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• Two Day Pyramid Lake (NV) Fishout April 7 -8, 2019

  • Start
    April 07, 2019
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    7:00 AM
  • End
    April 08, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Pyramid Lake (NV)
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  Two Day Pyramid Lake (NV) Fish-out

  
  

  with Rob Anderson April 7, 8 2019

   TWO More Spots available. Final date to register

  March 11, 2019

  
  

  
  
  

  Equipment List and Agenda will be updated 2 weeks before the event.

  Experience level. intermediate to expert. 

  Agenda Overview:
  
  · We meet at the lake at a predetermined location. On the first day, we can also meet anglers unfamiliar with the lake at an easier place to find along the way. The guide(s) will be at the lake at day break unless other plans have been made due to weather. Anglers can show up at their convenience in the morning.

  
  · Breakfast is served at the fishing location on the beach around 8:30-9:00 am. Breakfast is a full hot meal along with coffee and juice.
  · After breakfast there may be a need to move fishing locations depending on the wind and the fish.
  · Lunch is served around 1:00 pm at the fishing location and ranges from homemade soup and sandwiches to burgers or wraps depending on the weather.
  · The guide(s) will stay with the group until late afternoon or later depending on the fishing.

  · Guide fees
  
  $260 including guide gratuity per angler for the two-day outing, with a 6-person minimum.
  · If the group reaches 9 anglers, then a 2nd guide will be hired for the first day and if the group gets to 12 anglers the 2nd guide will stay both days.

  What’s included:
  
  · Breakfast and lunch both days, including water, sports drinks, soft drinks and coffee
  · All necessary gear including ladders, rods and reels, waders, flies etc. It is a good idea if the anglers bring their own waders and rods if they have them.
  

  
  Accommodations:

  Last year the club stayed at the Nugget Casino and Resort.

  For Reservations please contact Jarre’ Payne Corporate sales manager at 775.356.3455 or 800.843.2427 Ext. 3455 or the hotel reservations desk and mention you are booking a corporate rate with PFF/Patrick Stauter and Reno Fly Fishing Outfitters as well. If you can call Jarre’ Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 and use the reservations desk for last minute bookings.

  All you do is mention you are with Reno Fly Fishing Outfitters. There are several options for rooms including standard rooms, mini suites and two room suites. The rates at the Nugget are great and the location is perfect for fishing Pyramid. Free Airport Shuttle Service and Pick Up for Guided Trips as well.

  Anglers can also use our corporate account to get hotel rooms at a discounted rate at either the Silver Legacy
  
  (800-687-8733) or the Grand Sierra Resort (888-877-8944). When making reservations make sure you tell them you are booking your room under the corporate rate with Bucket List Fly Fishing. There is also camping at the lake if anglers have a hard-sided camper, RV etc. Days are long at the lake and the short 45-minute drive to Reno is recommended. Both hotels have 24-hour food, nice rooms and are a good choice after a lot of fishing at the lake. The rooms at the Grand Sierra are about $20 more a night but they offer a Junior Suite that has much more room for gear etc. for anglers sharing a room.
  
  Rob Anderson Bio
  
  Rob resides in Reno, Nevada and currently has his own fly fishing travel business, Bucket List Fly Fishing Adventures and is the lead guide and owner of Reno Fly Fishing Outfitters. Rob currently guides on the Truckee River in both California and Nevada, Pyramid Lake, Davis Lake, East Walker River, Frenchman’s and 4 different private waters. He regularly does speaking engagements on Pyramid Lake and other Northern Nevada and California waters and numerous “Bucket List” destinations around the world including an annual hosted trip to the Amazon for Peacock Bass. Rob is always willing and ready to educate fly fishing enthusiasts.
  
  Rob Anderson grew up in Virginia and was fishing from the time he can remember. At the age of 9, he learned to fly fish. From that point on, he fly-fished for bass and pan fish in Virginia as much as possible. After college, Rob pursued his other passion, golf, by working in that business for 15 years. During this time, he had headed west and settled in Lake Tahoe. In 1997, while still working in the golf industry, he was reintroduced to fly fishing by his friend Chris Evison. Chris taught him the art of fly fishing for trout in moving water. His love of the sport was reborn!
  
  In his free time from the golf business he regularly visited the Reno Fly Shop where he began learning how to tie flies (he is now a Signature Fly Designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants with over 20 patterns tied commercially). In the fall of 2001, the Reno Fly Shop offered Rob a part-time job which shortly thereafter, turned into a full-time position managing the retail store, private waters program and guide business until the Reno Fly Shop closed in 2010. The closing of the Reno Fly Shop resulted in Rob having more time and freedom in his pursuit of design, creativity and teaching in the Fly-Fishing industry.
  
  It was in 2003 that Rob pursued his interest in guiding at Pyramid Lake. Rob ultimately became the first non-tribal fly fishing guide at the Lake. Since that time has built a fly fishing specific website for Pyramid Lake, pyramidlakeflyfishing.com and runs the largest and most successful guide service there. Rob’s love of Pyramid Lake has also driven him to design Pyramid-specific flies which have increased the popularity of nymphing at the lake. Two of these flies are the Maholo Fly and the Maholo Midge which are sold at fly shops and retailers all over the West.
  
  Rob was able to incorporate his passion for food into the guiding experience through his private waters program and hosting larger group outings and clinics. This unique offering sets guide trips with Rob apart from all others. Rob has several programs designed for larger groups at popular fly fishing destinations like Pyramid Lake and Davis Lake. Lakeside Meals and guided fly fishing for parties of 10 or more are easy. Meals are usually gourmet and can be things like Biscuits and Gravy, Turkey Noodle Soup, Smoked Baby back ribs, Venison Burgers and much more.
  
  Whether you are a single angler looking to spend a half day on the water or a larger group looking for a unique fly fishing experience you will never forget, Rob is the man.
  
  To contact Rob you can email him at rob@bucketlistflyfishing.com or by phone at 775.742.1754

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Learning to Fly Fish the Surf -- April 12, 2019

  • When
    April 12, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Manresa State Beach, Watsonville, CA
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  Learning to Fly Fish the Surf -- April 12, 2019
  

  Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish the "world’s largest stillwater", which is right in our backyard?  PFF is fortunate to have teamed up with expert surf fly fisher Mark Won, who has a deep passion for fly fishing the surf.  Mark will lead two PFF fishouts — one on a Friday and another on a weekend — on one of our local beaches and will provide hands-on instruction.

  Mark will also join our April 4 PFF monthly workshop to provide an overview for fishout attendees.

  Here are the specifics for this weekday fishout:

  DATE AND TIME:   Friday April 12, meet 10 am.  Fish until ~2 pm.

  LOCATION:  

  Manresa State Beach, Watsonville, CA (See the surf fishout details document for parking instructions and directions.  Carpooling is encouraged.)
  

  COST: $15/person
  

  NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 3 and maximum 10 participants.  Because Mark provides hands-on instruction, we are limiting each fishout to 10 people.

  DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Thursday April 4, 2019
  

  FISHMASTER: Bill Uyeki / bill@troutseeker.com / Mobile (650) 483-0772

  WHO SHOULD GO: 

  Any member interested in fly fishing the surf is encouraged to attend.  You should be able to fly cast full sinking lines 30-60 feet with minimal false casts.  

  You must be in good enough physical condition to wade into the surf up to your knees, and be able to stay on your feet during both incoming (which may raise the water level to your waist and possibly higher) and outgoing waves.  SAFETY FIRST! If you have any doubts about your ability, then this is probably not a good fit for you.  Additionally, we will likely walk up to 2 miles of the beach while Mark points out structures and potential holding areas.

  MORE INFO: For details on what to wear, what gear, flies, leaders and other equipment to bring, and parking instructions and directions, please review the surf fishout details document.

  
  

  

  Mark Won with one of his prized catches on a local beach.
  

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• Learning to Fly Fish the Surf -- April 20, 2019

  • When
    April 20, 2019
  •  
    6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Manresa State Beach, Watsonville, CA
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  Learning to Fly Fish the Surf -- April 20, 2019
  

  Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish the "world’s largest stillwater", which is right in our backyard?  PFF is fortunate to have teamed up with expert surf fly fisher Mark Won, who has a deep passion for fly fishing the surf.  Mark will lead two PFF fishouts — one on a Friday and another on a weekend — on one of our local beaches and will provide hands-on instruction.

  Mark will also join our April 4 PFF monthly workshop to provide an overview for fishout attendees.

  Here are the specifics for this weekend fishout:

  DATE AND TIME:  Saturday April 20, meet 6 am.  Fish until ~10 am.

  LOCATION:  

  South of Manresa State Beach, Watsonville, CA (See the surf fishout details document for parking instructions and directions.  Carpooling is encouraged.)
  

  COST: $15/person
  

  NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 3 and maximum 10 participants.  Because Mark provides hands-on instruction, we are limiting each fishout to 10 people.

  DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Thursday April 11, 2019
  

  FISHMASTER: Bill Uyeki / bill@troutseeker.com / Mobile (650) 483-0772

  WHO SHOULD GO: 

  Any member interested in fly fishing the surf is encouraged to attend.  You should be able to fly cast full sinking lines 30-60 feet with minimal false casts.  

  You must be in good enough physical condition to wade into the surf up to your knees, and be able to stay on your feet during both incoming (which may raise the water level to your waist and possibly higher) and outgoing waves.  SAFETY FIRST! If you have any doubts about your ability, then this is probably not a good fit for you.  Additionally, we will likely walk up to 2 miles of the beach while Mark points out structures and potential holding areas.

  MORE INFO: For details on what to wear, what gear, flies, leaders and other equipment to bring, and parking instructions and directions, please review the surf fishout details document.

  
  

  

  Mark Won with one of his prized catches on a local beach.
  

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• Shad Fishout June 8, 2019

  • When
    June 08, 2019
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    12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lower Sacramento River
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   Shad Fish-out With Wayne Syn.

  For those PFF members who attended the event in 2018 will remember the fantastic day of fun, food and catching with Wayne and his crew.

  
  

  Saturday June 8th 2019. 12 noon to 8 PM. 

  Lower Sacramento River, 

  Cost Per rod $190.00 . 8 rods minimum needed to signup to have a full BBQ option. 12 Rod Maximum for the is event

  June 1st is the dead line to Sign up

  Fishmaster: TBD

  INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR 2018

  We will meet everyone at the Irvine Finch boat ramp in Hamilton City. Take I5 North to the second Orland Exit (HWY 32 to Chico). Go east on Hwy 32 ten miles to the town of Hamilton City. Go through town and before you get to the bridge, Irvine Finch boat ramp is on the right.

  Be ready to leave the ramp at Noon on Saturday. We will fish until 8pm or so.
  

   

  There will be snacks available through out the afternoon and dinner will be at 5:30-6:00PM. Dinner is a hearty BBQ chicken slow cooked in a barrel with green salad, fresh fruit, chips and salsa, dinner roll and cookies for dessert. We will have cold beverages available too.

   

  In addition to the check list,Dr. Shad Information.pdf the spey guys should bring 10 ft of T8 and T11 for their Skagit lines along with whatever lines they have. The shad can come closer and higher in the water column in the evening so bring your lighter lines too.

   Single hand guys can start with 30 ft of Type 4 shooting head with good quality running line ( Amnesia, Slick shooter, Varivas etc.).

   Shad can bite very light so a try to keep a tight line to the fly. After your cast slowly srtip in some line so you come tighter to your fly. You will feel more grabs if you do that.

   We will have flies for you to use if anyone needs them. 

   

  Looking forward to seeing everyone! 

   

  Thanks

   Wayne

  
  

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• Digger Creek Ranch June 21-23, 2019

  • Start
    June 21, 2019
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    June 23, 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Digger Creek Ranch is 40 minutes from Red Bluff, Ca
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  Digger Creek Ranch June 21-23, 2019

  Here is a real treat for us. How would you like to have a couple of days of fun with dry flies and or nymphs with no waders or boats. walk along the shore line and site fish for big fish. here is your chance. Join Fish Masters Bob Porter and Frank Cavaliere for a two night adventure

  Skill Level; Beginners to Expert

  Note: No wading or boating allowed

  8 Rod Maximum for this event

   Go to the PFF website and register at $365 rate. If 8 have signed up by the June 1st deadline, we will reimburse $50 to each person that signed up. The total will be $315 per rod.

  Includes 2 night Lodging.See link below for more details or give the Fish Masters a call.

  
  

  Bob Porter (650) 222-6744 or Frank Cavaliere (650) 642-5243

  Dead line for Sign up JUNE 1st

  Gear: 5 wt. rods with floating and sink lines

  Bugs TBD at a round table session at the workshop June 8th prior to the event.

  Directions:

  Digger Creek Ranch is about 40 minutes from Red Bluff, Ca and one hour from Redding, Ca. The ranch is 8 miles from Manton on Forward Rd.details and more information on the link below

  Link: http://www.stillwaterflyfishingadventures.com/private_water/digger_creek_ranch

  
  

  
  

  Here is a document by Bob Porter to give you an overview of the Property

  DIGGER CREEK RANCH

  This premier private water venue is nestled on the slopes of Mr. Lassen and with the record breaking snow pack that will provide chilly water all summer long, which is crucial for the trophy sized rainbows; with their beautiful coloring, and the gorgeous browns that inhabit the lakes.

  The ranch is perfect for every level of angler(s), heck while individual watercraft's and waders are not allowed, which is good. The lakes can be easily fished from shore making the trip even easier…just you, your partner(s), your rod and some flies. There are even nets available for your use. The lakes can accommodate up to 10 anglers per day, remember, when you book Digger Creek Ranch it is yours and yours only. There will not be any others while you and your party are there. You have complete privacy!!

  The lodge, which sleeps up to eight, includes a gourmet kitchen, restrooms, large living room, four bedrooms all with their own private bath along with satellite TV and a wraparound deck with a BBQ for your use. The property can be self-guided or you can have the services of one of our very knowledgeable guides to help you hook and net your fish of a life time!

  The upper lake is right outside the lodge and offers sight fishing with dry flies or indicator fishing.

  The second lake is a short drive down the property. This is a deep lake for streamer fishing and gets much less pressure.

  The lodge has 4 bedrooms with 4 ½ baths. There is a gourmet kitchen with several large tables. There is a firepit between the lake and the lodge. Gas and charcoal barbeques.

  5 wt rods are good with floating and sinking lines.

  Bugs TBD

  See you there 

  Bob & Frank

  
  

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• Upper Sac Weekend in Dunsmuir July 11 - 14, 2019

  • Start
    July 11, 2019
  • End
    July 14, 2019
  • Location
    Castle Crags State Park (Dunsmuir)
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  Upper Sac & McCloud Weekend in Dunsmuir

  July 11 -14 2019

  
  

  
  

  Fish Master: EJ Melzer

  Just like last year, we are planning to use the Castle Crags campsite and camp on the side of the river. Fish from your tent if you want.
  

  EJ will be doing a show and tell for European style nymphing and will be tying his specialty, the woven nymph, on Saturday. We try to reserve the max. amount of tags for the Nature Conservancy section on the McCloud for Friday for those that want to fish this beautiful stretch of river.
  

  We will make reservations for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at the campground. We have several BBQ pits and have access to hot showers on the campground. Please contact Patrick Stauter 415-509-2731 By July 1st to confirm you will be camping so we can secure the sites needed. 

  
  Food and drink schedule: TBD at a later date
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  Some of us will go up on Wednesday afternoon to fish Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If you don't like campgrounds there are reasonably priced lodging options nearby in Dunsmuir.

  Cost: $45 /angler for food and supplies + campsite fee (depending on amount of tents)
  
  Questions? Contact EJ Melzer

  650-868-9097

  Patrick Stauter

  415-509-2731

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• Wyoming Golden Trout Trip. Early August Time Frame

  • Start
    August 01, 2019
  • End
    August 08, 2019
  • Location
    Pinedale Wyoming
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  Wyoming Golden Trout Horse Pack Trip:  Early August time Frame Dates TBD 

  Return to the Days of Youth. Searching for Ultra-Large Golden_Trout. .

   Minimum Rods required 4

  Cost Estimated at $500 per rod, not including airfare. Bob Porter is the contact  for additional information. He can be reached at 650-367-7628, email porterrecording@comcast.net 

  
  

  Bob Porter was born and raised in Wyoming ranch country near the town of Pinedale. As a kid he fondly remembers the bareback horse rides up the Rocky Mountain valleys to the top of the world. There along the continental divide he plied the alpine lakes with a cane rod and worms extracting 20” trout in liquid gold colors. Ahhh. . . Those are the days of remembered youth we all wish to repeat!

   

  Now Bob has proposed a return trip to re-visit those exciting, storied waters, of his youth. As planned it would be a 12 mile horseback ride, with saddle this time, up to a Wyoming lake at 10,800ft without a specific name. It should take about 6 hours by horse.  So one day inward, one day outward, and several days fly fishing and day hiking around streams and other nearby lakes makes it a minimum 5, 6, or 7 day high altitude camping trip. The flowers and scenery will be breath taking as one looks westward over the valley towards Pinedale. The cost of the horses is around $500 for each person if at least four people sign up. The horses would carry 70 lbs of gear for each person and provide a ride up to the lake. The horses would return in roughly a week to take us back down to the cars.  In-between, it is one-on-one with wiley mountain trout found in streams and nearby lakes. Success is defined by the scenery and stories to be told. Actual catching of fish depends on Bob’s memory, the weather, physical fitness level, and the skill of the fly fisherperson versus the size of the prize.  A target time would be three weeks after ice out which puts it around the new moon, week of 28-July or week of 4-August.  Travel options to Wyoming, camping advice and extra equipment to borrow will be available and subjects of discussion prior to the trip.

   

  The exact dates, plus or minus 1-August, number of days ~ one week, and cost details have not been finalized. It depends upon the number of committed people and their schedules.  We need to ascertain who within PFF might be interested in participating to refine the dates and cost. At no cost, please register your interest by providing your email. After one month, shortly after the general meeting 21-March highlighting mountain trout in Ca, and with consultation of all interested persons,  the exact dates/time and cost for the trip will be set. The fishout event will be reset with exact date/times and require a deposit before April_2.

   

  Fishmasters: Bob Porter \ Gary Trott; Keeper of fish stories

  
  

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