Upcoming Events
Join us for outings that allow social distancing!
- July 15/6:30: Board Meeting More information to come as we explore whether this meeting will be virtual or in person!
- July 18: Lake Tulloch smallmouth bass outing: More info to come!
- July 29/ 5pm to 7pm: Fish Your City Lodi: Crappie, blue gill and bass! Explore from shore (watch that back cast!) or on kayak (rentals available at the boathouse or bring your own). Lodi Lake has fish in it. This is a great place to bring your kids to fish too! We will walk over to Snow White Drive In to grab dinner or an ice cream after fishing!
- August 5th/ 5 to 8:30- Wednesday night on the Moke- Come on out to our home river on this evening weeknight to explore the river. Club members will be out and on the water from 5 to dark. No food served. Please maintain social distancing to stay safe!
- August 12: President's Meeting: Join us for our first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 restrictions limited gatherings. Our board is working diligently on securing a location that will allow for social distancing. We are looking at providing individually boxed meals for those that bring an appetite. The setting will guide the program but all are welcome to join us as you feel comfortable based upon your own personal health and situation. All precautions are welcome. Attendance is voluntary. More information to come as we iron out the details!
- August 14/ 5 to 7:30 Friday Night Open Tying: Informal gathering to tie some flies and catch up on fishing stories! Location to be announced.
- Stanislaus Sampler August 15-16 We are teaming up with Reading Waters Fly Company to offer a two-day guided instructional club outing exploring the Stanislaus River. A small group of 6-10 anglers will spend 2 days exploring multiple fishing sites on the Stanislaus River. Each stop will involve small group instruction and support from guides on each waterway. We have lodging available at no cost to participants on a first come-first serve basis for Saturday night in Arnold. All food is no-host and we anticipate eating out in Arnold Saturday night as a group for those interested. This outing will require some hiking and wading. It is appropriate for fishers of all skill level including novice fly fishers. This is a great opportunity to learn about fishing opportunities along a wonderful waterway and to improve your fishing skills with some amazing guides. The cost per person is $225 for the two full days of guided fishing and instruction. A 50% deposit of $112.50 is required to reserve your spot payable by clicking this link https://link.waveapps.com/8qdfvk-yh2kxh. The remaining trip balance is due by August 1. Other expenses will include your food, dinner on Saturday night and ground transport to and from fishing sites and lodging. A valid DFF liability waiver on file is also required for participation. Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. If a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot (rod) to another member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leaders or club. More information to come regarding equipment requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Amy at deltaflywebmaster@gmail.com.
- August 19th/6:30: Board Meeting More information to come as we explore whether this meeting will be virtual or in person!
- August 16th: Fish Your City Stockton: More info to come!
- September 2nd/5 to dark: Wednesday Evening on the Moke
Great Outings Sign Ups and Info
Lower Sacramento Outing- Weekend of October 17
Lower Sacramento Outing- Weekend of October 17
Lower Sacramento Outing- Weekend of October 17
Fish one of the best and consistent trophy rainbow trout fisheries in the West. Scheduled for Oct 16-18 and we have worked with guide Scott Sugimoto for a group float trip for 6 fishers or more on Oct 17. A guided float trip and two nights lodging package is available for the best fishing experience for beginners and intermediate fishers. This outing has been a regular club for many years and we are glad to offer it again as an easy package for fly fishers who are new to this awesome fishery.
Limited to DFF members only. Participants are invited to a wrap-up dinner on Saturday evening (Oct 17) to share fishing stories. See below for more details of this trip and how to sign up.
Lower Sacramento River Float Trip
Dates: Oct 17: one-full day of guided fishing
Leaders: Bob and Jean Fujimura
Number of anglers: 6 persons or more
Description: A guided one-day float outing on the Lower Sacramento River. We will be fishing for large resident rainbow trout, while guided by Scott Sugimoto and his associates. We will be drift fishing starting above the Sundial Bridge in Redding, CA on the morning of Saturday 17th. The fishing date should be during the annual fall-run salmon spawning season. We have rented a house that can hold up to six persons in Redding for Friday and Saturday nights. This club outing of $325* per person (based on double boat occupancy) includes guide fee including guide gratuities, two nights lodging (Oct 16-17), Friday dinner hosted by Amy T., Saturday hot lunch, and a no-host breakfast (please bring your own breakfast foods) on Saturday and Sunday mornings. We will go out for a group dinner on Saturday night.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, our guides and club hosts will be using special precautions regarding handling and disinfecting shared surfaces and fishing gear, food services, and all participants will be urged to maintain social distancing when possible. We strongly encourage participants to wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible and not participate if they are or having been ill within 14 days of this trip. For members who wish to make their own lodging and meal arrangements, a float trip only option has been added.
Gear: The guides can provide all essential fishing gear and flies on request. If you wish to use your own outfit: 9-10’, 6-7 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines are recommended for indicator nymphing. Contact Bob Fujimura or Scott Sugimoto for more details on recommended fishing gear and flies.
Cost: The fee for the group outing is $325*; a 50% deposit of $162.50 is required to reserve your spot. The float trip only option is $250; a 50% deposit of $125 is required to sign up. The remaining trip balance is due by August 16. Online payment for the group outing can be made at: https://link.waveapps.com/ka85g9-b86yqn Use this link at https://link.waveapps.com/47vbuu-wvymng if you are signing up for the float trip only option. Contact Jerry Neuburger for other payment methods. *The final outing fee may vary slightly if we need to find alternative lodging if the total number of participants exceed six members.
Other expenses will include dinner on Saturday night and ground transport to and from Redding. A valid DFF liability waiver on file is also required for participation.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. If a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot (rod) to another member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leaders or club.
Stanislaus Sampler August 15-16
Lower Sacramento Outing- Weekend of October 17
Lower Sacramento Outing- Weekend of October 17
We are teaming up with Reading Waters Fly Company to offer a two-day guided instructional club outing exploring the Stanislaus River. A small group of 6-10 anglers will spend 2 days exploring multiple fishing sites on the Stanislaus River. Each stop will involve small group instruction and support from guides on each waterway.
We have lodging available at no cost to participants for Saturday night in Arnold. All food is no-host and we anticipate eating out in Arnold Saturday night as a group for those interested.
This outing will require some hiking and wading. It is appropriate for fishers of all skill level including novice fly fishers. This is a great opportunity to learn about fishing opportunities along a wonderful waterway and to improve your fishing skills with some amazing guides.
The cost per person is $225 for the two full days of guided fishing and instruction. A 50% deposit of $112.50 is required to reserve your spot payable by clicking this link https://link.waveapps.com/8qdfvk-yh2kxh. The remaining trip balance is due by August 1. Other expenses will include your food, dinner on Saturday night and ground transport to and from fishing sites and lodging. A valid DFF liability waiver on file is also required for participation.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. If a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot (rod) to another member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leaders or club.
See attached file for more details.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy at deltaflywebmaster@gmail.com.