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• Stillwater Striped Bass Fishout

  • When
    November 14, 2020
  •  
    7:30 AM - 1:00 PM (PST)
  • Location
    O'Neill Forebay, Santa Nella, CA
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  Stillwater Striped Bass Fishout -- O'Neill Forebay
  

  NOTE: If this fishout fills up and you're interested in attending Sunday Nov. 15, please join the waitlist.  Bill has reserved Sunday to host a fishout too if we meet the minimum number.  If you're interested in only a Sunday fishout, please email Bill Uyeki.

  

  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.  

  Last year we had a full turnout for this fishout and we expect the same this year.  If this fishout sells out and there is enough interest (minimum 6 anglers), we will hold a second fishout on Sunday Nov. 15.  Please sign up for the wait list if the Nov. 14 fishout fills up.

  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 Sept, 17, 2020 general meeting or have seen video playback of Bill's presentation. During that presentation we 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. 

  FISHOUT DETAILS

  Click here to view, download or print the O'Neill Forebay Fishout handout.      

  REQUIRED GEAR (Will be updated in more detail at the November Workshop.)

  • 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. 
  • 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. 15 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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• LUK LAKE Fishout December 18 and 19 2020

  • Start
    December 18, 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM (PST)
  • End
    December 19, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    LUK LAke (Corning Area)
  • Spaces left
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  LUK LAKE FISHOUT

  
  

  Rods Required: LIMIT 10 RODS

  Experience level required: beginner to expert

   The cost is $175 per rod for fishing two days. Friday is a Half Day starting at 11:00 AM. Saturday is a full Day.

  Hot Dog Lunch will be provided on Saturday

  We are excited to be able to offer access to LUK Lake, formerly known as Coffee Cup Lake, a great wintertime and springtime rainbow trout destination and year 'round bass fishery.
  

  Lake Location:

  LUK Lake is a 65+ acre lake conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 5 in Corning, California, behind the Rolling Hills Casino. The lake's varied shoreline is lined with vegetation and flanked by the rolling golden hillsides of the Central Valley. Its low-elevation location keeps the lake waters (and outside air temperatures) moderate and comfortable throughout the winter and spring, providing ideal habitat for rainbow trout until the water temperatures grow too warm in the summertime. All year, however, LUK Lake exemplifies ideal bass habitat. It's not at all uncommon to land trophy sized bass, sunfish, and rainbow trout all in the same day at LUK Lake!

  
  

   Gear and Fly information :November through February:

  The winter season at LUK Lake is prime time to target its trophy-sized rainbow trout. Water temperatures remain ideal for trout feeding and active fish throughout these cooler months, and daytime temperatures are typically cool but comfortable for anglers, too. There's always a chance of wintry weather, so it can be a good idea to check the local forecasts before coming, but as long as it's not dumping inches of rain or extremely windy, the lake usually fishes great.

  The most consistent wintertime fishing is generally stripping leeches, woolly buggers, damselfly nymphs, or other streamer patterns on either floating, intermediate, or even full sinking lines. Still, it's not uncommon to observe cruising fish slurping emerging midges in the middle of the day, and Stillwater anglers with the patience to suspend midge larvae patterns under indicators frequently find this technique to be very effective. 4,5 and 6 weight rods recommended.
  

  There is a boat launch for anglers who choose to use their own float tubes. You are also welcome to launch your own small boats (14 feet long or less) if you prefer. Gas motors are not allowed, but electric trolling motors are acceptable. There are also boats available. Please contact the Redding Fly Shop to confirm

  800-669-3474

  LUK Lake is over 65 acres in size, with numerous coves, peninsulas, and weed beds. The thick shoreline weeds provide ample cover and vegetation for the lake's resident bass and sunfish, and also provide food for cruising rainbow trout in the wintertime. Trout fishermen find that fishing small midge dry flies and midge clusters can be productive throughout the wintertime, as well as dead drifting midge patterns under indicators. Stripping small streamers and damselfly nymphs can be very productive, and also creates opportunities to catch bass. In the warmer months, fishing damselfly adults, dragonflies, frogs, mice, and bass poppers can all be productive for the lake's bigger bass.

   Lodging information
  

  Rolling Hills Casino

  2655 Everett Freeman Way

  Corning, California 96021

  888-331-6400 or 530-528-3500

  
  

  
  

  PFF Dinner Saturday Night TBD

  
  

  888-331-6400 or 530-528-3500
  

  For more info please contact Patrick Stauter or Dan Mendoza.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Jon Baiocchi's StillWater Workshop Lake Davis, June 13,14

  • Start
    June 13, 2021
  •  
    7:30 AM (PDT)
  • End
    June 14, 2021
  •  
    3:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Lake Davis
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  Jon Baiocchi Still Water Fishout workshop, NEW DATES Lake Davis OCTOBER 11,12, 2020 Has been cancelled. The New Dates will be June 13th-14th, 2021 

  
  

  Description: 

  Fly fishing Lake Davis is a must experience for the stillwater fly angler. and is one of the best trophy trout lakes in the Northern California. Lake Davis was made for fly fishing with its fertile shallows that offer the finest trout stalking from shore, and submerged creek beds that hold large rainbows. Sitting at 5,885 feet, this beautiful lake in eastern Plumas County is surrounded by tamarack pines and lush meadows which display abundant wildflowers.You have got to wet a line and fly fish here to believe it, its an amazing experience!

  
  

  Workshop Schedule: June 13th, Time 7:30-3:00 PM

  Cost $135 (includes gratuity) per person, 6 person limit.

  
  

  The day will consist of a morning briefing on current lake conditions at the selected fish out site. Jon will then show members 4 different ways to rig for the lake (stripping from the float tube, stripping from the bank/or shallow water, regular indo, deep water indo), then go over tactics. Break for lunch, talk about the fishing, answer questions, go fish again, regroup at around 3pm  follow up with a debriefing - End of day.  Rigging supplies, handouts, and maps will be included. Jon will take two members out for a 1.5 hour fishing session on his boat, and rotate with other club members if desired.

  Float with Jon option June 14th.  (2 anglers $475) This offer is good only for those who participate in the workshop. You will need to contact Jon directly 530-228-0487. The remaining attendees will have open fishing for the day.  Reservations need to be confirmed by June 15th.

  No lunch, no flies will be provided. A bug list and gear recommendations will be sent out prior to the event.  

  Lodging:

  J&J's Grizzly Store and Camping Resort is located in the high sierra mountains in Portola, California, at the northern most part of the Feather River. We are located approximately 1/2 mile from the Lake Davis Dam. We are close to the quaint town of Portola, California that is well-known for the beautiful Lake Davis, the Feather River, Portola's Western Pacific Railroad Museum, James Beckwourth Historical Museum, the Historical William's House Museum, to mention a few. Contact Number 530-832-0272

  Lake Davis Resort, Cabins & Motel

  Sylvia Olson

  7582 Buckbrush Dr.

  Portola, CA 96122

  Phone: 530-832-1060

  Email: reservationslakedavisresort@yahoo.com

  
  

  PFF members may stay in Reno because it has more lodging options and  may consider fishing Pyramid Lake one day to fish for the lake's giant Pilot Peak strain of the Lahontan Cutthroat trout. Note that it's an hour drive from Reno to Lake Davis and the Friday workshop starts at 7:30 am!
  

  Fish Master : Patrick Stauter (415-509-2731) Bill Uyeki (650-483-0772

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