REGISTRATION OPENS AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT 21ST
Have you ever caught a steelhead? This fish-out is your chance!
Join us for guided fishing with the experts at Confluence Outfitters www.confluenceoutfitters.com. This Learn to Fly Fish (LTFF) Trinity River Steelhead Fish-out is offered initially to only students enrolled in their 3rd or 4th year of the LTFF Program. When registration opens, each student can only sign up for one day of fishing (Group 1 on Sat., 11/5 or Group 2 on Sun., 11/6); however, you may be able to join us for both days if the fish-out doesn't fill up right away. We will send an announcement to the group if and when we need to open this event further.
Registration Fee: $385 each day, includes the guide fee and the shuttle service cost but DOES NOT INCLUDE guide gratuity, lodging, meals (other than lunch), or travel costs. The suggested guide gratuity is $60-80 for each person.
Trinity River Lodging Recommendations: Due to the travel distance to this river, everyone will need to find their lodging in the Weaverville / Douglas City area for at least the night before and, ideally, for the night after fishing. Redding is another possibility for accommodation, but it is about an hour away. Campgrounds may be closed at this time of year, so check ahead if that is your plan. Please view the Weaverville/Lewiston Lodging page on Confluence Outfitters' website for lodging recommendations.
We will plan a casual no-host dinner for Saturday evening. We will provide details in the pre-fishout Zoom meeting.
Trinity River Fishing License Requirements: You must have a regular freshwater fishing license (either a daily license or a season license) AND a Steelhead Catch Report Card. If ordering your license online, please do so at least four weeks before your trip because you must have the original copy of the Steelhead Card on your person while fishing. Click here to buy your license online. We strongly suggest you pick up your license/steelhead card at a local retail shop such as Big 5 Sporting Goods.
Fishing Gear: Our guides will provide single-hand fly rods rigged for indicator nymph fishing. If you prefer to bring your own rod, plan on a 6 wt - 8 wt at least 9' or longer. The guides will provide all flies needed, but it never hurts to have some of your own if you care to try them out. Guides will provide flies for the day. The guides will also provide lunch.
Gear list (other than fishing gear): Check the weather before leaving home and pack accordingly, including rain gear (always) and proper layering to adjust for temp changes during the day. Recommended gear includes: Waders and boots (recommend felt or studded felt soles, at a minimum studded neoprene); wading belts (2 preferably); rain jacket; one or more hats depending on the weather; gloves (both warm & sun); a fleece layer (top & bottom), wading staff; a spare set of clothes in a dry bag or pack; water-protected phone or camera; polarized sunglasses; headlamp; sunscreen or buff; and (optional) area map or Delorme California atlas.
Expect the guides to stop for various walk and wade sessions throughout the day.
Students are encouraged to attend the free second Saturday casting lessons on October 8th. The advanced group in those casting lessons will be in the ponds in waders, and the instruction will cover single-handed spey casting. You may find these techniques helpful for this trip (and others). Be sure you have a great roll cast practiced and ready for this lesson!
Fish-out leader: Mike Nelson
Email: micnel@protonmail.com