Below is our club calendar of upcoming events. This calendar changes often so check back frequently.
Should you want to add an event to the calendar, please submit your request on the Event Request Submission Form found here.
Casting Lab
Casting Lab is open to all GGACC club members and provides an opportunity for coaching on your casting skills. Primary focus is developing the required casting skills for those seeking to apply to the Learn to Fly Fish program, where we now require demonstration of casting skills at the FCSD Bronze level. More information on LTFF here. Students who participate in the casting lab regularly through the several months it is available will have no trouble meeting this requirement. Secondary focus is coaching to achieve Fly Casting Skills Development at the silver, and gold levels. The FFI Fly Casting Skills Development, FCSD, program is designed to teach casts that are used in real fishing situations, with progressive levels of skill. To learn more, download the Angler's Guide here.
Please contact Alan if you have any questions.
Tying Lab
Held on the first Sunday of the month from 12-3 is designed to help LTFF program participants advance their fly tying skills. Regular guest instructors work with students to teach new patterns and techniques. Students will need their own supplies and equipment. Reach out to Alan if you are new to tying to discuss equipment and supplies needed. This is not a formal introduction to tying. If you are completely new to tying, we encourage you to consider the "Beginner Fly Tying Class" at GGACC led by Fred Viriligo. If you have attended a beginning fly tying class at GGACC or elsewhere, this is sufficient for entry into tying lab.
Contact Chris Saito with any questions at chris@csaito.com.
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Drift #1
Dates: November 7, 2025
Leader: Patrick Cousens mailto:pdcousens@gmail.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 8
Description: The Trinity is a gorgeous river this time of year. We will be floating the river from a drift boat or raft - both with hard bottoms. We will mostly fish with nymphs and/or egg patterns under indicators with, maybe, some swinging using 2 handed rods. The guides will provide rods, flies, beverages, snacks and lunch. Anglers will need waders and boots (no studs please) along with weather appropriate clothing. You MUST have a current fishing license and STEELHEAD card.
Fish range from half pounders to 30 or more inches. 10+ pound steelhead are caught every year so be prepared.
The nearest town is Weaverville which is conveniently located within 30 mins of the river. There are several lodging and dining options to make for an enjoyable two-night trip if you so desire.
The trinity is a beautiful place with a fish of a lifetime waiting for your fly!
The guide service we use is great. They are:
Forrest Brizendine forrest@norcalfishingguides.com
Suggested Gear: 6-8 wt single handed fly rods for nymphing and swinging; 5-7 wt Spey rods for swinging. Note that the weather can be very cold, bring multi-layers and good rain gear.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $350
Other expenses will be guide gratuities, transportation, lodging and meals besides lunch on the boat.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a member is, for any reason, unable to attend, he may resell his slot (rod) to another GGACC member (by first pulling from the waitlist if one exists). It is the sole responsibility of the member to manage this transaction. This is not the responsibility of the leader or club.
LTFF Level 3 Fish-out - Trinity River for Steelhead, 11/8 & 11/9
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. The Learn to Fly Fish (LTFF) Trinity River Fish-out is offered initially to students enrolled in their 3rd year of the LTFF Program. When registration opens, each student can only sign up for one day of fishing (Group 1 on Sat., 11/8, or Group 2 on Sun., 11/9); 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: $440 each day, which 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 each day.
Trinity River Lodging Recommendations: Due to the travel distance to this river, everyone should find their lodging in the Weaverville / Douglas City area for at least the night before. The past few years the group has stayed together in a large Airbnb conveniently located very close to our morning meet-up point with the guides. This Airbnb cost is not included in the registration fee above and payment will be facilitated by the fish-out leader once the fish-out is filled. The Airbnb that is reserved can be found at: Trinity Airbnb
We will plan a casual no-host dinner for Saturday evening. We will provide details in the pre-fish-out Zoom meeting.
Trinity River Fishing License Requirements: You must have a regular freshwater fishing license (a daily license or a season license) AND a Steelhead Catch Report Card.
Steelhead Card: You must have the original Steelhead Card on your person while fishing. Many Steelhead anglers purchase the Steelhead Card with their annual fishing license at the beginning of each year (if that's you, nice work!); but, if you do not already have a Steelhead Card in your possession, please do not order it online, as it might not be delivered in time for the trip! You will need to pick up your 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 7 wt or 8 wt at least 9'. The guides will also provide lunch. This trip is NOT a two-handed fly rod trip, as this gear is not required to fish this river effectively.
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. Some of the recommended gear includes:
I look forward to this trip and hope you can join us.
Fish-out leader: Mike Nelson, micnel@protonmail.com
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Drift #2
Dates: November 8, 2025
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Golden Gate Casting & Angling Club, for which the meeting room in the Anglers Lodge is reserved from 8:30 - 9:45am.
As always, GGACC members are welcome to attend. Please contact the club president (Libby Wolfensperger, elwolfensperger@me.com) if you have any new business to present to the board.
The Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club's (GGACC's) Monthly Free Fly Casting Lessons are open to both Club members and the General Public. These free fly casting lessons are generally held on the 2nd Saturday of each month year-round from 9:30 AM - 12 Noon at the Golden Gate casting ponds. Free loaner equipment is also available on a first come, first served basis, but please try to arrive by 8:45 AM to take advantage of this limited free equipment.
A few points to consider –
Classes target four different skill levels (the classes are held concurrently):
Please pre-register for these casting lessons in order to help determine the number of needed instructors . To register, simply click on the large "Register" button to the left of this event description (or above it if using your smartphone).
Finally, if you are interested in joining the casting instructor group or training for Fly Fishers International (FFI) "Casting Instructor" (CI) certification, please contact Willy George.
Women's only breakout session following free casting lessons
For details, contact
Mika McHenry: foxandmika@gmail.com
This is a leadership meeting for the PHWSF program---not a general PHW event.
The lodge Board Room will be in use from 9AM to 1PM.
The Club's traditional end-of-year Holiday Party will be held this year on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00pm (food service will end this year by 4:00pm, so don't arrive later than this if you hope to eat).
There is no fee for this holiday meal for the membership, but we ask that you register here. We will check names of attendees and their guests at the door.
The annual Swap Meet is on this same day from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Let’s continue the tradition of members attending the party brining wonderful desserts to share with others. Oh and don't forget to bring your own favorite beverage of choice.
Please be sure to REGISTER yourself (and up to two guests) in advance for this event. Registered guests have first ‘dibs’.
HAPPY Holidays!
International Spey O Rama competitors will be arriving and using the middle pond to warm up and get ready for the competition.
Please help accommodate their access to the middle pond.
Pre-tournament activities for the 2026 Jimmy Green Spey O' Rama will be held Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17.
These include, but are not limited to competitor qualification for the tournament, practice sessions for qualified competitors, competitor welcome festivities, etc.
Note that the casting ponds will be in heavy use during this period by the Spey casting competitors.
Bring a blanket or folding chairs to sit on the lawn while you enjoy the beauty and spectacle of this amazing fly casting, or wander around the exhibitors' tables when you need a break.
The casting ponds are located in Golden Gate Park (across from the buffalo paddock) just off John F. Kennedy Drive. The event kicks off at 8 am and goes until midafternoon.
GGACC FREE CASTING LESSONS (2nd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH) ARE CANCELLED FOR THIS DATE DUE TO THE OUTSIDE LANDS CONCERT SERIES
Next Free Casting Lessons are September 12th
Questions? Please direct your inquiries to the appropriate mail box:
General Information: club.ggacc@gmail.com
Membership: membership.ggacc@gmail.com
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Rondy Program: rondyprogramggacc@gmail.com
Events: events.ggacc@gmail.com
Learn To Fly Fish Program: ltff.ggacc@gmail.com
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