Hands-on group instruction by some of our club experts.
Beginners are especially welcome.
Poppers for Bluegill and Bass
Fly Tying Instructor: Elaine Cook
Poppers for Bluegill and Bass
Fly Tying Instructor: Elaine Cook
Spring is the time for topwater bass and bluegill fishing. The club has several fishouts scheduled that target these fish. Go prepared with an arsenal of poppers that you crafted yourself. Only the most rudimentary fly tying skills are needed to produce a quality popper.
Sign-ups are required. If you are able to attend only one of the classes, arrangements can be made if you indicate which class you cannot attend on the sign-up sheet. If you do not attend the March Club meeting call Elaine Cook (688-1561) to get your name on the sign-up sheet. This will be a two part class.
Part 1
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2005
Time: 11 AM to 3 PM
Place: Lee Fitzsimmons' home, 2031 Felt St., Santa Cruz phone 464-2460
Directions: Exit Hwy 1 at Soquel Drive. If exiting from Hwy 1 North, cross over freeway. Turn left (towards Staples and West Marine) on the frontage road (Soquel Ave.). Turn right on 17th Ave., and go about a mile, crossing the railroad tracks. Turn left on Felt St. It's about three blocks to 2031.
Bring a bag lunch. There aren't enough chairs to go around. So if you can, bring a straight back chair, a stool or a folding chair.
Do not bring your fly tying vise or tools.
Class content:
1. Attaching body to hook
2. Painting popper body
3. How to rig and fish for bass.
Part 2
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2005
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Place: Soquel Grange, 2800 Porter Street, Soquel
Do bring your fly tying vise, tools, light and 3/0 or Monocord thread in any color.
Class content:
1. Dressing poppers with feathers and other materials
2. Weed guards
3. Rubber legs
4. Doll eyes