May 2015 - Fly Fishers of Davis

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May Meeting, Tuesday May 26th, 2015
7:30pm @ Harper Jr. High School
The Fly Fishers of Davis Presents:
“Fly Fishing Putah Creek”
This month the Fly Fishers of Davis will hear from Putah Creek guide, Jordan Romney, who has
the uncanny knack for getting his clients hooked up on fish, despite the fishery being one of the
more challenging in the state. Jordan will share with us some of the lessons learned from his
years of experience fishing Putah Creek After this presentation you will be pumped up on fishing
it.
Jordan grew up just minutes from
Putah Creek in the small town of
Winters fishing the rivers and
lakes of Northern California.
While attending college at
California State University Chico
he spent as much time waist deep
in rivers as he did in the
classroom. After college he moved
to North Lake Tahoe to challenge
himself on the beautiful streams
and lakes the Sierra’s had to offer.
In 2009 he decided to turn his
passion into a career. He graduated
from the premier guide school in
the West at the Clearwater Lodge
in 2010. Since graduating he has
been guiding several different
waters in Northern California, and
is one of the lead casting
instructors for the Resort at Squaw
Creek's fly fishing school. He is a
patient and knowledgeable instruction and guide and his future plan is to continue his travels to
far off destinations in pursuit of elusive fish on the fly.
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May 2015
THE PREZ SEZ
By Dana Hooper
Hello Fly Fishers of Davis, I hope everyone has gotten a chance to get out onto the water and enjoy the
wonderful weather we have been having before it gets too hot. This month we have a great local speaker to teach
you the secrets of Putah Creek.
Don’t forget June we do not have a regular meeting but a Picnic in Davis at one of our city parks with great food
and great company. There will be an Evite going out with a list by food category and letter of last name for
which you will need to bring a side dish to our Picnic. Club will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and chicken with
plates and cutlery. Please bring your beverage of choice. Hope to see you there.
Remember the Addled Angler Award will be given out at the Annual Picnic and Award the Bass N Fly Tourney
Winners.
Please respond back to the Evite so that we have a good head count of those that are attending.
See you at the May meeting ,
Dana Hooper
President
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May 2015
MEETING SCHEDULE
The meeting schedule has been tentatively set for the next few months. Kurt Arens is the program chair - let him
know if you like the program speakers or if you have ideas for one.
Fly Fishers of Davis 2014 Meeting Schedule
MONTH
SPEAKER
DATE
TOPIC
May
June
July
September
October
November
December
Jordan Romney
Annual Club Picnic
Dennis Lee
TBD
Mike Costello
TBD
Home Grown
May 26, 2015
June 30, 2015
July 28, 2015
September 29, 2015
October 27, 2015
November 24, 2015
TBD
Putah Creek
Half Pounders
TBD
Delta Stripers
TBD
TBD
*Except where noted, all meetings will take place at Harper Jr. High School
FFD Annual Picnic
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May 2015
FFD Outing: 2nd Annual Delta Bass –n- Fly Tournament
Story by Tom Robinson Photos by FFD Members
Saturday May 2 we had 14 members 7 teams go out on a daunting task to out fish the Bassmasters Elite Series top
150 anglers in the world. Well maybe not exactly but boy did we see many of them running all over the delta at
70 MPH. We fished from 5 am to 4 pm to see which team could catch the largest limit of 5 black bass. After the
Elite Series guys had beaten up the delta for 4 days already it was not an easy road ahead of us but we did seem to
catch quite a few fish even though most were small. Some teams caught a few larger fish and some teams caught
some really small fish. All in all it was a great turn out and everybody had a great safe outing on the California
Delta. Look for next years tourney and maybe you could be the one to take the crown away from 2015
Champions.
Team packets are ready to hand out
Dana Hooper weighs one for Team Skeeter
Andan Bailey weighs a nice 2+ lber
Team Lip Ripper is on the board
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That looks small for a 16 lber… Hey wait a minute!
Jon Knapp with a hog
Nice jerseys Dana Hooper and Tom Robinson
John Reynolds with the biggest fish of the day
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FFD Travels: Crowley Lake
Story by Cary Boyden Photos by Members
Jim and Myoko Wright again this year hosted several Club members and an intruder at the Fishcamp at Crowley
Lake. The Club members were Dave Yarborough (accompanied by Barbara), Ron Hedrick, Bill Cox, John
Imsdahl and Cary Boyden. We were joined by Chuck Stielau, who many Club members know, from
Massachusetts. Also along was the 4 legged trio of Patches, Odie and Sam.
The fishing was up and down, in part due to the weather illustrated in the accompanying pictures (mercifully we
were all camped in well insulated trailers) and in part to windy times. What was good, however , was the number
of fish in the 20 inch range. As a change of pace we also landed a few old wet socks (perch), so named for their
absence of fighting qualities. The size of many of the trout and the fact of adequate water, which will not be true
evidently if the drought continues and LA draws the lake down, were both pleasant surprises.
The most consistent spot was Sandy Point in 12-13 feet of water. Alilgator was spotty, and Hilton likewise
inconsistent. Magee did yield a few fish in the several times it was visited. The best flies were the Shaft and
Tiger Midge in size 16. The latter has also proven a go to pattern in Club outings at Baum and Lewiston in size
18.
This is at least the fourth year this or a similar crew has fished there together during the second week of the
season. While in some prior years the fishing and weather have been better, in may ways this was our best
gathering, presumably as we all know the lake and routine better. Looking ahead to next year, we are all hoping
that the drought will relent and LA will not draw the lake down, thereby closing the FishCamp access.
Crowley is a destination worth Club member consideration for both Spring and Fall trips. While buggers are
dragged by some float tubers, chironomids are the most common patterns in the Spring, This is reflective of the
daily clouds of hatching midges. In the Fall the fishing can be spectacular along the weed beds with perch
patterns. Moreover, at least in the Spring, it is easy to combine this trip with a sideswing to Pyramid. Chuck and
Cary have done this the last three years with pretty good success, highlighted by Chuck's 18 one day this year.
Another year at Crowley with beautiful weather
You think it might snow?
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Snow covered paradise
Someone is not coming out until the snow melts
Odie loves the snow
Others are so excited
Is that a selfie John Imsdahl
The day is shaping to to be a nice one
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Nice 19 incher
May 2015
Jim and Miyoko and John Imsdahl on one of the nice days
FFD Outings: Hat Creek 101
Story by Dana Hooper Photos by Members
Hat Creek was great as always with 18 new fly fishers attending and 25 total members camping on the World
Renown Hat Creek River. The weather, could not have been better with a slight chill in the air in the morning
and warm partly cloudy days. Almost everybody had many opportunities at catching fish and most landing
many. Oh ok I’ll get to the good part we had Gourmet BBQ Burgers piled to the sky with what ever you wanted
on it and the fixings to go along side. My heart felt thanks goes out to my Hat Creek crew for helping with
everybody, Tom Robinson, Kim Petersen Kurt Arens, Eric Kapucinski, Chris Berardi and of course my wife Lyn.
Without them it would have been a tough road ahead. Many new members got to learn the basics of fly fishing
and real on the water experience that hopefully will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Hat Creek isn’t just about the fishing but the experiences you have with a great group of people.
Thanks
Dana Hooper
Tents are setup
This is where the magic happens
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Eric Kapucinski with the biggest fish I’ve ever seen at the canal
Kim Petersen’s got it down… Cast, Mend, Set FISH!!
Brad Norton with first fish on the fly
Brad’s son Ben got in on the action as well
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Giacomo Sorrentino is a veteran to this venue
Michael with one of many Hat Creek rainbows he caught
George is ready to set the hook
One of Caitlyns many fish
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Joe Hunt with a Hat Creek rainbow
The fish don’t have a chance
I’m bored! When is dinner?
Dana Hooper cooking up a storm Blue or Cheedar Cheese Burgers
Burger Madness! They keep getting bigger every year
The 3 Burger Club…. And Dana said noone could eat 4!
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Hat Creek Slayers posing with their next victim
The group heads to Burney Falls for sites and fishing
Claudio and Giacomo on Burney Creek
See the rainbow?
Getting ready for The Pit… Hand check!
The Pit River Crew
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May 2015
UTINGS FFD
2015 - 2016
Trip 2015
Fish
Payne Ranch
Smallies
Lake Davis
Trout
Lower Yuba UCD Property
Dates
Fishmeister
Contact
Comments
John Reynolds
530-753-2682
Day trip
June 4 - 7
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
Camping
Trout
June 13
Dana Hooper
916-343-9732
Fuller Lake
Trout
June / July
Lowell Ashbaugh
530-758-6722
Day trip
Lewiston Lake
Trout
July 7 - 11
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
Camping
Old Fogeys Trip
Trout
July 16 - 19
Bob Brodberg
530-756-9071
Backpacking
McCloud River
Trout
June 26 - 28
Gene Gnatt
707-451-3262
Camping
Payne Ranch
Smallies
John Reynolds
530-753-2682
Day trip
Lake Davis
Trout
Sept 17-20
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
Camping
Lower Sac Float
Trout
October 14 - 17
Dana Hooper
916-343-9732
$170 / day (check only) + tip
Trinity Trip (Fall) 2014
Steelhead
November 2 - 3
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
$170 / day (check only) + tip
Striper Fest 2015
Stripers
Oct 31 or Nov 21
Dana Hooper
916-343-9732
Boater pair with non boater
Luk Lake
Trouth/Bass
Dec 3 - 5
Dana Hooper
916-343-9732
$120/day (check only) + Rentals
Fish
Dates
Contact
Comments
Trip 2016
Trinity 2016
Steelhead
Baum Lake
Trout
Lower Sac Float
Trout
Pyramid Lake
Trout
Putah Creek
Trout
Delta Bass N Fly Tournament
Black Bass
Hat Creek
CANCELED/WATER
CANCELED/WATER
Fishmeister
TBA
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
March 2 - 6
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
April 13 - 16
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
April
Jon Knapp
530-756-9056
April
Steve Karr
TBA
Dana Hooper
916-343-9732
Boater pair with non boater
Trout
May 13 - 15
Dana Hooper
916-343-9732
Fly 101 Camping
Sac River Shad
Shad
May 20
Cary Boyden
530-753-3826
Payne Ranch
Smallies
John Reynolds
530-753-2682
Guide
Boat
May
$340 + tip
$170/day (check only) + tip
sk60@putahcreektrout.org
Day trip
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May 2015
Officers, Directors and Committees
President:
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
DIRECTORS
2015
2016
2017
COMMITTEES
Outings
Conservation
Membership
Newsletter
NCCFFF
Programs
Hospitality
Raffle Chair
Fly Tying
Picnic Chair
Youth Programs
Video Library
Dana Hooper
Paul Berliner
Paul Berliner
Tom Robinson
530-758-1991
530-753-3886
530-753-3886
530-304-0305
Dave Yarborough
Tom Robinson
Phil Reedy
Eric Kapucinski
Fred Bryner
Dan Kathan
Rick Wallinder
707-252-8279
530-304-0305
530-297-7535
916-984-6438
530-756-4883
415-713-8952
916-505-5329
Dana Hooper
Lowell Ashbaugh
Lyn Hooper
Tom Robinson
Lowell Ashbaugh
Kurt Arens
Fred Bryner
Phil Reedy
Bob Zasoski
530-758-1991
530-758-6722
530-753-2682
530-304-0305
530-758-6722
530-624-1986
530-756-4883
530-297-7535
530-753-2241
Adney Bowker
Dave Yarborough
530-758-2674
707-252-8279
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dedicated to the education, participation, conservation and enhancement of fly
fishing. Annual associate membership is $30 beginning with each calendar year.
FFD meets monthly except for the months of July & August. Regular monthly
meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month except for December and
February. December meetings are held the second Tuesday to accommodate
holiday schedules. February hosts the Annual Dinner meeting which is
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