General Membership Meeting (Tracy Fly Fishers)
Our next meeting of the Tracy Fly Fishers will be on Wednesday, October 17.
Meeting location is the Transit Station at 50 E. Sixth St.
Our guest speaker this month will be Keith Kaneko (see bio below).
Meeting starts at 7:00.
Bring a friend or neighbor you might be surprised at the results!
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FLY LINES &
FISH TALES
Prez Says:
What goes up must come down.
As the summer comes to an end cool long nights help cool the water temps down. I always look forward to fall fishing. Big fish eating small fish to bulk up for winter is where the angler can be rewarded.
I kept this in mind as I rode up the mountain for our Lake Alpine outing. Being the last weekend in September, the mountains are in the cool down mode, but this year summer lasted a bit longer.
After launching my float tube in the lake I found that the water temp was 67 degrees. In the trout’s world this is like beer in the desert.
Way too warm, but we must fish.
We are the Tracy Fly Fishers and we have to prove that we can
catch a fish or two, and with some luck and some deep lines, we landed a few nice fish.
Our tent cabins were nice as we needed not to raise a tent and the only set up was Mike Carlson’s super outside kitchen. He makes a mean breakfast burrito. Camp was up on a hill and one had to be careful walking at night because you could easily find yourself rolling down the hill. Real quickly one could find yourself face down in the dirt and the one guy that can help you is hugging a tree hoping he doesn’t fall. One sometimes has to be a little un-leveled to realize how good floating on water just feels right. It makes floating in a small craft on a lake feel
somewhat normal. When we catch and land a fish, going up and down the hill seams worth it.
The night time temps were comfortable as we told many
stories around the camp fire and a few lies as well. We even found ourselves down at the lodge bs- ing with the locals and having a couple of adult beverages.
Now that I’m back down the hill I can’t wait for next year to go back up!
Keep it tight!
Ben Byng
October, 2012
September’s Guest Speaker:
“Our speaker for October is Keith Kaneko, fly fishing guide and destination travel agent.
A self-described refugee from 'corporate America,' Keith established his own fly fishing guide service
(www.norcalflyfishing.com) more than a decade ago. He guides Northern
California waters such as the Feather, American, Yuba, and other Central Valley rivers for trout, shad, stripers and steelhead. In addition, he founded Angling On The Fly Travel
(www.AnglingOnTheFly.com) about 7 years ago, and has been helping clients book fishing trips to faraway destinations, as well as constantly exploring and developing new fly fishing opportunities around the globe. One of Keith's favorite local fisheries is the Lower Yuba River, and he will be sharing his knowledge on how to maximize your success while fly fishing this
challenging fishery. This informative and educational presentation is well suited for fly anglers from novice to advanced. FISH ON!”
PROGRAM SUMMARY This in-depth presentation covers the Lower Yuba River from Englebright Dam
downriver to Daguerre Point Dam. This section of river is home to native Rainbow Trout, and receives runs of Steelhead and Salmon during certain months of the season.
This presentation will reveal the seasons of this year- round fishery. Also, a
complete hatch profile will be reviewed and how it relates to fly selection. Finally, an overview of effective
techniques and presentations will be discussed to help maximize angling success.
The Lower Yuba is a wonderful resource for fly anglers in the Central Valley.
Keith Kaneko Angling On The Fly 2654 Marconi Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821 Ph: (916) 539-3474 Fax: (916) 244-2672
Web: http://www.anglingonthe fly.com/
Blog: http://anglingonthefly.blo gspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebo ok.com/AnglingOnTheFly
The Tracy Fly Fishers’ Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Safeway grocery store’s Community Room at 1801 W. 11th Street. The next board meeting will be held on November 7, 2012, at 7:00 pm. The Board meetings are open to all TFF members. Stop by and see what goes on “behind the scenes” of your club!
Wish to make a difference locally? The Delta is our backyard. Check out the CSPA website and sign up for their action alerts at:
CSPA, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance or www.calsport.org/
Education:
Intro to fly fishing:
On Saturday, October 6 the Tracy Fly Fishers had their
‘Introduction to Fly Fishing’
class.
The class was held at Art Freiler Park and was attended by 11 new members- including 3 new youth members.
Students learned the basics of the sport and participated in: Knot tying, Casting, Safety, Local and State Fishing Regulations.
They also had the opportunity to learn some basic Entomology and Fly pattern identification.
All had a great time and are looking forward to putting their newly acquired knowledge to use on the Stanislaus River!
Rick Clemens, 2012 Education Chair, led the class with support from fellow TFF members: Pat Ferguson, Rudy Lazard, Dave and Kathy Herimoto.
2013Installation Dinner:
2013 Installation dinner will be January 5
th, 2013 with tickets costing $40.00 each. We will be seating 240 for this event, 20 more than last year.
Tables will seat eight. Please plan you groups accordingly.
There will be tri-tip for those who do not eat crab, along with (2) door prizes with everyone in attendance eligible.
Introduction to flies.
Intro to tying knots.
Last year was a great success and we are anticipating that you will make 2013 even better. I am eagerly looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming event with their bib on!
(tickets go on sale this month) -Stan Elijah
Intro to fly fishing, only the
beginning!
Conservation:
I am a Preschool Special Ed teacher and the floating fly line comes in handy for many projects that preschool children make: necklaces, lacing, hanging art, fishing poles...I would be happy to collect it and give it away to other preschool teachers. Dave or I attend the meetings pretty regularly; we could have the members bring it to the meetings?
Thanks for the consideration.
Cathy Hiromoto
Upcoming Screening Dates for
“Over Troubled Waters”
Here is a list of upcoming screenings for Over Trouble Waters. Restore the Delta is charging admission for screenings only in venues that we have had to rent. All other screenings are free and open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.
You can find out more about Restore the Delta by visiting their website.
October 16, 2012
STOCKTON- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 1:00-2:30pm O'Conner Woods, Stockton
Limited seating for the public; first come; first seated.
October 18, 2012
TURLOCK- Cal State Stanislaus Sustainable Futures Conference
Screening information to be announced soon
All,
This sounds like a great idea. Please bring your old line to our TFF general meeting as Cathy suggests.
October 19, 2012
IRVINE- UC Irvine Theater
Screening information to be announced soon
October 26, 2012
STOCKTON- Church of the Presentation (Social & Environmental Justice Committee), Stockton Youth Center, 7:00pm Limited seating for the public;
first come; first seated.
October 29, 2012
STOCKTON- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 1:30-3:00pm Janet Leigh Theater, University of the Pacific Limited seating for the public; first come; first seated.
Last two weeks in October
Discovery Bay Performing Arts Center Jean Harvie Center
Walnut Grove (sponsored by North Delta Conservancy)
Screening information to be announced soon
BOARD MEMBERS President
Ben Byng (209)832-1866 Vice President/Secretary Stephen Holtzclaw (408) 674-
4065 Treasurer
Michael Carlson (925)634-6274 Membership
J.C. Poulton (925)225-9201 Webmaster
Bruce Germolus (209)836-9089 Tracy Fly Fishers website
Library & Casting Chuck Robbins (209)835-7812
Programs
Steve Potter (209)835-3783 Raffle
Bob Kiffin (209)835-6321 Gary Phillips (925)829-7466
Outings
George Strickland (925)858- 7017
Chuck Sterni (209)652-2880 Meetings &Refreshments Pat Ferguson (209)835-2981
Trout in The Classroom and Conservation
Rod Buchanan (209)815-0062 Education
Rick Clemens (209)346-2765 Stan Elijah (209)815-4657
Newsletter
Mark McLean (209)836-3311
Events and Outings:
Pit River :
The Pitt, down by the old
school house. As you can see, the flows in some of our old favorite places were high again this year. You just need to find new places.
One thing nice about our trip to the Pitt, it’s close to other great side trip locations
(location,location,location!).
Bob and Jeff made this day excursion to the Fall River.
Good fishing. Needed 7x tippet to keep from spooking the trout in this crystal clear water.
Must have been good fishing.
Feather River
Steelhead/Salmon outing:
Saturday, November 10
TFF will once again hit the Feather River…HARD!
The Feather River is a classic Steelhead and Salmon river in Central California and the Tracy Fly Fishers have been doing well fishing for these trophies since 1998!
As with all migratory fish, fishing can be great one day and slow the next- but some of us have been “secretly” fishing over the past month- so we feel confident that we will be there at the right time. BUT- even if the Feather River is slow, the Yuba River can sometimes work- and is only about 30 minutes away! The area we fish on the Feather River is called
‘Buck’s Island’ and is within the Oroville Wildlife area. No special permits or licenses are necessary- but you will need a 2012 California Fishing License AND a 2012 Steelhead Card- the card is only about $6/7 additional dollars and can be picked up at any local Sporting Goods location.
We will have a Pre-Outings meeting on Thursday, November 8 at 7pm at the Starbucks located inside the Safeway store located on Corral Hollow and 11
thStreet.
We will at that time discuss travel accommodations, equipment, and any other details.
Please review the Map and suggested Equipment list.
See you there!
Note: the “take season” for
salmon has ended so any
salmon caught need to be
released.
Tracy Fly Fishers Outing Feather River Steelhead/Salmon
You need to be on the water by daybreak to take advantage of the best fishing. Sunrise is about 7am.
For those who want to meet us there- the coordinates to the Oroville Wildlife Area entrance off of HWY 70 are:
39.424328 N, 121.604858 W.
Once you turn in (left turn) continue on road for 1.6 miles, until you come across steel beams on the left side of road.
Park there, go down path and cross to ‘Buck’s Island’- or better yet, wait for us there…
Bring food/water GEAR:
6, 7 weight rods (8 to 9 weight if you want to land Salmon as well)
2x or 3x leader/tippet system Strike Indicators
Split Shot
Patterns: Nymphs in sizes12/14 such as AP's, Hares Ear,
Prince, PT's. Egg patterns as well (plastic beads are popular) Chest Waders
Wading Boots
Wading Staff - HIGHLY recommended
LARGE Net if you have one...
don't bother bringing your trout net
Folding Camp Chair is optional, but it is nice to be able to sit down and take the load off Hat & sunglasses
REGULATIONS: Be sure to have your Steelhead Report Card.
Wild Steelhead MUST be
released (if it has an adipose fin it is wild), one Hatchery fish can be kept (adipose fin clipped off)
*If you have ANY questions,
call Rick Clemens: 209-346-
2765 after 5pm*
General Information:
TFF Board Positions for 2013 are still open:
Want to know the quickest way to get to know fellow TFF members and the opportunities that the TFF has to offer? Volunteer to be part of the TFF board of directors. We have openings for Vice President and Program co-coordinator for 2013.
Contact Steve Holtzclaw for more information at 408-674-4065.
This year’s Fly plate:
Donations are needed for this Fly Plate. Two of each of your favorite flies. Flies sizes 12 and larger display nicely. One of the plates is a framed
shadow box of flies tied by club members that is auctioned off during the crab feed.
People can give Steve Holtzclaw the flies at this month's meeting and or send them to his address at 2409 Garazi St, Tracy Ca., 95304.
New- TFF logo, “grabber” fly boxes.
$15.00 each or 2 for $25. Go in with a buddy to save. Our previous style box with the regular foam holder is still available for $8.00 each.
Remember, we are a nonprofit organization so your donations are tax deductable!
Any raffle item donations are greatly appreciated.
Anyone that donates an item will receive 5 free raffle tickets.
Raffle Note: The Cabelas 3wt rod/reel combo for 2013 early membership renewals will take place at our November 21, Meeting.
Casting in the Park -Chuck Robbins
Casting in the Park is completed for 2012.
Thanks go out to Chuck for making “Casting in the Park” such a great program again this year.
Support your local Parks and Recreation District
Parks Make Life Better! Parks and recreation make lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to the serenity and inspiration of nature; outdoor space to play and exercise; facilities for self-directed and organized recreation; positive alternatives for youth which help lower crime and mischief;
and activities that facilitate social connections, human development, therapy, the arts, and lifelong learning.
Check out our Parks and Community Services Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwFAe7V8pio&feature=channel_page
Tracy Fly Fishers P.O. Box 1916 Tracy, CA 95378
www.tracyflyfishers.org
OUR SPONSORS: CALL THEM- USE THEM- SUPPORT THEM
The Fly Shop
Mike Michalak/Tim Fox Redding (800) 699-3474 www.flyshop.com Sawmill Lake Fly Fishing Joe Cerniglia
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Sacramento (800) 400-0359 www.kiene.com
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Lodi (209) 368-9261
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Creative Sports Jamie Berman
Pleasant Hill (925) 938-2255 www.creativeflyshop.com Mountain Hardware & Sports Truckee (503) 587-4844
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ICON Products John Ryzanych
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Surf Inn Eric Cogdill Gualala, CA
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Our next meeting will be on October 17, at the Tracy Transit Station, at 7:00 pm.
