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Friday March 8 through 9 – Collins Lake Outing:
Come to Collins Lake to camp and fly fish for trout with host Mary Midgett. The Campground/Park has one of the largest hatchery trout programs in Northern CA and its private stocking is supplemented by plants by the CDFW Dept. This outing involves campground and daily access fees. More information to come when available. There will be a camp-out and trout fishing event at Collins Lake Friday March 8 and Saturday March 9. Mary will try to be at the campground with her trailer by noon and set up in site 114 by about 3 PM. Current attendees are planning a pot luck for Friday evening.
All participants must have a signed 2024 DFF liability waiver on file and wearing a personal floatation device is required if you use a personal watercraft. Contact Mary Midgett (209-598-4856) for more information.
Go through your equipment with other anglers, clean lines, repair waders, match up rods and reels. Let's make sure we are ready to fish! There will be lots of free clothing, waders, boots and gear available to any female angler that needs it. A light lunch will be provided. Bring lines, reels and rods that you want to have a little tune up on as Dena will lead you through this. Have leaky waders? We can show you how to find and repair them so bring them along too! Meet at Dena's house at 10:30. We will wrap up after lunch. Call Amy at 209-329-4801 for directions. All are welcome. Open to any female angler regardless of club affiliation. 2024 DFF Waiver must be signed to participate.
March 13, DFF General meeting,
John R. Williams School. No speaker info yet
March 20, Board of Directors Meeting, Oak Grove Nature Ctr, 6:30.
March 22-24, Baum Lake Outing
Fly fishing guides Scott Sugimoto and Gary Wickwire have a great new club clinic in store for fly fishers planning to attend this outing. They and hosts Bob & Jean Fujimura plan to pre -fish this spring fed section of the famous Hat Creek on Friday March 22. The next day, we will have a guided clinic the next day with instructions on the various techniques such as dry fly and streamer presentation with opportunities for fishing with Scott and Gary. They are also planning to provide flies and a nice lunch at the lake. On Sunday we have a final day of fly fishing as a group. This new outing is tailored to introduce new fly fishers to this well-known fishery and provide technical skills needed to maximize their fishing success. Participants should bring 3-5 weight rods with matching floating lines. This spring fed section of Hat Creek is typically clear and has consistent flow and moderate water temperatures thorough the winter. Small nymphs, emergers, and dry flies imitating midges and Blue Winged Olive (Baetis spp.) mayflies are the primary offerings this time of year. Scott recommends longer leaders (+9 ft) with finer tippet (up to 6x) for the best fishing. Small streamers such as micro buggers or mini leeches (#8-12) can be also very productive when stripped or deaddrifted or swung. Contact Scott Sugimoto (scott@ontheriffle.com or (530) 276-1612) or visit the Baum Lake fishing report at The Fly Shop (https://www.theflyshop.com/ streamreport.html) for more fly selection or terminal rig recommendations. Fishing from shore is limited so bring a personal watercraft. Baum Lake has a slow current in its main channel, so watercrafts with oars and an anchor are strongly recommended to fish more lake area and to hold position. Boats using gas motors are not allowed. Contact Bob Fujimura by email (deltaflyfishers@gmail.com) if you need loaner fishing or floating equipment. Participants are responsible for their own lodging, most meals, and transportation for this event. There is a nearby campground run by PGE (https:// www.californiasbestcamping.com/modoc/ cassel.html) and there are motels available in the towns of Burney and Fall River Mills. Cold winter conditions at night can be expected during March so plan your lodging plans accordingly. Burney has the most dining and shopping options including a full-serve grocery store, hardware, sporting goods, and gas stations. Bob can provide referrals on lodging and dining options if needed. The Fujimura frequently dine out on their fishing trips and welcomes outing participants to join them. Due to its lower elevation, the area around Hat Creek and Baum Lake are usually not adversely affected by winter storms – however, check the road conditions on Hwy 299 concerning the highway summits between Redding and Burney before travelling. The outing cost is $100 per person for covering the guide services, Saturday lunch, flies, and incidental leader supplies. Contact Bob Fujimura (deltaflyfishers@gmail.com or (209) 329-1692) to register to attend. All participants are required to sign and submit a valid DFF liability waiver form and wear a personal floatation device if they fish from a personal watercraft. Outing fees are nonrefundable, but participants can sell their spot to other members. All DFF members interested in participating should register ASAP since we will open registration to other clubs. We hope members of all experience levels will participate.
March 27, Open Fly Tying
Oak Grove Regional Park Nature Ctr, 6:00-8:30
Ryan is an amazing angler and guide and a heck of a nice guy. Go out with Ryan and catch bass on his home lake using the Float and Fly method. This outing will has a guide fee of $300 and there is one open spot for Friday, April 5th and one open spot for Saturday April 6th. Contact Mary for more info or to sign up at 209-598-4856. Hurry- these spots are sure to go quickly! Open to any interested female angler. 2024 DFF waiver must be signed. 2024 fishing license required.
April 21st- Kistler Ranch
There are still plenty of openings for the only bass fly fishing outing for this Spring. However, we encourage you to preregister soon since we are limiting this outing to 12 members or guests to improve the fishing quality. We had a great turnout last April and don’t miss your opportunity to fish three private ranch ponds near Jamestown, CA on Sunday April 21. We will fish for largemouth bass and sunfish. A light lunch will again be provided by Jean and Bob Fujimura. Bring a folding chair and a pop up shade so you can be comfortable during our group lunch. For the best bass fishing, especially for using top-water flies, arrive early (7:30 am) and fish early in the morning and evening. We need to leave the ranch by sundown. There is plenty of shore access to these three ponds – however, the best fishing is from a personal watercraft. 5 to 8 weight rods with matching floating and intermediate sinking lines are recommended. Bring indicators (float-n-fly set up work great from the shore), tippet material (2X to 0X), flies including various nymphs, woolly buggers, streamers, floating terrestrials, poppers, frog and mouse patterns. If the forecast is sunny, don’t forget suitable sun wear and sunscreen. There are several routes to get to Kistler Ranch. The simplest route for new visitors is to take the Hwy 120 exit from Hwy 99 in Manteca and travel east through Oakdale, CA and continue for 19 miles and just before the separated highways merge, there will be a left turning lane just west of the Ranch buildings on the north side of the highway. Carefully, cross the west bound highway line into a short frontage road to the right. There should be a sign indicating the Ranch driveway to the right and drive between the Ranch buildings. There will be a small bathroom building on the left side of the road. Continue past these buildings and close any gates that you need to go through – this is a working ranch. You will come to three ponds – park your vehicles near the right pond (east side of the road). We will have lunch here – although you are also welcome to fish in the two ponds on the left side of the road. The GPS coordinates for the Ranch are 37.84633 – 120.54030. From Stockton, the travel time is approximately 70 minute drive depending on traffic conditions. Plan a little extra time to find the Ranch if this is your first visit. The outing fee is $30 per person to cover the ranch rental fee. The lunch menu will be DIY sandwiches with fixings, chips, water, and sports drinks. To contact Bob Fujimura (email: deltaflyfishers@gmail.com or (209) 329-1692) to sign up or if you have questions. A signed DFF liability waiver form is required for participating and a personal floatation device must be worn if you fish from a personal watercraft. We will offer any remaining openings on March 15 to members of our neighboring fly club. Registration closes on or before April 15. Outing fees are nonrefundable, but participants can sell their spot to other members. This is a great venue to enjoy foothill fly fishing and socialize with your friends. Hope to see you there.
Join us from noon to 3 pm for the annual casting day at Panella Park in Stockton (5758 Lorraine Ave, Stockton, CA 95210). There will be top notch casting instruction for all skill levels as well as opportunities to move through the Fly Casting Skills Levels. Lunch will be provided and raffle prizes for participants. Open to the public. Eye protection required. All participants must sign a 2024 DFF waiver to participate. Loaner rods will be available. Contact Amy at 209-329-4801 for more information.
This is a repeat of our casting clinic from 2023. The morning will be dedicated to the women's welcome where casting skills are supported by women casting instructors. The afternoon will have all activities open of the public but the morning is for women anglers. Hot coffee and tea with pastries will greet you starting at 9:30. Instruction will run from 10-12 for the women's welcome. Instruction will include support for first time casters, casting practice for those looking to develop fundamental casts and for casters working through the Fly Casting Skills Development Program. Open to any female angler regardless of club affiliation. 2024 DFF club waiver required. Free to all participants. Loaner equipment available. eye protection required.
More info to come!
Spend the weekend relaxing in Dena's cabin and exploring local waters including the one fly contest at White Pines. Stay in Dena's cabin and enjoy community style meals and dine at local restaurants. Friday evening fishing is always an option or just hang out at Dena's and enjoy the view from the deck or sit by the fire.
Saturday we will all participate in the One Fly Contest so bring a flotation device and a PFD and gear to fish the local White Pines Lake. Lunch is included with your entry fee. After the contest awards are handed out, there is usually a little shopping in downtown Arnold.
If time and energy allow, Sunday morning can bring more local fishing opportunities. Contact Amy for more information at 209-329-4801. Lodging open to club members and previous Wulffie participants. 2024 waiver required. 2024 fishing license required. There is a fee for the One Fly Contest with proceeds going to a local fundraiser.
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