Upcoming Fishing Outings

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Pyramid Lake Fishout - Mar.18-25
Fishmaster: Jim Hall - 331-9067

This fishout is booked up, and if you haven't yet booked your lodging and still intend to come, you must make your own arrangements, either by bringing your own RV or staying in Reno.
If you have any questions, you can call Harry Petrakis at 831-419-4245.

Fishing Opportunities: Trout in tailwater river, stream and lake. Bass in ponds (limited and dependent on how warm this spring is). This year it is possible that Hot Creek and the Upper Owens will also be open. Check the fishing regulations.
Climate: Sunny and warm to snowy. Strong winds are commonly encountered.
Lodging: Camping at Pleasant Valley Campground. RV or trailer recommended due to the possibility of extended periods of cold and wind. Cost will be $12 per night. Reservations not needed. Motels in Bishop: Cost is $50 per night and up. Reservations are recommended.
General Plan: Fishmasters will stay at campground which is very basic, with picnic tables and outhouses. We intend to go to town for breakfast, groceries, newspapers, showers and fly shops, which are in Bishop, ten minutes' drive from the campground. Fishing is from mid-morning on. We will have a pot luck barbecue dinner each evening at the campground.
Bring: Box of wood for campfire, small bag of charcoal briquets for barbecues, food and beverages, camping chair, your own tableware (cups, dishes, flatware) and cooking gear. Camp stove, cutting board, basic cooking utensils, grill and dishpan will be provided. Bring a camera to take pictures to share at next year's slide show in January.
Fishing Gear: Rods: 2-6 weight.
Lines: floating and sinking, sink tip type IX
Flies: standard trout dry flies, including: blue winged olive, 16-18, Mr. Bill (Western Coachman), 14-16, elk hair caddis, 16-18, Griffith's Gnat, 14-18, standard trout sinking flies, including: tiger midge, 16-20, pheasant tail nymph 14-18, Hornberg or Loehberg, 12-14, Prince nymph, 16, Scintilla bubble nymph, 20, dark lord, 12-16, Bass and bluegill poppers, small and medium.
Waders: neoprene with fleece underlayers for float tubing, breathable waders over fleece for river and stream fishing.
Float tube and accessories. Personal: Gloves, warm cap to cover ears, hat, rain gear, warm coat, insect repellent, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, 2007 fishing license.
Driving Directions: Sierra passes will be closed. Southern route to Hwy 395 via Bakersfield is recommended. Allow 8-9 hours' driving time. Refer to map. Sign Ups: Not needed, but the fishmasters would like to know that you are coming, and approximately when you will arrive. Look for the club banner at the campground.

It's time again to think about signing up for the 3-day bass fishout scheduled for April 27 - 29 to the Roostercomb Ranch. This is one of the club's favorite venues that will guarantee to be a lot of fun and adventure. It involves a 4-wheel trek of 20 miles into the back country of Henry Coe State Park / Morgan Hill vicinity to an historic ranch site with ranch house, bunkhouse and 9 bass ponds scattered throughout its nearly 6,000-acres.
This is a great opportunity for club newcomers to meet and get acquainted with other members and to learn how to flyfish during the bass spawning season when bass are especially eager to take a fly.
Space is limited. You must be a member to SCFF to attend. The call-in date to sign up will be Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 PM. Cost: $135 per person. Group meals are pre-arranged. Accommodations: Ranch and bunk houses, or your own tent. REQUIRED: 4-wheel vehicles in good working condition. For more information, contact Cecilia Stipes at (831) 335-5727 or email her at flyfishgal3@aol.com.

If you are considering a trip to Utah in May to join us on this fishout, it isn't too early to begin planning. This river is a tailwater of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir Dam, situated in the northeast corner of Utah. It carves its way through a spectacular red rock canyon, and is the home of a healthy number of large brown and rainbow trout. It is rare to catch one under 16 inches, and not uncommon to catch several over 20 inches.
The Santa Cruz Fly Fishermen group will be staying at Trout Creek Flies Lodge, which can house up to 16 people, with four people sharing each of their four rooms, but if you call later and cannot book a room with Trout Creek, there are other options in the area, such as Flaming Gorge Lodge, and Red Canyon Lodge. There are also several campgrounds in the area, if you are driving an RV and wish to camp.
If you are planning to fly to Salt Lake City and rent a vehicle, call Kathy Powers, at 728-4130. If you'd like to take the AmTrak train, call Elaine Cook at 688-1561. If you plan to drive, (it's a day and a half's drive) call John Steele, at 476-0648. Likewise, if you need more details, or want to sign up for this fishout, call John. A sign up sheet will be available at the February, March and April meetings.

Webber Creek Ranch is a new fishing venue for most of us. It is a "pay to play" private lake of about 500 acres, 20 miles north of the town of Truckee, at the headwaters of the Little Truckee River. Trout from 2 to 6 pounds are regularly planted in the lake. Ernie and Diane Kinzli fished it last June and recommended it with enthusiasm. The Ranch also offers 1/2 mile of stream above and below the lake. It is a membership lake, but the owners have agreed to let our club fish the property for two days at a cost of $75 per day per fisherman. This cost also includes camping charges and use of the lake facilities-camping and picnic area (that include tables and firepits with grills) and an indoor eating /cooking area in case of bad weather or mosquitoes. Only those willing to stay and camp at the lake for both days will be considered. We can take in a group of 12 people. We will go in as a group on a Wednesday afternoon (the 6th) at 3 PM and leave on Friday afternoon (the 8th) by 2 PM. Cost for both days will be $150 per fisherman. Money is due to the fishmaster by May 15th. There will be a call-in for sign ups on Thursday, April 26th beginning at 7 PM.
On Friday afternoon, you can either drive home or continue on up the road about 5 miles to Jackson Meadow Reservoir where we will camp at Pass Creek Campground. Campsites (which can be share d and accommodate two vehicles) cost about $16-18 per night. From here, Milton Lake is about 3-5 miles away. This is a very small little gem of a lake that holds some very large, but selective fish, which we will fish Friday night and Saturday and Sunday.
If anyone is interested in continuing on beyond Sunday, the fishmaster plans to head up to Davis Lake, about 1 1/2 hour away, for a day or two (if reports are encouraging).
Gear:
* Float tube, pram, or pontoon boat
* 5 or 6 wt. rod
* Floating line (with indicator set up) and a sinking line: either a full intermediate or a sink tip. Don't think anything heavier will be needed, but bring it if you have it.
* Flies: Wooly buggers in olive, black, and brown; Rickards still water nymphs; sheep creek nymphs; damsel and leech patterns and such like would be good. Also, scuds, midges and basic mayfly and callibaetis nymphs like Pt's, hare's ears and copper johns. Don't forget to bring some mayfly and caddis dry flies, in case there is an evening hatch.
* A PFD
* Camping gear (tent, sleeping bags, lantern, etc. etc.).
* All your own eating/cooking utensils, plates, mugs, etc.
* A folding chair.
* A mosquito head net and/or insect repellant (mosquitoes could be bad)
* Rain jacket, just in case
Food:
Bring your own everything for breakfast and lunch - you are on your own. However, dinner on Thursday and Saturday nights will be pot luck. Bring something to throw on the BBQ and something to share. Dinner on Wednesday and Friday will be not be organized.
Items the group needs:
* A Coleman Stove or two and a coffee pot
* Wood for the fire
* A few large black plastic bags for garbage and recycling
* Charcoal
* BBQing implements
Directions to Webber Lake:
Hwy 80 to Truckee. North on Hwy 89 about 17-20 miles. The exact route from here (about 10 miles) will b e provided to those signed up to go. But anticipate about a 5 Ð 51/2 hour total drive time.

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