Alcohol was a factor in more than a fifth of the deaths and a nearly a third of all those who died were fishing. Drowning was the leading cause of death, killing 37 of the 61 victims, followed by deaths from collisions. Only one of the 37 drowning victims was wearing a life jacket.A majority of the deaths, accidents and injuries happened in Northern California. Of the 41 deaths in the northern half of the state, 22 happened at lakes, seven on rivers, five along the coast, four in San Francisco Bay and three in the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta.
* San Jose Fly Shop is moving
We will be moving the store on June 30th and will be open on July 1 for business in our new location at the corner of Union Avenue and Los Gatos-Almaden Road (Safeway shopping center). It's officially in the town of Los Gatos, although we are across the street from San Jose (weird zoning). Yes, we will still be named "San Jose Fly Shop".
It was a long, and very serious decision. Here is the upside...very easy access off highway 85-near highway 880, exceptional parking, a beautiful shopping center, a store with 30' ceilings (no more taped rods on the ceiling).
With all of this means we will be able to do some things we've always wanted to do with the store. For you fly tiers, we will be expanding our materials by approximately 25%. We will be bringing in more hooks, supplies, and much, much more.
Thanks to so many of you for helping us build what we have today. We look forward to what's to come. Thank you all again for your support! - Tom Malech, San Jose Fly Shop
* "Tons O'Fun in the Little Yellow Submarine: What We Have Learned About Fishes and Oil Platforms in Southern and Central California"
July 14, 2004 at 7:00 PM in the Seminar Room of Moss Landing Marine Lab, 8272 Moss Landing Road.
What is to be done with offshore oil platforms once they are no longer economical to operate? How important are these structures as fish habitat? These questions will be addressed in a seminar presented by Dr. Milton Love of UCSB. Since 1995 Dr. Love has been studying the fishes that live around oil platforms and natural reefs in central and southern California. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information call Friends of MLML at (831) 771-4100.
* Tenth Annual Big Fish Derby - July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project is hosting its 10th annual Big Fish Derby. This is a major fund raiser for MBS&TP, which has been instrumental in sustaining local populations of steelhead and coho salmon. The Derby offers cash prizes for large fish in several different categories. Contact Larry Wolf 688-4257 for more information.
* West Coast IWFF Regional Rendez-Vous - July 15-18, 2004 - Mt. Shasta, CA
The International Women Fly Fishers and the Shasta Mayflies of Redding, CA invite you to join us at the Mt Shasta Ranch in Mt Shasta, California. Expect the fun to begin on Thursday, July 15th, after lunch with a visit to the Sacramento River Museum and nature walk and end Sunday, July 18th with a wrap up meeting. Friday morning, Craig Ballenger, local fishing guide and writer will give us an orientation to the fly fishing in the area and talk about conservation issues. Then fishing... In the evening, there will be a cocktail party sponsored by The Fly Shop from Redding.. Saturday morning, fishing. Then, evening fishing topped off with a fun poker game. There will be sufficient finger food for dinner on poker night thanks to the Shasta mayflies. As an extra bonus two massage therapists are available. Lodging arrangements to be made on your own. A list of local motels can be found on the IWFF website (www.intlwomenflyfishers.org/).
* FFF Fly Fishing Show and Conclave 2004 -August 18-21, 2004 - West Yellowstone
* NCCFFF 2004 Conclave in Redding, CA "A Festival of Fly Fishing"
The FFF 39th Annual Conclave and Fly Fishing Show will be in West Yellowstone this year and so far it has been a wet winter with good promise for great fishing this summer. Signup early!
For more details check out the website at: .
Redding Convention Center, Turtle Bay
Friday, October 15, and Saturday, October 16
On Friday, October 15, the General Conclave will be open from Noon to 6:00 PM.
On Saturday, October 16, the General Conclave will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 PM
Featuring: Jack Dennis; Steve Rajeff; Scott Sanchez; and many other great fly fishers and fly tiers.
The Conclave includes: Fly Tying; Fly Fishing Techniques; Fly Casting Instruction; Travel Opportunities; Guides; Artists; Manufacturers; Exhibitors; Fly Casting Tournament; Banquet; Silent Auction; Live Auction; and more - Bring the family!
For more information go to: www.goshingletown.com/HTLM/FlyFishers/ConclavePage.htm