Fly Fishers Club of Orange County

Attention Club Members:

The Board of Directors of FFCOC is surveying all members regarding the possibility of changing our regular monthly meetings from the second Wednesday of every month to the second Thursday of every month.
This is to help a fellow fly fishing club who needs to change their venue and meeting day.

Please check your email or visit the club members page to submit your preference by September 16th.

Thank you!!

Just two weeks to the 2024 FFCOC Annual Auction !

Plan to attend in person to the Silent and Live auction on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Back Bay Conference Center, Irvine. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Live Auction will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m.

You can bid on beautiful rods, fantastic reels, wonderful lodging deals, special guide trips and much more.

There is something for everyone at the silent auction, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11. We have flies, supplies, guide trips, rods, reels, accessories, art and much more. What will you find?

Go online now to see what we have.

Click this button for the 2024 FFCOC Auction Website to see the catalog

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Curious about Fly Fishing? Come check it out and give it a try at our Public Casting Clinic on September 7th. Details below. Please share!!🎣🐟

2024 FFCOC Annual Picnic

Final Call for RSVPs!

Picnic is Saturday!!

August 17, 11-3 pm.
William Mason Regional Park (Irvine). Shelter #1
(We need an accurate attendance count for the food and drink purchase)

On the BBQ Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Chips, Cut Melon, Brownies, and Cookies. All food and beverages are provided by the Club! Do you want an alternate entrée? Bring it along, and we'll throw it on the grill for you!!

And yes, of course, we’ll have casting games of skill (and luck)! A 6-hole Casting Course is planned; your course will feature the following challenges; Straight & Narrow, Thread the Hoop, Limbo, Shoot the Gap, Drop in the Bucket, and Backstop! Prizes will be awarded to Low Score, Runner Up, and a random drawing from all course participants! Here's the description of the planned Casting Course:
Casting Challenge

Come on out and enjoy an afternoon with your fellow Club Members, family and friends; a BBQ Lunch, and a round or two on the Casting Challenge course!

Wait there's more; there will be prize opportunities for just for showing up!!

See the Flyer below for additional info!

You may RSVP using the link provided at the bottom of this email. Or just contact your Event Coordinator using the Contact info provided below...

This is a great weekend for all lady anglers!! Click for more info 🎣💙🐟

Club member, Art Strauss is hosting a local Tenkara outing tomorrow, Tuesday August 6th. Great way to try out Tenkara fishing!! Details below:

Club member, Rick Mackay, had a great day in the surf!!

This is a great read on our CA Golden Trout!

https://www.facebook.com/100045126564563/posts/1096751228505752/?mibextid=L0MuaQ

Investing in Gold: The Golden Trout Project Launches a Large-scale Restoration Effort to Restore California’s State Fish - American Fly Fishing By Greg Fitz/Trout Unlimited Josh Duplechian/Trout Unlimited Photos California golden trout have been transplanted across the American West, but the native range of these undeniably beautiful fish is limited to the headwaters of the Kern River in the southern Sierra Nevada in California. Treasured b...

Come join us at our Annual Club Picnic on August 17th.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
This is a great opportunity to learn or improve your fly casting skills!! Please share with your family and friends!!

It’s a full house for tonight’s presentation by Doug Rodrick of Sierra Drifters Guide Service.

TONIGHT’S MEETING!!
Hope to see you there!

Meeting location:
Back Bay Conference Center
3415 Michelson Drive, 2nd Floor (above Irvine Lanes bowling alley)
Irvine, 92612

Directions link:
https://www.backbayconferencecenter.net/contact.php

Meeting agenda
6:30 pm Social hour
7:15 pm Club business followed by Doug Rodricks' presentation
8:30 pm Q&A and club wrap-up

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Sharing info on an opportunity to fly fish Catalina on Tuesday, July 16th.

If you have an interest contact Mike Peters at:
phone: 562.208.7580

Social media sites
website: https://longbranchflyfishing.com/
Instagram:

Greeting fellow members and friends of the Fly Fishers Club of Orange County!

Our July 10 meeting will be held at the Back Bay Conference Center in Irvine.
3415 Michelson Drive, 2nd Floor (above Irvine Lanes bowling alley)
Irvine, 92612

Note: Our meeting fee is $15. Please pay Ric/Tom at the room entrance when you arrive. Thank you.

Directions link:
https://www.backbayconferencecenter.net/contact.php

Meeting agenda
6:30 pm Social hour
7:15 pm Club business followed by Doug Rodricks' presentation
8:30 pm Q&A and club wrap-up

Hope to see you there!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Our next FFCOC meeting will be on Wednesday, July 10th.
This month's speaker is Doug Rodricks.

The Eastern Sierra - A Guide's Perspective
by Doug Rodricks
Introduction
The Eastern Sierra is known for its renowned fishing spots, such as Hot Creek, Lower and Upper Owens, and Crowley Lake. While these areas are familiar to many anglers, fishing pressure, runoff, and closures can sometimes require a Plan B. Our July 10th presenter, Doug Rodricks of Sierra Drifters Guide Service, will introduce both popular and lesser-known options in the region. His presentation will cover fly selection, rigging, trout care, rod manipulation, and capturing that special photograph. For boaters and float tubers, Doug will discuss recent advancements in electronics.

About Doug Rodricks
Doug Rodricks grew up in Southern California, spending summers in Yosemite National Park. His interest in trout fishing began at age nine, and by eighteen, he had taken up fly fishing. Doug has honed his skills over the years, learning from his mentor, Tom Loe, and eventually taking over Sierra Drifters Guide Service. He is known for his patience, outgoing personality, and effective teaching methods, making him a favorite among clients, from beginners to seasoned anglers.

Guide Service and Equipment
Doug’s 24-foot Ranger Bay Boat, equipped with a 250 HP Mercury Verado and cutting-edge electronics, comfortably accommodates up to four anglers on Crowley and Bridgeport reservoirs. Additionally, he offers a 17-foot Willie Drift Boat for three anglers on the Lower Owens River. Doug guides clients to the best rivers and creeks for large trout, using nymphing and streamer fishing techniques, and switches to dry fly fishing when conditions allow. In winter, he uses snowmobiles to access prime fishing spots for rainbow trout ranging from 19 to 25 inches.

Program Highlights
1. Locations: Doug will cover various fishing spots in the Eastern Sierra, focusing on both popular areas and less-pressured locations.
2. Techniques: Learn about rigging, fly selection, and effective use of modern electronics to locate and catch trout.
3. Rod Manipulation: Understand how to use the entire rod to play and land large fish quickly and safely, maintaining a 90-degree angle during the fight.
4. Trout Care: Proper methods for netting, handling, and releasing trout to minimize harm.
5. Photography: Tips for capturing high-quality photographs of your catch.

Doug Rodricks’ expertise and passion for fly fishing in the Eastern Sierra make his guide services avaluable resource for both novice and experienced anglers. His innovative approach and dedication to teaching ensure a rewarding fishing experience, helping clients catch trout and create lasting memories.

Sierra Drifters Guide Service’s website is https://sierradrifters.com, and Doug can be reached at [email protected].

As a follow-up to Tim Flagler's presentation to our club, he sent our way the YouTube Tightline link to allow us to look at all the tied flies that were included in his presentation. He advised that there are playlists at the site which can help narrow patterns down by category:

https://www.youtube.com/user/tightlinevideo

Also included below are his flyers he shared at the meeting!

Happy first weekend of summer!

Here's your friendly reminder about when it's safe to fish. Carry a thermometer and use it — the fish will thank you!

Great presentation by Tim Flagler at tonight’s FFCOC meeting!

Tim Flager’s pre-meeting fly tying demo

TONIGHT’S FFCOC MEETING will be held at the Back Bay Conference Center
3415 Michelson Drive, 2nd Floor
Irvine, 92612

Directions link:
https://www.backbayconferencecenter.net/contact.php

Note: Our meeting fee is $15.
Meeting agenda
6:30 pm Social hour
Note: The hope is that there is time during our social hour for Tim Flagler to demonstrate tying one or two flies before his presentation. HE
7:15 pm Club business followed by Tim Flagler's presentation
8:30 pm Q&A and club wrap-up

Tim will be joined with his wife Joan at our meeting tonight.

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Greetings fellow members and friends of the Fly Fishers Club of Orange County!


Our June 12 meeting will held at the Back Bay Conference Center in Irvine. The FFCOC has secured the Back Bay Conference Center as our host venue for the remainder of our Club General Meetings in 2024, this includes the Annual Club Auction on September 11.

Bob Marriott’s Fly Fishing Store
June 2024 CLASSES and EVENTS!!

Saturday June 8th - Fred Rowe In-Store Presentation
Time: 11:30am – FREE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/896595379917?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunday June 23rd - Beginning Fly Fishing Class with Tyler Cole Time: 8am - 1:30pm - $100
https://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com/beginning-fly-fishing-class-begff-102592

Saturday and Sunday June 29/30 - Surf Fly Fishing Class with Ben,
2 Day Class - $125
https://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com/surf-fly-fishing-class-surf-fly-fishing-class

Fly Tying Friday Nights
Bob Marriott’s has begun to offer Fly Tying Friday Nights, these are FREE events
($5 donation if you want pizza), where they are encouraging customers to bring their stuff and just come hang out in the shop and tie flies together on Friday evenings.

When: Every Friday night during the summer
Time: 6-9pm; Limited to 25 call the store to reserve your place.
Phone: 714.525.6633
Website: https://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com/

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Our next FFCOC meeting will be on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

This month's presentation:

What Trout Like to Eat and the Flies to Feed Them
with Tim Flagler

The simple title sums up a topic that has been the subject of hundreds, if not thousands, of fly-fishing books and articles. We have all seen pictures of mayflies, stone flies, scuds and minnows and the fly patterns that imitate them. We cast those carefully crafted imitations, but mostly have no idea how the trout behave upon seeing our offerings. We know when they bite, but never see the underwater takes or refusals. It’s a hidden aquatic world that always leaves us guessing.

Our June 12th presenter, master fly tier Tim Flagler is out to clear up those mysteries with ingenious and meticulously shot underwater videos. Using multiple high-definition cameras, these are of the same remarkable quality as his world-renowned fly-tying videos.
Tim Flagler has been fly-fishing and tying for more than 30 years. He founded Tightline Productions in 1998, a video production company that specializes in promotional and instructional video. He is known worldwide for his tying videos.

Tim’s background in videography is evident as we see frame after frame of the intimate feeding habits of the trout. Witness the life cycle of an insect from nymph to dun in glorious high definition. Combine that with a witty and insightful commentary, and it makes a very special program. If you’ve ever wondered how your flies behave underwater and how trout perceive them, you cannot miss Tim’s truly amazing presentation.

Named 2022 Fly Tier of the Year by Fly Tying magazine, Tim Flagler has taken the fly-fishing world by storm with his high-quality videos and simple, clear approach to teaching fly tying. A native of New Jersey, Tim is a fixture at trade shows and attracts a crowd in the celebrity tying areas. When not traveling, he still guides his favorite waters in Central New Jersey.

An accomplished Euro nymph expert, his presentations on fly tying and travel have delighted and educated audiences around the world. Tim is a keen follower of the latest tournament-based
innovations in fly and rod design. Tim will share the fly patterns he uses to best imitate the variety of bugs discussed. Instructions on how to tie the patterns shared in this presentation may be found on
Tim’s YouTube channel.

Tim Flagler websites:
https://www.youtube.com/user/tightlinevideo
https://www.tightlinevideo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tightlinevideo
https://www.instagram.com/tightlineproductions/

SAVE THE DATE!
We’ve been asked to put together a team for this!

Trout Unlimited Meeting - May 11, 2024 at Phillipes Restaurant

Food, Fishing and More!
Free Lunch with SCTU
We have put together a general membership meeting on the 11th that’s public transport friendly. We’ll meet at Phillipe’s in downtown LA, just a block from Union Station. We’ve got the upstairs room reserved and the original French Dip sandwiches are on us! Union Station is the linchpin for the Surfliner, Line J (Gold), Line B (Red), Line A (Blue), Line E (Expo), and on the 11th, the fishing line! So hop on your local train and meet us downtown. We plan to have folks there to update us on the LA River, and southern steelhead - with special guest Jim Burns of lariverflyfishing.com there too. Let's nail down a fishing trip and did I mention French dip sandwiches (horseradish recommended but optional).

Details:
Location: Philippe's (Philippes the Original)
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Meet at: Upstairs room
(Parking is available in the back)
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: Noon-2:00 PM
Lunch is free to all South Coast TU members. Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can get a headcount for food!

We want to hear from you!
What conservation issues are you interested in?
Do you have local events to share?
Where should our next general meeting be held?
Where would you like to go on SCTU sponsored fishing trip?
Get the low down on how you can participate in upcoming or future events!

Let's have some fun!

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Legendary Fly Fisher Joan Salvato Wulff Looks Back at Life on the River The angler, author, and instructor on her greatest catch and how to cast 161 feet

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

Our next FFCOC meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

This month's presentation:

ICELAND – TRIP OF A LIFETIME
by Matthias “Matti” Hákonarson

You may have heard about how fantastic Iceland fly fishing is - a mecca for trout, salmon, sea trout, arctic char, and more. The health of the fisheries is incredible, and the scenery is simply mind blowing. With that information comes a reputation for being too expensive for the average angler.

This month’s presentation will explore fishing packages from exclusive to DIY, to turn your dream into reality. If you are a keen freshwater fly angler, Iceland needs to be at the top of your list. The size and numbers of the fish in its rivers and lakes are nothing short of amazing. Throw in the scenery, the local culture, and the feeling of being in one of the most special places in the world (nature wise), and you really can’t beat it. It is one of the last reliable salmon fishing destinations.

Matti Hákonarson formed Iceland Fishing Guide in 2009 to host anglers from around the world to come to Iceland and make use of the experienced he has gained through his endless urge to explore new water in his home country. Born in 1981, Matti hails from the picturesque town of Akureyri. He is a skilled guide who devotes a significant amount of time to river expeditions each year, surpassing the average person’s fishing days in a decade. With a great sense of humor and a love for fishing, this former hockey player continues to inspire and lead others on unforgettable outdoor adventures. His company has grown a lot over the years and is now the proud lease holder on various rivers and beats in Northern Iceland with Myrarkvisl at the top of the list. Bear in mind that the beats on Iceland’s rivers are privately owned and leases must be arranged for river access.

Iceland Fishing Guide offers guided fishing tours to the premier lakes and rivers in Iceland. These work for beginners as well as experienced anglers, for individuals or groups. The guides are expert anglers and have extensive experience fishing in the area. They arrange the licenses needed for the fishing tour in advance and plan the tour itinerary. The season kicks off on April 1 st with the emphasis on large brown trout in any of the five rivers leased by IFG. Leave the nymph rod at home as dries, skated flies, soft hackles and streamers are the order of the day. Later in the season the emphasis shifts to Atlantic salmon and several rivers offer the chance to fish these with traditional Spey technique. The long summer evenings allow late night sessions long after darkness has fallen on American rivers. The season ends in late September. Iceland has much to offer the non-fishing spouse or travel companion. Horseback riding, hiking, volcanoes, thermal spas and of course the spectacular Northern Lights are but a few of the attractions.

Please mark your calendars to attend our May 8th meeting with Matti Hákonarson.

Websites:
https://www.icelandfishingguide.com/
https://www.facebook.com/icelandfishing.guide/?fref=ts