General Membership Meeting – Wednesday May 13: Our guest speaker will be Mike Pease. Mike is a Orvis- endorsed fly-fishing guide who is a Northern California native and lifelong explorer of the Lost Sierra. He is a trained educator and graduate of the Clearwater Guide School who focuses on sharing his expertise with his clients. He founded Feather River Fly Fishing School and Mike Pease Adventures. Mike also teaches a fly-fishing class at CSU Sacramento. Mike also is a writer for California Fly Fisher magazine. Mike’s talk is on Nymphing from A to Z where he describes the different techniques for fishing these flies. Meetings are held each month at the John R Williams Elementary School, 2450 Meadow Ave. Stockton. We will have the usual fishing reports, fun raffles, business reports, snacks and refreshments. Doors open at 6:30 PM; the business meeting begins at 7 PM. The public are also welcome and bring a friend. Vice President Dena Mason is seeking donations of old fly fishing magazines for her educational youth outreach. 

Alpine Lake Outing – Saturday May 16: Greg Pettis hosts a fly fishing outing to this waterbody – look in the May issue of the club newsletter or call Greg at (209) 609-8605 for more information.

Board of Directors Meeting – Wednesday May 20: The executive officers and interested volunteers will meet and discuss club business. We are fortunate that new members are joining our Executive Team and existing members are accepting new roles in 2026. However, we need more volunteers to make this year a successful one. It is a good time to get familiar with the business side of the club and its most active members. All club members are welcome to join us at the Nature Center at Oak Grove Park, Eight Mile Road, Stockton starting at 6:30 pm. Contact Vice President Dena Mason at (209) 662-3079 for more information on this meeting and how to enter and exit the Park after hours.

Open Fly Tying Session – Wednesday May 27 CANCELLED: Host Bob Fujimura is unable to host this monthly gathering of your fellow members due to his annual fishing trip to Eastern Nevada. However, look forward to next month’s session on Wednesday June 24. 

Friday Night Casting Session – Friday June 5: Monthly casting instruction resumes at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA from 5 to 7 pm. FCSD Bronze and Silver courses will be available, but we can work on anything you want! There will be loaner rods and eye protection available. All participants must have a 2026 liability waiver signed and on file. All instruction is free and open to the public. All Friday night casting nights are shifted an hour later (6-8) if the temperatures reach 100 degrees so please watch the thermometer throughout the summer. Contact Amy Terra for more information on this monthly session. 

Catfish Derby – Saturday June 6: Come out and assist DFF role to help the San Joaquin Park & Rec run the contest registration and weigh-in of trophy catfish and provide food and drinks to families who fish at the annual event. Prizes will be awarded in youth and adult categories. Kids aged 15 years and younger fish for catfish FREE at Oak Grove’s 10-acre lake during the event. There is no registration fee, however, a $5 fishing permit fee and valid CA. fishing license are required for those sixteen (16) years of age or over. A $6 vehicle-parking fee will also apply. All State Fish and Game laws apply. Participants must supply their own fishing equipment and preregister before the end of the contest. 

Annual DFF BBQ – Wednesday June 10: Come to the second most popular DFF social event of the year. Enjoy a nice outdoor meal with your fellow DFF members and their families. Open to DFF members only but it is easy to join. More details on this BBQ and Potluck in the June 2026 issue of the DFF Newsletter. 

Manzanita Lake Outing – Friday June 12 – Sunday June 14: Amy Terra is hosting a Wufflies Plus outing. Lake Manzanita is a float tube or pontoon boat friendly lake full of gorgeous fish in one of the world’s most beautiful settings. Amy has made campsite arrangement for the women’s group but all members are welcome to make their own camping or lodging arrangements and join the fishing. No charge other than the National Park entry fee. Contact Amy for more information and discuss group meal options.

Free Casting Classes in SF Park – Saturday June 13: Attend free casting lessons at Golden Gate Casting Ponds at 1232 John F Kennedy Dr. San Francisco, CA 94122. Lessons run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. 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 and members participate in this monthly GGACC event; contact Amy Terra at (209) 329-4801for more information on this event. 

Board of Directors Meeting – Wednesday June 17: The executive officers and interested volunteers will meet and discuss club business. We are fortunate that new members are joining our Executive Team and existing members are accepting new roles in 2026. However, we need more volunteers to make this year a successful one. It is a good time to get familiar with the business side of the club and its most active members. All club members are welcome to join us at the Nature Center at Oak Grove Park, Eight Mile Road, Stockton starting at 6:30 pm. Contact Vice President Dena Mason at (209) 662-3079 for more information on this meeting and how to enter and exit the Park after hours. 

Rancho Seco Outing – Friday June 19: Amy Terra is hosting another Wufflies Plus outing. This location has been an annual outing destination. Rancho Seco is a small local lake that has bluegill, crappie and bass. Some years we catch bunches. Some years not so much. The Wufflies are planning to be there from 9 to lunch at noon. However, all members are welcome to come and fish. There are park entry, fishing, and boat launching fees and golden mussel check for all watercrafts. There is no gas motors allowed. Let Amy know if you are coming and if you have any questions: 209-329-4801 

Open Fly Tying Session – Wednesday June 24: Join other DFF members as they meet at Nature Center every fourth Wednesday evening for a nohost fly tying session. It will be a monthly opportunity to tie with your fellow members, sharing the latest fishing stories, and hang out with new and old friends. 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. Bob Fujimura will be sharing another fly of the month pattern. There should be light enough to practice your fly casting if you rather do this activity. Contact Bob Fujimura at deltaflyfishers@gmail.com for more information on this event and how to enter and exit the Park gates. Beginners should not hesitate to attend. Please contact Bob at least 48 hrs ahead of time if you need individual instruction or use of the club's loaner equipment.