Amador Flyfishers

April 2012 Caples Lake Impromptu Fish-out.

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Silver Lake   

The first fish-out was on Thursday, April 26. You remember that day it was raining. I checked the road conditions and chains were required Kirkwood to Pickets Junction, so I decided to go. As I approached the pass to Silver Lake the snow was starting to accumulate on the highway, not bad just slush. Silver was starting to ice-out. Since I had driven all that way I decided to fish. Had the whole lake to myself. Fished with set up and flies as recommended by Bill Forward for 1.5 hours. Nothing, had one take it was as I looked away, looked back and my indicator was gone, missed the hook set

Chris O'Donnell injured himself and will not be able to amake it on Tuesday May 15, 2012.  In his place we have arranged to have Greg Vinci give his presentation on Highway 395-California's Trout Highway. 

Greg is the former owner of Sierra Pacific Products and accessories in the Sacramento and Carmichael area. He has written several fly fishing articles for major fly fishing and outdoor magazines. His current article is in Northwest Fly Fishing (Lake Almanor), Fly Fishing & Tying Journal. Greg is a signature fly tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and has developed fly fishing tackle and accessories.

Greg wil be presenting to us his program on "Highway 395-California's Trout Highway". The presentation begins at the East and West Carson Rivers and covers the the best fly fishing waters along Highway 395 down to the Owens Gorge. Among the waters visited are the East Walker, West Walker, Rush Creek, Upper Owens, Hot Creek, McGee Creek, San Joaquin and Owens Gorge.

Prior to the meeting, Greg will be giving a fly tying demonstration at 6:00 pm. Greg's web page is: www.california-flyfishing.com

Tight lines,

Ray Mutter

AFF Program Chairman

This months Amador Flyfishers Outing consisted of 2 separate days of fishing. Due to a great turnout of nine flyfishers on Wednesday, April 18 and another four that could not make that date, a second outing was held on Monday, April 23.

The first outing was met with mild temperatures and a blue sky with a mixture of clouds. Four of our fly fishers chose to fish at the smaller reservoir but found it to be as they said "muddy." They were joined by late – comer Tony Watley. Ray Mutter, Gary Slade, Tom Giacomini and Don Mittelstaedt joined us for lunch after having landed only a couple of fish.

Four members of the Amador Fly Fishers and one guest ventured up and over Carson Pass to fish Indian Creek Reservoir. With clear blue skies, fresh sparkling white snow and temperatures in the 20's, the drive was enjoyable without have to put on chains and or drive in 4 wheel drive.

Arrive before 9 am we were disappointed to find that the restrooms at the lake were all locked.  Those in need found a tree to take care of their present need!  Next came the unloading of the trucks, inflating of tubes, putting on waders, sunscreen and the stringing up of the poles.  Common conversation consisted of questions like "what is the report on the fishing?"  "What flies did they say were being used?"  "What type of line are you going to use?"  As fishmaster I had done my homework and had Googled some of the answers:  Fishing had been O.K. with some fish being taken, some as large as 18" inches; flies consisted of black and brown wooly buggers, and I recommended intermediate sinking lines.

2012 Introduction to Fly Fishing Seminar

Where:  Tiger Creek Reservoir

When:  Sunday, May 20th 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This class will include lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practice. Bring your own equipment or, if you do not have any, let us know and we can bring some for you.

Course Agenda

• Basic Casting
• Reading the Water
• What Fish Eat
• Rigging
• Tackle & Equipment
• Water Safety

Fees (lunch included) $50 non-member, $20 member

Telephone (209) 295-7551

Register for 2012 Introduction to Fly Fishing Seminar

Welcome to the new version of the Amador Flyfishers website.  The upgrade to the website was prompted by the changes made to the content management system that powers the website.  We have spent quite a bit of time transferring over the files, pictures, articles, menus, etc. to the new version of the site.  

The Board of Directors decided that since we were overhauling the website, it would be a good time to purge the site members as there were numerous accounts for people who never used them.  These accounts represent a security risk.  Therefore it was decided that we should start from scratch.  This means that you will have to create a new account if you wish to have access to the website.  Click the read more link to see the instructions.

May 21-24

Ray Mutter, Fishmaster

(209) 295-6670

E-Mail: ray31 at volcano.net

This is a great outing to catch wild trout at one of California's best wild fisheries and to socialize with other members and guests. I suggest you make hotel reservations in Burney, CA.

There are three motels that I recommend and they are all under one ownership and phone number (530) 335-3300.

• The Burney Motel
• The Charm Motel
• Green Gables Motel

The Main office is located at 37371 Main Street, Burney Falls, CA 96013.