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Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - 2024

Start
March 13, 2024

End
April 27, 2024

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
Livermore Rod & Gun Club Wednesday evenings

Spaces left
5

Registered
13 registrants

Registration is closed

Introduction to Fly Fishing Class - 6 Total Sessions

Tri-Valley Fly Fishers will offer the popular Fly Fishing Fundamentals Class begining on March 13, 2024. This class is taught by experienced club members for new and prospective members, and especially for those beginners just starting their fly fishing journey.

No equipment is necessary for participation in this class as the Club has sufficient rods and reels for beginners to use.

The course objective is to educate and prepare new fly fishers to the sport with sufficient depth to enable each attendee to fully enjoy the sport and begin to effectively fly fish on their own in both streams and lakes.

The course this year consists of six sessions including four classroom sessions during Wednesday evenings (March 13, March 20, April 10, and April 17th), a 3 hour casting instruction on Saturday April 6, and an on stream practical session with instruction on Saturday, April 27th. The first class will take place on Wednesday March 13, 2024 at the Livermore Rod & Gun Club.

The Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class includes, at no additional cost, basic casting instruction by a TVFF member who is a certified FFI casting instructor. The casting instruction will occur at the San Ramon Civic Center lawn on a Saturday in April 6 from 8:30 AM until noon. Casting rods, reels, fly line and leaders will all be available to borrow, if students need them for the class.

There is a Saturday practical session on the water at a location TBD.

TVFF membership is required to participate in this class.

Full Class Agenda:

Introduction to fly fishing and equipment needed for the sport

Recommendations on fly fishing equipment and buying wisely

Basic aquatic entomology (fish food for the hungry…)

Stillwater (lake) fishing

How to tie the knots you need

How to rig a fly rod (leaders, tippets for different kinds of fishing styles)

Reading the water for success in finding fish

Fishing rivers and streams effectively

How to pick the right TVFF outing for yourself

Etiquette, safety and courtesy while fly fishing

Casting instruction (roll cast, overhand, false casting)

Applying the classroom knowledge to on stream success

Costs:

Annual Membership to TVFF is a separate fee of $45 and must be paid prior to signing up for this class.

Costs for the class cover all materials, including Club provided rods and reels during the course, and including the 110 page class Syllabus for each student that will be sent to each registered student on a digital flash drive, as well as the casting session.

Cash price: The cost is $70 for TVFF members.

You may pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration. If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Credit Card price: The cost is $72.10 for TVFF members (includes 3% credit card surcharge.)

Instructor:

Please register here on the website to secure a spot in the class. If you need further information please contact Mitchie McCammon, Director of Education, sewreel@pacbell.net, 925-819-2039

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip. However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

Tri Valley Fly Fishers

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a club, the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on ways to stay safe day, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors as well as input from other local clubs which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves.

Please note that the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and personal safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

We believe in social distancing and request that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties.

We ask that you respect individual members decisions if they choose to adhere to more strict guidelines including wearing masks if within 6’ on outings.

All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently.

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Club Opener Event and BBQ at White Pines Lake - Sunday, April 28

When
April 28, 2024

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Location
White Pines Lake, Arnold CA

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31

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White Pines Lake Outing and BBQ - Sunday April 28

Skills Level:

Lakes: beginner with float tubes to prams, some accessible shore fishing

Catch Rate: Beginner

As a way to celebrate the opening of fishing season, we are planning a club opener event at White Pines Lake near Arnold, CA. This is a one-day club event as a family style event with a BBQ lunch. This 26 acre lake offers easy access as well as a spectacular setting to start the fishing season.

White Pines Lake is located just outside of Arnold, CA. The lake is best fished with a flotation device as the shoreline is heavily timbered and is often busy with other fisherman. There is also a small launch area for kayaks, float tubes, pontoons and cartop boats.

There is a park with picnic areas and a BBQ pits. White Pines Lake and Park is located is located on the east side of the town of Arnold. Turn left on Blagen Road and in a mile you will see the White Pines Park on your left. The park is open from Sunrise to Sunset. It is suggest getting there early as the parking can fill up.

Any questions regarding this outing, please contact the fishmeisters.

Cost:

Your cost this year includes your BBQ sandwich and normal beverages such as water and soft drink. If you would like something else, please be sure to bring it along.

Cash price: $35 per TVFF member. Spouses and children up to age 23 who will be attending will be charged $10 each to cover the cost of the BBQ. You may pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration. If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Credit Card price: $36.05 per TVFF member (Cost includes the 3% credit card fee). Spouses and children up to age 23 who will be attending will be charged $10.30 each to cover the cost of the BBQ (Cost includes the 3% credit card fee).

Fishmeister: Stephen Holtzclaw : holtzclawm61@gmail.com

Jeff Fadden : j_fadden@pacbell.net

Accommodations and Food:

The fishmeisters will be serving up BBQed Tri-tip sandwiches, and asks you to bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group. Picnic tables are available, but it is suggest bringing a chair.

Each individual is responsible for any accommodations if they choose to stay in the area.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

White Pines Lake is best fished using a stillwater approach. The lake is populated with trout, bass and even crappie.

The lakes allow for some dry fly fishing in the early morning on the shorelines, but mostly either indicators or streamers during the day with leeches, midges, and callibaetis patterns.

Rod & line weights/types: 4 or 5 weight rods, reels and floating or intermediate lines are more than enough.

Leaders and tippet: Fishing style dependent but normally a 9’ 4X leader and adjust with added tippet of up to 4-6’ of 5 for the dry flies, and stick with 4X fluoro for the nymphs.

Other gear: It is recommended to utilize a watercraft.

Flies: Effective flies include wiggle tails, wooly buggers and small nymphs in olives, browns and black.

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip. However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

Tri-Valley Fly Fishers

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a club, the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on ways to stay safe on one-day outings, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors as well as input from other local clubs which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves. Extra masks, spray disinfectant and sanitizer are available from the outing leaders.

Please note that the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and personal safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

Everyone will be responsible for making, bringing, and consuming their own separate food and drinks

All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

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May Meeting - Wildfire Preparation with Craig Clements

When
May 01, 2024

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Location
Livermore Rod and Gun Club

Registered
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Guest Speaker: Craig Clements speaking about wildfire behavior, weather and fire season preparation

We are pleased to have Dr. Craig Clements, one of the club’s newest members speaking on the basics for preparation, prevention, and awareness while fishing during the fire season. May is also wildfire awareness month, so this will be timely presentation. This promises to be a don't miss, highly informative, and entertaining presentation.

Craig is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San José State University and Director of the National Science Foundation I/UCRC Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center. He leads research on fire weather, extreme fire behavior, fire-atmosphere interactions, and conducting wildfire field experiments.

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Yuba River Event and BBQ at UC Property - Saturday, May 4

When
May 04, 2024

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Location
Yuba River/UC Private Water Property

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0

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Yuba River Outing and BBQ - Saturday, May 4, 2024 Only

Skills Level:

Wading: Easy to moderate

Catch Rate: Challenging

Hiking: Easy to Moderate as you are walking on cobblestones near the water

The dates this year put us on the front end of the traditional Spring hatches of Pale Morning Duns, Baetis/Blue Wing Olives, Pink Alberts, Little Yellow Sallies, Pale Evening Duns, Golden Stones, and four varieties of Caddis. So all is still good for lots of activity above and below the surface that the Yuba is known for.

Our Club event on the Yuba will be on the private property owned by the University of California and is one of their Sierra Research facilities. We have contracted for TVFF's exclusive use of the facility for the two days over the weekend. The river is about 1.5 miles above the highway 20 bridge over the Yuba and accessible only through a locked gate for a maximum of 19 anglers per day. There is approximately 2.5 miles of available river that is the tailwater section a mile or so below Englebright Dam. The river has easy and level access, so it's ideal for those less comfortable in heavy current wading situations, although that is also available for those Euro Nymphing.

The UC facility is on many acres in a pastoral valley leading down to the river. Most of the research here is for cattle, grazing land management, and erosion control so it is very quiet with no nearby roads, ranches, or houses. There is a covered picnic area that sits above the river with 8-10 picnic tables and a restroom that is also available on site. All in all, it's a very scenic and serene site.

Cost:

Your cost this year includes our BBQ lunch and normal beverages such as water and soft drink. If you would like something else, please be sure to bring it along.

Cash price: $45 per TVFF member. Spouses and children up to age 23 who will be attending will be charged $15 each to cover the cost of the BBQ. You may pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration. If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Credit Card price: $46.35 per TVFF member (Cost includes the 3% credit card fee). Spouses and children up to age 23 who will be attending will be charged $15.45 each to cover the cost of the BBQ (Cost includes the 3% credit card fee).

Guests must first register as Club members ($45 annual charge) before registering for this event. TVFF annual dues qualify you and your qualifying family members (spouse and children under 23) for a full 12 month membership and access to all Club events and full participation. After registering as a Club member, the above costs for the event will apply.

Fishmeister: Denis Haire, DHaire922@gmail.com, 925-360-3993

Accommodations and Food: Lodging is available nearby in both Grass Valley (19 miles away up highway 20) or in Nevada City (another three miles up from Grass Valley) for those looking for a hotel.

There is no camping on the UC Property, however camping is available on highway 20 three miles downstream at Sycamore Ranch, which has a full time host and over 40 sites for both tents and RVs, and is right on the Yuba river.

Each individual is responsible for their own food (aside from the TVFF Club lunch) and accommodations if they choose to stay in the area.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

Yuba River fish are notoriously "hot" and frisky. They workout full time in the strong current and just love to play in it when disturbed by a sharp hook. Anticipate that you will see strong runs on hookups and that the fish will feel like they are 4-6" larger than you see in the net. So...

Rod & line weights/types: 5 or 6 weight rods, reels and floating lines are the norm to help control their runs. A 4 weight for Euro Nymphing should work well as long as it has a good stiff butt section to manage any runs.

Leaders and tippet: Fishing style dependent but normally I fish a 9’ 4X leader and adjust with added tippet of up to 4-6’ of 5 for the dry flies, and stick with 4X fluoro for the nymphs.

Other gear: Note that we won't b e using any watercraft as this is a walk and wade event with float takeouts way too far downstream to be of use for us.

Flies: Flies to match and we will send out a more current list as we get closer to the dates and better understand how the weather and water are impacting the hatches. Typically you will need Skwala dries and nymphs, Pale Morning Duns, Baetis/Blue Wing Olives, Pink Alberts, Little Yellow Sallies, Pale Evening Duns, Golden Stones, and four varieties of Caddis,.

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip. However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

Tri-Valley Fly Fishers

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a club, the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on ways to stay safe on one-day outings, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors as well as input from other local clubs which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves. Extra masks, spray disinfectant and sanitizer are available from the outing leaders.

Please note that the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and personal safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

All attendees should drive up and back alone unless you are in mutually agreed social bubble where both parties have been tested negative and agreed to the risk (such as family members)

On all outings the Club will have available and use an infrared thermometer for temperature checks

We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties

We ask that all parties wear masks if within 6’; even if only briefly. Note that the CDC has not recommended the use of buffs or gaiters as the material is not thick enough for adequate protection.

Everyone will be responsible for making, bringing, and consuming their own separate food and drinks

When camping all members and guests are required to use separate camping tents or rooms, when hotels are arranged

Please handle your own gear (and your own fish!) only. No sharing for doctored fish pictures.

In the event that there are common surfaces (i.e., car surfaces, door handles, etc.) please wipe them down with sanitizer or hand wipes

All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

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Annual UC Property Yuba River BBQ Help & Volunteers

Start
May 04, 2024

10:00 AM

End
May 05, 2024

2:30 PM

Location
UC Property - Yuba River

Spaces left
92

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Annual UC Property Yuba River TVFF BBQ - Help

It takes many hands to make this BBQ and the UC Yuba river trip a success. Please sign up to help transport, set up, cook, serve and/or clean up for this annual event. Register for the day(s) you can help.

Note: You will also need to register for the full Event on the day/days you are attending in order to fish as well.

Event Details: Once again the club will be providing a BBQ lunch while fishing on the Yuba River at the UC Property's covered patio. This event is open to all TVFF members, their spouses, significant others, and family members. This is always a terrific time to enjoy the sharing of great food and drinks, and to engage with other members fishing that day with morning successes, flies, and approaches that are working, before heading back out on the river in the afternoon.

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Yuba River Event and BBQ at UC Property - Sunday, May 5

When
May 05, 2024

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Location
Yuba River/UC Private Water Property

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0

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Yuba River Outing and BBQ - Sunday, May 5, 2024 Only

Skills Level:

Wading: Easy to moderate

Catch Rate: Challenging

Hiking: Easy to Moderate as you are walking on cobblestones near the water

The dates this year put us on the front end of the traditional Spring hatches of Pale Morning Duns, Baetis/Blue Wing Olives, Pink Alberts, Little Yellow Sallies, Pale Evening Duns, Golden Stones, and four varieties of Caddis. So all is still good for lots of activity above and below the surface that the Yuba is known for.

Our Club event on the Yuba will be on the private property owned by the University of California and is one of their Sierra Research facilities. We have contracted for TVFF's exclusive use of the facility for the two days over the weekend. The river is about 1.5 miles above the highway 20 bridge over the Yuba and accessible only through a locked gate for a maximum of 19 anglers per day. There is approximately 2.5 miles of available river that is the tailwater section a mile or so below Englebright Dam. The river has easy and level access, so it's ideal for those less comfortable in heavy current wading situations, although that is also available for those Euro Nymphing.

The UC facility is on many acres in a pastoral valley leading down to the river. Most of the research here is for cattle, grazing land management, and erosion control so it is very quiet with no nearby roads, ranches, or houses. There is a covered picnic area that sits above the river with 8-10 picnic tables and a restroom that is also available on site. All in all, it's a very scenic and serene site.

Cost:

Your cost this year includes our BBQ lunch and normal beverages such as water and soft drink. If you would like something else, please be sure to bring it along.

Cash price: $45 per TVFF member. Spouses and children up to age 23 who will be attending will be charged $15 each to cover the cost of the BBQ. You may pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration. If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Credit Card price: $46.35 per TVFF member (Cost includes the 3% credit card fee). Spouses and children up to age 23 who will be attending will be charged $15.45 each to cover the cost of the BBQ (Cost includes the 3% credit card fee).

Guests must first register as Club members ($45 annual charge) before registering for this event. TVFF annual dues qualify you and your qualifying family members (spouse and children under 23) for a full 12 month membership and access to all Club events and full participation. After registering as a Club member, the above costs for the event will apply.

Fishmeister: Denis Haire, DHaire922@gmail.com, 925-360-3993

Accommodations and Food: Lodging is available nearby in both Grass Valley (19 miles away up highway 20) or in Nevada City (another three miles up from Grass Valley) for those looking for a hotel.

There is no camping on the UC Property, however camping is available on highway 20 three miles downstream at Sycamore Ranch, which has a full time host and over 40 sites for both tents and RVs, and is right on the Yuba river.

Each individual is responsible for their own food (aside from the TVFF Club lunch) and accommodations if they choose to stay in the area.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

Yuba River fish are notoriously "hot" and frisky. They workout full time in the strong current and just love to play in it when disturbed by a sharp hook. Anticipate that you will see strong runs on hookups and that the fish will feel like they are 4-6" larger than you see in the net. So...

Rod & line weights/types: 5 or 6 weight rods, reels and floating lines are the norm to help control their runs. A 4 weight for Euro Nymphing should work well as long as it has a good stiff butt section to manage any runs.

Leaders and tippet: Fishing style dependent but normally I fish a 9’ 4X leader and adjust with added tippet of up to 4-6’ of 5 for the dry flies, and stick with 4X fluoro for the nymphs.

Other gear: Note that we won't b e using any watercraft as this is a walk and wade event with float takeouts way too far downstream to be of use for us.

Flies: Flies to match and we will send out a more current list as we get closer to the dates and better understand how the weather and water are impacting the hatches. Typically you will need Skwala dries and nymphs, Pale Morning Duns, Baetis/Blue Wing Olives, Pink Alberts, Little Yellow Sallies, Pale Evening Duns, Golden Stones, and four varieties of Caddis,.

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip. However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

Tri-Valley Fly Fishers

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a club, the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on ways to stay safe on one-day outings, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors as well as input from other local clubs which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves. Extra masks, spray disinfectant and sanitizer are available from the outing leaders.

Please note that the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and personal safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

All attendees should drive up and back alone unless you are in mutually agreed social bubble where both parties have been tested negative and agreed to the risk (such as family members)

On all outings the Club will have available and use an infrared thermometer for temperature checks

We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties

We ask that all parties wear masks if within 6’; even if only briefly. Note that the CDC has not recommended the use of buffs or gaiters as the material is not thick enough for adequate protection.

Everyone will be responsible for making, bringing, and consuming their own separate food and drinks

When camping all members and guests are required to use separate camping tents or rooms, when hotels are arranged

Please handle your own gear (and your own fish!) only. No sharing for doctored fish pictures.

In the event that there are common surfaces (i.e., car surfaces, door handles, etc.) please wipe them down with sanitizer or hand wipes

All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

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4th Annual Hat Creek Salmonfly Trip with Baum & Manzanita Lakes

Start
May 16, 2024

8:30 AM

End
May 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Location
Hat Creek, Baum & Manzanita Lakes

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Event Skill Levels:

Stream: beginner to advanced (some highly technical water)

Lakes: beginner with float tubes to prams, some accessible shore fishing for lakes

Wading: intermediate in riffles with light slippery medium rocks

Hiking: beginner and flat with maximum 2 mile optional hikes

Catch success rate: beginner at Baum Lake, advanced at Hat Creek

This is a 3 night-4 day trip to explore the 3.5 miles of fishable wild trout water at Hat Creek. Arrive on the first day with late evening fishing, then three full days of fishing to follow. It is scheduled for the traditional large Salmonfly and Golden Stonefly hatches that occur during this period, as well as several other hatches. We will be fishing five different areas on Hat Creek from knee deep riffles at the Powerhouse and mid-stream to the gin clear, quiet flats, and to the downstream area of thigh deep water. This is a wading trip, although it is recommended to stay out of the water unless absolutely necessary as the fish are very skittish due to the fishing pressure. It is barbless hook, catch and release water only. Fishing styles can include Euro nymphing, streamers, and indicators in the riffles, with dry fly presentations on the flat water.

The trip will encompass the Powerhouse 2 riffles in the early day followed by late morning dry fly activity (Stoneflies, PMD's, Little Yellow Sallies) below the riffles in the flat water to rising fish. Mid-day will shift to the mid-stream shallow riffles for high sticking/euro nymphing, or indicator fishing. Late in the day we will continue moving downstream to the meadow area for the Salmonfly hatch.

This is a combination wading and optional watercraft (days 3 & 4) trip and will require moving around frequently with some hikes of a maximum of about 2 miles in some areas. Individuals can choose to fish specific areas rather than transit between them during the day.

The 3rd and 4th days will be on Baum and/or Manzanita lakes depending upon whether "ice out" has occurred at Lassen National Park. It is recommended to utilize a watercraft on both lakes, although fishing can be and is often successful from the shore locations as we did last year.

We will be leaving early AM from the Tri-Valley with stops in Redding at The Fly Shop for last minute supplies/flies as well as for gas and a lunch to eat in the car. That will get us to check-in some five hours after leaving the Tri-Valley and put us on the water the first evening ready for the late afternoon/early evening caddis hatch at Carbon bridge.

Cost:

Participant hotel and camping accommodations and food are extra; approximately $100 - $350 depending upon your choice of accommodations and food. And don’t forget your contribution to The Fly Shop’s continuing success…Camping is also available (see below).

Cash price: The cost is $25 and you may pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration.

If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Guest cost is $25 for non-family members and non-spouse family members above age 26. Guests must first register as Club members ($45 annual charge) before registering for this event. TVFF annual dues qualify you for a full 12 month membership and access to all Club events and full participation.

Credit Card price: The cost of $25.75 includes the payment by credit card with the 3.0% surcharge.

Guest cost is $25.75 for non-family members and those non-spouse family members above age 26. Guests must first register as Club members ($45 annual charge) before registering for this event. TVFF annual dues qualify you for a full 12 month membership and access to all Club events and full participation.

Fishmeister: Rob Farris, RFFarris@comcast.net, (925)286-5502

Accommodations and Food: Lodging is available nearby in Burney, CA which is inexpensive and about $125 per night. I recommend the Green Gables if you won’t be camping. It is rudimentary but quite clean and comfortable.

Camping is available in the area at several locations, including Burney Falls State Park (about 10 miles away) which is fully developed, Hat Creek Hereford RV Resort (between Baum/Hat Creek and Manzanita Lakes about 9 miles away, and my personal recommendation) and there is also camping at Baum Lake’s PG&E dirt campground (rustic); 4 miles south of where we will be accessing Hat Creek in the mornings. Rob will be camping at Hat Creek Hereford Ranch RV Resort, serving as the primary Club gathering location during our time. This campground offers grass campsites for both tent and trailers with on-site showers, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, and a chargeable trout pond on premise, and suits itself very nicely for families (which are always welcome on Club trips).

Each individual is responsible for their own food and accommodations. Burney only has a few really good restaurants and most close before 9 pm, so if we are out late it will be a challenge that leads us to either the local steakhouse (more expensive), the local McDonald’s, the local Indian Casino (not much) or the bowling alley (pick your poison). There are also gas grills available at the Green Gables hotel which I have used before when I brought along food to cook.

Breakfast is available in town at a reasonable café that is good. Be sure to bring a lunch for each day as we will not be returning to town after leaving in the morning. There is a Safeway in town that does prepare their normal Signature sandwiches and salads unless you wish to bring your own lunches for the trip.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

Rod & line weights/types: 4, or 5 weight rods, reels and floating lines for Hat Creek. 5 and 6 weight rods for the lakes with both floating and sinking lines.

Leaders and tippet: Hat Creek: Fishing style dependent but normally I fish a 9’ 4X leader and adjust with added tippet of up to 4-6’ of 5 or 6X for the dry flies. Depending upon the weather we also hit a Trico hatch in early morning in which case you will need 7X for the #22-26 flies. Euro nymphing rigs (i.e. mono rigs) will also be useful in the riffles. The Lakes: usually a 8-10' 3X leader (for indictor styles) with 4X tippet should suffice, and a 4-6' 2 or 3X leader if you wil be pulling streamers.

Other gear: Note that no float tubes are allowed on Hat Creek in the wild trout section.

Flies: Flies to match and we will send out a more current list as we get closer to the dates and better understand how the weather and water are impacting the hatches. Typically you will need Salmonflies and Golden Stonefly dries and nymphs in sizes 8-12, various nymphs (complete list to follow), and an assortment of dry flies in sizes 14-18’s (list to follow as well). The fish are very picky and this is noted as a technical spring creek type fishing environment with dry flies, so fly matching with either dries or emergers is important, as are long leaders (up to 12 or 14’) with excellent presentation skills in the flat water. Euro nymphng is alos very successful in the Powerhouse riffles. The lakes allow for some dry fly fishing in the early morning on the shorelines, but mostly either indicators or streamers during the day with leeches, midges, and callibaetis patterns.

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip. However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

Tri-Valley Fly Fishers

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a club, the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on ways to stay safe on one-day outings, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors as well as input from other local clubs which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves. Extra masks, spray disinfectant and sanitizer are available from the outing leaders.

Please note that the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and personal safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties

Everyone will be responsible for making, bringing, and consuming their own separate food and drinks

All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

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6th Annual TVFF Truckee Watershed Camping Trip

Start
June 17, 2024

8:00 AM

End
June 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Location
Stampede Reservoir, Logger Campground

Spaces left
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6th Annual TVFF Truckee Watershed Camping Trip

Event Skill Levels:

Stream:  beginner to advanced (some optional euro pocket water)

Lake: beginner with float tubes to prams, little accessible shore fishing at Milton

Wading: intermediate level in riffles with slippery medium rocks, advanced in pocket water

Hiking: beginner and flat with maximum 2 mile optional hikes

Catch success rate: intermediate to advanced skills required

This is the annual TVFF Club 2 night-3 day camping trip headquartered at Logger Campground, Stampede Reservoir with three days of fishing the Big Truckee, and Little Truckee for rainbow and brown trout. It coincides with the peak of multiple aquatic hatches in the area (see the hatch chart; Truckee hatch chart ), and will include river wading opportunities. Fishing techniques to be used include traditional indicator nymphing, Euro nymphing, streamers, and dry fly techniques.  Day 1 is a travel day with late evening fishing.

Registration is expected to be large so the camping group may be split up to fish the various locations during each day as to not crowd each other. We will be fishing the Big Truckee at Glenshire, Boca, Prosser Creek and downstream in the Farad area with access via a 2 mile riverside trail. We will also be splitting into smaller groups to fish the Little Truckee on the main river in three separate locations, as well as the Boca inlet and Cave Rock. I will be asking a few folks to be assistant Fishmeisters on the trip for each group, and we will be providing maps as well. And then we'll play musical chairs and shift the groups to new locations each day with full reports that evening over beer and scotch around the campfire.

Hatches during this period are profuse and varied. We will see Golden Stones, PMD's, Pinkies, some Caddis, and usually a good large Green Drake hatch. You may want to stop in Mountain Hardware in Truckee (an excellent selection of local guide tied flies) to check on their excellent reports and superb fly selection, as well as anything else you may need for the week. In addition there is a new fly shop in downtown Truckee that is well stocked.

Cost:

Participant camping accommodations and food are extra and are the responsibility of the participant. See below for more information.

Cash price: $25 per person/family unit (family is spouse and any children up the age of 23) Cash payments will you put you into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Credit Card price: $25.75 per person/family unit (family is spouse and any children up the age of 23) includes 3% credit card fee.

Fishmeister: Rob Farris, RFFarris@comcast.net. (925)286-5502.

Accommodations and Food:

Campsite Reservations: You should make your campsite reservations now, as Logger CG books up quickly every year.

For those not on the list above or bringing an RV/Motorhome, you may want to secure a campsite at Logger Campground. Our site is located in the loop close to the kiosk check-in station and restrooms. Campsites are priced based on he number of campers and/or trailer access.

This campground on Stampede Reservoir (just above the Little Truckee) is quite popular and fills up quickly, so you should make your reservations as soon as possible to secure a site. The reservation site is listed below, as are the maps availability links.

http://www.californiasbestcamping.com/truckee/logger.html

https://cdn.recreation.gov/webphotos/facilitymaps/71643_LOGC.pdf

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232858/availability

Each individual is responsible for their own food, however we are planning for a group potluck the first evening and will be share current conditions, gear, flies, etc. Requested menu offerings will be distributed later.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

Rod & line weights/types: 4, 5 or 6 weight rods, reels and floating lines

Leaders and tippet: Fishing style dependent, but normally I fish a 9’ 4X leader and adjust with added tippet of up to 4-6’ of 5 or 6X for the dry flies. The Truckee is home to large browns so if you plan on throwing some streamer meat you'll want a 5 or 6 weight rod as the current flow can require a stouter rod. Lake fishing will be dependent upon your style as well, but a 5 or 6 weight rod will normally suffice.

Other gear: Standard waders, boots, and wading staffs and normal fishing wear.

Flies: Flies to match hatches above and we will send out a more current list as we get closer to the dates and better understand how the weather and water are impacting the hatches.

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip.  However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

Tri Valley Fly Fishers

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties

All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

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Day Trip to the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus at Kennedy Meadows July 16 only

When
July 16, 2024

6:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Location
Middle Fork Stanislaus, Kennedy Meadows, CA

Spaces left
2

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Event Description: Day Trip to the Headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus at Kennedy Meadows - July 16 only
Event Skill Levels:

River: small to medium stream depending on where you fish. Easy access with easy to moderate wading.

Wading: beginner to intermediate. Wet wading is possible.

Hiking: 1 to 2 miles for beginner to intermediate.

Catch success rate: high

This is a weekday one day trip to Kennedy Meadows to fish for wild browns and rainbows. Located East of Sonora on Hwy 108 on the Stanislaus River, this area is both breathtaking and a welcomed break from the heat. It is a walk and wade trip, typically involving easy crossing of the river in shallows while fishing dry flies, emergers and small nymphs. Wet wading is also a possibility. It is suggested that you do bring along a wading staff.

The Stanislaus River can be a productive and exciting water that offers a nice day trip being only 3 hours away from Pleasanton/Livermore. Our day will encompass a full day of fishing with a streamside break for lunch; you will need to bring your own food and beverages.

Cost:

Cash price: The cost for this trip is $25 for TVFF members.

You may pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration and not pay the credit card surcharge of 3.0% if you desire. If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Credit Card price: Price of $25.75 includes the payment by credit card with the 3.0% surcharge.

Guests must first register as Club members ($45 annual charge) before registering for this event. TVFF annual dues qualify you and your qualifying family members (spouse and children under 23) for a full 12 month membership and access to all Club events and full participation. After registering as a Club member, the above costs for the event will apply.

Fishmeister: Gary Prince

Accommodations and Food:

Each angler should plan to bring and carry their own lunch and drinks and plan to eat with the group on the streamside. With an elevation of 6400 feet, water consumption will be important so be prepared to carry enough for the day.

Drinks and dinner are available for additional cost in Sonora at the conclusion of the day.

Members and guests are responsible for their own transportation costs as well. Carpooling is encouraged.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

Rod & line weights/types: 3-5 wt traditional fly rods & reels with floating line.

Leaders and tippet: Usually leaders of 9 foot with tippets of 5x – 6x are used. Fishing is typically closer with shorter cast.

Other gear: Standard waders, boots usually with spikes to navigate the rocks, and normal fishing wear. Due to the warm weather, wet wading is also an option. Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, are also suggested.

Flies: Flies will vary but can include midges, mayfly nymphs, and caddis. Typical sizes are 16 to 22, using single to three flies rigging. Recent activity suggests small parachute Adams and small Elk Hair caddis have been effective.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

·         If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

·         We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties

·         All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip.  However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

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Day Trip to the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus at Kennedy Meadows July 17 only

When
July 17, 2024

6:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Location
Middle Fork Stanislaus, Kennedy Meadows, CA

Spaces left
2

Register

Event Description: Day Trip to the Headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus at Kennedy Meadows - July 17 only
Event Skill Levels:

River: small to medium stream depending on where you fish. Easy access with easy to moderate wading.

Wading: beginner to intermediate. Wet wading is possible.

Hiking: 1 to 2 miles for beginner to intermediate.

Catch success rate: high

This is a weekday one day trip to Kennedy Meadows to fish for wild browns and rainbows. Located East of Sonora on Hwy 108 on the Stanislaus River, this area is both breathtaking and a welcomed break from the heat. It is a walk and wade trip, typically involving easy crossing of the river in shallows while fishing dry flies, emergers and small nymphs. Wet wading is also a possibility. It is suggested that you do bring along a wading staff.

The Stanislaus River can be a productive and exciting water that offers a nice day trip being only 3 hours away from Pleasanton/Livermore. Our day will encompass a full day of fishing with a streamside break for lunch; you will need to bring your own food and beverages.

Cost:

Cash price: The cost for this trip is $25 per TVFF member.

You may pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration and not pay the credit card surcharge of 3.0% if you desire. If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks. Late payments will require you to register once again if there is space still available.

Credit Card price: Price of $25.75 includes the payment by credit card with the 3.0% surcharge.

Guests must first register as Club members ($45 annual charge) before registering for this event. TVFF annual dues qualify you and your qualifying family members (spouse and children under 23) for a full 12 month membership and access to all Club events and full participation. After registering as a Club member, the above costs for the event will apply.

Fishmeister: Gary Prince

Accommodations and Food:

Each angler should plan to bring and carry their own lunch and drinks and plan to eat with the group on the streamside. With an elevation of 6400 feet, water consumption will be important so be prepared to carry enough for the day.

Drinks and dinner are available for additional cost in Sonora at the conclusion of the day.

Members and guests are responsible for their own transportation costs as well. Carpooling is encouraged.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

Rod & line weights/types: 3-5 wt traditional fly rods & reels with floating line.

Leaders and tippet: Usually leaders of 9 foot with tippets of 5x – 6x are used. Fishing is typically closer with shorter cast.

Other gear: Standard waders, boots usually with spikes to navigate the rocks, and normal fishing wear. Due to the warm weather, wet wading is also an option. Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, are also suggested.

Flies: Flies will vary but can include midges, mayfly nymphs, and caddis. Typical sizes are 16 to 22, using single to three flies rigging. Recent activity suggests small parachute Adams and small Elk Hair caddis have been effective.

Tri Valley Fly Fishers

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a club, the Tri Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on ways to stay safe day, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors as well as input from other local clubs which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves. Extra masks, spray disinfectant and sanitizer are available from the outing leaders.

Please note that the Tri Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and personal safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

·         If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

·         All attendees should drive up and back alone unless you are in mutually agreed social bubble where both parties have been tested negative and agreed to the risk (such as family members)

·         On all outings the Club will have available and use an Infrared Thermometer temperature checks

·         We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties

·         We ask that all parties wear masks if within 6’; even if only briefly. Note that the CDC has not recommended the use of buffs or gaiters as the material is not thick enough for adequate protection.

·         Everyone will be responsible for making, bringing, and consuming their own separate food and drinks

·         When camping all members and guests are required to use separate camping tents or rooms, when hotels are arranged

·         Please handle your own gear (and your own fish!) only. No sharing for doctored fish pictures.

·         In the event that there are common surfaces (i.e. car surfaces, door handles, etc.) please wipe them down with sanitizer or hand wipes

·         All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip.  However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

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Yellowstone Park 2024 Volunteer FF Program

Start
August 19, 2024

7:00 AM

End
August 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Location
Yellowstone National Park

Spaces left
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Registered
8 registrants

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Yellowstone National Park Volunteer Fly Fishing Program - 2024

This opportunity is for high level intermediate and advanced fly fishers only with considerable hiking and the required skills to assist the grad students and biologists with native fish restoration and sustainability in Yellowstone National Park waters. This conservation work program will provide opportunities for up to seven (7) individuals to participate.

The trip is currently fully subscribed at eight participants, but please use the waitlist registration if you are still interested as there may be cancellations. We will select replacements based upon waitlist position.

Note that this is not a sponsored TVFF trip; it is notification for those interested in volunteering their service and working for YNP during the event.

The Yellowstone Volunteer Fly Fishing Program has confirmed their open dates for this year and has requested TVFF’s assistance again in 2024 on a new task. There were over 300 volunteers who registered for the program with only 64 session slots available in 2024 (4 individuals per slot). Thus, we are fortunate to not only be invited back, but also to participate in one of two “expanded and special” programs this year that will focus on catching and tagging rare Westslope Cutthroat and Endangered Grayling in two of Yellowstone’s premier protected lakes.  The program in 2024 will include new waters to be surveyed with fish capture and tagging. The targeted waters for 2024 include Grebe and Wolf lakes in the central portion of the park, close to Canyon Village.

Participants on this expanded program will be hiking 3 miles into Grebe Lake to camp in the backcountry for three evenings and fish for both species in Grebe Lake and nearby (1 mile hike) Wolf Lake. We will be camping with the lead biologist, so you must be willing to camp and fish in Yellowstone’s remote backcountry. And yes, we will be in grizzly, bison, and wolf country, as you are throughout the park.

If you attend, you must bring your own camping gear, food, clothing, fishing gear, bear spray and water purification equipment with you, which our gear will be shuttled to and from our reserved park campsite by park pack horses, while we hike the three miles into the lake. You will need to be fully self-sufficient with your own food and higher-level fishing skills as this is not a guided event. This is a conservation work event for the benefit of the park’s native trout program, and not a casual fishing outing. You should make your decision appropriate to the actual work required.

You register HERE before December 27, 2023 or I will be unable to guarantee you a position for the trip.  The formal program begins taking reservations for open slots at 11:00 AM (MST) on January 6^th, and it will be first come, first served. I will submit TVFF’s application prior to that (as we have previously established priority and our capabilities with the Program) and can submit the names of all attending on my application as well.

What do you need to do?

Confirmed dates for our conservation event:  August 19, 20, 21, 22 2024

Number of attendees:  maximum of seven (7)

Call me by December 27 with your firm decision so I can include you on the application.

Taking your own camping gear will likely require that you drive to the park (we will carpool if possible).

Your request to participate must be accompanied by a $40 nonrefundable deposit which we will collect on our website with the full details (event coming shortly).  The amounts collected will secure your registration and will be donated to the Native Trout program with Yellowstone Forever at the conclusion of our trip.

Additional fishing opportunities:  You can either front-end the trip or stay after and fish any of the other park waters, or perhaps chase the Wyoming Cutthroat Slam as you wish. Both pre and post fishing will be unplanned and up to each participant, although I will communicate what my personal plans are, and you are welcome to join me if it fits your agenda.

Please note that there are other 2 day non camping conservation slots similar to what TVFF participated in last year. I will not be organizing those events, but I can send you the information, dates (July 8 – September 12), and application form if you are interested (same application date of 1/6/24). You will need to plan your trip and submit those applications on your own (although I will try to get them prioritized by the Program). Call me if you are interested in these.

Please note the following recommended considerations from the Yellowstone Volunteer Fly Fishing Program for those planning on participating:

"Your Health and Conditioning: You must be able to hike at least 3 miles with moderate elevation gains, at a moderate pace. If you volunteer and cannot do this, you'll force the rest of our group to proceed more slowly, causing us to take more time to reach our fishing destinations and therefore leaving us with less time to fish and to collect our data.

Your Fly-Fishing Ability: YFFVP volunteers will, ideally, be proficient fly fishers with all-around skills. This program is not intended for fly-fishing beginners. And it is not a "guided" fly fishing trip. Are you competent fishing dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers both in still-water environments as well as rivers and creeks? We need to catch as many as possible, to provide Yellowstone's biologists with as much data as possible. So, if you're a fly fisher who only fishes dry flies, you won't be able to contribute if the fish are only eating nymphs. And vice versa. This is true for all the fly-fishing disciplines.

The YFFVP is Not a Normal Fly-Fishing Trip: We often fish designated sections of rivers and creeks which are shorter in length than we'd normally fish with a group of anglers outside the program. We will fish very close to each other (spatial etiquette is not important among members of our YFFVP group). We will be limited to where we can fish, so you can't decide to leave our beat or move without the group.

You're Donating to Yellowstone's Native Fish: The YFFVP's budget is small. We cannot provide or pay for housing for our volunteers. You must pay for your own lodging to participate in the program. YFFVP volunteers are also expected to pay for their Yellowstone National Park entrance fees, fishing license, food, drinks, and any other expenses incurred while participating in the program.

You need to Be Flexible: The YFFVP is constrained by many factors: weather, water conditions, dealing with wild animals, safety concerns, and other things. While we do our best to provide you with as much information as possible at the earliest dates possible, things that are beyond our control will force us to change plans.

You need to Be Committed to the Program:  None of us know with certainty what will be occurring in our lives during the summer of 2024. Plans change. Life happens. But please do not apply for next year's program unless you are sure, with the information you have at this time, that you'll be able to participate. Some volunteers with the best of intentions will most likely have to cancel next year. That's ok. But no one should apply unless they are planning to participate. “

Registration and Costs:

Registration is currently open for qualified fly fishers for 2024. Your registration here secures your working position for the program once your non refundable deposit is submitted ($40)  which will be donated to the Native Trout program with Yellowstone Forever at the conclusion of the program.

Contacts:

For more information please contact Rob Farris, (925)286-5502; RFFarris@comcast.net

TVFF Cancellation Policy

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip.  However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

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Southeast Alaska Fishing

Start
September 07, 2024

6:00 AM

End
September 13, 2024

9:00 PM

Location
Petersburg, Alaska

Event Description:  South East Alaska Trip

Have you ever wanted to fish Alaska? This trip will be to Frank Stelmach's Island Point Lodge, just South of Petersburg, Alaska, on the Wraggell Narrows. We will plan to arrive in Petersburg on September 6th with an overnight stay. The following morning the group will be picked up by the Lodge staff, stopping for provisions not available at the site, then proceeding to the the docks. After being shuttled across the narrows, Frank and his staff will have an orientation on what, where, and how to fish the area. At dockside, boats will be assigned for the week. Depending on the river or stream the groups fish, target species can include Coho, Pink or some Sockeye Salmon or Sea Run Cutthroat, Rainbow or Dolly Varden Trout. A van will also be available to use as needed. Depending on the river or stream, target species can include Coho, Pink or some Sockeye Salmon or Sea Run Cutthroat, Rainbow or Dolly Varden Trout.  On September 13th after breakfast, the group will be transported to the airport to catch the flight home.

The price of the week, including room, meals and use of the boat is $2,000. Not included are transportation to and from Petersburg, tips, alcohol, and an overnight stay in Petersburg.

For those wanting to fish for halibut, Frank has gear, bait, and tackle available . The owner indicated there is an opportunity to fly fish for halibut also.

During your stay with Frank, you will be staying in clean comfortable two bed cabins with private bath. There is good cell phone coverage service at the lodge and on the water. Breakfast and dinner are served in the main lodge, with a sack lunch provided for on the water. The main lodge has laundry facilities, TV, and wireless internet. Frank's staff can accommodate special dietary needs.

If you have any question don’t hesitate to call Martin Plotkin.

Cost: $2000

Cost per person includes all food, beverages (as described above) and single occupancy accommodations, not including airfare, overnight stay in Petersburg, licenses, and guide tips. Payment is due by April 1, 2024

Cash price: The cost is $2000. Payment by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer.

If you do pay cash you will be put into "Pending Registration" until your payment is received within the two weeks.

Credit Card price: The cost is $2060 by credit card includes the 3% surcharge.

Fishmeister: Martin Plotkin

Accommodations and Food: All lodging (single occupancy) and locally and home cooked food is provided.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations:

To be sent out via email later in the summer to all registrants.

Rod & line weights/types: Recommended tackle: 5/6 WT for trout and resident Dolly Varden. For Salmon and Sea Trout, 7, 8, 9 WT. Since the pools are very deep, floating lines can be used.

Flies: For Salmon, Purple, Pink, and Black Dolly Lama, Purple and Black Egg Sucking Leeches and Chartreuse Clousers tied on #2 hook. For Trout bring trout flies.

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip.  However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

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Lower Sacramento River Guided Float Trip

Start
October 13, 2024

7:00 AM

End
October 14, 2024

7:00 PM

Location
Redding, CA

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Event Skill Levels:

Fishing: requires basic casting and line management skills.

Stream: Beginner to advanced (some highly technical water)

Catch success rate: Varies but generally very good with guide taking you to the best locations and giving tips on how and where to cast

The Lower Sac (Redding and below) is a world-class rainbow fishery right in our back yard. This trip will be two days on the river, guided by Jim Roberts and other NorCal Fishing Guides (https://norcalfishingguides.com/). The fish are large, 16-20+ inch fighters that give a good battle coming to the boat. Additionally, if the salmon are dropping eggs and the Trinity is fishing well, the group can split up to fish the Trinity. Lunch is included on the river.

Guides are happy to provide their own pre-rigged rods for anglers. Just ask! Don’t forget to buy and bring your Steelhead Report Card.

Anglers are responsible for their own lodging and travel costs as well as tips to the guides. Lodging costs are approximately $200 per person for a shared room depending on where you choose to stay. Guide tips are generally about $40-60 per person. Carpooling is encouraged and is a fun way to get to know the other anglers.

Cost:

Cash price: The cost is $600 per person for two days of guided fishing plus lunch on the river.

Pay by check or cash directly to the Club Treasurer within two weeks of registration.

Credit Card price: The cost is $618 per person which includes the 3% credit card fee. Cost includes two days of guided fishing plus lunch on the river.

Guests must first register as Club members ($45 annual charge) before registering for this event. TVFF annual dues qualify you and your qualifying family members (spouse and children under 23) for a full 12 month membership and access to all Club events and full participation. After registering as a Club member, the above costs for the event will apply.

Fishmeister:   Gary Prince. Questions? Call 925-623-5360, garysprince1@gmail.com

Accommodations and Food:

The trip includes two days of fishing, so overnight accommodations are required. Each participant will be responsible to obtain lodging, and there are a number of chain motels along Hilltop Drive in Redding to choose from – Holiday Inn Express, La Quinta, Red Lion, Quality Inn, etc., as well as those located near The Fly Shop at Churn Creek Rd. and Bonnyview Rd., including Super 8 and Hilton Garden Inn.

It is recommended that anglers stay in Redding on Saturday night to be ready to get on the river early Sunday. Some may choose to stay over Monday night for an easy trip home on Tuesday. We will enjoy a hosted group dinner Sunday night, courtesy of Jim Roberts. For those who wish to come up early on Sunday morning, details regarding time and location to meet will be provided as it gets closer to the trip.

Lunches are provided by the guides on the river.

Gear and Tackle Recommendations: 5- to 7-weight, 9-ft length (or longer) with standard floating lines. Guides will provide all tackle from the fly line down. Rigs usually include two flies below an indicator. Also, many guides are happy to provide their own pre-rigged rods for anglers. Just ask! Don’t forget to buy and bring your Steelhead Report Card.

Other gear:   Waders and non-studded boots as well as rain gear or other outerwear dictated by the weather. Guides will provide flotation devices in the boat. On some previous trips, guides have encouraged getting out of the boat to fish selected holes, and, as well, sometimes waders have been optional due to good weather. We’ll have to wait for final advice from the guides. Many anglers like to bring a dry bag in the boat for extra clothes or other equipment.

TVFF Cancellation Policy:

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip.  However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

If an event/trip is fully registered and closed to registration, you may still sign up on the Wait List to be notified if there are any cancellations. In such a case of registering provisionally on the Wait List, you do not have to pay until such time that you clear the Wait List and are confirmed for participation.

Tri-Valley Fly Fishers

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a club, the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on ways to stay safe on one-day outings, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors as well as input from other local clubs which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves. Extra masks, spray disinfectant and sanitizer are available from the outing leaders.

Please note that the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and personal safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home

We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties

All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

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Past events

April 20, 2024	Living Arroyos Conservation Project
April 13, 2024	Streamer Class - On-Stream with Lance Gray - Date Changed to Apr. 13
April 10, 2024	"Tag-Along" Big Lagoon Steelhead and Sea Run Cutthroat Trip
April 09, 2024	Streamer Class - On-Stream with Lance Gray - Changed to Apr. 9
April 05, 2024	Spring Feather River Guided Trip - April 5
April 03, 2024	April Meeting - Matt McCourtney from Lost Sierra Fly Guide
April 02, 2024	Spring Feather River Guided Trip - April 2
March 30, 2024	Spring Feather River Guided Trip - March 30
March 27, 2024	Spring Feather River Guided Trip - March 27
March 13, 2024	March Fly Tying Get Together - Jay Fair Wiggle Tail
March 06, 2024	March Meeting - Jim Roberts Wild Waters Fly Fishing
February 23, 2024	The Fly Fishing Show - 2024
February 21, 2024	February Fly Tying Get Together - Shadow Boxes
February 07, 2024	February Meeting - Officer Installation Dinner and Potluck
January 20, 2024	Living Arroyos Conservation Project
January 18, 2024	International Sportsman's Show (ISE) - 2024
January 18, 2024	Feather River Walk and Wade Guided Trip - January 18
January 17, 2024	Introduction to the Skwala Hatch for Yuba River Trips
January 17, 2024	Feather River Walk and Wade Guided Trip - January 17
January 11, 2024	Feather River Walk and Wade Guided Trip - January 11
January 10, 2024	Fly Fishing Entomology Classes - Beginner & Intermediate Level
January 10, 2024	January Fly Tying Get Together - Surf Perch Flies
January 05, 2024	Feather River Walk and Wade Guided Trip - January 5
January 03, 2024	January Meeting - Dagur Gudmundsson - Surf Fishing
December 19, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - December 19
December 13, 2023	December Fly Tying Get Together - Articulated Flies
December 13, 2023	Alaska Self-guided Trip - Interest
December 12, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - December 12
December 08, 2023	Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsored by Stanislaus Fly Fishers
December 06, 2023	TVFF December Meeting - Guest Speaker, Greg Vinci
December 05, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - December 5
November 28, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - November 28
November 15, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - November 15
November 09, 2023	2023 Annual Fall Delta Striper Outing
November 09, 2023	2023 Individual Watercraft Fall Delta Striper Outing
November 08, 2023	November Fly Tying Get Together - Buzzer Midge
November 07, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - November 7
November 01, 2023	TVFF Monthly Meeting - Yellowstone Conservation Trip Presentation
November 01, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - November 1
October 31, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - October 31
October 28, 2023	How to Fish Bass Workshop
October 24, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - October 24
October 21, 2023	Sunol Heritage Festival
October 17, 2023	Feather River Guided Trip - October 17
October 15, 2023	Truckee River Day and Fair
October 11, 2023	October Fly Tying Get Together - Irresistible Adams and Goddard Caddis
October 04, 2023	TVFF Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker Steven Cochrane from Alameda Creek Alliance
September 26, 2023	McCloud River Nature Conservancy - Canceled due to weather
September 16, 2023	Fall River Guided Float Trip
September 13, 2023	How to Fish Lakes for Trout
September 06, 2023	TVFF Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker Lance Gray
August 13, 2023	Yellowstone Park 2023 Volunteer FF Program
August 06, 2023	Dry Fly Class - Intermediate and Advanced - Session 5 On-Stream Practical
August 06, 2023	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Session 6 On-Stream Practical
August 02, 2023	Annual TVFF Summer BBQ
August 02, 2023	Annual TVFF BBQ - Help
July 25, 2023	West Fork of the Carson Ladies Fly Fishing Trip at Hope Valley
July 05, 2023	TVFF July Meeting - No meeting this month
June 29, 2023	Lake Almanor-Chasing the Famous Hex Hatch
June 16, 2023	Fifth Annual TVFF Truckee Watershed Camping Trip
June 14, 2023	Fishing High Water Workshop & Roundtable
June 07, 2023	TVFF Monthly Meeting
May 24, 2023	Education Class: Chasing the Heritage Trout Challenge
May 12, 2023	Annual Hat Creek Salmonfly Trip with Baum & Manzanita Lakes
May 03, 2023	TVFF Monthly Meeting
April 27, 2023	Lower Sacramento River Guided Float Trip
April 26, 2023	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Session 5 Classroom
April 19, 2023	Dry Fly Class - Intermediate and Advanced - Session 4 Classroom
April 15, 2023	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Session 4 Casting Instruction
April 12, 2023	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Session 3 Classroom
April 05, 2023	Special Event - TVFF Bi-Annual Auction
April 01, 2023	Dry Fly Class - Intermediate and Advanced - Session 3 Group 1 Casting
March 29, 2023	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Session 2 Classroom
March 22, 2023	Dry Fly Class - Intermediate and Advanced - Session 2 Classroom
March 15, 2023	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - 2023
March 08, 2023	Dry Fly Class - Intermediate and Advanced - Session 1: Classroom
March 05, 2023	Annual UC Property Yuba River Cancelled - Sunday
March 04, 2023	Annual UC Property Yuba River Cancelled - Saturday
March 01, 2023	March Meeting - Jim Roberts Wild Waters Fly Fishing
February 24, 2023	Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show - 2023
February 18, 2023	Fly Fishing Entomology - On-stream Practical
February 15, 2023	Introduction to the Skwala Hatch for Yuba River Trips
February 01, 2023	February Meeting - Board Installation Dinner
January 11, 2023	Fly Fishing Entomology - Session 1: Beginner & Intermediate Level
January 10, 2023	TVFF Feather River Steelhead Weekday Trip
January 04, 2023	January Meeting - Striped Bass in Central California
December 14, 2022	December Fly Tying Get Together
December 07, 2022	December Meeting - Alameda Creek Alliance
December 04, 2022	2022 Annual Fall Delta Striper Outing
December 03, 2022	Trinity River Guided Fall Steelhead Trip
November 09, 2022	November Fly Tying Get Together
November 02, 2022	TVFF November Meeting
October 11, 2022	Rescheduled - Day Trip to the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus at Kennedy Meadows
October 01, 2022	Surf Fishing Half Moon Bay - INTEREST ONLY AT THIS TIME
September 25, 2022	Alameda Creek Salmon & Steelhead Volunteering
September 14, 2022	September Fly Tying Get Together
August 03, 2022	Annual TVFF Membership BBQ
August 03, 2022	Annual TVFF BBQ - Help
July 12, 2022	Tag-Along: SF Stanislaus River
June 18, 2022	Basic Indicator Nymphing Series - Session 3: On Stream
June 09, 2022	Annual TVFF Truckee Watershed Camping Trip
June 08, 2022	Basic Indicator Nymphing Series - Session 2: Classroom
June 08, 2022	June Fly Tying Get Together - Clousers
June 04, 2022	North Fork of the Stanislaus
May 23, 2022	Basic Indicator Nymphing Series - Session 1: Classroom
May 21, 2022	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - On Stream Practical
May 18, 2022	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Classroom session 3
May 12, 2022	Annual Hat Creek Salmonfly with Baum & Manzanita Lakes
May 11, 2022	May Meeting - Speaker TBA
May 10, 2022	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Classroom session 2
April 30, 2022	Basic Fly Casting for 2022 Fundamentals Class
April 28, 2022	Walk and wade the Lower Sacramento River north of Red Bluff
April 20, 2022	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - 2022
April 12, 2022	Euro Nymphing Series - Session 4: On Stream
April 06, 2022	April Meeting - David Gregory
April 03, 2022	Kistler Bass Ponds - Sunday, April 3, 2022
March 27, 2022	Euro Nymphing Series - Session 3: On Stream DATE CHANGE
March 16, 2022	Euro Nymphing Series - Session 2: Euro Fly Tying
March 12, 2022	Fly Fishing Entomology - Session 4: On Stream Practical
March 09, 2022	Fly Fishing Entomology - Session 3: Beginner & Intermediate Level
March 07, 2022	Beginning Fly Tying Class - NEW DATES
March 06, 2022	Yuba River Event and BBQ at UC Property
March 05, 2022	Yuba River Event and BBQ at UC Property
March 03, 2022	March Meeting - Jim Roberts Wild Waters Fly Fishing
March 02, 2022	Euro Nymphing Series - Session 1: Classroom & On Stream
February 25, 2022	Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show - 2022
February 23, 2022	Fly Fishing Entomology - Session 2: Beginner & Intermediate Level
February 09, 2022	Fly Fishing Entomology - Session 1: Beginner & Intermediate Level
January 24, 2022	Skwala Hatch - Fly Tying
January 20, 2022	International Sportsman's Show (ISE) - 2022
January 12, 2022	Introduction to the Skwala Hatch for Yuba River Trips
January 08, 2022	TVFF Feather River Steelhead Day - Weekend Trip
January 04, 2022	TVFF Feather River Steelhead Day - Weekday Trip
January 03, 2022	January Fly Tying Get Together - Steelhead Session
December 02, 2021	TVFF Meeting: Modern Nymphing with Devin Olsen
November 21, 2021	2021 Annual Striper Outing
November 20, 2021	2021 Float Tube/Pontoon Striper Outing
November 14, 2021	Guided Lower Sac Rainbows
November 04, 2021	TVFF Meeting: Fishing the South Platte River with Pat Dorsey
September 24, 2021	Beginning Nymphing Clinic
August 28, 2021	Jim Robert's 2021 Montana Trip 2nd Group
August 21, 2021	Jim Robert's 2021 Montana Trip 1st Group
August 05, 2021	Annual TVFF Membership Picnic
July 17, 2021	Baja Inshore Fishing
July 01, 2021	July Zoom Meeting - Western States Trout Challenge
June 25, 2021	Annual Truckee Watershed Camping Trip
June 13, 2021	Lower Yuba River Club Event at UC Property
June 12, 2021	Fundamentals Class (s) River Clinic - Lower Yuba River at UC Property
June 12, 2021	Lower Yuba River Club Event at UC Property
June 06, 2021	Sunday SHAD CLINIC - walk and wade
June 05, 2021	Presentation Casts and Slack Line Aerial Mends Fly Casting
June 05, 2021	Saturday SHAD CLINIC - walk and wade
May 13, 2021	Hat Creek Salmonfly
May 06, 2021	May Meeting - Putah Creek Trout
April 10, 2021	Kistler Bass Ponds Weekend Trip #2 - April 10th
April 01, 2021	April Meeting - Florida Peacock Bass & Freshwater Fly Fishing
March 27, 2021	Improved Accuracy & Loop Control Fly Casting Class
March 20, 2021	Kistler Bass Ponds Weekend Trip #1 - March 20th
March 18, 2021	"Tag-Along"-Yuba River Skwala Search
March 06, 2021	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - 2021
March 04, 2021	March Meeting - Northern California Waters with Jim Roberts
March 03, 2021	Early Lower Yuba River Skwala Workshop - new date
February 27, 2021	Back to Basics Fly Casting
February 19, 2021	2021 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show - CANCELED
February 04, 2021	February Meeting - Float 'n Fly with Ryan Williams
January 30, 2021	Early Lower Yuba River Skwala Workshop with Jon Baiocchi
January 09, 2021	TVFF Feather River Steelhead Day Weekend Trip
January 07, 2021	January Meeting - Fishing Stillwaters with Phil Rowley
January 05, 2021	TVFF Feather River Steelhead Day Weekday Trip
December 03, 2020	December Meeting - Joe Contaldi & Eastern Sierra Fishing
November 21, 2020	Surf Fishing Workshop with Evan Praskin; Nov 21st
November 05, 2020	November Meeting - Lance Gray: Fishing Valley Rivers
November 04, 2020	"Tag-Along" Feather River Steelhead Trip
October 28, 2020	TVFF Feather River Steelhead Guide Float Trip
October 27, 2020	TVFF Feather River Steelhead Guide Float Trip
October 01, 2020	October Meeting - Speaker TBD
September 30, 2020	"Tag-Along" Milton and Heenan Lakes Camping Trip
September 20, 2020	Central Oregon with Deschutes River Float - Cancelled for 2020
September 03, 2020	September Meeting - George Revel - Ten Tips in Swinging for Steelhead
September 01, 2020	TVFF On River Memorial for Kent McCammon
August 29, 2020	Kent McCammon Livestreaming Memorial Service
August 28, 2020	Southeast Alaska Fishing -Cancelled
August 06, 2020	August Meeting - Evan Praskin
July 11, 2020	La Paz Mexico ocean fishing
July 09, 2020	July Meeting - Ryan Williams
July 09, 2020	"Tag-along" Trip Baum & Manzanita Lakes Camping Trip
June 27, 2020	Weekend Only: Almanor Hex Hatch - Cancelled
June 27, 2020	Kids Sierra Trout Camp
June 25, 2020	Weekday: Almanor Hex Hatch - Cancelled
May 15, 2020	Hat Creek Salmonfly Hatch - Postponed
May 14, 2020	May Meeting - Speaker TBD
April 29, 2020	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Session #5 - Postponed
April 29, 2020	Opening Day - California Freshwater Fishing
April 25, 2020	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Session #4 - Postponed
April 25, 2020	Kistler Bass Ponds #2 Weekend Trip -Cancelled
April 24, 2020	Shadow Cliffs Veterans First Fly Fishing- Cancelled
April 22, 2020	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Session #3 - Postponed
April 18, 2020	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Session #2 - Live Casting - Postponed
April 16, 2020	Spring Pyramid Lake Trip - Cancelled
April 15, 2020	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Class - Session #1 - Postponed
April 06, 2020	Fly Tying for summer Boy Scout Camp - Postponed
April 02, 2020	April Meeting - Cancelled; Jay Murakoshi Fly Fishing Adventures
March 28, 2020	Kistler Bass Ponds Weekend Trip #1-Still on
March 21, 2020	Fly Fishing Entomology-On Stream Session 4: Postponed
March 11, 2020	Fly Fishing Entomology-Session 3: Beginner & Intermediate Level
March 05, 2020	March Meeting - Jim Roberts Wild Waters Fly Fishing
March 02, 2020	Fly Tying for Pyramid lake
February 26, 2020	Fly Fishing Entomology-Session 2: Beginner & Intermediate Level
February 21, 2020	Int'l Fly Fishing Film Festival at Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show
February 21, 2020	Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show
February 06, 2020	February Meeting - Club Installation dinner
February 05, 2020	Andros Island Bahamas Bonefish Trip
February 01, 2020	Lower Yuba River Skwala Weekend Workshop with Jon Baiocchi
January 28, 2020	Lower Yuba River Skwala Weekday Workshop with Jon Baiocchi
January 20, 2020	Feather River Steelhead Weekday Trip
January 16, 2020	International Sportsman's Show (ISE)
January 09, 2020	Mokelumne River Steelhead "Tag Along" Day Trip
January 06, 2020	January Fly Tying Get Together
January 04, 2020	Feather River Steelhead Day Weekend Trip
January 02, 2020	January Meeting - Annual Fly Tyer's Event
December 05, 2019	December Meeting - Golden Trout Pack Station
November 17, 2019	TVFF Annual Trinity River Steelhead Trip
November 07, 2019	November Meeting - Stewart's Lodge BC Presentation
October 30, 2019	Mexico Madness ocean fishing
October 21, 2019	Lower Sac Rainbows
October 19, 2019	Annual TVFF Cleanup of Arroyo Mocho
October 18, 2019	Quarry Lakes Veterans First Fly Fishing
October 03, 2019	Lady FlyFishers Meet & Greet
October 03, 2019	Bamboo rod & casting clinic
September 13, 2019	"Tag-Along": Heenan Lake/E Carson - Robert Nishio and Jim Broadbent
September 05, 2019	Monthly Meeting - CalTrout Programs, Patrick Samuel
August 31, 2019	Jim Robert's Montana Trip 2nd Group
August 30, 2019	"Tag-Along": Heenan Lake - Chris McCann
August 24, 2019	Jim Robert's Montana Trip 1st Group
August 03, 2019	Euro Nymphing Class for Intermediate and Advanced Fly Fishers
August 01, 2019	Annual TVFF Membership Picnic
July 25, 2019	Truckee Watershed Camping Trip
July 12, 2019	Baum, Manzanita & Medicine Lakes Camping Trip
July 11, 2019	July Monthly Meeting
July 09, 2019	"Tag-Along": Upper Sac trip - Joey Tchang
June 30, 2019	Stewart's Lodge British Columbia
June 29, 2019	New Member/Novice Trip to North Fork Stanislaus River
June 18, 2019	"Tag-Along": Almanor Hex Hatch - Chris McCann
June 17, 2019	Wente Boy Scout Camp Fly Fishing Merit Badge Assistance
June 06, 2019	Monthly Meeting - Advanced Nymphing, Jordan Romney
June 03, 2019	Monthly Fly tying Meeting-Burlap Flies
May 18, 2019	Jon Baiocchi High Water Tactics Workshop, postponed due to snow
May 07, 2019	Hat Creek Salmonfly Hatch
May 02, 2019	Monthly Meeting - Scharninghausen – Shad Fishing
April 24, 2019	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing; Session #2
April 20, 2019	Kistler Bass Ponds Trip #2
April 17, 2019	Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Session #1
April 17, 2019	Trout in the Classroom release field trip
April 04, 2019	Monthly Meeting - Gear Selection, Zach Miller
March 30, 2019	Kistler Bass Ponds Trip #1
March 07, 2019	Monthly Meeting

Outing Basic Requirements

Membership: You must be a TVFF member with a signed Liability Waiver on file to attend an outing.

Personal Flotation Device Requirements: In addition, “Each participant shall wear a Coast Guard approved protective safety flotation device (PFD/SFD) at all times while boarding, disembarking or on board the watercraft” and those Outings where participants use owned, rented or loaned watercraft such as, but not limited to, boats, canoes, kayaks, prams, pontoon boats and float tubes.

The requirement applies to participants in any Guided Float Trip, and is also strongly recommended if you are wading challenging waters.

Guest Requirements

TVFF welcomes guests on many of its outings throughout the year. If you plan on inviting a guest please contact your Fishmeister who will advise you of any additional requirements for guests. Note that ALL guests must sign the Club’s Liability Waiver in order to attend an outing. The waiver is available on the website Member’s Page, and must be signed and sent one week in advance of the Outing to the Club’s Treasurer at TVFF, P.O. Box 2358, Livermore, CA 94551.

Cancellation Policy

To sign-up for a TVFF Event that is currently open for registration and chargeable (as set by the Fishmeister), you must both register and pay online, or via check or cash, within two weeks of registering (sent to the TVFF Treasurer) whatever fee is described for that particular Event (trip) at the time of registration. There may be multiple payments required before the trip is actually taken (usually in the case of expensive trips), but it is necessary that you do make payment in the above timely fashion for the initial amount to secure your position on the trip. However, please note that you are still responsible for the entire amount of the trip if you should need to cancel.

Once you are registered, there are no refunds for chargeable Events and trips. In the situation that a member is, for any reason unable to attend, they may resell their registration slot to another TVFF member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). New participants must come first from the waitlist in the order they signed up. The member cancelling is fully and solely responsible for contacting potential members to replace them and notifying the appropriate Fishmeister.

Effective Date: October 3, 2019

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Protocol

TVFF Outings Policy as of September 20, 2020

As a Club, the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers have developed and agreed to a set of required guidelines, protocols and rules in order to help direct our members on how to stay safe for one-day outings, multi-day outings, or individual “Tag-Alongs”.

These protocols were developed by the TVFF Board of Directors with input from other local clubs, which included a member virologist, various safety committees, and member experts. We feel that these protocols and guidelines are consistent with public health information and experts. These protocols are assured, observed, and enforced by outing leaders as well as members themselves. Extra masks, spray disinfectant and sanitizer are available from the outing leaders.

Please note that the Tri-Valley Fly Fishers accepts no liability for inadequate protection or the transmission of Covid-19 among members or guests. Therefore, each member should review the following protocols that the Club subscribes to and make an individual decision of whether to participate in an activity or not, based upon their individual circumstances and requirements for personal and family member safety.

TVFF Outings protocols are as follows:

If you are sick with cold/flu symptoms then we ask you to please stay home
All attendees should drive up and back alone unless you are in a mutually agreed social bubble where both parties have been tested negative and agreed to the risk (such as family members)
On all outings the Club will have available and use an infrared thermometer for temperature checks
We believe in social distancing and require that all members keep a full fly rod distance of at least 6’ distance between parties
We ask that all parties wear masks if within 6’ even if only briefly. Note that the CDC has not recommended the use of buffs or gaiters as the material is not thick enough for adequate protection.
Everyone will be responsible for making, bringing, and consuming their own separate food and drinks
When camping all members and guests are required to use separate camping tents, or rooms when hotels are arranged
Please handle your own gear (and your own fish!) only. No sharing for doctored fish pictures.
In the event that there are common surfaces (i.e., car surfaces, door handles, etc.) please wipe them down with sanitizer or hand wipes
All attendees should wash and sanitize their hands frequently

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