Flycasters Annual Dinner and Conservation FundraiserFundraiser Highlights As we get closer to our Annual Dinner and Fundraiser, it is time for you make your reservation so you can bid on the great silent auction items awaiting you at the event. One of the best parts of the silent auction prizes are the many Guided Fishing trips. Most of the trips are one half the cost of a guided day of fishing for two anglers and the anglers pay the guide. The minimum bids are low and the bid amount goes to the conservation fund. Some of the guides have requested the club collect 40% off the regular guide fee with the bid amount over the reduced guide fee, going to the conservation fund. When you book your day of fishing, no exchange of funds is necessary. There are several great guided fishing opportunities in Northern California. Many Flycasters fly tyers, as well as NCCFFF club fly tyers, have donated some exquisitely tied flies for you to admire and win at a great bargain. From the many fly tyers, one will be selected to win the “Best Fly Tyer “award and will receive special recognition in our Fly lines newsletter and on the Flycasters web site. If you would like to donate a box of flies, see Bob Davis for fly boxes or send in your flies to Bob Davis – we will put them in a box for you. Another special area of our silent auction is the beautiful Fly Plates, a watercolor painting by Wayland Lee, and a framed photo by well know photographer Val Atkinson. The largest of the fly plates has many beautifully tied flies by the late Flycaster Dick Minetti which was assembled by Gertrude Turner. Dick was very proficient at tying flies of all types. This fly plate would be a great addition to a large wall in your home or cabin. Other fly plates have flies tied by some very well know tyers like headliner speaker, Hal Janssen and the late Cal Bird. If you love the beautiful Fall River valley, you will enjoy having Val Atkinson’s photo on your wall.
So, ask your spouse, family and friends to join you for this event which everyone will enjoy. Come join the party and with over 140 great prizes, everyone will have a great opportunity to leave as a winner while supporting our clubs fisheries conservation activities. |
Conservation Fundraiser Silent AuctionConservation Fundraiser Silent Auction One of the goals of the Conservation Committee was a desire to help members get out and fish. So, we have asked guides and lodges to donate discounted trips so that you can get out and enjoy the wonderful sport of fly fishing. Guides and lodges have responded with some great fishing opportunities. El Encuentro Lodge is near Esquel, Argentina on the Futaleufu River, http://patagonia-fly-fishing.com/argentina_encuentro.html. This trip is no cost for two which covers lodging, meals, and guide service for 7 nights 6 ½ days of fishing in the area. Not included is the overnight flight to Buenos Aires and flight to Esquel, Argentina, fishing fees, alcoholic beverages, and tips. This is a great opportunity to fish and see the great Patagonia region of Argentina. Reel Wilderness Adventures (www.reelwild.com) in the Wood-Tikchik Wilderness of Alaska offers an opportunity to fish the great state of Alaska at an affordable price. This trip for 2 anglers is discounted 25% off the regular $4000 for one, or $6000 for two, and includes everything except the airfare to and from Dillingham, AK, and tip. Several of our Flycasters have been to Reel Wilderness for more than one trip. If you have ever wanted to fish saltwater in Florida, Capt. Pete Greenan (www.floridaflyfishing.com) is offering a trip for 2 for the price of 1 with lodging for 2 days of guided fishing in the Boca Grande area, famous for Tarpon, in Southeastern Florida near Fort Meyers. There are opportunities for catching Redfish, Snook and Tarpon for most of the year. Closer to home,Clearwater Lodge (www.clearwaterlodge.com) on the Pit River in Northern California is offering FREE 3 nights/3 days at the lodge for 2 which includes lodging and meals only plus $100 off a $400 guide day. This lodge is located close to great fishing on Pit River, Hat Creek, Fall River and McCloud River. The other is Yamsi Ranch in Southern Oregon on the upper Williamson River. This lodge is offering a 2 for the price of 1, 3 night stay which includes fishing, lodging and meals and orientation to the river. This offers great dry fishing on a beautiful spring creek for large Rainbow trout. And last but not least are the many discounted Guide trips in the Sierras and Northern California. The silent auction will also include many Items of fly fishing equipment such as fly rods and reels, a pontoon boat and float tube, fly plates, artwork, and flies tied by tiers from our club and others. Most silent auction items have a small minimum bid with proceeds to the clubs conservation projects. To see the complete list of silent auction and bucket raffle prizes go to the File Sharing section on the Flycasters web site, www.flycasters.org. |
Fly Tying Classes begin in FebruaryMany of the best fly tyers in our club learned their skills by attending the fly tying classes offered by Flycasters of San Jose. Some took those same Beginning and Intermediate Fly Tying classes several times. By repeating the classes they honed their skills, technique and focus on the attention to details that make their flies more attractive to hungry fish. Details like size, proportion, materials, and the biology of insects that take practice to master. Each session members are taught 2 fly patterns and the skills necessary to tie them. The aimis to start with the basic skills and add specialized techniques with each subsequent pattern. After 10 classes you will have instructions, materials, and skills to tie 20 flies and the ability to tie dozens more.
The Beginning Fly Tying classes start on Wednesday February 22nd at 7:00 pm at the conference room M250 at Winchester Plaza, 1101 S. Winchester Blvd. The beginning class is 6 sessions and the cost is $40. The first session is an overview of tying and is scheduled immediatly before the Fly Fishing Show in Pleasanton. The Intermediate Fly Tying classes start on Wednesday April 18th in the same room at the same times. The Intermediate class is 4 sessions and costs $35. Both classes are for members only. For those who sign up for both sessions - all 10 classes - the cost will be $60. Classes are limited to 10 members so sign up now. THE 2012 FLY TYING CLASSES ARE FULL - contact Wade Goertz to put your name on the "wait and see" list This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Contact Wade Goertz - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Victor Inouye - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information
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