Santa Clarita Casting Club

JULY 2024 eNEWS is ready to read and enjoy!
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SCCC'S July 2024 Newsletter is out and about!
Click here to read: https://mailchi.mp/d752ad6fc684/sccc-july-2024-enews
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Jam packed with outing reports and photos of trout, trout, trout! 50 fish days and MORE! ~~ Also, HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Thank you CalTrout for reminding us when it not an appropriate time of day to fish due to heat and impact on fish, namely trout.

SHARE FROM Patagonia Pasadena & California Trout
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MUST RSVP / MORE INFO:
https://whatsnext-sgm.splashthat.com/
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Join us for an evening of celebrating the San Gabriel Mountains!
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The San Gabriel Mountain Range is a precious resource that provides drinking water to LA, hundreds of thousands of acres of habitat for vulnerable wildlife, and recreational access for millions of Angelenos.
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There is cause for celebration - the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument was recently expanded, protecting 100,000+ acres of natural resources, wildlife habitat, cultural sites, and recreational access! Simultaneously, Southern steelhead, (Southern California's only anadromous salmonid) were listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act, moving forward protections for these iconic fish. Join local organizations for an evening of shared learning, games, and community.
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We’ll be joined by local organizations LA Nature for All, the Arroyo Seco Foundation, and California Trout who will present on their work and efforts happening to engage community in the protection and care for the precious resources that this mountain range holds!
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Get the local fishing report, hear about youth and community restoration programs, and learn about the science behind streamflows.
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Win prizes during trivia, meet like-minded community, and learn how to tap into the restoration efforts in your backyard!
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CLUB MEETING - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
We just ask that you RSVP by emailing Connie at: [email protected]
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MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/4eeeZRj

SANTA CLARITA CASTING CLUB'S - June newsletter is ready to check out! Click here to read: https://bit.ly/4e6Bpnk

FYI ... fly tying class is cancelled this evening. See you at the next clinic on 9/23. Thank you.

The Santa Clarita Casting Club will be reviewing chapter 3 of Jason Randall's book Nymph Masters tomorrow evening on Zoom. Below is the invitation. Hope to see you there!
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Topic: SCCC Book Reading
Time: May 7, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89762550701
Meeting ID: 897 6255 0701
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* Remember you can order it on Kindle, download and join us!

ABOUT TROUT
Sharing James Garrettson's latest newsletter:

May Newsletter The start of a very busy season at About Trout.

Explorer / Coed-Scouts (formerly Boy Scouts) - is a fly fishing focused troop in the Santa Clarita area. Email: bsapost395.gmail.com

Don'tcha love the troop number . . . 395?

City of Santa Clarita Events Santa Clarita Casting Club City of Santa Clarita Sports

SCCC newsletter dropped today!! Read and enjoy!
https://mailchi.mp/2235cee82dd1/sccc-may-2024-enews

This about sums it up! hahaha...

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!!
https://bit.ly/3QFE0Ld
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APRIL 25 - Fly-tying in person & zoom!
APRIL 27 - Picnic & Surf fishing:
APRIL 28 - Casting in the Park
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Scan or copy/paste this code for all the info on MailChimp: https://bit.ly/3QFE0Ld

MORE INFO on the picnic and many other events coming up!
https://mailchi.mp/74a1a28b092e/sccc-rincon-beach-events-42424

The Southwest Council of Fly Fishers International (www.swcffi.org) is doing "fundraiser" that benefits YOU and your dog or doggies!

Debbie Sharpton, SBFF member and SWCFFI Conservation Director is affiliated with a rattlesnake aversion training program and they are going to graciously donate some profits to the Southwest Council -- and there is a special promo code that discounts the fee by $5.00 ~~ (gas money? coffee? snack? doggie treats? )

Book your appointment today at:
https://rattlesnakeclinic.as.me/schedule/26cef6d0
and use the promo code: "SWCFFI"

RATTLESNAKE AVERSION TRAINING FOR DOGS & PROMO CODE!!
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The Southwest Council of Fly Fishers International is doing "fundraiser" that benefits YOU and your dog or doggies!
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Debbie Sharpton, SWCFFI Conservation Director is affiliated with a rattlesnake aversion training program, and they are going to graciously donate some profits to the Southwest Council!
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In order to flag who is responding to our advertising (of sorts) is by people booking appointments using a promo code (a bonus to you!) --- that discounts the fee by $5.00 (gas money? coffee? snack? doggie treats?)
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Book your appointment today at: https://rattlesnakeclinic.as.me
and use the promo code: "SWCFFI"
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Since these clinics book out -- now is a great time to make that appointment!
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See below for dates & areas:
-- April 19-21 - Agoura Hills - Golden Heart Ranch
-- May 3 - Goleta - Tecolote Meadows
-- May 4 - Santa Clarita - First Baptist Church of Bouquet Canyon
-- May 5 - Calabasas - Tapia Park
-- July 12-14 - Calabasas -- Tapia Park
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Thank you for considering and supporting the Southwest Council of FF
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ABOUT THE TRAINING
Each dog is individually trained by Fred Presson of High On Kennels (click to see his website - rattlesnake-avoidance ). High On Kennels specializes in training hunting dogs in addition to training thousands of dogs each year to avoid rattlesnakes.If you haven't seen this type of training before you will be amazed!
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Your dog must be at least six months old to participate. We prefer over 8 months old. It would be very helpful if your dog has basic obedience training.

EVERYONE IS INVITED:
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
5 PT | 6 MT | 7 CT | 8 ET

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BAJA EPIC WITH GARY BULLA
Explore Baja's endless angling opportunities with one of Baja's foremost guides Gary Bulla. Karen Cole Hall of FFIWC will host his virtual event April 16th at 7:00pm central time. Join us to hear what the Baja has to offer.
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Gary Bulla: One of Baja's Foremost Guides
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Gary grew up on the beaches of the Southern California coast. His father took him camping and fishing once a month as a kid and his mother was an avid saltwater fisher.
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Gary found salt-water fly fishing to combine his long-time love for the ocean and his passion for fly fishing with the convenience of having fish right at his back doorp>.He quickly discovered that there was not a great deal of information out there about catching west coast salt-water species on the fly and began to use his knowledge of tides and tidal life to not only chase down surf perch, but corbina, halibut, striped bass and white sea bass. Over the next few years, he spent his early mornings and late evenings patrolling the beaches, trying to develop presentations and flies that could bring to hand the corbina on a more consistent basis.
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Gary began accompanying his wife, Theresa on expeditions with her students camping on Baja’s Magdalena Island the southernmost bay. He brought a fly rod and he became astounded at the incredible variety of fish that were available in the waters of Baja. He met the Lucero family and they shared their deep knowledge of the Gulf of California and together, developed successful flies and methods of fly fishing.

He now spends spring, summer, and fall hosting and guiding all inclusive fly fishing trips at Punta Arena/Cerralvo Island (in the Sea of Cortez) and other international destinations.
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April 2024 eNews is ready to read & enjoy:
https://mailchi.mp/913c45a8cc39/santa-clarita-casting-club-april-2024-enews

SATURDAY - APRIL 6 ~~ SWCFFI's FlyBuy 2024
Long Beach Casting Club
9am to 3pm. Yard Sale starts at 10am.
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It's the SUPERBOWL of flyfishing events!!
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ALL THE INFO at: https://swcffi.org/flybuy
Admission: $20 adults. Kids are FREE!
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LOCATION: 5201 E. 7th, Long Beach, CA

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SWCFFI FLYBUY - 2024!
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LOCATION: Long Beach Casting Club, 5201 E. 7th, Long Beach, CA
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HOURS: 9:00am to 3:00pm
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ADMISSION:
**ADULTS: 20.00 and includes lunch and soft drink
** KIDs, 16 and under: FREE
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IT’S A FLYFISHING SUPER-FUN-DAY!
Who doesn’t love a garage sale or in this case a YARD SALE and a huge one at that – right? And what if you could watch world renowned fly tiers and fly casting instructors at the same time with LUNCH INCLUDED!!
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** ATTENTION ANGLERS - ANYONE going to Bishop this week/weekend?
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CDFW will be holding an informal meet and greet to discuss fishing in the Eastern Sierra Nevada. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of the local biologists, wildlife officers and staff at the Bishop Tri-county Fairgrounds in the Tallman building, on March 30, 2024, from 5-7 p.m.
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https://bit.ly/4angMBn
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CDFW will be presenting on opportunities and resources available to anglers in California. Afterwards, there will be a question-and-answer session with the public.
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CDFW is looking forward to discussing fisheries management in Inyo and Mono counties, meeting fishing enthusiasts and having an open dialogue about angling opportunities.
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CDFW will address some of the usual topics of interest that include questions about fish stocking, the state of the hatcheries, fishing at Crowley Lake and Lahontan cutthroat trout restoration.
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CDFW welcomes an open discussion on all fisheries topics in the eastern Sierra Nevada.
Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions,
Nick Buckmaster
Fisheries Supervisor
Bishop, CA 93514
(cell) 760-920-8391

Castaway Fly Rod Demo Day... this SUNDAY, MARCH 24 hosted by the Fishermen's Spot!
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MORE INFO:
https://mailchi.mp/35ba3827c8e2/fly_tying_expo-5424280
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** Thank you to the Fishermen's Spot for supporting our club!
fishermensspot.com

SCCC PICNIC & SURF FISHING DAY!
SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024!
9AM - 5PM
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Members and friends are invited!
https://bit.ly/43tPB4Q

HERE IS IT! Santa Clarita Casting Club's latest newsletter!
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CLICK & ENJOY! https://bit.ly/43f67pk

Great illustration and an interesting description.

Robert Robinson’s Fly Fishing was featured on the May 1933 cover of Motor magazine. In the spirit of the spring season, a mechanic is eager to exchange his oil-stained gloves for a fly rod and some time on the water. He seizes the moment when he is called out to tow a car that has broken down by a bridge in the countryside. Leaving his rig unattended by the side of the road, he heads down to the river. The mechanic’s scheme is interrupted by a passing police officer who calls to him from above, attempting to draw his attention back to the unfinished task.

On trend with early-twentieth-century American art, Fly Fishing illustrates an empathetic scene of working-class America. At the height of the Great Depression, the image of a mechanic longing to reconnect with the natural world would have resonated with viewers from all socioeconomic classes as the country became more reliant on machinery and nostalgic for nature’s simple pleasures. Robinson emphasizes these frustrations in his painting with allegory that plays on the contrast between the industrial and natural. Tucked into his scene, Robinson paints a beautiful and lively landscape in the distance; however, the full breadth of its brilliance is hidden by the concrete arch of the overhead bridge. Looking deeper, a nod to Izaak Walton can be found in the name of mechanic’s garage, displayed on the side of his truck and the back of his coveralls.

Robert Robinson illustrated covers of Motor magazine from the mid-1920s to the late 1940s. He also produced many memorable illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post.

Painting by Robert Robinson
From The Trophy Art Collection donated by Mike Monier
2019.051.057

Congratulations to our own Connie Bullock for receiving special recognition from The Southwest Council of the Fly Fishers International for her dedicated service. Way to go, Connie, and so well deserved!

SPECIAL EVENT TONIGHT!!
Fly Fish the Surf Event with Lee Baermann
Thursday, November 30
6:00-8:00pm (evening event)

Hosted at the “Bluewater Hunter”
117 Harbor Way, Suite D
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

For more info - contact Lee at:
[email protected] or
(805) 486-8226

Happy Birthday to our very own Jon Simile (pictured on the right). And many more!