No Club Meeting in July
Since the July club meeting (July 1) would likely interfere with the July 4th holiday weekend plans for most members, the Board decided not to hold a club meeting in July. Historically, the July meeting has been the most poorly attended of the year, even when it didn't cross the holiday weekend. We think this is because most of our members are where they should be: away in some beautiful spot fly fishing.
Ernie's Closed on Mondays
We want to let the club members know that we will be closing on Mondays beginning Feb 2. We will be open Tuesdays through Saurdayst from 9 AM-5 PM. We're looking forward to having a few more hours to fish and etc. Thanks, Ernie and Diane
Slide Show Available on CD
This year's slide show is now available on a CD. The CD has the PowerPoint Slide Show, plus all of the individual pictures in an unformatted separate folder. The Slide Show and the pictures can be accessed by PCs or Macs. To run the Slide Show, you will need to have the PowerPoint program installed on your computer. We are charging $5 for each CD. Proceeds will go into the Club's general fund.
Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project Alert
There are steelhead in Scott Creek that have been instrumented with small blue temperature loggers. If you catch a fish with a logger, do the following: 1) snip off the logger and immediately release the fish back into Scott Creek; 2) if you cannot snip off the logger, release the fish with the logger back into Scott Creek. Proper handling of the fish should be followed: try to avoid removing the fish from the water, underwater unhooking and logger removal is preferred; do not squeeze the fish or touch its eyes or gills. Do not keep the fish. The logger can be removed by snipping the two thin plastic anchors that hold it in place. Do not expose the logger to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Please call NOAA Fisheries (831) 420-3958 to arrange for tag return and your reward.
Anyone Taking the Train to the Green River Fishout
If you are planning to go by train to the Green River, Elaine asks that you call her right away at 688-1561, because train and car reservations need to be made.
Hetch Hetchy Restoration
Ron Good of the Restore Hetch Hetchy Foundation to speak at the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum on February 10th at 7 PM. He will address the feasibility of removing Hetch Hetchy Dam and restoring the flooded Hetch Hetchy Valley to its natural state.
Roostercomb Bass
Cecilia Stipes has set the dates for her Roostercomb Ranch bass fishing trip. It will be Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. She can bring other club members on this great trip, so mark your calendars if you are interested. There will be more details in the March Newsletter, or call Cecilia at 335-5727.
The Fly Fishing Show - San Rafeal February 27-29
This year's show is bigger than ever with a huge list of celebrities and expert fly tiers. There is also another huge list of seminars, casting demonstrations, featured tiers and classes, and an expanded list of exhibitors for this year. Hours: Fri 11 AM - 6:30 PM , Sat 9 AM - 6 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 5 PM. Admission $12 per day for adult; two day pass $20; three day pass $28. $2 per day for kids under 12.
As an adjunct to the show, the Northern California Fly Fishers will induct Mr. Michael Fong into the NCCFFF Hall of Fame. This event will occur on February 28, 6:30PM, and all are invited. It will be an evening of dinner and special ceremony to celebrate Michael's contribution to the sport of fly fishing. For reservations to this special event, please visit the web site at www.nccfff.org - or - www.insideangler.com.
Lower Sac River Guide Special
Tim Loomis reports that Lower Sac River Guide Chris Parson is offering a "float trip special" to club members: one full day float trip on the Lower Sac for $162.50 (includes lunch). The normal fee for a similar float is $325.00
Chris can be reached at hacklejockey@sbcglobal.net 530-241-1869 hm; 530-917-0053 cell; or The Fly Shop (Redding) 800-669-3474. Ask for Chris Parsons
Local Rockfish Fishout
Harry Petrakis is organizing a fishout on some our local reefs for September 11, 2004. The main target will be olive and blue rockfish, which readily go for a well-presented fly, and are a lot of fun to catch. There is also the chance of hooking into a 40 pound white sea bass or a good-sized halibut, or who knows what kind of monster. Harry needs to know who has a suitable boat for near shore ocean fishing, and how many people he or she can accommodate on their boat. Give him a call at 425-1223.