December 2013 Club Meeting
PLACE: Silliman Community Activity Center 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark CA 94560 510- 742-4400 DATE: Wednesday, December 18th (Note day and date) TIME: 6:30 pm PROGRAM : Movie and Swap Night
****** UPCOMING FUTURE EVENT **** Annual Installation Dinner on January 25th 2014
Upcoming Events Wed. Dec. 18 Movie/ Swap Night - Silliman Community Activity Center, 6:30 PM Wed. Dec. 18 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Hospital, Livermore, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Thurs. Dec. 19 Veterans First Fly Fishing - San Jose Respite Clinic, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Fri. Dec. 20 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Hospital, Menlo Park, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Wed. Jan. 1 BOARD MEETING (Cancelled for New Year’s Day - To be rescheduled) Fri. Jan. 3 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Hospital, Menlo Park, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Fri. Jan. 10 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Hospital, Oakland, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sat. Jan. 11 Club Breakfast: At the Denny’s in Hayward on Whipple - 9:00 AM Wed. Jan. 15 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Hospital, Livermore, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Wed. Jan. 15 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Palo Alto, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Wed. Jan. 15 Fly Tying Night 7:00 PM, Fremont Activity Center, 3375 Country Dr., Fremont Thurs. Jan. 16 Veterans First Fly Fishing- San Jose Respite Clinic, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Fri. Jan. 17 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Hospital, Menlo Park, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Wed. Jan. 22 Club Meeting - Silliman Community Activity Center, 6:30 PM
Sat. Jan. 25 Annual Installation Dinner - Dino’s Restaurant, 3600 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley Fri. Jan. 31 Veterans First Fly Fishing - VA Hospital, Menlo Park, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Mainstream is the monthly newsletter of the Mission Peak Fly Anglers’, P.O. Box. 7263, Fremont, California. 94537 2013 OFFICERS President Dean Lewis Board Member Ron Smith 1/2014 Vice President Ed Huff Board Member Jan Van Zandt 1/2015 Secretary Craig Gittings Board Member Stephen Culp 2/2014 Treasurer Bill Peakes Board Member Bruce Butler 2/2015 Past President Wayne Culp Chairpersons Annual Dinner Open Conservation Steve Schramm
Distribution Ray Gauthier Editor Ray Gauthier FFF Rep. Gene Kaczmarek Fish-Outs Jeff Lorelli Fly Casting Open Fly Tying Mitch Matsumoto Open Boy Scouts Jeff Lorelli Fund Raising Stephen Culp Graphic Design Ed Huff Video/Archivist Ray Gauthier Hospitality Kay Heyes Library Dave Heyes Picnic Open Programs Ron Smith Raffle Chairman Dave Heyes Video Library Santiago Jimenez Trout Bum Award Craig Gittings Web Master Ray Gauthier Fukumoto Award Mitch Matsumoto Trout in the Ed Huff Fly Fishing Volunteers Ken Brunskill classroom
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Opinions expressed in articles appearing in Mainstream are those of the writer / author, and do not necessarily represent the opinions or view of Mission Peak Fly Angler’s or its official representatives. Permission is granted for parts of this newsletter to be reproduced. Credit should be given to the authors and Mission Peak Fly Anglers.
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Notice Members The Newsletter will be coming out on the 15th of each month. Send your articles or information to the editor by the 12th of each month at [email protected] .
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President’s Message
As I write this, I am coming off a Saturday fishing trip to the Yuba on the UC property. The fishing was very spotty with not a lot of luck. The fish were deep and were not moving to the fly. A couple members caught 5 to 7 fish while most were in the 1 to 2 range. No steelies were caught.
Some of you might say that this was a bad trip. That was not so. The camaraderie between the club members was high and the dinner at the Silver Dollar Saloon was special. Everyone was having a good time and we were all together as a group.
This is what so great about our club. We are all individuals, but collectively, we are a group that enjoys each others company. We can have fun whether the fishing is poor or if the fishing is the best you have ever seen. I think that this is one of the reasons we join the club in the first place.
We join to learn and develop our skills, but we also join to become a group dedicated to having a good time and maybe even catching fish.
I would like to encourage all of you, that haven’t signed up for the annual dinner on January 25 to please do so. You can’t say you didn’t know about the date as Ray has been posting it in every issue of the newsletter. The meeting is on December 18, so bring your reservation(s) and dues money to Bill and get signed up. It is sure to be a good time for all.
Dean
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Annual Trout Bum Award
Starts Jan 1, 2013 Awarded by MPFA Board of Directors at December board meeting Requirements:
Candidate must have fished 10 or more waters during the calendar year (no private pay to play waters). Waters may be tributaries of any river or lakes with the use of a fly only, and report to the club documented with photos during a regular meeting.
Chairperson: Craig Gittings
Veterans First Fly Fishing ...... Attention Mission Peak Members Veterans First Fly Fishing
Who would like to join us and be part of helping our veterans through this worthwhile program?
What you might ask is involved? It can be as little as a group of us going out to Livermore and and/or Menlo Park once a month to teach fly casting and fly tying to our wounded veterans. It could go as far as accompanying a group of veterans on a fishing trip to be their 'gillie' and personal assistant on that trip. I have made the initial contact at Livermore VA Nursing unit and there seems to be an interest, but I cannot do it alone.
I'd bet we can get funding help from the FFF, NCCFFF, the Elks Lodge, Kiwanis, VFW, and other service organizations, all we need to do is give a little of our own time to those who have given so much for us. If interested please contact me, Thanks.
Ken Brunskill
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BUDDING FLY FISHING WRITERS Here is your chance to gain some experience writing about your fabulous fly fishing trips to places near and far. The club newsletter is seriously lacking in members written and photographic accounts of our fishouts. Of course you may not think a trip to Putah Creek is worthy of such notoriety, but remember, many members have never been there and would welcome a description of how your fishout went. And, as for a trip to Alaska or Baja, a story of your adventure would be most appreciated. Send articles to the editor. NOTE FROM TREASURER, BILL PEAKES – Mission Peak Fly Angler’s patches and pins are available from Bill at a nominal price. New members should have received either a pin or a patch when they joined; if not, call Bill Peakes.
********** Notice ********* this is my last fundraiser - somebody needs to step up and I suggest while I am here to show you in detail. I took over before I had been in the club even 1 yr - not hard - me consuming mid oct to middle of feb - here's your chance !!!!!!!!!!!!
Stephen Culp
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Want a high end fishing product at a discount?? some dona ons require prepay so call to see if this may work for you steve -our January banquet
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I will need help se ng up as well as when silent auc on ends to consolidate the winning bids so we can all go home. Also, don't forget this is my last fundraising I'll be doing so somebody needs to step up and take over. The offer for discounted high end rod/reel/ etc possibili es s ll exist if anybody is interested.
Stephen Culp
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Mission Peak Fly Anglers Board Meeting of December 4, 2013
Schlep Award Alert: On the coldest day of the year, President Dean Lewis showed up 5 minutes late and had left the room key on the counter back home. After some desperate deliberation and some teeth chattering, the board meeting location was promptly moved to the nearest McDonald’s Restaurant. Dean successfully brought the meeting to order at 7:22 PM. In attendance besides Dean were; Ed Huff, Bill Peakes, Bruce Butler, Wayne Culp, Jan Van Zandt, Ron Smith, and Craig Gittings.
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes: Jan Van Zandt motioned and Ron Smith seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the November 6, 2013 meeting. It passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Treasurer’s Report: Bill Peakes reported that the club’s inances were good.
Speakers: December meeting will have swap meet and Salmon Con idential.
Silliman Center: Dean produced an invoice for the Silliman Center that was deemed incorrect or at considerable discount based on previous years’ costs for the room. Jan motioned payment and Ron seconded, vote passed. A secondary billing might be forthcoming with a corrected amount due.
Club Of icers 2014: Of icers elected for 2014 included the following: Dean Lewis, President, Bruce Butler Vice President, Bill Peakes, Treasurer, and Craig Gittings, Secretary. Directors included Jerry Reynolds, Don Jowers, and Ron Smith.
Fishouts: December 14 is the Yuba River. Payments were turned in to the Treasurer. Outing is full.
Awards: None so far. Someone might wish to read the beginning of the minutes.
Club Dinner: January 25, 2014 at Dino’s in Castro Valley. Get your payments in pronto.
Planning for next year: Fishouts were the main topic. Ideas presented were as follows: Manzanita, Lake Almanor, Oct 18-19th (Ed noted Judy is not running a bed & breakfast), August picnic, either at Kathy’s or the Oakland Casting ponds August 16 or 23, Lake Chabot, Lake Alpine, McCloud, Tuolumne Meadows, Putah Creek, Kelsey Ranch, Goodwin Lake, Eagle Canyon, Sawmill Lake, Surf Perch outing, Eastern Sierra and the Mokelumne as possibilities.
Board Member Items:
Ed Huff- Ed presented one of his 4 line winders along with a bill for parts- 33.14 each or $132 for all. A check was cut for Ed. Discussion continued on how to maximize the value for the club.
Dean asked for a motion for adjournment, Ed motioned and Craig followed that the meeting adjourn at 8:10 PM.
Craig Gittings, Club Secretary
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Conservation News by Steve Schramm
Well it’s that me of year when hopeful le ers are wri en and sent up North. As I prepare my holiday wish list I am reminded of one of my pragma c mother’s many axioms for life. The one pertaining to wishes goes like this, “Wish in one hand and sh*t in the other and see which one fills up first.” Yes, Mom was, and remains, a fountain of memorable quips that encompass the prac cal lessons needed to navigate the daily world. While I have never actually run the experiment, I have taken the essence of this par cular piece of advice to heart.
If we wish to see the Delta survive the onslaught of a empts to divert its water with minimal considera on of the consequences, then we must act, otherwise we have no one to blame for the shi…, I mean lousy fishing, but ourselves.
Cosmic photo bomb
This holiday season many folks will gather at the State Capitol on December 13th to spread ‘cheer’ at the submission of the Bay Delta Conserva on Plan into the Federal Register along with the opening of the public comment period. This latest incarna on of a decades old plan to facilitate water extrac on from the Delta, now called the Peripheral Tunnels (Rev 1.0 was the Peripheral Canal), is coming to a head with the release of the BDCP. Le ers are needed “up North” to let Santa Brown (or is that Grinch) know the wishes of his elves. As part of this month’s conserva on report there is a short le er to Governor Brown in opposi on to the Peripheral Tunnels and the flawed BDCP. The bullet points in the le er are taken from Restore The Delta talking points. Please take a moment to print the page, sign it and put it in a stamped envelope addressed to the Governor to avoid a lump of shi…, I mean coal, in your wading stockings in the years to come. (Conservation News continued on page 12)
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Fly of the Month
In October 2013, Gene Kaczmarek demonstrated tying the Student Fly.
Student Fly Video
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Monthly Programs
Dated Speaker Program Title
Dec. 18th Movie Night “Salmon Confidential”, about Rivers and Salmon of British Columbia
Jan. 22nd Bruce Berman Fishing in Southern Colorado, Conejos and Platoro rivers
Feb. 26th Anthony Carruesco Fishing the Lower Sacramento River
March 26th Ken Hanley topic still open
April 24th Open
December Program
“Salmon Confidential”, about Rivers and Salmon of British Columbia
by Ron Smith
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THE JOHN FUKUMOTO FLY TYING AWARD The criteria: • Only current members of Mission Peak Fly Anglers are eligible. • The fly must be presented and tied at a monthly fly tying session. • Special consideration will be given to original patterns and unique variations of a standard pattern. • The award cannot be won by an individual in consecutive years. • Selection of each year’s winner will be made by the current Fly Tying Chairman and two club members of his choosing.
Outstanding Video
Video Title Out Since Borrower Phone No. 2 Fly Rodders Guide to Carp 05/13/12 Makarrand Vichare 42 MPFA Fly Tying with Abellar & Gettings 05/23/12 Makarrand Vichare 110 The Best Knots For Fly Casting Systems vol 2 of 2 05/23/12 Makarrand Vichare 58 Successful Fly Fishing Strategies 10/24/12 Steve Brosamer 17 Skagit Master - Steel heading Outside the Box 02/27/13 Pheo Truong 122 Tying Dry Flies – covering tails, hackle, wings, bodies 02/27/13 Pheo Truong 18 Fly Fishing for Bass 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 51 Great American Trout Streams - Eastern Rivers 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 54 Articulated Stream 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 60 Spey Casting Techniques 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 62 Lessons with Lefty 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 71 Trout Tactics for Pan Fish 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 126 Intermediate Spey Tying Class 04/24/13 Bruce Butler 132 Yellowstone Ties 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 137 Fly Tying with Oscar Feliu 04/24/13 Pheo Truong 4 Nymphing 11/20/13 BM Mattson 5 Fabulous Bighorn 11/20/13 Don Jower 119 Tying Nymphs and Terrestrials 11/20/13 Ken Barker 134 The Underwater World of Trout 11/20/13 Ken Barker
**** Video Library***** MPFA Maintains a 200+ library for the benefit of its members and we need the help of every member to keep it available to the entire membership. We ask that you check out a video (Honor System) and return it within 2-3 months. After the 2nd month, the librarian will send the borrower an e-mail or note reminding them that there is a video(s) checked out in their name. After the 3rd month, the librarian and/or the secretary will send a note asking for the video or $40 to cover the purchase of it’s replacement. Thanks.
Your Video Librarian, Santiago Jimenez
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MISSION PEAK FLY ANGLERS 2013 FISHOUT LIST (Preliminary) DATE LOCATION TYPE OF FISH FISHMASTER COMMENTS
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Oct Nov Dec The above fishout calendar is tentative and subject to change. Always contact the fishmaster the week of the fishout to be notified of changes due to weather and unforeseen circumstances. Also check the newsletter for detailed information on fishing tackle, flies, directions and accommodations, as recommended by the fishmaster.
Note that only the fishouts shown in BOLD on this calendar are actually confirmed at this time; all others are tentative.
The actual dates of wintertime fishouts are highly dependent upon the weather conditions and will be confirmed by the fishmaster the week of the fishout.
Your ideas for fishout locations are always welcomed by the club. Phone Jeff Lorelli to volunteer as a fishmaster. The qualifications for a fishmaster are that you have a place in mind, know how to get there, and would welcome some fishing companions. That is it, so sign up now.
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(Conservation News continued from page 7)
Governor Jerry Brown c/o State Capitol Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Opposi on to the peripheral tunnels and the Bay Delta Conserva on Plan
The Honorable Edmund G. Brown:
Cost es mates for the Bay Delta Conserva on Plan (BDCP) are close to $17 billion to construct the Peripheral Tunnels, plus $8 billion for conserva on measures. This does not include financing costs over the 50-year project term, which bring the total to over $50 billion. With the propensity of State projects to exceed ini al cost es mates it is likely the project will greatly exceed the current es mate which is already too expensive. And because water exporters do not want to pay for the conserva on measures needed to get the project permi ed they have conveniently labelled those measures as “public benefits” and expect taxpayer’s to fund them with a water bond in 2014 and another bond some me in the future. Polls show that Californians are not in the mood to approve a water bond.
Also, project planners admit that the Peripheral Tunnels will not make addi onal water available to water contractors. Instead they promise a more reliable supply that will not fluctuate because of restric ons to protect endangered species. But given California’s cycles of dry and wet years, BDCP cannot even guarantee the reduced amount. And although they will have the ability to take water from the North Delta with a tunnel project, exporters actually expect to export water from the South Delta, as they currently do, over half the me, par cularly in dry years when they need flows from the Cosumnes and Mokelumne rivers. Nevertheless, BDCP does not include any new fish screens in the South Delta to protect the fish that are currently killed by opera ons there.
The Peripheral Tunnels will have the ability to take up to two-thirds of the flow of the Sacramento River and send it under the Delta to the export pumps at Tracy. This will take the Delta’s largest supply of fresh water and make it unavailable to fish and other species including people in both the Delta itself and in the Estuary and San Francisco Bay.
When the Legislature passed the Delta Reform Act in 2009, it required that the co-equal goals of 1) water supply reliability and 2) ecosystem restora on be met while 3) reducing reliance on the Delta and 4) protec ng the Delta itself. The Bay Delta Conserva on plan fails on every count.
I am opposed to the BDCP and the Peripheral Tunnels.
Sincerely,
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Below is a list of links to conserva on related ar cles and web content that caught my eye in the last 30 days. All links were ac ve as of December 12th, 2013.
The podcast from Michael Krazny’s Forum program should be a mandatory listen since it covers the ongoing Delta crisis as it relates to the BDCP and Peripheral Tunnels. Policy in the Delta is far reaching and has the greatest single effect on inland fisheries in northern California.
But, if you only explore one link be sure to watch ‘The Surprise Salmon – Watch Life On Fire’ it is an epic PBS documentary on an extraordinary popula on of salmon. It is beau ful! And it will mo vate you.
Latest Delta Plan Opens Floodgates for More Debate, Controversy - A must listen! h p://www.kqed.org/a/forum/R201312100900
The Surprise Salmon - Watch Life on Fire - I don’t know how I missed this extraordinary PBS segment h p://video.pbs.org/video/2324276959/
Who owns water – Official trailer - Short water use video with a smidgeon of Deliverance, ‘Hey boy…’ h p://vimeo.com/71791069
Gene cally-modified salmon eggs approved commercially - Can wild fish compete? h p://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/gene cally-modified-salmon-eggs-approved- commercially-1.2439307
Lawsuit filed over hatchery salmon - Another case of hatcheries pollu ng/dilu ng the wild gene pool h p://www.opb.org/news/ar cle/lawsuit-filed-over-hatchery-salmon/
Lost Coast Ou i ers - Endangered, San Francisco is currently without a fly shop, and life me discount h p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btmC_st3AeI#t=92
New Book Cri cal Of Trout Fishing - A very provoca ve perspec ve that may piss you off h p://www.courant.com/news/connec cut/hc-trout-controversy-20131201,0,7388529.story
New California Water Atlas - Zoom in and see the scary details of water rights in California h p://ca.statewater.org/
Solu ons for conserva on - Dean River steelhead - More on the Dean’s reduced steelhead returns h p://wildsteelheadcoali on.org/2013/11/solu ons-for-conserva on-dean-river-steelhead/
Choose your fortune
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And finally here’s an excerpt from Tom S enstra’s recent SF Gate ar cle in which he lists current reservoir levels. You may read the full ar cle, Coyotes seemingly thrive in San Francisco, at: h p://www.sfgate.com/outdoors/ar cle/Coyotes-seemingly-thrive-in-San-Francisco-5045034.php#page-2
Excerpt:
‘D-Day imminent
California's recrea on lakes reached their lowest levels in several years last week, and with cold, mostly dry weather marching through the state, some are talking the "D" word, as in drought. So much water has been shipped south the past two summers that water managers are pu ng all of their eggs in one basket, hoping that this winter will end up being a wet one and refill these lakes:
-- Bad shape: Lake Kaweah (5 percent full), Hensley (5 percent), Success (6), Eastman (9), Isabella (10), Black Bu e (12), Pine Flat (17) and giant San Luis (26). You read it right. These lakes are about 90 percent empty.
-- Not good: Folsom Lake (23 percent full), McClure (24), Mendocino (25), Beardsley (28), New Hogan (30), Shasta Lake (37), Oroville (39) and New Melones (43).
-- In L.A., Pyramid Lake is 96 percent full and Castaic is at 85 percent. Funny, isn't it? Or is it?’
Updated Dirty Pool Fly Lure
Looking for a good stocking stuffer?
While following up with the snagging comments solicited by the California Department of Fish Wildlife I came across this recent gear angler’s version of Bill Schaadt’s notorious Dirty Pool Fly. I especially like the life like paint job and the crea ve use of a roofer’s shingle blade for a fin. Apparently the gear guys are interested in policing their own as well. Merry Christmas!
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MPFA FLY 2014 TYING CLASS
Mission Peak Fly Anglers will be conducting a BEGINNER FLY TYING CLASSES. Classes will be two (2) hours in length from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on the following days; February 11–18-25 and continuing on March 11-18-25 All classes will be held at the Fremont Activity Center 3375 Country Dr. Fremont The fee will be $30 for club members and $70 for non-club members. Please pay Bill Peakes: Checks to be made out to MPFA
You will learn to tie the following flies
Wooly Worm, Gold Ribbed Hare's ear (nymph) Elk Hair Caddis (dry fly) Bead Head Prince Nymph Adams (dry fly) Pheasant Tail Nymph
Mission Peak Fly Anglers will supply all the tying materials needed for each class. Your instructors will provide you with a personal packet for each fly you will be tying. This packet will include detailed instructions (and pictures) on how to tie each fly so you can continue to practice at home.
MPFA will supply following tools for you to use: Fly tying Vise Scissors Bobbin Hackle Pliers Thread (Pre-waxed Black 6/0) Hair stacker No need to buy any tools until after the class Those interested in taking the beginner tying class contact Gene Kaczmarek
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Annual Mission Peak Fly Anglers Awards & Officers Installation Dinner
Make your reservation today. Reserve before December 31st and get one ticket in the early bird drawing. If you pay your dues at the same time, you will get another early bird ticket.
Member Name: ______
Dinner Selection: New York Steak: ______Teriyaki Chicken: ______Salmon: ______Number of Dinners selected x $35.00 = $ ______
Mail Checks to: Make All Checks Payable to: Mission Peak Fly Anglers
MPFA 2013 Dues:
Member Name: ______Wife’s name:
Address:
Preferred Phone # ______Cell:
E-Mail ______
FFF Member Number: Amount Enclosed: $ ______$40.00 per member/family or $35.00 if current member of FFF or $20.00 if under 18 or living more than 100 miles radius from Fremont
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Feather River Fishout
Bruce Butler holding a fish that he caught.
Bruce Butler with a stringer of steelheads
Photo by Paul Tavres
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THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FEDERATION OF FLY FISHERS CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 2014 HALL OF FAME DINNER AND AWARDS
2014 Hall Inductees: Don Chesarek and Hugh Miller
Location: Fremont Elks Lodge 38991 Farwell Dr. Fremont, CA 945536
Date & Time: Saturday February 22, 2014 4:00 PM No Host Bar & Auction Preview 6:00 PM Buffett Dinner
Tickets: @ $ 50 per plate Table: @ $ 450 for a table of ten
Menu: Appetizers, Salad, Pasta & Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable, Prime Rib Coffee or Tea, and Dessert
Send reservation to : NCCFFF/HOF 3340 Daisy Ct. Hayward, CA 94542
To purchase your tickets by PayPal online go to www.nccfff.org
Check the NCCFFF web site for application information and for more information on the event and the recipients.
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