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).

Special FREE Fly Casting Lessons for Sacramento Area FFI Clubs
Hosted by California Fly Fishers Unlimited (CFFU)

Invited Clubs: CFFU, Granite Bay Flycasters, Gold Country Fly Fishers, Fly Fishers of Davis, Amador Fly Fishers, Delta Fly Fishers, and Tahoe-Truckee Fly Fishers.

When:  Saturday September 28, 2024
Where: William B. Pond Recreation Area, 5700 Arden Way, Carmichael, CA
Morning Activity:   9 AM - 12 Noon FREE FCSD Train-the-Facilitators Workshop

For club casting instructors and volunteers to learn how to facilitate the FFI Fly Casting Skills Development (FCSD) program back at their own clubs. All clubs are invited to send several instructors/volunteers.
Lunch:  12 Noon - 1 PM Pulled Pork BBQ including coleslaw, chips, sodas & water.** Everyone from both morning and afternoon activities are invited to attend lunch.
Afternoon Activity:  1 - 4 PM FREE club member casting instruction for all skill levels

Club members from all Sacramento area clubs can participate in Foundation, Bronze, Silver, and Gold level Fly Casting Skills Development (FCSD) activities. This afternoon session will also allow facilitators who trained in the morning to apply their newly
acquired facilitation skills. Free open casting lessons will also be offered in the afternoon.

Free Loaner Rods will be available but bring your own gear if you wish.
FREE:Casting Instruction, Loaner Rods, and Facilitator Workshop.

FEES:
---- Park access will $7 per vehicle.
---- Lunch $10 donation requested

What to Bring:
Students should bring glasses (sun or clear, for safety), sunscreen, a hat, layers for warmth & rain gear (as needed). Facilitators should also bring a pen and note cards.

For event questions contact Jeff Stephens, CFFU President
email: ffjeff4@aol.com

To register for the FREE FCSD Train-the-Facilitators Workshop contact Clay Hash
email clayhash.fft@gmail.com

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