Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 8:00 AM PSTDelta Fly Fishers Fly Tying Day
Fairfield Inn and Suites, Lodi, CA
DELTA FLY FISHERS
FLY TYING DAY
December 7, 2024. 8am to 2:30pm
Spend the day, tying flies with expert tyer, Ben Byng. Ben will lead participants through a series of bass-focused flies. All tying materials and instructions will be provided. Tying tools will be available to borrow for the day. Breakfast, lunch and dessert included. Come and join the fun!
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Explore bass patterns with tying expert Ben Byng! ____ $30 per person includes tying instruction, tying materials, breakfast, lunch, dessert, a thank you gift and entry into door prize drawing! ____ Raffle with great prizes!
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES 262 Rocky Lane Lodi, Ca 95240
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3 attendees
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 8:00 AM PSTSteelhead on the Mokelumne
Mokelumne River Day Use Area, Clements, CA
AMADOR FLYFISHERS FISHOUT POLICY:

This outing is available to AFF Paid Club Members and their guest(s).
AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the Fishmaster prior to fishing. Click the link for the waiver. http://amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2023_AFF%20Release%20of%20Liability-FILL-IN.pdf
Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Contact the Fishmaster if you or your guest(s) would like to request instruction or loaner equipment at least a week prior to the outing.
Be courteous and change your RSVP to “Not Attending” if you are unable to attend the outing so that we are not waiting for you. You can also contact and inform the Fishmaster or another attending member. For safety reasons let the Fishmaster or another attending member know if you leave an outing early. Otherwise, we will be searching for you at the end of the outing.

We will be fishing for Steelhead and Rainbow Trout below the Camanche Dam in the Mokelumne River Day Use Area east of Clements. This is a walk and wade trip. The wading is easy to difficult depending on flows.
Make sure you have your 2025 Steelhead Report Card and fishing License.

We will meet at the first parking lot on the left of the entrance.

EQUIPMENT
5-7 wt rods
Floating or sink tip fly line
3x to 4x tippet
Indicator & split shot

Flies
Most Rainbow trout nymphs, streamers and egg patterns work. Nymphing is the most productive. Streamers will also work.

Also, bring a lunch. We will meet back at the parking lot around noon to take a break and share stories.
18 attendees+13
Sun, Feb 9, 2025, 12:00 PM PSTTrinity River Steelhead Fishout
Trumbull’s Trinity Lodge, Douglas City, CA
This outing is available to AFF Paid Club Members and their guest(s).
AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the Fishmaster prior to fishing. Click the link for the waiver. http://amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2023_AFF%20Release%20of%20Liability-FILL-IN.pdf
Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Contact the Fishmaster if you or your guest(s) would like to request instruction or loaner equipment.
Be courteous and change your RSVP to “Not Attending” if you are unable to attend the outing so that we are not waiting for you. You can also contact and inform the Fishmaster or another attending member. For safety reasons let the Fishmaster or another attending member know if you leave an outing early. Otherwise, we will be searching for you at the end of the outing.
Trinity River is arguably one of the finest steelhead streams in the West. It’s runs of anadromous fish were nearly decimated when Trinity and Lewiston Dams were completed in the 1960s, but recent restoration efforts along the river (Trinity River Restoration Program) have brought the steelhead back by the thousands, and recent years on the Trinity have boasted some of the finest runs and greatest steelheading in decades.

The average size of a Trinity River steelhead ranges from four to eight pounds, while mature adults measuring over ten pounds are hooked on a regular basis. In addition to the steelhead, anglers on the Trinity River have the opportunity to hook into fresh Chinook and Coho salmon, and even sea-run brown trout. Whereas a great week of steelheading on most rivers can mean one or two fish hooked, our Trinity River guides regularly hook multiple fish nearly every day of the season.

Gear:

Flies:

Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Harrop's Last Chance Cripple - #18

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Pat's RubberlegsBrown and Black, #4-8
• Mercer's Poxyback GB Hares Ears - #8-14
• TB Solitude Stone - #8
• Lance's X-May - #16, Brown
• Mercer's Gold Bead Biot Epoxy Golden Stone - #8-10

Eggs:
• Clown Egg - #4-10
• M.C. Redd Reapers
• Micro Spawn Eggs - Pink & Salmon Egg
• Boles Bazookas - #8

Streamers & Leeches:
• Beadhead Crystal Buggers - Any
• CH Kiwi Muddlers
• Freshwater Clouser - Any

Meetup Location and Time :TBA

Cost: TBA

Lodging: Keith and I will be reserving a river front house with limited space available. The maximum capacity of the house is 8 people. More members are welcome to join us on this outing but will need to find their own lodging. Indian Creek Lodge is nearby. We will be doing a group meals for breakfast and dinner at the house. More information will be provided as we get closer to the outing. Please contact us if you want to stay at the river front house.
9 attendees+4
Sat, Mar 15, 2025, 7:00 AM PDTDandelion Days - Jackson
Jackson Main Street, Jackson , CA
Dandelion Days is a fun family-oriented outdoor street fair featuring antiques, relics and collectibles, and arts and crafts. Amador Flyfishers will be hosting an information booth on main Street in downtown Jackson, CA to help promote flyfishing and awareness of our club!
2 attendees
Sat, Mar 29, 2025, 8:00 AM PDTIndian Creek Reservoir
Needs location
This outing is available to AFF Paid Club Members and their guest(s).
AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the Fishmaster prior to fishing. Click the link for the waiver. http://amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2023_AFF%20Release%20of%20Liability-FILL-IN.pdf
Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Contact the Fishmaster if you or your guest(s) would like to request instruction or loaner equipment at least a week prior to the outing.
Be courteous and change your RSVP to “Not Attending” if you are unable to attend the outing so that we are not waiting for you. You can also contact and inform the Fishmaster or another attending member. For safety reasons let the Fishmaster or another attending member know if you leave an outing early. Otherwise, we will be searching for you at the end of the outing.
We will be fishing for Rainbow and Lohanton Cutthroat Trout to 28" or more. An occasional Brown can also be caught. There are eagles and osprey, occasional bear, coyote, pelicans, etc. to entertain you while you fish.
A float tube, Kayak or small boat will allow you to cover much of the lake. The use of a 4 or 5wt rod and reel with a 24' sink tip or intermediate line. You can also indicator fish with a floating line.
#14, #16 and #18 nymphs can produce lots of fish on a day trip. Pheasant tails, hare's ears, flashbacks and sheep creek specials are your best choices. Also midges and small woolly buggers can be productive.
Directions From Jackson are as follows; Drive east on Hwy. 88 past Sorensen's Resort for approx. 3 miles. Turn right on Hwy. 89 towards Markleeville. Drive approx. 3 miles and turn left onto Airport Dr. Veer left when you get to the airport and continue about a mile or two. The campsite sustained fire damage and was closed during the 2023 season. If open we will meet at the boat ramp parking lot. If not, we will meet at the north east side of the lake.

If you need additional information contact Joe Jimenez (email) [email protected] (cell) 925-783-9820
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to catch a big one!
6 attendees+1
Thu, May 1, 2025, 8:00 AM PDT Bass Ponds Below Mule Creek #1
GOLD COUNTRY LANES, SUTTER CREEK, CA
This outing is only available to Amador Flyfishers PAID MEMBERS. Sign ups are limited to 10 attendees per outing. The Thursday outing is the most popular. Priority for Saturday May 4 will go to those NOT signed up for Wed. 1.
We will meet both days at Gold County Lanes located at 81 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek, Ca. at 8 A.M. Please don't be late. IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP AND CANNOT MAKE IT, PLEASE CONTACT ME OR LET ANOTHER ATTENDEE KNOW SO THAT WE ARE NOT WAITING FOR YOU. We will caravan down to the ponds.
This outings difficulty level is EASY. The ponds are best fished from a float tube. The ponds can also be fished by wading out from the shore or in some cases from shore. You can either "wet wade" or use waders.
Essentials include:
4 or 6 wt. Fly Rod, Floating Line, Float Tube, Life Vest
Sun Screen, Rain Jacket, Sunglasses, Fins
Fly Patterns including:
Bass Poppers, Leeches, Rubber Legs,
Woolly Bugs, Woolly Buggers, Various Nymphs
The ponds are filled primarily with large mouth bass and average between 10-12 inches. There are also some blue gill and perch. THE PONDS ARE CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY. PLEASE PINCH DOWN ALL THE BARBS ON THE FLIES and/or HOOKS YOU USE.
You can fish as late as 4 p.m. For additional information or change of plans contact Fishmaster Dennis Larson, 209-267-5335 or cell 209-217-6194.

• What to bring
Bring a lunch, something to drink and a lawn chair. We will break for lunch between noon and 1 p.m.
10 attendees+5
Sat, May 3, 2025, 8:00 AM PDT Bass Ponds Below Mule Creek #2
GOLD COUNTRY LANES, SUTTER CREEK, CA
This outing is only available to Amador Flyfishers PAID MEMBERS. Sign ups are limited to 10 attendees per outing. The Thursday outing is the most popular. Priority for Saturday May 3 will go to those NOT signed up for Thursday's May 1st outing.
We will meet both days at Gold County Lanes located at 81 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek, Ca. at 8 A.M. Please don't be late. IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP AND CANNOT MAKE IT, PLEASE CONTACT ME OR LET ANOTHER ATTENDEE KNOW SO THAT WE ARE NOT WAITING FOR YOU. We will caravan down to the ponds.
This outings difficulty level is EASY. The ponds are best fished from a float tube. The ponds can also be fished by wading out from the shore or in some cases from shore. You can either "wet wade" or use waders.
Essentials include:
4 or 6 wt. Fly Rod, Floating Line, Float Tube, Life Vest
Sun Screen, Rain Jacket, Sunglasses, Fins
Fly Patterns including:
Bass Poppers, Leeches, Rubber Legs,
Woolly Bugs, Woolly Buggers, Various Nymphs
The ponds are filled primarily with large mouth bass and average between 10-12 inches. There are also some blue gill and perch. THE PONDS ARE CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY. PLEASE PINCH DOWN ALL THE BARBS ON THE FLIES and/or HOOKS YOU USE.
You can fish as late as 4 p.m. For additional information or change of plans contact Fishmaster Dennis Larson, 209-267-5335 or cell 209-217-6194.

• What to bring
Bring a lunch, something to drink and a lawn chair. We will break for lunch between noon and 1 p.m.
3 attendees
Mon, May 5, 2025, 12:00 PM PDTClear Lake 2025 (5/5-9)
Clear Lake State Park, Kelseyville, CA
This outing is to fish Clear Lake, targeting Large Mouth Bass and possibly Crappie. Carp and Catfish can be caught too! We'll be based at Clear Lake State Park, Kelsey Creek Campground. The plan is to arrive and fish Monday 5/5-Thursday 5/8, leaving Friday 5/9.

FISHMASTER: Ron Calvert (direct contact info provided after sign-up). I will be in Campsite #60, white Toyota Tacoma and white/seafoam Shasta trailer.

LODGING: We will staying at Clear Lake State Park, Kelsey Creek Campground. ACT NOW AND MAKE CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS EARLY at www.reservecalifornia.com (search for "Clear Lake SP" or "Clear Lake SP Cabins"). Additional info available at: www.parks.ca.gov. Campsites for trailer/RVs or tents are $30/night (RVs <35 feet, no hookups) + $8.25 reservation fee. For those interested, campground cabins are available which house up to 2 people (byo-mattress bunk beds, AC, no refrigerator, public flush toilets and pay shower, $60/night) - contact me for more details. For more plush accomodations outside the State Park, you may want to check out Konocti Vista Casino/Hotel (konocti-vista-casino.com), Konocti Harbor Resort (www.konoctiharborresort.com), or several 3+ star hotels/motels in Lakeport (~10-15 miles away).

POLICY: IF YOU PLAN TO GO, RSVP THROUGH MEETUP! Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are encouraged to attend. AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the Fishmaster prior to fishing (see page 2 at the following link):
https://www.amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2025_AFF%20Membership%20Application-Release%20of%20Liability_3_FILL-IN%20-%20FINAL.pdf

Contact the Fishmaster if you would like any added instruction or any loaner equipment. If you RSVP but later cannot attend, please update your Meetup status to “Not Attending” (and/or notify the Fishmaster or another attending member) so that we are not waiting/searching for you. Likewise, for safety reasons let the Fishmaster or another attending member know if you leave an outing early.

DIRECTIONS: Clear Lake State Park is located on the west shore of Clear Lake, ~63 miles west of Williams, CA. From I-5 north, take exit #578 at Williams, and follow CA-20 towards Clear Lake/Colusa for 37 miles; at the traffic circle take CA-53 South for 7.5 miles, then turn right onto CA-29 North to Kelseyville for 14.2 miles. At Kelseyville turn right onto Main Street/State Street, ultimately turning right onto Gaddy Lane and following it north, turning right onto Soda Bay Road. At around 1 mile, watch for a lefthand entrance into Clear Lake State Park. (WARNING: Use manual navigation for this last step - Google Maps may not be trustworthy at pinpointing the entrance!)

FEES: No extra fees if you're camping. Folks coming in from outside the park pay a day-use fee of ~$7 for seniors/$8 non-seniors. The cabin rental includes parking for one car, but extra cabin vehicles are $8/day. Kelsey Creek also offers boat ramp access - alternate boat ramps may include Lakeside County Park, or the Third Street or Fifth Street boat ramps in Lakeport. There is a Lake County Quagga Mussels inspection sticker cost of $20 (does not apply to canoes, kayaks, car-top boats, float tubes, rafts, paddleboards).

GENERAL INFO & RULES:
* Park open from dawn to dusk.
* Park offers several self-guided hiking trails, bird watching, and a visitor center.
* other local attractions outside the park include wineries, restaurants, and a few casinos.
* Dogs allowed in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds; must be kept on a 6-foot maximum leash and may not be left unattended at any time. Dogs are not allowed on trails or day-use areas.
* Limits: 5 Black Bass >=12 in.; 2 Striped Bass >=18 in., possible Crappie limit of 10.
* Access by float tube, pontoon boat, or kayak is advised. Bank fishing is possible in some areas, but limited. Kelsey Creek campground offer several beach access points for launching.
* 5-7 weight rods are advised, with 4X-2X tippet. Floating lines for topwater patterns or float-n-fly setups, intermediate sinking lines for subsurface. Successful subsurface patterns include small Wooly Buggers (size 8-12) in black or olive, Wiggle Tails, or Sheep Creek Specials (size 10-12). For float-n-fly: "creepers" in various colors, or crappie minnow jigs in chartreuse/white and gray/white. Poppers could be a possibility in the early morning/late evening hours.
* Sunscreen and other protection (wide-brim hat) recommended.
4 attendees
Thu, May 29, 2025, 12:00 PM PDTManzanita Lake Fish Out Camp Out
Manzanita Lake, California, CA
Join us at Beautiful Manzanita Lake on Thursday May 29 thru Sunday June 1st.
Accommodations right on Manzanita Lake: www.lassenlodging.com
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233257
Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins - Starting at $76/night
Camping Cabins are within walking distance of Manzanita Lake.
These 20 cabins are the first new accommodations in Lassen Volcanic National Park since 1972, and are available in three models: 2 Room, 1 Room, and Bunkhouse
The cabins are located one mile south of the park entrance, perched at an elevation of 5,890 feet and adjacent to the 179-site campground. The Loomis Museum, Loomis Ranger Station and popular hiking trails are nearby.
Groceries, supplies, gifts, gasoline, a pay phone, ATM, laundromat and hot showers can be located at the nearby Manzanita Lake Camper Store. Our cafe features a variety of delicious and healthy items including salads, fresh fruits, hot or cold sandwiches, espresso drinks and soft-serve ice cream. The cafe had not opened yet at last years event but the shop was operating.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234039
Manzanita Lake Campground - Starting at $26/night

PRO TIP: Availability to make reservations at the campground or the camping cabins opens up exactly 6 months in advance. So you can make reservations at the above links starting on NOVEMBER 29. You are allowed to book 2 or 3 days in a row. For instance, if you book on November 29 you are allowed to book from May 29 to February 1.

Park Details:
Lassen Volcanic is a National Park and requires an entrance fee for vehicles. It went up last year to $30 but the pass is valid for 7 consecutive days within the park. Manzanita Lake and campground are adjacent to the Northwest Entrance to the park approx. 45 minutes east of Anderson, Ca
If you are over 62 you can get a Senior Lifetime Pass for $80.00 and its good at all National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands. They sell them at the entrance gate.

Lake Details:
Manzanita lake holds a fair number of rainbow and brown trout and is rated as a blue ribbon fly fishery by the state of California Department of Fish and Game. It is managed as a catch and release fishery with only single barbless hooks allowed. No bait such as worms, salmon eggs or powerbait may be used. You can expect to find Rainbows, Large Browns and some cutthroat. There is a convenient launch area you can drive to for larger craft but those with Float tubes can walk to the lake from the campground as it is less than 200 yards away.
Some type of craft is mandatory to fish Manzanita lake as most of the shoreline is closely lined with brush and Ponderosa pines and not very conducive to casting. There is some shoreline that is also off limits to foot traffic all together. For those that want to check out other venues nearby, Hat Creek is only 30 minutes away and the Pit River is 45 minutes away. Baum Lake is another popular destination and is 36 minutes away.

How to Fish and recommended flies:
The nice thing about this lake is you can fish it your favorite way depending on conditions. Slow trolling Balanced Damsels on an intermediate line works great, if there is a bit of chop on the water midges and chironomids under an indicator can be a killer combination. An exciting treat is there can be hatches on the lake and the fish can be eager to take a properly presented dry especially in the early evening. A favorite mid-summer treat is right at sunset where they will often hit with reckless abandon on any aggressively stripped streamer. If there is a breeze look for big ants to be ‘falling’ out of the trees on to the lake. So, fish the tree line down wind with ant patters. Last year there was a flying termite swarm and the fish were going crazy for them, happened at dusk but only on one night.
Dries:
Goddard Caddis
Griffiths Gnat
Parachute Adams
Flying Black Ant
Streamers:
Wolly Buggers
Crystal Buggers
Simi Seal Leeches
Zonkers
Nymphs:
Balanced Damsels
Hares Ear
Dark Lord
Birds Nest
Micro Prince
Flashback Pheasant Tail
Fox's Micro Poopah
Balanced Leech
Midges and Chironomids:
Chironomid Bomber
Chromie Red
Vaious Color Zebra Midges
12 attendees+7
Mon, Jun 2, 2025, 8:00 AM PDTLower Sac. River Drift. Guides by Mr. Fox Outfitters
Redding, Redding, CA
Historically the Lower Sacramento River has been a blue ribbon fishery and will reward you with plentiful opportunities to catch that wild rainbow trout worthy of a photo to remember. Also there is always the possibility to have a steelhead trout in the mix. Don’t miss out!

AMADOR FLYFISHERS FISHOUT POLICY:
This outing is available to AFF Paid Club Members and their guest(s).
AFF Paid Members inviting guest(s) are responsible for the needs of their guest(s) and getting the signed Liability Waiver to the Fishmaster prior to fishing. Click the link for the waiver. http://amadorflyfishers.org/AFF_Forms/2023_AFF%20Release%20of%20Liability-FILL-IN.pdf
Members and guest(s) of all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Lower Sacramento River Drift Trip services will be provided by Tim Fox and associates. The cost with 2 anglers per boat will be published soon but be assured the price will be competitive.

Lodging reservations can be made at the Gaia Hotel and Spa in Anderson for 6/1 and 6/2 for Amador Flyfishers with past price being $104.00 per night including a good breakfast at Woodside Grill near the hotel.
Typically we will have a group dinner on 6/2 and reservations will be made for 7:30 at a restaurant yet to be determined.
Please sign up early for the trip in order to reserve the top guides.
Payment arrangements as directed by Mr. Fox Outfitters will be forthcoming.
Be courteous and change your RSVP to “Not Attending” if you are unable to attend after signing up.
10 attendees+5

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