Upcoming Events
Join us for outings that allow social distancing!
- June 3rd- Wednesday night on the Mokelumne: Come on out to our home river on this evening weeknight to explore the river after it opened back up. Dena, Sam and Amy will be out and on the water from 5 to dark. No food served. Please maintain social distancing to stay safe!
- June 6th- Lake Davis with Jon Baiocchi: We have 6 club members venturing off to Lake Davis to fish with Jon B. Can't wait to hear all about it!
- June 17th- Board of Directors Virtual Meeting. Let Amy know if you want the code to join us!
- June 21st- float the Mokelumne with Jerry: The tides are right for a drive down the river from B&W Marina to Korth’s Pirate’s Lair, a distance of three miles. While that doesn’t sound like a gread distance to do in four and a half hours, the last time the club did this drift, more than a few fly fishers had to hustle their way for the last half mile or so. While this is “Big Water” the drift can be done with pontoon boats, canoes, prams and even full sized boats. Those fishing may be faced with launch fees at both marinas, ten dollars to launch at B&w and seven to take out at Korths. However, take out will be so late, between 8:30 and 9pm that the take out will probably be free. Fishmiester Jerry Neuburger has fished these waters on numerous occasions and says that both banks of the river produce well. He suggests a topwater fly such as a gurgler or one of Leo’s Poppers, and likes flies with a white belly The idea is to be on the water by four thirty. That is a little early but if you fish the west bank you may find a shade line that will provide some action. The real fishing should kick in about six pm and last right up to haul out at nine. It will be a new moon the night before so don’t count on moonlight to help you out at take out. To keep up with social distancing and still provide for an after event sharing of experiences, we can all meet at the Burger King at Kettleman and I –5 after haul out. More details will be sent out closer to the date of the outing.
- June 26th to 28th- Lake Almanor: Fishing the Hex hatch is an evening fishing event on Lake Almanor - however, the hosts will share other daytime fishing locations nearby. Participants will need 9-10’, 6-7 wt single handed fly rods with sinking and intermediate lines for stripping Hex, wooly bugger, or PT nymph patterns. 5-6 wt rods with floating lines are recommended for sight casting with Hex emerger or dun patterns. Float tube or a personal watercraft, headlamp, a personal floatation device and other water safety items are required for all participants. If you are planning to camp near the lake, the USFS Lake Almanor North or South campgrounds are the most convenient location and economical option. According to Recreation.gov, these USFS will open in late May and camp sites are available for the outing period. PG&E Rocky Point Campground has more developed camp sites and near some popular fishing locations. Motels, bed and breakfast lodges, and short-term rentals are also available in Chester and other nearby communities. Try to make your reservations ASAP since the lake is extremely popular during the weekends and it can be difficult to find camping sites on dropin basis until you come well before the weekend. This outing has no club outing fee. Subject to interest and social distancing restrictions, we will have an early picnic dinner at a designated location on Saturday afternoon. Other expenses will include campground or motel lodging fees, Hex and other stillwater flies, all meals, ground transport to and from Lake Almanor and to other local destinations, and fishing license. A valid DFF liability waver on file is also required for participation. Participants should have a basic knowledge of stillwater fly fishing from a personal watercraft. The outing is aimed toward intermediate skill level fishers who have never experienced fishing a Hex hatch. Contact Bob Fujimura at deltaflyfishers@gmail.com if wish to participate or for more information on this outing.
- July 1st- Wednesday night on the Moke- Come on out to our home river on this evening weeknight to explore the river after it opened back up. Club members will be out and on the water from 5 to dark. No food served. Please maintain social distancing to stay safe!