tight lines 2017 - santa lucia fly fishers nov newsletter.pdf · he tried his ant and ladybug...

(1 SLFF NEWSLETTER – September 2017

PRESIDENT’S LETTER – Lew Leichter

November 2017

John Gierach: On the physics and tactics of landing a fish: when the fish does something, you donothing; when the fish does nothing, you do something. If you play a fish toohard, you’ll lose it and if you don’t play it hard enough you’ll also lose it.Some say we fish to relax but how can you relax when there is so much atstake.

ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTMAENT OF OFFICERS:Candidates for the 2018 board include (RETURNING) Sheri Bryant, Art Chapman,Rich Chubon, Lew Leichter, Bernard Pieters, and (NEW) Bob Bayer, LarryDellard, Robert Hartzell, Mike Powers. Our annual meeting will be held on

Thursday December 14th. We will elect Directors and the Directors will then vote for our officers.THE PROGRAM AT OUR DECEMBER MEETING WILL BE A SPECIAL ONE AND IN KEEPING WITH THEHOLIDAYS, OUR OWN CAROLE ONTIVEROS AND OUR FRIEND TERESA ADAMS FROM THE BAKERSFIELDCLUB WILL TALK TO US ABOUT CASTING FOR RECOVERY AND MY FRIEND JOSEPH NARKEVITZ WILLTALK TO US ABOUT PROJECT HEALING WATERS. We will make a donation to both organizations onbehalf of the club.

NOVEMBER 7 MEETING PROGRAM: We had a late cancellation from our scheduled speaker. Clubmember Joe Fram has stepped up and will do a program on his travels and fishing in New Zealand.He got help and additional materials from Sally Stoner and Robert Masaoka (see below for moreinfo). Thanks to all. Member programs are neat. If you would like to do one at a future meeting letus know.

NEW CLUB OUTING TO ICELAND: Member Pierre Labrecque has made arrangements through theHREGGNASI ANGLING CLUB for a “BUCKET LIST” trip to Iceland. (SEE HIS ARTICLE BELOW FOR MOREDETAILS)

INTERESTING ARTICLE at www.ginkandgasoline.com:

How to Stop the Dreaded Fly Fishing Birds Nest

http://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com San Luis Obispo, CA Mike Powers, Editor

Tight Lines Nov - 2017


SAVE THE DATES

NOV 9th:5 to 6 Board meeting6:30 General meeting with member Joe Fram as our speaker

NOV 19th-21st:Striper outing to O’Neill Forebay with dinner atWoolgrowers at 6:00 Sunday Nov 19th (see below!).Contact Mark Shelton ([email protected] , ph. 459-7863)

NOV 28TH: Fly tying. Contact Jim Snodgrass (see below)

Upcoming fly fishing shows … interested in trying and/or buying gear? These are the places to go.We always have some experienced member shoppers that will be glad to show youaround: 1/19 to 1/21 ISE show in Sacramento and 2/23 to 2/25 Fly Fishing Show inPleasanton

MAR 31, 2018BANQUET AND BANQUET SPEAKER: Mark your calendar. Looks like we’ll have a neatbanquet, John Sherman noted outdoor fly fishing photographer will be our guestspeaker. Here is a link to John’s website: www.johngsherman.com.

LANCE GRAY’S ALMANOR TOUR TUESDAY JUNE 26, 2018Lew LeichterAt our October meeting Lance told us about his “tours”.There seemed to be a lot of interest, so we’ve reservedthis date. Per Lance our tour will be different than theone described on his website as follows:

The “Hex Tour” is a simple right to the point tour. Thefocus point is the Hexagenia and the areas at LakeAlmanor where it is found. We meet at 10 AM and spendthe day touring the entire lake pointing out access areas,fishing tips for each fishing access and the equipment and

flies that we use during our guiding operation. The tour is much more than just about where andwhen. We cover the entomology of the Hexagenia and why it’s found at Lake Almanor. This hands-on tour gives the fly fisher a firm understanding on the Hex.

The tour includes a lake front tri-tip dinner, rigging and an evening of fishing on the lake. The tourstarts at 10 AM and ends at dark after fishing. Handouts on the tour are provided, including a mapof the lake, equipment and rigging setups and a breakdown of the areas where you will find theHex.The cost for the day is $85 per person and the maximum is 10. We need to send Lance a 50%deposit so if you want to participate let me know and send me a $45 deposit. Make the checkout to Lance Gray & Company. We’ll send you all the info from Lance when we get yourdeposit.


Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 6:30pmMargie’s Diner, 1575 Calle Joaquin, SLO

New Zealand Travel and Fishing(February - March 2017)

Joe FramWe finally made it to New Zealand after 32 years of anticipation this past spring. This presentationwill discuss our six weeks of traveling around the North and South Island of New Zealand whichincluded a few episodes of chasing the ‘elusive’, but very large Rainbow and Brown trout. I willdiscuss my motivation for traveling to New Zealand, our travel and lodging, highlights, fishingresults and recommendations for a successful trip.

As we were reminded by multiple Kiwi’s (the native population, not the bird), Rainbow and Browntrout are an introduced/invasive species and should be eliminated. Unfortunately, we did little todecrease the population so I would suggest more skilled flyfishers are needed to continue thequest!


O' Neill Forebay Striper Trip – November 19-21, 2017Mark Shelton

Leader: Mark Shelton (459-7863; [email protected])

What: Fishing for mostly schoolie, some larger striped bass, with the occasional largemouth orsmallmouth bass thrown in. The lake record striper is 59 lbs., so you never know!

How: Float tubes, pontoon boats, kayaks, wading,power boats all work. Stripping streamers likeclousers, Lee Haskin’s San Luis smelt, zonkers,deceivers, and flashtail whistlers on I-lines orsink-tip/full-sink lines works best. Topwateraction can occasionally be good in low light(poppers, gurglers, etc.). Rod/line size 6-8 isbest, but lighter and heavier gear works.Stripers aren't leader shy, so 5 or so feet of


12lb. mono leader is good. I use fluoro, but doubt it matters. The forebay ranger stationopens at sunrise, usually about 6:30 a.m. in fall. Wind can be bad, so you need to plan forit. There are flats on the west and south end of O'Neill that are easily waded and can holdquite a few stripers.

Where: Just west of I-5 by Santa Nella, 3 hours north of SLO.

Lodging: Some folks like to camp at the lake (Medeiros area is popular); most stay in Motel 6 verynear the forebay (I've found it surprisingly clean in previous stays). Motel 6 SantaNella/Los Banos: 28821 Gonzaga Rd., 3 miles west of I-5. Ph. (209) 827-8700.

When: I'll head up Sunday and fish Monday and Tuesday, returning home that eve.

Bonus: We meet for our traditional Basquedinner at Wool Grower'sRestaurant, 609 H. St., Los Banos,about 10 miles east of thereservoir. Plan to be there by 6:00p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 for a greatfamily-style dinner with red wineand dessert. The dinner is almostworth the trip in itself.


ARE YOU READY FOR ICELAND?PIERRE LABRECQUE

Name of the organization with which we are dealing in Iceland: HREGGNASI ANGLING CLUB

Contact person: Jon Juliusson. His email: [email protected]

Dates: August 17th through 23, 2018

River: The LAXA RIVER at Kjos

Fly Fishing for Atlantic salmon, steelhead trout and brown trout

Price: $6,700 per ROD

This includes 6 days of fishing, lodging, meals, guide service, rod and reel and terminal tackle.

Eight (8) rods are available and you can share a rod with another angler (50%/50%) this will bringthe cost down to about $4,100 per angler.

The lodge: 12 rooms with individual bathroom and shower. Double beds which can be combinedinto one large bed.

Meals: outstanding Icelandic cuisine

Visiting Iceland between fishing periods: I am quoting Jon: “there is no cost on our behalf exceptfor the trip”

Air fare: WOW AIRLINES offers direct flights from LAX & SFO. The $500 fare is bare bones. Lookslike $720 is more like it. Still a good deal.

Entry requirements: Just your passport.

We are still gathering info.

To get on the list or if you have additional questions contact Pierre at 805 720-6010 [email protected] Pierre will be on vacation till 11/15 so if you want to get on thelist let me know. Lew

After an initial period for our club we’ll send out to the other clubs in the Southwest Council to tryto fill the trip.


EASTERN SIERRA OUTING REPORTMadeline & George Protsman

It was a great day for all the members of the SLFFC.

We had ten members in Pat Jaeger's class learning to fly fish as well as some new techniques. Classwas streamside on the Upper Owens River so attendees got to get in the water and use what theyhad learned, some for the first time to feel the excitement of the hook up.

SLFFC Class Members: Sylvia Leichter, Robert & Belinda Benassi, Kevin Rayner, Charlotte Kelly,Larry Dellard, Antony Bozanno, Logan Hunter (Anthony's friend), Madeleine Protsman & Kevin Shaw,

With the help of Lew, Madeleine, Ron Bryant, & George all enjoyed the experience of learning andthen getting on the Owens to make a catch. Most did manage to hook and land a fish or two.

There are so many ways to fish this great river but Pat covered them all. Cost for the day was $45per person, a great value.

Hope we have member interest to do more of the same next year.

It was nice to have Bob Hartzell, Janet Rayner & Cindy Dellard to join up for a SLFFC group dinnerat Whiskey Creek restaurant.

If you are new to the angler experience, this area from Bridgeport to Lone Pine has over 50+quality angling locations. If it wasn't for the haze from the fires the fall colors in the Sierra werespectacular.

Thanks to all that made the Bishop SLFFC outing a fun experience.


Attention Fly TiersCome Join Us!!

Tuesday – November 28thPlace - Odd Fellows Hall

Time - 6:30 PM

November’s Fly – Prince Nymph

October’s Fly Tying Session

Featured Jim’s Ant and Ladybug CreationsThe last fly tying session was held at the Odd Fellows Hall in San Luis Obispo

on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30. Jim Snodgrass demonstrated how to tie his

Ant and Ladybug creations. Jim listens, reads, and watches videos of other

fly tiers. From all these sources, he came up with his very own ant and

ladybug that are sure to tempt the wily fish.

Jim has fished the Burney Creek and Burney Falls

area for a number of years with varying degrees of success. This year,

he tried his ant and ladybug creations on the Tenkara rod above Burney

Falls. Jim used the nymphing method of fishing with his Tenkara rod. He

caught approximately twenty Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout by tempting

the fish with his ants and ladybugs. Jim says these flies should be a

staple in your fly box.

Materials:Thread - 140 Ultra Black

Hook - Dai-Riki #280; size #16

Thorax - Peacock UV natural

Body - Craft foam, black and orange

Wing - Hackel Black, size #16


PRIVATE CASTING LESSONS AVAILABLEWhile our six IFFF certified casting instructors generously put on a series offree casting clinics for our club members each spring we wanted you to knowthey are available for private casting lessons throughout the year. If interestedplease contact them directly for additional information.

Bernard Pieters Arroyo Grande 489-3085 [email protected] Sherar Atascadero 423-0170 [email protected] Hurd Arroyo Grande 550-9071 [email protected] Tose Grover Beach 904-5288 [email protected] McPartland Paso Robles 441-0744 [email protected] Stoner Halcyon 550-9509 [email protected]

Do you want the SLFF Club logo embroidered on any garment?

Contact R & T Embroidery… current cost $7.75 each.

Support IFFF and your local Fishing Outfitters


OFFICERSPresident Lew LeichterVice President Art ChapmanSecretary Sheri BryantTreasurer Judy Chubon

DirectorsBernard Pieters Ron BryantRich Chubon Mark SheltonJim Snodgrass Tom Nickelson

CommitteesConservation Tom Nickelson Website Art Chapman

Ron Bryant Robert BenassiDoug Daniels (TIC)

Newsletter Mike Powers Education David Holmes

Programs Rich Chubon Casting Bernard PietersMark Shelton Eric Sherar

Membership Mark Shelton Fly Tying Jim Snodgrass

SECFFF Coordinator Lew Leichter Rod Building Rich Chubon

Fresh Water Outings Art ChapmanRich Chubon Library Steve Soenke

Salt Water Outings Andy Malovos Banquet & BBQ Sheri and Ron BryantLew Leichter

Nominating Rich ChubonFundraising Bob Bayer Lew Leichter

Lew Leichter Bernard PietersRich ChubonGeorge Protsman


P.O. Box 166San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

Come wet a line with us! Thank you for supporting thosewho help support our chapter.

SLFF MEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONAn individual regular membership is $35.00 per year

For 12 months (January through December).Enrollment after July 1st is $20.00 for the remainder of the

year.To join, please download the Membership Form from our

Website:http://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/membership-3

Send completed form with a check for dues to:Santa Lucia Fly Fishers

c/o Secretary

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