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• Shad Fishout #1 (American River)

  • When
    June 12, 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 8:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Sacramento, CA

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  Guided Boat Trip for American Shad on the Lower American River, Sacramento, CA
  

  

    
  

  Description:

  The Lower American River below Nimbus Dam in Sacramento hosts an outstanding annual late spring / early summer run of shad.  A 2 hour drive from the Peninsula makes it one of the closest shad fisheries for PFF members.  This is a very doable day trip.

  PFF members who attend this fishout may also optionally attend the second shad fishout on Saturday June 13 on the Lower Sacramento River.  These are completely separate fishouts and it is not required to attend both.  Some PFF members may stay in Sacramento Friday night after fishing and then drive up I-5 Saturday morning to participate in the second shad fishout.  

  Cost: $250 per person, two members per boat.  The fee includes lunch, gear and flies but does not include guide tip.  Please tip your guide accordingly after the fishout.  Also please inform the fishmaster if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch.

  Fishing the Shad Run:

  American Shad, like the striped bass, is an East Coast import to California from the 1870s.  It is an anadromous fish and anglers eagerly pursue it during its annual spawning runs into the state's rivers.  Shad, like tarpon, is a member of the herring family and is often called "poor man's tarpon".  Its willingness to hit flies and its amazing strength and fighting capabilities make it an extremely popular target of California anglers. 

  Please view or download the American River Shad Fishout document for details on what to wear and bring and where to meet.  Some attendees may opt to bring their own fly fishing gear and flies, and the document covers that also.

  Fishmaster: Bill Uyeki

  
  

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• Shad Fishout #2 Lower Sacramento River with Jason Thatcher

  • When
    June 13, 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Woodson Bridge Recreational Area in Corning CA
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Lower Sacramento Shad Fishout with

  Jason Thatcher June 13

  
  

  Trip Description :

  Jason Thatcher's Company River Pursuit Guide Service (RPGS) will provide Jet boats to shuttle anglers to different locations for wade/swing fishing. He will also accommodate anglers in fishing from the boat. (No Studs Please) Be sure to bring waders. Assistance with techniques will be given, however, this would not include casting instruction. His Guide Group will provide a BBQ shore lunch and bottled water. Please bring any other special drinks you may want. Beer is fine but please avoid hard alcohol especially with the hot weather. Guides involved with this trip will be 'full-time' guys and USCG 6 pack licensed and liability insured.

  
  

  Here is Jason's Website for review: https://www.riverpursuit.com/

   Some PFF members may want to combine this fishout with Shad #1 American River for 2 consecutive days of fishing. But this is not required

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  Location:

  Woodson Bridge Recreation Area in Corning CA, however, given the nature of migratory fish Jason may need to adjust as the date gets closer. PFF will keep all attendees updated with specific location.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Gear Suggestions:

  Anglers will need to provide their own wading gear, equipment and flies. No studded boots please. Hats, Glasses and plenty of sun Screen. Recommend a 6 or 7 weight, single or twohand rod. For fishing from the boat use a type 3 full sink. Avoid tapered leaders and Jason'suggests bringing an assortment of different colored flies with a selection of fairly small, very sparsely dressed ones in chartreuse, orange, red, and pink. Flies will be discussed at the June 4th workshop.

  Trip cost:

  $250 per Rod for the Day. 8 rod Minimum, 12 Rod Maximum

  Deadline for Signup: May 31

  FishMaster: TBD

  Optional Private Float

  Jason has offered the members who attend the Shad fishout an opportunity for a Sunday (14th)Float trip in a Drift Boat.

  For any anglers interested in staying over and fishing for trout/steelhead above Red Bluff (30 min north) on Sunday, Jason can arrange multiple drift boats with enough advanced notice. You would be drifting 12-16 miles and doing a combination of indicator nymphing and 'high sticking'/ tight-line nymphing with the very real possibility of throwing some streamers (depending on a number of variables).

  Cost for the drift trips is $250 per rod which includes equipment, flies, and lunch. You would be primarily fishing from the boat unless otherwise requested (so no waders needed...shorts n flip flops). Jason only uses other full-time guides for the drift trips so please let Him know if multiple boats are needed ASAP so he can hire out first 1st choice guys. Jason'e goal is to keep the groups together on the same stretch of river and rally everyone up for a group BBQ lunch and end the day as a group.

  Jason's Contact information: 916-997-2765 Email Jthatcherfishing@gmail.com

  If you have questions, Please give me a call 415-509-2731

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  Patrick

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• Upper Sac Weekend in Dunsmuir June 25-28, 2020

  • Start
    June 25, 2020
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    (PDT)
  • End
    June 28, 2020
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    (PDT)
  • Location
    Castle Crags State Park (Dunsmuir)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Upper Sac & McCloud Weekend in Dunsmuir

  June 25 -28, 2020  Castle Crags Campers and Non-Campers. 

  
  

  
  

  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 have reserve the max of 5 tags  for the Nature Conservancy section on the McCloud on Friday for those that want to fish this beautiful stretch of river.
  

  Patrick 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 June 1st to confirm you will be camping so we can secure the sites needed. EJ will provide hands on demonstration with individual assistance for those that are new to this style of fishing. 

  
  Food and drink schedule: TBD at a later date. The June 4th Workshop will discuss gear and bugs for the fish out.
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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: $55 /angler for Saturday night Dinner and supplies + campsite fee (depending on amount of tents). Maximum Campers 10 Rods

  For those of you that prefer not to camp at Castle Crags, we have set up registration for you on our PFF website Hotel Maximum 6 rods.

  Questions? Contact EJ Melzer

  650-868-9097

  Patrick Stauter

  415-509-2731

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• Jon Baiocchi's StillWater Workshop Lake Davis, October 11,12

  • When
    October 11, 2020
  •  
    7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Lake Davis
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Jon Baiocchi Still Water Fishout workshop, NEW DATES Lake Davis OCTOBER 11,12, 2020 

  
  

  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: October 11, 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 October 12.  (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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