Upcoming Fishing Outings

Mammoth Lakes Fishout - Sept. 17th -24th and Sept. 24th-30th 2005
Fishmasters: John Cook (688-1561) and Paul Schraeder (475-4801)

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 at the Fireside Condominiums in the town of Mammoth lakes. Cost: $215 per person for one week.
Sign-Up: Both weeks are full. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for either week, call Paul Schraeder at 475-4801
Unused Funds: Any funds received but not spent on the fishout will be turned over to the club's Treasurer as club income.

This is will be a day trip to a local ranch for bass and bluegill fishing. The ranch is located near Morgan Hill close to Casa de Fruta on Hwy 152, north of Bell Station about four miles east. We will leave in a group from the Casa de Fruta Restaurant at 8:30 AM sharp. Four-wheel drive vehicles are mandatory for transportation onto this property to negotiate steep inclines on dirt roads. The two ponds we will fish are nestled back in the hills side by side to an old cabin. Lunch arrangements will be announced later. The cost will be $80 per person. If you are interested, please contact me. There is no specific call-in date, but you must confirm your participation no later than the October club meeting, Thursday, Oct.6th. This fishout is limited to twelve members who will fish.

Where: Russo's Marina and Camp Grounds (925) 684-2024
Sign-up: September and October Club Meetings
It's time for stripers. As we did in the past, we will camp at Russo's Camp Ground. It's a good idea to call Russo's, (925-684-2024), for camping reservations to assure that you will have a spot. Sugar Barge also has some trailers you can rent and there are motels nearby in Brentwood.
You may make arrangements with Sugar Barge Resort (right down the road from Russo's), to leave your boat in the water overnight. Boats may be launched and pulled out at any time; the ramp is open around the clock. Boats can also be launched at Russo's anytime as well, since the new ramp is open around the clock.
At the beginning of October, there should be many small fish, as well as some good-size ones. This is a good time to fish with a 6 weight rod. Otherwise, bring 7 and 8 weight rods and fast sink lines. Usually a 27-30 ft (depending on rod weight) lead core head is best, to get the tip down quickly and keep the fly on the bottom the longest. Besides lead core, other fast sink lines (Rio striper line) or type IV-VI are OK - they just take longer to get down.
Bring two to four inch long striper flies such as Clousers, Whistlers, and Deceivers. White and chartreuse flies have been good producers in the past.
There will be a sign-up list at the September and October meetings. After the club meetings, those who signed up will be contacted, to arrange a place for everyone in a boat for the two days - or one day - according to needs, based on the number of boats and spaces available. Because it is usual to fish only two to a boat, it is possible that not everyone will be able to be accommodated. Boats can be rented from Sugar Barge (800-799-4100). Or see their website (www.sugarbarge.com).
Everyone should be there and ready to shove off no later than 7 AM on Saturday, October 22nd and again at 7 AM on Sunday, October 23rd.
There are two places with restrooms nearby. The old bait and tackle store that used to be run by Chuck is now the Hook Line and Sinker (925-684-0668). Along with some basic tackle and a few flies (not inexpensive!), they carry drinks, snacks, and coffee. A restaurant (the Rusty Porthole) is close to Russo's and we can enjoy dinner and review the day's fishing there. We will gather there on Friday and Saturday nights. For all other meals, bring whatever you need. If it's warm, bring plenty of liquids and sunblock. For additional information contact Ed Marcillac or Betty Rentz. Jim Hall is an experienced delta fisherman and is also willing to answer any questions you might have, (831) 212-6237.
Driving directions can be found on the Sugar Barge website, www.sugarbarge.com. Russo's is right at the end of Piper Rd. where it makes a tee intersection with Willow Road on Bethel Island.

When: Friday, Oct. 28-Sunday Oct. 30
Where: KOA, 900 N. Mt Shasta Blvd., Mt Shasta, CA - 800-562-3617
Signup: Call me Wednesday, September 7th, after 7 PM, or see me at the Club meeting Thursday September 8th. Payment will be due September 14th.
Cost: $52 for Friday/Saturday night to stay in a rustic log cabin. This also includes simple breakfast/lunch/snacks provisions and beverages. If you prefer, you can arrange for your own campsite or motel room nearby.
Meals: We go to different restaurants each night for dinner.
Warning to tent or car campers The weather can be unpredictable at this time of year and elevation (3500ft) and some kind of heated accommodations are recommended. Tom Dwyer and his friend Mark can attest to this. The prices for lodging are approximate. The exact amount will depend on the number participating in the fishout. Estimated and actual costs have been very close in past years.
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. In addition, the brown trout will be starting their spawning run through the Nature Conservancy section of the McCloud.
I will provide a simple breakfast, ingredients to make sack lunches, 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 one of the cabins. Please send me your cost share payment by September 14.
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.
I will be up scouting the area starting Monday or Tuesday if you want to come up earlier. If you arrive on Friday before I return from fishing and want to get into a cabin, you can go to the office and tell them you're in the Santa Cruz Club group and get a key. Around dark we will make plans to hit a local restaurant.
Call me if you have any questions.

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