NEW MEMBER SEMINAR - WED EVENING - JUNE 27 - 7:00pmThe first time I walked into a fly shop I felt as if I had wandered into a foreign country. I was surrounded by all kinds of strange gear. I didn't even know what I needed to ask - but I suppose I could have simply said "HI, I'm interested in learning about fly fishing - where do I start?" Flycasters will hold its annual NEW MEMBER SEMINAR on Wednesday evening, June 27, at 7:00pm at the Moreland Apts. meeting room - the same room our monthly meetings take place. If you are new to Flycasters fly fishing club - we are going to devote the first part of the evening to who we are and what we offer to members - what you can learn, how you can participate in fishouts, and how you can join in on Flycasters activities. If you are new to the sport of fly fishing - the second part of the evening we'll be going over some of what you'll need to know to get started. We'll talk about what kind of gear you might need to begin - what skills you'll need on the water, both for fishing success and for safety. We'll discuss both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing. One of the best things about the evening is that a good number of our newest members will all be attending at the same time. We get to know about you and you get to know about us. And it is the perfect time and place to ask questions - the room is likely to have as many long standing members as newcomers. That makes for a lot of years of fly fishing experience in one place at one time. I have been part of the New Member Seminar for 5 years and every single question has had merit. From "Why do we practice 'catch and release" to how much should I spend on a reel to which flies should I have in my fly box ---- there is no such thing as a dumb question, except the one you don't ask. Please join us - the New Member Seminar is free - FREE - no cost - no charge at all. In fact you can bring your friends along if you think they might want to learn a thing or two about the club or fly fishing. There will be a packet of handouts for each person who signs up - so put your name and contact information on the sign up sheet at the June meeting.
Join us on Wednesday evening at 7:00pm - June 27 - Moreland Apts - corner of Payne and Saratoga Ave.
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Tony Yap Casting Clinic this Saturday May 12 9:00amTony Yap will host an open casting clinic on Saturday, May 12 at 9:00am at the Los Gatos Creek Park casting ponds. Tony is a master caster and casting instructor and has been targeting Shad for over 40 years. The key to success in fly fishing is distance and line control – Tony will be focusing on both. He will also be bringing some of his favorite flies and will focus on the gear and techniques that are most successful when targeting Shad. Some of us may have developed some bad casting habits and Tony has promised to devote time to fixing our casting problems as well. Last year Tony conducted several well attended casting clinics and everyone who attended came away with a better understanding of the mechanics of casting and improved casting skills.Bring your gear, a notebook and a pen, some sunscreen, and like Tony says … BRING AN OPEN MIND !! Clinic is FREE for members of Flycasters. |
Orvis Fly Fishing 101 and 102
Orvis at Santana row will be holding free Fly Fishing 101 and 102 classes starting May 5th. We are looking for volunteers to help with the classes. Since the 101 classes are fly fishing basics you do not have to be an expert to assist. The classes are only 2 hours so block your calendar and plan to help. More details closer to the classes. Here's the details on the classes. Volunteers will get a $25 off a $50 purchase. If you are willing to help brand new fly fishermmen learn, contact Bob Shoberg and let him know when you can help.
Orvis’ Fly Fishing 101 & 201 classes are the best way to break into the world of fly fishing. These free, 2-hour classes will teach you the basic fundamentals of fly fishing in a fun and intimate setting. Best yet, we provide all of the equipment you need! These classes are limited to 12 students each and enrollment is first come, first serve. Contact Bob Shoberg if you are willing to help people brand new to fly fishing learn. Just like others helped you when you were brand new. Fly Fishing 101 Fly Fishing 101 is held at Orvis San Jose. In the first hour of the class, we will explain the equipment, need-to-know knots, and the basics on flies. The second hour will consist of a hands-on casting lesson at a nearby park. All classes limited to 12 students each: May 5,6,12, 13, 26, 27 June 2, 3, 16, 17, 23 FF101 Saturday: 9:00am - 11:00am at the store.
FF101 Sunday: 10:00am - noon at the store.
Fly Fishing 201 Fly Fishing 201 is held on-location on local water, where you will apply what you learned in FF101 to try and catch your first fish. We will work with you to develop your cast and fly presentations, and hopefully teach you how to play, land, and release a fish safely. All classes limited to 12 students each: May 19, 20 June 9, 10, 30 July 1 All FF201: 8:30am - 11:00am at Chesbro Reservoir |
