Upcoming Fishing Outings
Quail Hollow Ranch
Saturday, Feb. 10th 2007, 9:00 - 4:00
Confab 2007 and Public Education Day
Coordinator and Fishmaster: Betty Rentz
Quail Hollow Ranch
Saturday, Feb. 10th 2007, 9:00 - 4:00
Confab 2007 and Public Education Day
Coordinator and Fishmaster: Betty Rentz
* The annual Confab will be combined with our Public Education Day and takes the place of the regular Club Meeting in February.
* The Confab is an all day get-together for fly tying, rod-building, casting instruction and the Annual Casting Contest, blind fly tying contest, pot luck lunch learning, swap meet, and tall tales.
* The Public Education Day has grown into a forum on most aspects of fly fishing. Its purpose is to introduce people to fly fishing who think they might be interested in our sport. The Confab events will also serve as demonstrations of the various aspects of our sport. This will be a great opportunity to introduce our favorite pastime to people who will be coming to learn just what it is we are all about. As many as a dozen Club Members first learned of us at a Quail Hollow Public Education Day.
EVENTS:
Inside, Morning -10:00 AM:
* Fly tying instruction and demonstration: Elaine Cook will demonstrate a Vernille emerging caddis, and will provide all the materials for those who wish to learn to tie this fly. You may also tie any other patterns you wish for upcoming fishing trips. Bring your fly tying tools, vise and light. Beginners are encouraged to join in and learn.
* Rod Building: two rod wrapping stations will be set up for demonstrations. Call Greg Foy (683-2972) or Kent Hull (662-3332) if you want to participate.
* Beginner Overview: Tom Hogye will give his renowned Fly Fishing 101 presentation to visiting members of the public from 10:00 AM til 11:30 AM This presentation includes some fly casting instruction for beginners.
Outside - Morning-10:00 AM:
* Casting Instruction and demonstrations: Bring your rods and your problems. Walt Robinson will be available for instruction for club members exclusively.
Inside 10:00 Ð 11:00 AM:
* Blindfolded fly tying contest: Try to tie a fly while blindfolded. You will be amused at the results, as will any of the onlookers!
* Pot luck lunch: Bring your favorite pot luck dish. Something other than dessert is best. The ranch house kitchen has an oven, stove and refrigerator. Drinks, plates and utensils will be provided. Bring a serving utensil for your potluck dish.
Outside - Afternoon, beginning at 2:00 PM:
* The Annual Casting Contest: This event is for beginners and experienced caster alike. Walt Robinson lays out a circuit to take contestants through a series of different casting challenges, not just distance. Bring your favorite outfit, but keep in mind that nothing larger than a 9-foot rod and 7 weight floating line is allowed.
Quail Hollow Ranch is a 300-acre preserve in Santa Cruz County that was once a summer home of the Lane family, founders of Sunset Magazine. The ranch has a special history, California Ranch Style living we know today was started here. There is a wonderful bass pond on the property that was once the watering hole for cattle that grazed on the land. Much of the ranch house has been restored to its original condition and is a treat to see. Many photos, dating way back, adorn the living area, speaking thousands of words about the ranch's past.
Directions: take Graham Hill Road to East Zayante Road (near Felton) and travel just about a mile until you reach Quail Hollow Road. About half a mile up you will see the ranch entrance on the right. You can't miss it!