’s interest.    If you are too busy for a multi-day fishing trip, stay local and fish the surf or the Forebay.  For those that have the time, there are still openings for the last week of September on the Mammoth Lakes trip and a new trip has been set for the Trinity river in early November.   I believe that if you don’t shoehorn the fishing trips into your calendar, the weeks will slip away and another season will be gone.

Please  welcome seven new members since the beginning of July.   This now brings our membership up to 251!

Join DateNameCity
July 4M HornSan Carlos
July 15S. LiessSanta Cruz
July 25M. BonannoSoquel
July 27E. VollsetAptos
Aug 6T. SuzukiAptos
Aug 18B. StecklerCarmel
Aug 23O. KahlWatsonville
New member since July are covered til Dec 31st 2025
Also if members are not receiving the monthly newsletter or googlegroups, please contact me robert6367@aol.com

Posted on August 26th, 2024

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September Fly Tying Class: Punk Perch

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman



Sep 11 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange

Our class this month will feature a stillwater pattern for trout. If you’re going to Mammoth, you’ll want to have a few of these with you to fish Crowley. It’s a relatively easy fly to tie, so if you were thinking about learning to tie flies, come on down. We always have equipment available for people to borrow. All materials are provided and if you have black 8/0  and red 6/0 thread do bring them. The red will only be used for the head, so several bobbins will already have the red thread on them to share.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date Fly Excerpt
October Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouserOct 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmOctober Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouser

Our club member, Tommy Polito, is having much success in both the surf and forebay catching stripers using this fly.. He is also finding other fish species are attracted to the fly as well.  There have been many requests for our club members to have a class for tying clousers, so I’m glad to make that happen.  Please, as always, sign up at the next club meeting or call 831-234-6515.  The class is always free and materials are provided. If you have flat wax nylon white, do bring it and some will be available to borrow   We welcome you beginners and have equipment for you  to use.    ~Elaine

Colorado King CaddisNov 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmColorado King Caddis

This dry fly pattern for trout can be tied in sizes 8 to 18, so will work in a great variety of places. I particularly like one of the larger sizes for using in the Rocky Mountains. We will use a larger hook for the class.  This is not a difficult fly to tie so you beginners should feel comfortable participating. The fly includes peccary, which is seldom used for tying flies. You more experienced tyers should find the technique using this material interesting. As always all the materials are provided and if you have 6/0 black thread, please bring it. We welcome you beginners and have equipment for you to use. Please sign up at the club meeting or call me at 831-234-6515.

Posted on August 19th, 2024

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Hornberg

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

This great stillwater trout pattern simulates a bait fish and in the past at Crowley Lake mimics the Sacramento perch, which thrives there. It’s the yellow in the body that shows through the mallard flank feather that gives it the same coloring as the fish. Use a sinking line and alter the strip to find what works.

HOOK: TMC 5263. Sizes 6 – 12.   Crimp barb.

THREAD: Black 6/0 or 8/0. Attached one quarterback on shank.

BODY: Flat silver tinsel. Tie in at slightly backward angle. Wrap to rear of shank with overlapping wraps, then forward in the same manner. Tie off, cut excess, tie down tag.

UNDER WING: Yellow marabou. Select feather with barbs equal to 1 1/2  hook shank long. NOTE: it’s easier to handle if it’s wet. Cut barbs from stem (a 1/2 inch to 1 inch section. Snugly tie, butt ends to top of shank. Tie down butt ends. Position thread 1/3 back on shank.

WING: Gray Maillard feathers. Select two mirror image feathers. At least 1 1/2  to 1 3/4  length of shank. Prepare feathers by:
1. Hold against hook so tips are at end of marabou.
2. Starting at hook eye, firmly stroke, barbs forward.
3. Cut stem at that point. Place one feather on far side and one on near side,  dark sides facing outward. Cut stem right behind hook eye. Tie and place up to hook eye then 1/3 back on shank.

EYE: Imitation jungle cock feathers. Size medium (30 mm) for  hook sizes 6–8, size small for hooks sizes 10–12. Remove two eyes from supporting paper. Position one on each side of body with stub beyond hook eye. See photo for positioning. Tie in place with snug wraps, cut excess tie down stubs.

HACKLE: Grizzly saddle or neck. Select feather, barbs equal to 1 1/2 hook gap. Prepare feather:
1. Cut off fuzzy end.
2. Stroke bars firmly toward cut end.
3. Cut short 5 to 6 barbs on each side of stem at butt end (butch hair cut). With shiny side facing you, tie in butch with tips of feather at end of marabou. Wrap thread forward to one hook eyed length behind hook eye. Wrap hackle forward, close wraps, forming a thick collar. (NOTE: use a second feather if needed.) Tie off, cut excess. Tie a thread head. Whip finish, cut thread. Apply glue to head.

Posted on July 22nd, 2024

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Conservation Profile–Saved By Nature

by Bob Garbarino

Before I present an introduction to this month’s profile of a new organization, I want to give you an update (see last month’s President’s Line in the newsletter) on recent accomplishments by our friends just south at Carmel River Steelhead Association. Each year during summer when the creeks feeding the Carmel River start drying-up, an ambitious group of well equipped and knowledgeable core leaders, with the assistance of helper volunteers hit the water with a mission. The goal is to capture as many as possible young-of-year and juvenile (1+ year) steelies from soon to be dried-up reaches of creek that is cut off from the Carmel River. As of this writing, they have rescued over 7,000 fish and inserted over 600 PIT tags. Scott Kitayama and I were able to make it down there to help a couple of times. Hopefully some more of our club members will be able to join-in sometime. It’s very gratifying to help give these iconic fish a chance.

Saved by Nature
https://www.savedbynature.org/

ABOUT SAVED BY NATURE
Founder Richard Tejeda worked with MBSTP (one of their community partners). They organize outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, backpacking, boat tours, camping for all ages including adult reentry for incarcerated people.
Their mission is to expose and connect people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities to the natural wonders & recreational opportunities of the outdoors. We collaborate with partners to ensure mental, physical, and spiritual healing in nature.  
Their vision is to create a world free of barriers and equitable access to nature for all. We inspire environmental and social justice and advocate for the protection of our earth through outdoor education.
Saved By Nature works within our parks and preserves to provide a variety of unique environmental programs that educate residents about climate change, and protecting the air that we breathe and water that we drink. Providing a cohesive system of support for Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, Alameda, Monterey, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Solano, and Sonoma counties. Ensuring residents have a high quality, multilingual and multicultural outdoor nature experience.
Saved By Nature’s Dock of the Bay project is set to involve 600 individuals from underrepresented communities of color, across all age groups, in 20 exciting excursions along the breathtaking coasts of San Francisco and Monterey Bay. Participants will have the opportunity to partake in a diverse range of activities such as fishing, crabbing, kayaking, camping, boat tours, backpacking, kite flying, and hiking adventures.
This initiative has been carefully designed to bring people of different generations together, enabling them to explore and appreciate the scenic coastal region while empowering them with the necessary skills and confidence to become stewards of the area and engage in restorative practices that foster joy and healing.  A sampling of some activities this year included;
Santa Cruz Wharf – Halibut Fishing on Santa Cruz Wharf
Manresa State Beach – Hike In Tent Camping and Surf Fishing
Oyster Point Park – Pier fishing for Sturgeon and Bar-b-que
Cooley Landing Park – Bay Fishing for Shark and Bat Ray
The SCFF conservation committee believes that Saved By Nature, with their commitment to engaging all generations—including those that may have limited opportunities—to get out in nature and hopefully learn to be stewards of the environment—including our fisheries.

Posted on August 27th, 2024

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Club Activities – October

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Oct 05 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 4 San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts. We will be working on dominant and non dominant side casting, as well as river right and left presentations.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 06 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts. We will be working on dominant and non dominant side casting, as well as river right and left presentations.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 07 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 5 San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts.   Discuss Scandi and Switch casts for those interesred. If time allows, we may discuss some touch and go casts, such as Single Spey and Snake Roll.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 08 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts. We will be working on dominant and non dominant side casting, as well as river right and left presentations.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 26 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

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

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on September 20th, 2024

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Club Activities – September

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Sep 07 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 2 San Lorenzo River
This class will be for anyone, preferably those who have no experience  were able to attend the first class. We will review the basics, and then work on  the Double Spey cast using Skagit heads.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Sep 14 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 3 San Lorenzo River
Continue to work on Spey basics, and also work the Snap-T / Circle C.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Sep 14 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmFly Casting Meetup

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

Jade Street Park baseball field

Posted on August 27th, 2024

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Fall 2024 – Spey Casting Series

Note: These series of classes are NOT for beginning fly casters. You should be proficient with a one-handed rod before advancing to a two handed rod. The club still has the monthly one-handed casting clinics at Jade street. Please look at the club activities schedule for date and time.

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Aug 31 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmIntro to Spey Casting (limited spots) - Part 1 Jade Park

Spey Casting is a style of presenting a fly in a down and across manner ( aka Swinging Flies)It utilizes special lines and facilitates casting in tight quarters. It enables one to use sinking lines and throwing larger flies with ease.  It’s a technique used in fishing for Salmon, tout and Steelhead.  The first class would be ideal for those who have never casted a 2 handed rod.  This class will be for beginners,  or those with minimal experience.  Maximum of  6 folks.  I will provide rods for those who need a rod.

Reserve your spots Alex Ferber, 831-419-0564  alex.ferber74@gmail.com

Jade Street Park baseball field
Sep 07 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 2 San Lorenzo River
This class will be for anyone, preferably those who have no experience  were able to attend the first class. We will review the basics, and then work on  the Double Spey cast using Skagit heads.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Sep 14 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 3 San Lorenzo River
Continue to work on Spey basics, and also work the Snap-T / Circle C.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 05 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 4 San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts. We will be working on dominant and non dominant side casting, as well as river right and left presentations.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 06 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts. We will be working on dominant and non dominant side casting, as well as river right and left presentations.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 07 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - Part 5 San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts.   Discuss Scandi and Switch casts for those interesred. If time allows, we may discuss some touch and go casts, such as Single Spey and Snake Roll.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park
Oct 08 8:00 am - 10:00 amSpey Casting on the water (limited spots) - San Lorenzo River
Continue working on improving casts. We will be working on dominant and non dominant side casting, as well as river right and left presentations.
Max 8 folks ( please bring a 2 handed rod if you have one with a Skagit  type head).   We will meet at the Skate Park on the left-hand side of the street. Parking is very limited.
Santa Cruz Skate Park

Posted on August 20th, 2024

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Fishout Schedule – September

The newsletter provides brief fishout info.  For full detail, go to the website menu and select EVENTS -> Fishout Schedule

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Sep 07 6:25 am - 9:25 amManresa Beach

Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers

Manresa State Beach
Sep 21 - Oct 05 12:00 amMammoth Fishout -Sept. 21-Oct.5

Fall trout fishing in streams and lakes. Trip is for seven days and the participants share a condo in Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes
Oct 05 6:50 am - 8:50 amLast Surf Fishout of 2024!

Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers

Palm State Beach
Oct 17 - Oct 20 O'Neill Forebay 'Stosh' Memorial Fishout October 17-20th

Camping and striped bass fishing at the O’Neil Forebay.

Medeiros Primitive Campground – Oneill Forebay
Nov 01 - Nov 04 12:00 amTrinity River Fishout

Target: Steelhead and trout.  Contact Alex Ferber if you are interested in going on the trip, text Alex at (831) 419-0564  or alex.ferber74@gmail.com. 

Sep 07 : Manresa Beach



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 (updated): Take San Andreas Road off Highway 1 all the way past the Manresa State Park entrance and keep going another 300 yards and turn right on Oceanview Dr. Follow that around to the right to the parking lot.
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>
          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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zraPirPBmIU
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Sep 21 : Mammoth Fishout -Sept. 21-Oct.5


Mammoth Fishout -Sept. 21-Oct.5
UPDATED - 9/16/2024 -  first week is full,  second week is full. Sign Ups: As a reminder, it is important to sign up early or this Fishout. 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.   Read More

Oct 05 : Last Surf Fishout of 2024!



Location: Palm 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 W. Beach St. in Watsonville towards Pajaro Dunes.   Park at the end of W. Beach St. on the right side of the road outside of the entrance to Pajaro Dunes.
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>
          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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zraPirPBmIU
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Oct 17 : O’Neill Forebay ‘Stosh’ Memorial Fishout October 17-20th


O'Neill Forebay 'Stosh' Memorial Fishout October 17-20th
Event: O'Neill Forebay 'Stosh' Memorial Fishout Date: October 17th - 20th (I will be looking for a weekend with a '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   troutdock89@gmail.com   These are primitive campsites so bring your own water. There are tables, sun pavilions, and chemical toilets, or outhouses and fire rings. No open fires are allowed outside of the rings. Typically we will be camping as close to site 29 as we can get. This is a first come, first serve campground, so no reservations are accepted. Float tubes can be launched near the campsites, but boats must be first inspected, then launched from the San Luis Creek Boat launch. Boats may not be left on the lake overnight. Boaters would be wise to exit prior to the closing of the entry kiosk. The ranger can place a seal on your trailer, allowing you to bypass the inspection process the next morning. The rangers at the kiosk by the Medeiros entrance may insist that your float tubes need inspection. make sure they're clean & dry. Equipment: 8wt rods with fast sinking lines. Some anglers will occasionally use a floating line with a 'gurgler' type fly Flies: Lee Haskins San Luis smelt, 'Deceiver' type patterns in red, white, chartreuse, the aforementioned gurglers and poppers. Float tubes (may require inspection for quagga mussels) Fins, sunscreen, polarized glasses, life vest Links:  https://mengsyn.com/ A fly-fishing addict who fishes San Luis Reservoir and the Forebay. http://www.danblanton.com/ Long time local fishing guide.

Forebay Water level:

https://cdec.water.ca.gov/dynamicapp/QueryDaily?s=Onf There will be a signup sheet at our September meeting. We'll also create a list for those hoping to participate in a pot luck in honor of Steve 'Stosh' Rudzinski. Weather conditions can vary dramatically, so it would behoove members to check prior to departure. You could email me or just get conditions on-line. High winds can cause the lake to be closed to all vessels. This is one of our nearest Fishouts, with the possible payoff of a double digit fish! Don't miss out! Read More

Nov 01 : Trinity River Fishout


Trinity River Fishout
NOTE:   Contact Alex Ferber if you are interested in going on the trip.  After knowing how many people are interested, it will be easier to plan logistics (camping? motel?).    You can text Alex at (831) 419-0564  or alex.ferber74@gmail.com.  If you want to go on this trip, it is highly recommended to attend the Spey Classes.
The fishery:
Basically,  this is a Steelhead Trip. There are some resident trout, including some really nice brown trout. I  walk wade or float my raft,  depending on the river conditions. I personally use a Spey rod to swing flies.   Many people use indicators.  There are a lot of walk in spots to explore. The river can be floated with rafts or driftboats. There is a shuttle service available.
Tackle:
Single hand rods, 7-8 wt rods, using floating lines with indicator set up. Typical flies used are Egg patterns, Copper John's, Stonefly imitations like Rubberlegs,  Dark Perdigons. Sizes ranging from Size 8-14.
Spey or Switch rods, usually 5-6 wt in the Fall, I use a 7 wt in the winter. Skagit or Scandi heads, with floating to heavy sink tips, depending on the river conditions and season. Flies that work well include leeches, intruders, HoBo Spey, Traditionals, as well as dry fly patterns ( Skaters) in the early Fall.
The River:
The Trinity River is located aprox 1 hr west of Redding on  Hwy 299. Its a beautiful tailwater fishery, with flows controlled from the Lewiston Dam. This is where the hatchery can be found. It has many different faces, including some big water as it runs west. It meets up with the Klamath River on its journey to the ocean. It has an excellent run of both wild and hatchery fish, ranging from 5-7 #, with some larger fish in the  +10-12 # range. There are fish in the system year round, but typically a push of fish starts in late September and peaks in late November, with a second run usually in late December- March. The fishing remained really good thru the end of March last season. It is very flow dependant and can run quite low in the Fall, with occasional bumps in flows when there is precipitation. It can blow out on occasion, but clears pretty fast.
Amenities:
Weaverville is the closest town, where there are good restaurants, motels and a really nice Holiday Market. It's kinda the hub. There is an RV park in Weaverville,  but no campsites.
Camping is available in Douglas City  area as well as Junction City and further west on 299. The town of Douglas city doesn't have much, other than a small mini mart. Indian Creek Lodge is a few miles east of Douglas City. The town of Lewiston is just below the Lewiston dam. It offers some camping and motels. There is a really nice motel west of Junction City (I believe it is called Steelhead Lodge?). It's an excellent place to stay if one wishes to fish below Junction City.
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Outside Club Events – Sept

Date Activity Link DescriptionLocation
Oct 05 9:00 am - 5:00 pmNCCFFI'S YUBAFEST 2024

Yuba Fest 2024, a one-day event, will take place on Saturday, October 5th, celebrating the Lower Yuba River watershed. NorCal Fly Clubs, including members and participants in fly
fishing, conservation, education, and community-building, are encouraged to attend. 

Sycamore Ranch Park
Oct 08 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmMBSTP Hatchery Volunteer Day

Come up to the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project hatchery and volunteer for a few hours.  You will likely get a chance to check out the hatchery operation that rears Coho salmon.

Where:  MBSTP Hatchery  825 Big Creek Rd, Davenport, CA 95017

When: October 8th @ 12:00 PM

Contact:  Bob Garbarino 831-247-2045    rjgarbarino@gmail.com

If you plan on going, contact Bob so we can coordinate access into the hatchery.

 

Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project Hatchery
Nov 09 5:00 pm - 8:30 pmNCCFFI Hall of Fame dinner - EVENT

The Winner of the 2024 Hall of Fame Award is: Mike Mercer!   Working with the NCCFFI board and with the help of September speaker, Mark Rockwell,  the price of a seat for the HOF at the SCFF table is $115 which is a $45 saving compared to the ticket price on the NCCFFI website. 

Veterans Memorial Bldg – Lafayette
Nov 24 8:00 am - 11:00 amVolunteer for Salinas River Cleanup, Sunday November 24

Join the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers for the annual clean up of the Salinas River fishing access. The event will be on Sunday November 24 starting at 9:00 am.  Jay Jefferson  is the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers representative for this event.  Wear clothing for the weather of that day and if you can, bring gloves and a three prong hoe, as it’s the best tool.

Directions:

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

 

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NCCFFI Hall of Fame dinner, Nov 9th

UDPATE:   Working with the NCCFFI board and with the help of September speaker, Mark Rockwell,  the price of a seat for the HOF at the SCFF table is $115 which is a $45 saving compared to the ticket price on the NCCFFI website.  To take advantage of this great offer, please send an email note to scottkitayama@gmail.com and send a check to Jim Tolonen c/o Santa Cruz Fly Fishing, PO Box 2008, Santa Cruz, CA  95065.

The Winner of the 2024 Hall of Fame Award is: Mike Mercer

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Posted on August 26th, 2024

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SCFF Advertisers – Sept24

Starting a new section of monthly advertisers which will be of nominal cost for club members . Will also have a section for advertisers on the website. If you would like to advertise or have your business listed on the club website, send an email to info@santacruzflyfishing.org

website: https://sites.google.com/view/adventureflyfishingsantacruz/home

Offering fellow SCFF club members a 10% discount on a guided trip(s) on the Trinity, either float or walk wadding so you can practice what we have learned. My guide fee is typically $500 for up to 2 anglers. This includes all equipment, including terminal tackle, flies, lunch and beverages. The Trinity River is an excellent Steelhead river with great swing water to perfect your 2 handed casting and a chance to hook a beautiful aggressive Steelhead. The majority of the fish, in the last few years have been wild. So far the returns to the Trinity have been excellent, so we are hopefully going to have a great season.
If you have any questions, please give me a call or send me an email at alex.ferber74@gmail.com or 831-419-0564

Posted on August 19th, 2024