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• LUK LAKE Fishout January 29 and 30 2021

  • Start
    January 29, 2021
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    11:00 AM (PST)
  • End
    January 30, 2021
  •  
    5:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    LUK LAke (Corning Area)
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  New Dates LUK LAKE FISHOUT

  January 29,30, 2021

  
  

  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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• Yuba River Workshop. Guide Jon Baiocchi

  • When
    February 20, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Yuba River, Hammond Park
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  Yuba River Skwala Stonefly Workshop with Jon Baiocchi

  February 20, 2021

  
  

  Workshop Agenda

  Meeting Time: 9am
  Workshop Ends: 4pm

  Meeting Location:               

  Hammond Grove County Park 5560 Hwy 20, Browns Valley, CA

  FISH MASTER TBD

  4 Rod Maximum for the fishout. cost per rod $165. There will be 2 rods available for new members who will have early registration.

  Fishing Instruction/Workshop Notes:

  Tactics for the Skwala stonefly hatch include dry fly & dry dropper presentations, and new Long Line Euro Nymphing techniques. Leader formulas, fly recommendations, access areas, local inside knowledge, insight on the hatch, and limited one on one guiding. Terminal tackle including leaders, tippets, and also electronic handouts provided. Limited fly patterns will be sold separately on site. Due to Covid-190 Policy, lunch not included.

  Tackle Requirements

  5 & 6wt. 9 to 10 ft. Medium/fast action rods with a softer tip for dry flies.

  3 to 5wt. 10 to 11 ft. Euro rods for Long Line Tight Line Nymphing.

  LINES: 

  Floating WF for Dry flies, Competition Nymphing Line for Euro 

  Leader: 9ft 4x, 5X leaders

  Tippet: 4x,5x

  Other: Personal vest with basic equipment so each angler can be self-sufficient while on the water.

  FLY Patterns: 

  Unit Skwala #10-12, Double Dutch Bug #10-12, yellow/olive Stimulators #10-12.

  Pat’s Rubber Leg Stone olive/brown #10, TJ Hooker olive/brown #10, Jig Stones #10

  Dropper Nymphs: Hogan’s S&M olive, brown #16-18, Jimmy Legs Stone yellow/brown #8-10, Pheasant Tail Flashback #16-22, JuJu Midge #18-22, red Copper John #16-18.

  Other hatches present are BWO and PMD - Loop Wing parachutes (Baetis #16-22) (PMD #14-16) Sparkle Duns (Baetis #16-22) (PMD #14-16).

  Other Gear:  Wading Staff, rain jacket, net. Polarized Sunglasses, hat sun screen. Bring a chair for lunch.

  Lodging options: Check for Lower Yuba River Area Resources on Jon's website here 

  
  

  Comments: 

  The Skwala hatch may be a bit overrated, but the wild trout and steelhead that live in the Yuba River key in on this first big meal of the new year. Fishing a Skwala dry is the most rewarding way to catch large, educated trout on the Yuba, and seeing the take happen in real time is the epitome of fly fishing. The Yuba River has one of the best Skwala hatches found in the west, and it is the perfect classroom to hone your skills and your ability to match the hatch for challenging trout and steelhead. You will learn much from this most informative workshop centered on entomology that you can apply all over the west. This is an intermediate class for anglers who want to heighten their skills to the next level. The Yuba River's terrain is moderate to heavy at times with loose cobblestones, rocky terrain, and slippery conditions. Participating anglers should be acclimated to river conditions, being stable, and experienced when wading, and while covering water runs, and riffles.

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

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  Patrick Stauter

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• Yuba River Workshop. Guide Jon Baiocchi

  • When
    February 21, 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Yuba River, Hammond Park
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  Yuba River Skwala Stonefly Workshop with Jon Baiocchi

  February 21, 2021

  
  

  Workshop Agenda

  Meeting Time: 9am
  Workshop Ends: 4pm

  Meeting Location:               

  Hammond Grove County Park 5560 Hwy 20, Browns Valley, CA

  FISH MASTER TBD

  4 Rod Maximum for the fishout. cost per rod $165

  Fishing Instruction/Workshop Notes:

  Tactics for the Skwala stonefly hatch include dry fly & dry dropper presentations, and new Long Line Euro Nymphing techniques. Leader formulas, fly recommendations, access areas, local inside knowledge, insight on the hatch, and limited one on one guiding. Terminal tackle including leaders, tippets, and also electronic handouts provided. Limited fly patterns will be sold separately on site. Due to Covid-190 Policy, lunch not included.

  Tackle Requirements

  5 & 6wt. 9 to 10 ft. Medium/fast action rods with a softer tip for dry flies.

  3 to 5wt. 10 to 11 ft. Euro rods for Long Line Tight Line Nymphing.

  LINES: 

  Floating WF for Dry flies, Competition Nymphing Line for Euro 

  Leader: 9ft 4x, 5X leaders

  Tippet: 4x,5x

  Other: Personal vest with basic equipment so each angler can be self-sufficient while on the water.

  FLY Patterns: 

  Unit Skwala #10-12, Double Dutch Bug #10-12, yellow/olive Stimulators #10-12.

  Pat’s Rubber Leg Stone olive/brown #10, TJ Hooker olive/brown #10, Jig Stones #10

  Dropper Nymphs: Hogan’s S&M olive, brown #16-18, Jimmy Legs Stone yellow/brown #8-10, Pheasant Tail Flashback #16-22, JuJu Midge #18-22, red Copper John #16-18.

  Other hatches present are BWO and PMD - Loop Wing parachutes (Baetis #16-22) (PMD #14-16) Sparkle Duns (Baetis #16-22) (PMD #14-16).

  Other Gear:  Wading Staff, rain jacket, net. Polarized Sunglasses, hat sun screen. Bring a chair for lunch.

  Lodging options: Check for Lower Yuba River Area Resources on Jon's website here 
  

  
  

  Comments: 

  The Skwala hatch may be a bit overrated, but the wild trout and steelhead that live in the Yuba River key in on this first big meal of the new year. Fishing a Skwala dry is the most rewarding way to catch large, educated trout on the Yuba, and seeing the take happen in real time is the epitome of fly fishing. The Yuba River has one of the best Skwala hatches found in the west, and it is the perfect classroom to hone your skills and your ability to match the hatch for challenging trout and steelhead. You will learn much from this most informative workshop centered on entomology that you can apply all over the west. This is an intermediate class for anglers who want to heighten their skills to the next level. The Yuba River's terrain is moderate to heavy at times with loose cobblestones, rocky terrain, and slippery conditions. Participating anglers should be acclimated to river conditions, being stable, and experienced when wading, and while covering water runs, and riffles.

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

  Tight Lines

  Patrick Stauter

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• Pyramid Lake Fishout

  • Start
    April 11, 2021
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    (PDT)
  • End
    April 12, 2021
  •  
    (PDT)
  • Location
    Pyramid Lake, Sutcliffe, NV

  Stay tuned for updates on arrangements for this popular fishout.  In the meantime, here are some recent Pyramid lunkers caught by PFF members!

     

  
  

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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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