Upcoming Fishing Outings

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The Green River - May 5th-12th
Fishmaster: John Steele - 476-0648

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.

Due to low water in the bass ponds on the Roostercomb Ranch, it was advised that the May fishout be canceled for this year.

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 3pm and leave on Friday afternoon (the 8th) by 2pm. Cost for both days will be $150 per fisherman. Money is due to the fishmaster by May 15th. The call-in day has already come and gone, but if you are interested in going, call the Betty to see if any spaces are still available.
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).
For details about what gear to bring, please refer to the April newsletter.

The fishout to the O'Connell-Bourdet Ranch is slated for Sat. June 9. It is a one-day event to a private ranch near Casa de Fruta off Hwy 152 where we can fish for bass and pan fish while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of wilderness. It's a great opportunity to use those homemade poppers, clousers and damsel imitations.
As of this printing the status on the water level of these ponds is good. Bring your float tube, lunch and drinks; and you MUST have a 4-W drive vehicle for this ranch. We will meet at Casa de Fruta Restaurant early enough for breakfast, if you so choose, then head out to the ranch at 8:00 AM. Space is limited, so contact me to sign up or if you have questions by either email or phone: flyfishgal3@aol.com, (831) 335-5727.
The cost is $75 per person to enter the property. Make checks payable to Cecilia Stipes and mail to: 328 Capelli Drive, Felton, CA 95018.

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Mammoth Lakes - Sept. 15-22 and Sept. 22-29
Fishmasters: John Cook - 688-1561 & Paul Schraeder - 475-4801
CALL IN DAY: May 3rd, starting at 7:00 PM

The fishout will be over two one-week periods, September 15th through the 22nd, and September 22nd through the 29th. You may sign up for one of these two periods, or both.
Location: Mammoth Lakes is on the eastern side of the Sierras, six to seven hours' drive from Santa Cruz. There are many lakes and streams in the area for us to fish. We will be staying in condominiums in the town of Mammoth Lakes.
Cost: $240 per person per week. This covers seven nights' lodging with three meals per day. Sign up for either week, for $240, or both weeks for $480.
Meal Preparation: Each person will be assigned to a group for a Kitchen Day. The group will set out breakfast and lunch foods, store unused food, prepare the evening meal, and clean up on the day designated.
Sign Up: John Cook will take calls at 688-1561, starting at 7:00 PM, May 3rd, and not before. Please leave your name, phone number, and which week you like to reserve, or if you wish to reserve both weeks. You may call in for yourself and one other person.
There is room for only 16 persons per week, and these 16 places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To hold your place, we must receive your money before the June 6th club meeting. Mail your check, made out to John Cook, to P.O. Box 2822, Aptos, CA 95001-2822. This payment is non-refundable.
The fishmasters will maintain a waiting list for each week. If space for you is available by June 6th, you will be notified at the club meeting that day, or by telephone. The cost must be paid on or before July 1st, the final close-off date.
Unused Funds: Any funds received but not spent on the fishout will be turned over to the Club Treasurer as club income.

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