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.

Watch the world’s most proficient spey casters compete during this annual contest. Free for spectators. Bring a blanket or folding chairs to sit on the lawn while you enjoy the beauty and spectacle of this amazing fly casting, or wander around the exhibitors' tables when you need a break. The casting ponds are in Golden Gate Park (across from the buffalo paddock) just off John F. Kennedy Drive. The event kicks off at 8 am and goes until midafternoon. For more general information, contact Bob Fujimura by email deltaflyfishers@gmail.com

Greg Pettis hosts a fly fishing outing to this waterbody – call Greg at (209) 609-8605 for more information.

Can’t make the Pinecrest Reservoir Outing? Join other fly fishers and outdoor enthusiasts to watch this year’s collection of fly fishing travel films dedicated to spirit of adventure and the enduring fly fishing adventure. Hosted by the Stanislaus Fly Fishers. All proceeds from the film event at The State Theatre support Rivers of Recovery, a national nonprofit organization. Rivers of Recovery provides rehabilitation to physically and psychologically injured combat veterans through innovative, outdoor-based therapies including fly fishing trips. In addition to the stunning cinematography, compelling narratives, and adrenaline-filled moments on the water, this event hosts SFF’s biggest raffle of the year. Doors open at The State Theatre, downtown Modesto, 1307 J St. at 12 noon; films start at 1 p.m.

Tie with your fellow members, sharing the latest fishing stories, and hang out with new and old friends. Host Bob Fujimura will be sharing another fly of the month pattern. The first part of this event is light enough to practice your fly casting if you rather do this activity. This session will start at 6:00 pm in the Nature Center in Oak Grove Regional Park, Eight Mile Road, Stockton. Contact Bob at deltaflyfishers@gmail.com or call (209) 329-1692 if you are coming and to get information on how to enter and exit the Park after hours.

Fishmas is the opening day of the fishing season. The Wufflies couldn’t hold a holiday celebration due to family and holiday obligations, so they are excited to celebrate Fishmas. Saturday April 25th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am at the Lodi Cyclery, 5 N. School St, downtown Lodi, the Wulffies will hold a brunch gathering. The purpose of this women’s gathering is to spend time socializing, planning fishing trips, and finding fishing partners. Participants are asked to bring your list of trips or available dates. Nothing better than spending time with amazing women and planning trips with these very same women. Please send an RSVP to Amy at (209) 329-4801 so she can make sure we have enough food.

Women’s Fly Fishing Weekend – Friday May 8- Sunday May 10: 

Spend the weekend relaxing in Dena's cabin and exploring local waters including the One Fly Contest location at White Pines. Stay in Dena's cabin and enjoy family style meals and local restaurants. On Friday night we usually eat a light dinner and fish White Pines at dusk. Saturday, we participate in the One Fly Contest at White Pines and a communal dinner. The die-hards often go fishing again in the evening. Sunday morning is Mother’s Day so many of us head home but some of us go and fish some more. The guarantees for this weekend are great company, fun fishing and lots of yummy food. Let Dena know you are coming!

One Fly Contest – Saturday May 9: Join the fun with the Calaveras Fly Fishers in a friendly angling contest - how many or the biggest fish caught with a single fly. Your entrance fee helps a local scholarship fund. If you are an advanced fisher, you can help retain one of the awards for our club. If you are new to stillwater fly fishing, watch our best anglers and learn their secrets. Please RSVP Bob Fujimura by email at deltaflyfishers@gmail.com or (209) 320-1692 by April 27. if you are planning to attend or if you have questions. For information on the event can be found in this issue and the May issue of the DFF newsletter.

Free Casting Classes in SF Park – Saturday May 9: 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. 

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.