Upcoming Fishing Outings

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Surf Fishout - Saturday, May 9th
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop

Finally, we have a nice low tide for our surf fishout! We will meet at 6:00 AM at Rio Del Mar Beach (Sunrise is 6:05 AM). There will be a minus 0.8 tide at 05:45 AM, so we will be fishing a very low flood tide. It will also be a nice opportunity to get a better look at the structure causing holes and rip tides. Fishing is supposed to be getting better, so if the wind cooperates, we might be out there for hours! Although the Pixie Deli is close by for a late morning coffee (or beer), so I suspect around 10:30 AM, a bunch will be heading there!
Take Rio Del Mar Blvd off Highway One all the way to the beach, turn left onto Beach Drive and follow it to the State Park. There is ample parking outside, since the gate won't be open until 7:30 AM or so. For more surf fishing information on what to bring and how to gear up, see our club website, main page, left side, scroll down: http://www.santacruzflyfishermen.org/ I will have spare stripping baskets and flies. Bring prospective members!

Location:	Quail Hollow Ranch
Date:	Sunday, May 31st
Time:	10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

This is an annual Fly Club tradition. The event is hosted in conjunction with the Santa Cruz County Parks, Education and Conservation Program. Our club and the sport of fly fishing are recognized for taking care of our environment and passing on a conservation legacy. Quail Hollow Ranch is a beautiful mountain park acquired by the county in the mid 80s, It features a 300 acre preserve that was once the home to Ohlone Indians, Spanish ranchers, even the headquarters for Sunset Magazine. Now it is home to few horses, a natural history center and a spring-fed "untouchable" bass and bluegill pond. Don't forget the binoculars, this is a major stop on the birdwatchers circuit. The Ranch is located above Felton, about a mile up Zayante Rd, a left turn just past the old Trout Farm Inn.

The day is geared toward introducing and educating people as to why the members of our club are so hooked on fly fishing. Fly Fishing 101 will be taught at 10:15 AM, followed by casting lessons, two levels of competency, at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM . Our Mistress of Fly Tying, Elaine Cook, will be hosting classes all day. More fun events are planned: open casting for fun and laughs, blindfolded fly tying contests, roll casting pond, and spey casting.
What about those kids and grandkids? Just bring them! There will be plenty for them to do, and they are the future of both fly fishing and conservation, so it's important to expose them to the sport. This is all going to happen rain or shine. Everything is provided, rods and reels for casting, fly tying materials, vises, lights and tools. Feel free to bring your own equipment. Let's make this a great club event, this is a special invitation to all members to come out and have some fun and talk over the barbeque, which starts at noon. Members who attend should be sporting some club attire, like one of our baseball caps, a T-shirt, or a casting shirt with our logo on it, so guests can tell who we are. It would help even more if you remember to wear your name tag.
There'll be a free lunch for anyone with a smile and "a short fly fish story. Tell a friend and bring a friend to our "Club Event" at Quail Hollow Ranch. Sunday April 20th, rain or shine.
Directions: Graham Hill Road to East Zayante Road and travel about a mile, pass the Trout Farm Inn, take a left at the Quail Hollow Road bridge. Follow the road about a 1/2 mile and you will see the entrance on your right. For more info contact Troy Mayers, troy@orcasports.com or call (831) 429-5464.

This is a one-day event (*note either date to choose from) to a private ranch near Casa de Fruta Restaurant off Hwy 152 in Gilroy. We have access to two very good bass ponds next to a cabin with bathroom facilities. These ponds have maintained their full water capacities throughout the drought years, which have provided productive bass and blue gill fishing. No experience is needed!
The fish are very cooperative so you are bound to have a good day. Because of the undeveloped roads, everyone must have a 4-W drive vehicle in good working condition or team up with someone who does. Bring your float tube, lunch and drinks for a full day. This is a good opportunity to use those homemade poppers, clousers, damsel imitations and woolly buggers. We usually meet at Casa de Fruta Restaurant early enough for breakfast (this is optional), then head into the ranch by 8:00 AM. We generally fish until 6:00 PM. Call me any time if you have questions or concerns.
Space is limited. Sign-up is by calling in on a first-come first-serve basis. Cost: $75 per person. Make checks payable to Cecilia Stipes and mail to: 328 Capelli Drive, Felton, CA 95018.

The fishout will be over two one-week periods, September 19th through the 26th, and September 26th through Oct. 3th. 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: $260 per person per week. This covers seven nights' lodging with three meals per day. Sign up for either week, for $260, or both weeks for $520.
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 7th, 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 3rd 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 fishmaster will maintain a waiting list for each week. If space for you is available by June 3rd, you will be notified at the club meeting that day, or by telephone.
Unused Funds: Any funds received but not spent on the fishout will be used for prizes for out annual fundraiser.

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