Flycasters of San Jose

Generations of people passionate about the tranquil sport of fly fishing. Members gather, share, learn, and volunteer through meetings, classes, outings and conservation activities.

Welcome to Flycasters of San Jose

Flycasters of San Jose is a large and active fly fishing club with a diverse set of offerings catering to fly fishers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you want to learn to cast or enhance your casting skills; tie flies; build a fly rod; get involved in teaching grammar school students about the life cycle of trout; or, go on a fishing trip with a group of anglers from the club--Flycasters has you covered!

Flycasters is a non-profit social club dedicated to promoting the sport of fly fishing and protecting the waters where we fish. Founded in 1965, Flycasters is a club for all anglers who want to learn more about the art of fly fishing and improve their skills and techniques.

By joining our club, you will have fun, make new friends, build your skills, and find many opportunities to contribute to our activities. Hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings!

Club Benefits/Activities:

    Monthly Newsletter on club news and events
    Monthly Meetings with expert presentations
    Casting Instruction
    Fly Tying Classes
    Rod building classes
    Fly Fishing Outings (Fishouts) to a wide variety of destinations
    Youth Education ("Trout in the Classroom" program)
    Conservation Initiatives and fundraising
    Equipment Raffles
    Annual Summer Picnic
    Annual Banquet and Conservation Fundraiser

It's simple to join: click on the "Join" button in the upper right-hand corner and follow the instructions.

Ken Imatani
President, Flycasters of San Jose

Our fly fishing club is indebted to the acclaimed photographer Val Atkinson for allowing us to use the stunning images shown below in the slideshow. Val is the master of capturing with a camera the tranquility and sublime beauty of the rivers in northern California that our members count among their favorite places to fly fish.

You can view the complete set of photos in this series, called "5 Rivers in Northern California," and many of Val's other images, by going to his website: Val Atkinson's Website Many of his images are available for purchase.

Fly Fishing Stillwater

Hosted by Bob Shoberg

Stillwater Seminar

May 29th 6:30 to 8:30pm

Willow Glen Library Community Room

1157 Minnesota Ave.

Learn how to fish stillwaters - Lakes and Reservoirs

Why fish stillwater

Getting Ready

General Information

Gear and equipment

and much more

Members and Non-members invited

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SALTWATER FLY FISHING SEMINAR
Hosted by Dave Binder and Tony Yap

This is a Two-Part Seminar

Part 1: 6:30-8:30 pm, June 3rd
At the Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave. San Jose

Part 2: 12:30-2:30 pm June 14th
At the Casting Ponds inside Los Gatos Creek Park

Goals

Our objective is to provide members with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in various saltwater situations. Whether you are facing new waters or just looking to refine your technique, this seminar will equip you with the tools needed.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned experts Dave Binder and Tony Yap and take your fly fishing to the next level.

Saltwater Fly Fishing Seminar

Register now -- Use the Upcoming Events Calendar in the right hand column of this page.

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ACCURACY - DISTANCE - SHOOTING HEAD

CASTING CLINIC

Casting Instructor Tony Yap

Saturday June 14th

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Just in time for the Pyramid Lake Fishout

Tony Yap is an accomplished fly fisher, a fantastic teacher, and a very successful tournament winning fly caster, a four-time All Around National Champion (senior Division). His list of accomplishments in competitive fly casting is truly impressive.

The key to success in fly fishing is accuracy and distance– Tony will be focusing on both. If you want extra distance than shooting head is the answer. Tony will share his technique for achieving maximum distance as well as accuracy.

Bring your favorite fly rod. Anything between 5 and 10 weight, with a reel and weight forward floating line, appropriate leader and tippet and some yarn (no hooks).

Bring a notebook and pen to take notes. Use your camera or phone to video.

Be sure to bring protective eyewear. Sunglasses or eyeglasses - just as long as they cover your eyes. This is a requirement; without eye protection you cannot attend the clinic.

Registration not required --

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June 11th Meeting

Frank Burr

Tenkara Fly Fishing

Frank learned Tenkara fishing in Japan in 1970 at the age of 6, followed by Fly Fishing and Fly tying the following year. A native of Southern California, Frank fly fishes throughout the United States, always looking for the elusive Heritage Trout. Although Trout is his favorite species, Frank will fly fish for any species just to get in a day of fishing, like Tilapia, Peacock Bass and native freshwater Goby in Hawaii.

Frank's program will focus on Tenkara fly fishing for trout and other species.

Join us

Wednesday evening, June 11th

Meetings are held in the West Valley Branch Library

1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose

Zoom details will be emailed to club members

Meeting Date: Wednesday June 11 @ 6:30pm

Meeting Format: In person / Zoom
See menu item at top of this page for meeting details: About Flycasters-->Meetings

MONTHLY BREAKFAST GATHERING AT

HOLDER'S COUNTRY INN

10088 N WOLFE RD., SUITE 130 - CUPERTINO 95014

8:00am -- Saturday June 7th

Forums

Choose from over a dozen different forums to discuss a wide variety of topics of interest to club members. Below are just a few of the topics you will find in the Forums area.

Destinations

Discuss interesting places to fish with fellow members. Get or provide tips, explore all types of fly fishing adventures, and find others who want to join you for fly fishing trips.

Steelhead

Do you enjoy pursuing steelhead, the "fish of a thousand casts"? Whether you use single-handed rods or prefer spey casting, enjoy casting adult winter steelhead or Fall "half pounders," this forum is for you.

Salt Water Fly Fishing

If you enjoy traveling to warm destinations and catching saltwater species such as bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, and others, this forum is for you.

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Member Photos and Slideshows

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