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• Truckee River 2019 Fishout

  • Start
    September 20, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    September 22, 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Truckee
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  The Truckee River will be on Saturday September 21, 2019 this year.  This will be prime time as the water starts cooling down a bit and the summer crowds are gone.

  
  

  We have two spacious houses available from members that can accommodate about 15 people on Friday and Saturday night.

  
  

  Many of us will arrive on Friday, but (very) early risers can drive up early on Saturday morning. Detailed logistics will follow as we get closer.  

  
  

  On Friday night we are welcome at EJ's place for food and drinks and on Saturday we will have a pot-luck at Rich Slade's house. The houses are a mile apart and situated in Tahoe Donner. The club will supply  the 3 B's, burgers, brats and beer. The members supply the salad, appetizers and deserts. 

  For connaisseurs Rich might prepare some pepper tequila shots.

  The Truckee and the Little Truckee are great rivers this time of year. Rods are typically 3-5 wt. Nymphing is consistently good, dries and streamers can be great or nothing depending on the day. Be prepared for all conditions. 

  Cost: $50

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• Sea Of Cortez, Palapas Resort October 21-28

  • Start
    October 21, 2019
  • End
    October 28, 2019
  • Location
    Sea Of Cortez, Palapas Resort October 21-28 2019

  Chase the Neon Rocket, in Mexico Fishout, 7 nights 8 days

  Sea of Cortez Palapas Resort

  October 21-28, 2019

                                   

  Dorado! Warm weather, Cold cerveza and a variety of fish species to catch. This can all be yours at a convenient base price of approx. $1975.00.  Not including airfare, shuttle service to and from Palapas Ventana resort, beverages and tips.

  This is a great introduction for beginners that want to venture into saltwater and a challenge for the experienced saltwater fisherperson. 6 days of fishing.

  October is the time to target Dorado (aka Dolphinfish, Mahi-Mahi) which are among the fastest, most acrobatic, and colorful game fish in the seas. It doesn't stop there, as 21 different species of fish are waiting in the Sea of Cortez including: Sierra, Ship Jack, Grouper, Toro, Pargo, Tuna and even the ever present Needle Fish. There are also larger species for those that want to hunt sails or wahoo.

  We stay at the Palapas Ventana resort near La Paz (double occupancy). The stay includes all meals, guides, and boats. Days begin with an early breakfast; we head to the boats (2 people per boat) at sunrise and fish the local water until 3:00PM (plus or minus an hour depending on conditions and fish). Head back to the resort to freshen up and meet at the cantina around 5:00 for stories, drinks, and appetizers (sometimes made with selections from the days fishing). Dinner follows, then back to the air-conditioned casitas for a night’s sleep. Then we wake up in the morning and do it all over again! Fantastic!

  Space is limited and if interested call Chris Willard (650)464-3420 for registration.

  
  

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• Marble Mountain Ranch Klamath River Fish-out 2019

  • Start
    October 31, 2019
  • End
    November 03, 2019
  • Location
    Marble Mountain Ranch 92520 CA-96, Somes Bar, CA 95568

  Marble Mountain Ranch Klamath River Steelhead Fish-out

  October 31st – November 3, 2019

  
  

  Deadline for sign up and making reservations at the Ranch is September 20 1,2019 

   Call Mike Pinelli for Guide details. 650-636-3784 Before you make your reservations at Marble Mountain. Boat Space is limited. Mike is currently on vacation returning September 9th. 

  If you are planning to walk and wade you can call Doug anytime to make your reservation

  Contact Marble Mountain Ranch 1-800-552-6284 ask for Doug or Heidi https://www.marblemountainranch.com/

  Rates:

  One day Float cost $460.00. 

  Expenses:

  Cabins $165.00 per day double occupancy

  Dinner at the restaurant $35.00 per person

  Breakfast $18.00

  Sack lunch $18.00

  If you plan to have any of the meals, please let the ranch know by October 1st.

  There will be a barbecue on Saturday Night at my cabin.  We are charging $5.00 collectable at the dinner and we will supply the meat.  (if you are vegetarian bring what you need.  Bring a small appetizer and or side dish like a veggie for 4 people, to round out the meal, it's BYOB so don't forget your favorite beverage.

  Advice and information:

  You do need a steelhead card (see your local sporting goods store).  You don't need a guide, there are plenty of places on the river to catch fish.  Please don't fish alone.  Always fish with a buddy.

  Weather - be prepared for anything.  Bring rain gear and long john's in addition to the usual stuff: waders, hats sunglasses, wading staff.

  This is big water expect (sometimes) big fish

  ROD SIZE: 5 to 9 weights 6 weight is best.  I bring a 7 weight if the water is big and needs a bit more.               

  LINE: Depending on the water the best right now is a floating line with a sink tip.   You never know.  Bring a sinking line and a floating line. This is steel head fishing be prepared.        

  LEADER: This water is grayish and short leaders are okay

  6.5lb, 3X or 8lb, 2x or 10lb. The 4X is a good middle of the road. 3X work well if you’re optimistic. Use your own judgment and capabilities on this.
  

  FLIES:

  It is going to depend on the rain and the water level as to the fishing and the flies.  The stand by that you want to take is:

  Doug of Marble Mountain will be stocking the most popular, so bring money or fly-tying material.  The following are the standards for Steelhead   

  Wet Flies:

  #6 to #12 Golden Stones

  The Burlap Special (Developed by Bob Delemos for the Trinity River).

  Crusty (can be purchased at the Trinity Fly Shop)

  Assassin

  Silver Hiltons

  Paris Hiltons caught me a 48” salmon 2 years ago

  Green Butt Skunk

  Brendle Bug

  Green Butt Silver Hilton

  Muddlers

  All of your favorites and don't forget to pack a couple of Woolly Buggers.

  Dry Flies:

  Large Humpies will work:

  Bombers

  Grey Wolf

  Black Wolf

  Royal Wolf

  Terrestrials      

  See you there!!!

  Mike Pinelli

  650-636-3784

  
  

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• Trinity River / Lewiston Lake Fishout

  • Start
    November 08, 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    November 10, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lewiston, CA
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Trinity River / Lewiston Lake Fishout

  Join us and catch fall steelhead and brown trout on the Trinity River, or rainbow trout and kokanee salmon on Lewiston Lake.

  This fishout is an opportunity for new members to participate. Event hosted by Tom Barnes at the Barnes Ranch and Jerry Peck at the Peck Cabin. This fishout includes varied accommodations for up to 10 PFF attendees at the Barnes Ranch and Peck Cabin in Lewiston, CA, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

  Fishmasters:

  Ron Beltramo
  

  • Phone 415-999-8348
  • rjbeltramo@aol.com

  Alternate -- Patrick Stauter
  

  • Phone 415-509-2731
  • pstauter@gmail.com

  For details, please view or download the fishout details document.

    

  Ron Beltramo with nice Trinity steelie.

  

  Lewiston Lake has lots of fat, hungry rainbows.

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• Stillwater Striped Bass Fishout

  • When
    November 16, 2019
  •  
    7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    O'Neill Forebay, Santa Nella, CA
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Stillwater Striped Bass Fishout -- O'Neill Forebay
  

  Come join us to learn and enjoy fly fishing for striped bass at the O'Neill Forebay!  The Forebay is part of the State Water Project and is an ideal striped bass fishery (with also some largemouth bass) within a very reasonable 1.5 - 2 hour drive of the SF Peninsula.  

  The Forebay is an equaliziing area for water brought in from the California Aquaduct, before it is pumped up to the much larger San Luis Reservoir for storage. This pumping and subsequent releases from the lake back into the Forebay creates a slight current that is ideal to put stripers into a feeding mode.

  Did you know that the state sport fishing striped bass record fish (67 1/2 lbs) was caught in the Forebay?

  The fishout will be guided by local striper expert Bill Scharninghausen.  Attendees must attend our October general meeting and have seen Bill's Stillwater Stripers on the Fly presentation.  During that presentation Bill will cover everything required for fly fishing for stripers in stillwaters, including your personal "vessel" (float tube or pontoon), equipment, rigging, flies and presentation.  

  During the fishout, Bill will spend time with each participant on the water to assist them in with their casting or presentation techniques.  

  
  

  
  

  ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS 

  • Bring your own float tube or pontoon and fly fishing gear. 
  • Not recommended for beginning fly fishers.  Should have experience casting shooting heads and/or fast sinktips.
  • Must have a life preserver or PFD with you on the water. 
  • Have at least one wader belt secured around your waist.
    
  • Be in reasonable physical condition as you'll need to kick or row to locations on the water to find fish, sometimes against a mild wind.

  SAFETY FIRST!  

  The Forebay and the larger San Luis Reservoir are susceptible to high winds, although in the fall they are usually milder than in the summer.  Nevertheless, we will monitor wind conditions and notify attendees if we need to reschedule.  The weather in that area is very dynamic and can change quickly.  We will also monitor conditions closely during the fishout.        

  REQUIRED GEAR (Will be updated in more detail after October meeting.)

  • Rods -- 7-9 wt single handed rods
  • Lines -- Fast-sinking shooting heads (Bill likes an integrated shooting head of 250-300 grains for a 7wt rod).  You can also bring an intermediate full-sinking line for shallower areas.
  • Leaders/tippets -- 15-20 lb straight mono, no tapered leaders needed
  • Flies -- Clousers, Deceivers and other baitfish patterns.  Bill will cover these in October.
  • Clothing layers to cover everything from warm weather to cool, windy, and rain. 

  NOTES:

  • The maximum attendance is eight (8) anglers.  Two of the eight slots initially are reserved for new PFF members.  (Those who have joined since July 1, 2019.)  We will hold those two spots for 2 weeks after we notify new members via email, and if they're not filled, the slots will be available to all PFF members.
  • The minimum attendance is six (6) attendees to hold the fishout.
  • Attendance is limited due to the nature of the fishout.  We will consider scheduling an additional fishout on Sunday Nov. 17 if there is enough demand (6 or more anglers) on the wait list. 

  Fishmaster:  

  Bill Uyeki
  bill@troutseeker.com
  (650) 483-0772

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