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DFF is seeking members to sign up for a new series of Saturday morning classes designed to learn basic fly tying skills. These classes will allow members who have little or no familiarity with fly tying to tie their own flies and develop the essential skills to continue this art on your own. Tim Costello will be your instructor. Tim has been an expert tier for such events such as the 2023 Yuba Fest and the 2024 ISE Show and taught private classes with other expert tiers. Tim has been working hard to prepare handouts, materials, and AV equipment for this class and the course should be first-rate. The classes will be held on Saturday August 3, 10, and 17 in the Nature Center Classroom from 8:00 to 11:30 am. No cost for DFF members but attendees may need to pay the Park’s parking fee. These classes are limited to a maximum of 6 students – so sign up soon. To sign up, please contact Tim Costello (email: 4tmcostello@gmail.com or text: (209) 484-7424).
Join us for a day celebrating and exploring fly tying.
Doors open at 8 with breakfast and the program begins at 9. With a break for lunch at noon, the day will wrap up with dessert, door prize selection and a raffle.
Expert fly tyer Ben Byng will lead us through tying instruction for several bass flies.
Tying instruction, tying supplies, breakfast, lunch and dessert all for $30 per participant.
Join other DFF members as they meet at Nature Center every fourth Wednesday evening for a no-host fly tying and fly casting session. It will be a monthly opportunity to tie or cast with your fellow members, sharing the latest fishing stories, and hang out with new and old friends. Bob Fujimura will be working on some caddis dry fly patterns. Casting equipment will be available if you need to practice for the Bronze or Silver level of the Fly Casting Skills Development (FCSD) challenge. This will be a free event and open to club members from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Oak Grove Regional Park’s Nature Center, Eight-Mile Road, Stockton. Contact Bob Fujimura at his email at: deltaflyfishers@gmail.com for more information on this event.
Friday, July 26th from 5 to 7 at Hutchins Street Square we will have open casting night. Come and join in the fun. All skill levels welcome. Eye glasses required as is a signed 2024 waiver. Loaner rods available. Cold waters will be available too. Any questions? Call Amy at 209-329-4801.
The public is welcome to take free casting lessons at the Golden Gate Casting Ponds at 1232 John F Kennedy Dr. San Francisco, CA 94122. Lessons run from 9:30 to 12:30. Rods available for loan for the lessons. Clinics available for all levels of casting led by the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club of San Francisco. Participants must preregister online via the GGACC website.
A few of the DFF officers participate in this monthly GGACC event; contact Amy Terra who is an instructor with the GGACC.
DFF is seeking members to sign up for a new series of Saturday morning classes designed to learn basic fly tying skills. These classes will allow members who have little or no familiarity with fly tying to tie their own flies and develop the essential skills to continue this art on your own. Tim Costello will be your instructor. Tim has been an expert tier for such events such as the 2023 Yuba Fest and the 2024 ISE Show and taught private classes with other expert tiers. Tim has been working hard to prepare handouts, materials, and AV equipment for this class and the course should be first-rate. The classes will be held on Saturday August 3, 10, and 17 in the Nature Center Classroom from 8:00 to 11:30 am. No cost for DFF members but attendees will need to pay the Park’s parking fee. To sign up, please contact Tim Costello ASAP (email: 4tmcostello@gmail.com or text: (209) 484-7424).
Saturday Oct 5: Enjoy a full-day of fly fishing activities and presentations at the third annual Yuba Fest. Spend time with your fellow Northern CA fly fishers, visit the educational and organizational booths, take fly casting lessons and test your casting skill, talk with vendors and guides, watch expert fly tyers, and listen to fly fishing speakers. Breakfast and lunch can be purchased, and we will hold raffle, silent and live auctions. For more information, check out the information sheet by clicking here.
October is a great opportunity for catching wild rainbow trout on a very pleasant and social trip. The Lower Sacramento River is recognized as one of best fly fishing destinations in the USA. Using professional guides to instruct beginners or assist advanced fly fishers, it is an outing suitable for all skill levels. Co-hosted by lead guide Scott Sugimoto and his associates - enjoy a full day of guided fly fishing from a drift boat on October 19th with a group BBQ lunch, shuttle service, and tips including in the outing fee of $300 per person (based on double boat occupancy). Contact Bob Fujimura to sign up for this fun drift (email: deltaflyfishers@gmail.com or phone: 209-329-1692). If you have specific questions on the drift or fishing details, contact Scott at (530) 276-1612. Registration requires advance payment, valid 2024-2025 DFF liability waiver form, and a CA fishing license and steelhead report card. Registration fees are non-refundable although your slot can be sold to another DFF member. Sign up now and look forward to a memorable fishing trip.
Saturday November 9: Welcome back this well regarded annual event and honor our 2024 recipient Mike Mercer. Mike is a leading fly designer and noted regional and international fly fishing guide. In addition to a reception, dinner, and recognition program, this event will feature a huge silent and live auction. Join in with your friends and enjoy a great evening. For more information, check out the information sheet by clicking here.
Saturday, December 7th Join us for a day of tying with master fly tyer Ben Byng. Ben will lead us through
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