Upcoming Fishing Outings

September Surf Fishout
Fishmaster: Kirk Mathew - 724-6811

Saturday, September 5th, we will meet at Palm Beach (by Pajaro Dunes) at 6:10 AM. Sunrise will be 6:41 AM, and the previous night's full moon sets at 7:43 AM. The low tide is at 5:31 AM at 0.67. From HWY 1, take the Riverside Road exit, turn right and right again, onto Lee Road. At the light, turn left onto Beach Road and go three miles. The road dead ends at Palm Beach/Pajaro Dunes. Park along Beach Road outside the state lot. For those who have never tried this, there is lots of info in the web version of the newsletter, and plenty of onsite help to be had.

San Luis Reservoir and the O'Neill Forebay are nearby striper fisheries, a one-hour drive from Santa Cruz. The fishout is a one day outing for float tubers, prams, pontoons and power boats scheduled for Saturday only. Campsites are available on the Medeiros side to those who want to fish more than one day. If you are camping and would like to share your campsite with other members please call or e-mail Harry harryandlinda@yahoo.com (new contact phone number for Harry is (831) 419-4245) and I will put you in contact with each other and send you notes on camping. The map at www.parks.ca.gov/pages/558/files/SanLuisMap.pdf shows the reservoir and the forebay. It also has info on fishing and camping. The map is a PDF file, so it may take a while to load. Use the pull-down menu to increase the size 150-200% so you can see details. O'Neill forebay has produced several world record fly-caught stripers and some of the best water is accessible with a float tube.
I will be at the boat launch at 7:00 AM Saturday. Call me when you get there if it's after 7 and I will tell you where we are. If you are bringing a boat please stay in touch. If you are finding fish please call me on my cell. I will return the favor.
Driving directions to boat launch area:
Take Hwy 152 to the O'Neill Forebay and look for the San Luis Creek Recreational Area entrance which is marked by a sign on Hwy 152 as you descend down the hill that is near the face of the dam. The turn-off will be towards the bottom of the descent.
Driving Directions to camp grounds on Medeiros side:
Take Hwy 152 and continue past the boat launch entrance to the Hwy 33 exit Take that exit and head north(turn left). Continue about 1/3 mile north on Hwy 33 to the Medeiros Recreation Area where you will turn left. Continue through the entrance past the kiosk until you get to a T-intersection, turn left and drive up the shoreline, keeping the lake to the right of you. We will camp along the lake (Hwy 152 should be on your left), near the big power line towers. Camping/parking fees are paid at the entrance self-pay station. Note that two vehicles can "share" a "site" (there aren't any sites per se, but you can list a second vehicle on your camping fee slip). Make your own arrangements to pair up with another camper to split the cost.
Gear:
5-7 wt rods, sinking lines (type IV thru VI, Rio striper lines, T-140, or leadcore will all work), floating lines
Flies: Topwater: bass poppers, gurglers, and crease flies -- all especially in white, yellow or silver.
Underwater: Clousers, whistlers and deceivers, also in white/yellow, flashy white, white/chartreuse, blue/white, grey/white n'pretty much whatever you have. These should be 1-1/2 to 3 inches long or longer.
Float tube, pontoon boat or pram. Be safe - BRING A PFD!(personal floatation device- a life vest) Don't forget hat, sunscreen, sunglasses/eye protection. We will break for lunch at 12:30 at the boat launch picnic tables. Join us and get updated on where the fish are and share your lunch and meet people. Please call or e-mail if you know for sure you are going to attend so I can put you on the list or just show up. There is no limit to the number of people who can attend.

SCFF member Jim Walt is signed up for both weeks of the Mammoth Fishout, but regrettably finds he will be unable to attend. If anyone is interested in either or both slots, please contact him at 684-9258.

When: Friday October 30th-Sunday November 1st
Where: KOA, 900 N. Mt Shasta Blvd., Mt Shasta, CA - 800-562-3617
Signup: Call starting Saturday September 12th, payment due by Saturday, 26th.
Cost: $60 for Friday/Saturday nights/stay in rustic log cabin(including breakfast/lunch/snacks/drinks) or you can arrange for your own campsite or motel room nearby. We go out to different restaurants each night for dinner. A warning to tent or car campers: The weather can be unpredictable at this time of year and elevation (3500 ft.). Some kind of heated accommodations are recommended. (The prices for lodging are approximate, the exact amount will depend on the number on the fish out, but in years past these numbers are pretty close).
This is a great time of year to fish these two rivers, and see some beautiful fall colors. I've always had my best luck of the season in this time period. The October caddis should be active, with the rainbows trying to fatten up for winter. Additionally, the brown trout will be starting their spawning run in the conservancy section of the McCloud. Medicine Lake outside McCloud is reputed to fish very well in late fall...if you can reach it.
I will provide a simple breakfast, ingredients to make a sack lunch, and soft drinks and snacks for apres fishing. We will go into Mt. Shasta (five minutes away) for dinner, where there a number of good restaurants.
When you call to sign up please let me if you will be camping on your own or staying in a cabin. Please send me the appropriate funds by September 26th.
The log cabins have two rooms, with a double bed in one, and four bunk beds in the other. They have electricity, and portable electric heaters. You will need to bring your own sleeping bags/bedding and towels. There is a big, heated common bathroom area by the office with showers.
Call me if you have any questions.

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