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Leader's Line April 2020 Fly Casting The Leader April 2020 The Newsletter of The Granite Bay Flycasters April 2020 http://gbflycasters.org Leader’s Line by TinaLyn Sell, GBF President I am going to keep this short and sweet this month. I have one board position to fill before the end of June. Eric Palmer, VP Membership, has been doing an amazing job the past several years, and has done his time. He has earned a break. If you have experience with Excel and would like to step up and help out the club, please email me or Eric to discuss this position and all the fun that comes with it. Just in case you have not heard, in light of the current health situation, GBF has followed the State mandate and canceled all club events until April 15th. This does not mean you cannot reduce your stress, anger, and fear, while increasing pleasant feelings and overall well being. How can I do that, you ask? With good ole’ nature and a fishout. There are three, yes 3, in the month of April alone. See, things are already looking brighter. Now, get out there and enjoy what GBF and Mother Nature have to offer. Fly Casting Clinics Scheduled for April, 2020 by John Hogg This is to announce GBF’s annual flycasting clinics. These clinics are appropriate for all skill levels of casters. If you are a novice, we will get you going; and if you are experienced, we will make you better. The clinics are conducted over two consecutive Saturdays—each day will offer new material. Tentative Dates and times: • Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 10 AM to 1:00 PM IN THIS ISSUE • Saturday, April 25, 2020 - 10 AM to 1:00 PM All About Fishouts 7 - 9 Annual Dinner Update 7 Calendar of Events 2 Location of classes is expected to be at Gibson Ranch Regional Classified Ads 11 Park in Elverta, but we are still confirming. Education Report 6 Fly Casting Clinics Schedule 1 - 2 You must be a GBF member to take this clinic—there is no fee Fly Tyer’s Corner 9 - 11 for the clinic. However, there is a $5.00 vehicle entrance fee into the park. Greenstone Fishout 3 Ladies Fly Casting 6 We will address the following topics: Leader’s Line 1 Officers 12 • The 6 essential elements of a fly cast. Rancho Murieta Fishout 3 Sly Park/Jenkinson Lake Fishout 4 - 5 • Why most fly casters can never cast more than 50 feet. Upper Sacramento River Spring Fishout 5 • Roll cast Welcome to Our Newest Members 2 White Pine Reservoir Fishout 4 Continued on Page 2 1 April 2020 The Leader A P R I L 2 0 2 0 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Cameron Park Casting Clinic #1 Fishout 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Rancho Murieta Casting Class Fishout #2 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Greenstone Fishout Fly Casting Clinics Scheduled - Continued from page 1 • Pickup and lay-down forward cast • False casting 3 • Shooting line to add distance L Rods Custom Fishing Rods • The Belgian and Tension Casts Supplies and Classes • Introduction to the double haul • Maximizing your distance cast Larry L. Lee 5645 St. Claire Way Classes will be conducted by John Hogg and Rick Radoff, both registered Citrus Heights, CA 95621 by the International Flyfishing Federation as Certified Casting Instructors; and Sturmer White, Casting Instructor Emeritus, as well as a number of our fine coaches who volunteer their time. web: www.L3rods.com email: [email protected] Since there will be no general meeting in April, to sign up, contact me at (916) 962-0616 O [email protected]. (916) 601-7853 C Welcome to Our Newest Members! by Eric Palmer, VP Membership Please join me in welcoming new members who have joined us recently. Make sure you keep an eye out for them at our meetings and events so that we can make them feel that they are an important part of our club. Tom Kirk 2 The Leader April 2020 Rancho Murieta Fishout - April 22, 2020 by Don Craig & Jay Solomon, Fishout Leaders This year’s fishout at Rancho Murieta should be at the prime time of the year. The weather will be great, and the fishing should be the same. The three lakes you will be able to fish are Lake Clementia, Bass Lake and Lake Calero. The outing will begin at Lake Clementia, where we will meet between 9:00 and 9:15 AM to start fishing. This fishout is limited to 15 members, and will result in a lottery based on those who signed up at previous club meetings. If you’ve been selected and notified by now, your name will be left at the gate; tell the security person that you are a guest of Dick Shannon. To get to Lake Clementia, drive straight down Murieta Parkway to its end, where you will take a right on Camino De Lago. Go through the gate, which takes you to the lake. Lake Clementia is on the left. Rancho Murieta is located along the Jackson Highway (Highway #16). Take Sunrise Blvd. South to Jackson Hwy 16, or South from Folsom via Prairie City, White Rock, Scott, Latrobe & Stonehouse Roads to Hwy 16. Equipment: a fast rod between 6-8 weight; a floating or intermediate line; a float tube or pontoon boat; bring black and brown Wooly Buggers, Leeches, Clousers, Poppers, Gurglers and any of your favorite bass flies. For more information, contact me at [email protected], or go here to the GBF website Message Board Rancho Murieta fishout template for more details on the outing. Greenstone Fishout - April 30, 2020 by Wendell Edwards, Fishout Leader Once again, Tony Hamamoto has given Granite Bay Flycasters members an opportunity to fish the private lakes of Greenstone. Thank you, Tony Hamamoto! Those Big Bass and Blue Gill will be waiting. This is a very popular fishout year after year, and because this is a private lake, we are limited to a maximum of 20 members. You may signup via email to [email protected]. Sign-ups via the message board will not be accepted. I expect that there will be more than twenty signups, and if that is the issue, we will use the lottery system to determine who attends, whom I will contact and confirm your attendance. A word of caution, “Should we not get some good rains in the near future,” this fishout will be cancelled because of weeds and lack of water. ROSEVILLE Before you get on the water, gear up at Sacramento’s only full-service Orvis fly shop and lifestyle store. Here, you’ll find the newest Helios fly rods, reels, waders, and more fly-fishing gear; plus a full line of luggage and men’s and ladies apparel. Stop in and say hello today, and find exactly what you need. 1009 Galleria Blvd. | The Fountains | Roseville, CA 95678 | 916 783 9400 | orvis.com/roseville 3 April 2020 The Leader White Pine Reservoir Fishout May 20th, Arnold - Sierra Foothills by Doug Kytonen - Fishout Leader Last year was the first time we had a fishout at White Pine Reservoir, which is located in a public park next to the town of Arnold. There is no launch fee, and it holds bass and trout. The Calaveras Fly Fishers hold their “One Fly Contest” at White Pines Reservoir each year. Last Year, I think we were too early in the season, with water temp by the streams about 45 degrees, and fishing was slow to zip. I have scheduled a new fishout a few weeks later this year on May 21st. There are NO MOTORS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED on the water. If you enjoy fishing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, or just want to go for a picnic in the woods, White Pines is a great destination. Summer time you can swim, once the water warms, with a welcoming beach to accommodate the children (no lifeguard!). A trail goes around the lake, if you would like to stretch your legs. The lake was created as a part of an old logging operation, and fed by two steams year-round. The lake is about a 2-hour drive from the Sacramento area, and Arnold is a quaint little town with shops, cafes, and many wineries with tasting rooms. It’s a great way to have a day trip and enjoy the heart of the Sierras on Hwy. 4. Other fishing opportunities in the area include Spicer Reservoir, Alpine Lake, Mosquito Lake, or the North Fork of the Stanislaus. Sign up at a club meeting, or contact me directly at [email protected]. There is more detailed info here on the website. Looking forward to hearing from you, and hope to see you on the next fishout. Sly Park/Jenkinson Lake Fishout by Doug Kytonen - Fishout Leader The Sly Park Fishout this year will be on Saturday, May 23rd. I am not sure on the crowds at the lake for a weekend this time of the year, but I hope it is light. I normally do this fishout during the week, but was hoping to get more club members interested in float tube fly fishing for smallmouth bass. With many of our members still part of the working class, this will give them a chance to join us for a day of fun on the water. Rainbow, german brown, mackinaw, large and small mouth bass, and bluegill can all be caught here.
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