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Please keep in mind the lodge and Ponds are not accessible because of the Outsidelands festival. The extended dates are inclusive of set up and clean up operations.
https://sfoutsidelands.com/
Our Deer Creek fishing destination is located south of Mt. Lassen in northeastern California, approximately a four hour drive from San Francisco. You will be fishing on Deer Creek, a small to medium size Sierra stream that provides an excellent venue to hone your new fly fishing and wading skills.
We will organize 4 groups of 10 registered, Learn To Fly Fish Level 1 student anglers (Saturday Aug 8, Sunday Aug 9, Saturday Aug 15, Sunday Aug 16) to enjoy a day long fly fishing outing with LTFF club mentors. The groups will camp at campgrounds to be confimed about a 30 minute drive from our fishout venue.
This is a great outing to gain more experience and confidence in your fly fishing game. A 5wt rod will be adequate. You will also want waders or wet wading equipment, depending on the weather. Of course, you always need to bring along your 2024 California fishing license. We will go into greater detail during the zoom call before the fish out.
Your registration fee of $135 covers campground fees, and a DIY lunch for the day. You will be responsible for breakfast, dinner, snacks and your transportation.
We will have four groups of 10 anglers each. The first group will fish arrive on Friday evening and fish on Saturday. The second group of 10 will arrive on Saturday evening and fish on Sunday. We will have about 5 GGACC club mentors, offering ~2:1 student to mentor ratio.
Camping Equipment: You will need your own tent (with tent stakes, footprint/plastic tarp, and rainfly) Also be sure to bring: sleeping bag; sleeping pad (or air mattress, or cot); headlight or flashlight; cooking stove; water container; cooking pots / cooking utensils; camp dishes / eating utensils; wash basin; biodegradable soap; butane lighter or matches; paper or cloth towels; garbage bags; and a cooler with ice for perishables. All dry goods should be stored in the supplied camp boxes to keep away from rodents and jays. Optional equipment might include: lantern; camp chair; firewood; hand axe; coffee pot; small folding table; table cloth for picnic table; etc.
Meals: We would like to organize a group meal Saturday evening. More information on this during the pre-fish out meeting.
We will be providing groceries for making your own sandwiches for sack lunches on each fishing day only.
NOTE: Other than the sack lunch on your Group's fishing days, you are on your own to bring (and prepare) your own food, or buy dinners or other meals out.
Fishing Gear: We recommend bringing a 5wt fly rod with floating line (6wt rod max!). For dry flies, bring 9’ tapered leaders to 4X or 5X, with mono (nylon) tippet spools in 4X-6X. Also be sure that you bring both a liquid (or gel) dry fly floatant and a dry shake floatant (dessicant-type) for treating your dry flies. For indicator nymphing, bring indicators, split shot, one spool of say 0X to 3X mono tippet material (to use 5-7' of this for indicator/ depth adjustment), and spools of both 4X & 5X fluoro tippet for connections to nymphs.
Flies: We will provide a set of flies. It is recommended that you bring a small fly box to organize and have these flies handy and ready to use with barbs crushed. Bringing additional flies is also a good idea. We will discuss what flies to bring in the meeting.
Other Stuff: In addition to forceps, nippers, vest or pack for fly boxes and other gear, sunhat, sunscreen, bug repellent, waders, boots, belts, water bottle (or other means to carry, or filter, drinking water), don’t forget your wading staff! A small net is always optional for trout, but it really helps in landing them with minimal stress and keeping them in the water while unhooking—both of which are extremely important for the fish’s survival. Camping gear should include headlamps or flashlights —the former is especially good for tying on flies during late evening fishing.
Registration Fee: The registration fee is $135 per student. This fee will cover the cost of all the campground fees, groceries for lunches, etc. It does not include the cost of transportation, lodging, meals (other than lunch), or any other expenses.
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their to another LTFF member (first pulling from the waitlist).
For questions, contact Charles Marsh at senor.charles@gmail.com
Fun and friendly casting competition held in conjunction with the Oakland Casting Club and San Jose Flycasters, but open to any registered person who would like to participate to test their skill against others or to just take part in the training to be offered as part of these casting games this year -- all are welcome, including beginning casters!
The casting games at the Oakland Casting Club casting ponds have been scheduled to be typically held on the first Sunday of each month from 9:30am to about 12:30pm. But be sure to check the calendar each month for the actual date for this event.
There is a $1 entry fee required for each casting event that you choose to compete in -- to be paid to the event host. Registration is by appointment via the contact person below.
All GGACC and OCC Casting Games will be conducted under ACA rules and will be ACA "registered" events (UON).
To REGISTER, or for further information or rules explanation, please contact: Alice Gillibert alicegillibert@comcast.net
This event will use a portion of the casting ponds, and also the main meeting room in the lodge.
Contact Chris Saito with any questions at chris@csaito.com.
This event's details are in the works. Updates coming soon!
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The Women’s Group will be getting together on the following dates:
Thursday, September 17th - 6-8 PM
Thursday, October 22nd - 6-8 PM
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GGACC & Lost Coast Outfitters are hosting an exciting Demo Day at the club and casting ponds on Saturday, August 22nd from 10am to 5pm.
Brands Represented
Sitka, Patagonia, Costa, R.L. Winston, Bauer, Rio, Sage, Redington, Scott, Simms Fishing, Echo Fly Fishing, Lamson, Fishpond, California Fly Fisher, & Lost Coast Outfitters
Special Guests:
We will have fly tying, wader repair, demos and food! Try out rods, reels, and lines on the ponds. Come on out for a fun day of everything fly fishing!
Bring your Waders | Patagonia will have the leak detection booth setup for free wader inspections
Iron Fly Tying Competition 8am to 10:30am
Fly tyers in the locker room:
Presentations:
Also, pre-register for lunch for $20 to help us save on food waste. We will not be making extra food.
Lower Yuba River Fishout, UC Davis Property - offered to REGISTERED 2026 LTFF Level 2 (2025 Cohort) students only.
When: August 29th and/or August 30th 2026
Location: Lower Yuba River on the Private Access UC Davis Property
What: Trout fishing with bonus Single Hand Spey on the water clinic
Group size: 10 students per day, 2 separate days, total 20 slots
Description:
The Lower Yuba flows out of Englebright Reservoir in the Sierra foothills near the gold mining town of Grass Valley. This is one of the closest wild trout fishing venues to the Bay Area; a roughly 3 hour drive from San Francisco. These waters are known for athletic, hard-fighting wild rainbow trout and steelhead. The University of California-Davis owns and manages private access to the river located above the Parks Bar Bridge/Highway 20 near Smartsville, California. We will have excellent walk and wade access to the river - hopefully with the chance to fish the fabled Skwala stonefly hatch on this river.
The typical rainbow trout in this section of the river is around 12-18", smaller than what you may encounter say on the Lower Sac, but you won’t forget the fight! These fish jump and run --- you will be in a fight all the way to the net.
UC Davis allows primitive camping at the property (vault toilets, bring your own water), so we will plan to camp as a group for the weekend. As a student, you will get to work both on streamer fishing techniques as well as dry fly/head hunting fishing if the Skwalas cooperate.
We will also have GGACC casting instructors providing a Single-hand Spey clinic on the water each of the days.
Equipment you will need:
· Your own 5 weight floating line setup
· Additional reel with single-hand Spey Line. If not available, use what you have.
· 9 foot 4x/5x leaders and tippet (4x/5x/6x), indicators, etc. are perfect for this water.
· Bring your waders and wading staff
· A fly box to carry the assortment of flies you will receive at the river.
· Be sure to have both your 2026 California fishing license and 2026 Steelhead Card.
Other Stuff:
· Plenty of sunscreen and a broad brimmed hat
· Polarized sunglasses
· Lots of drinking water. There is no water on the property
· Suitable clothing.
Cost: Registration is $175 per person which includes access to the property for the your respective group to camp and an assortment of flies selected for the Lower Yuba at this time of year. Lunch will be provided for the day-of group.
Lodging: We will plan to have a group camp on the property and enjoy the fun of bring-your-own food for group meals. Plan to bring your own fishing and camping gear, along with food and water for your stay. You may also choose to stay off-property in either Yuba-City/Marysville, or Grass Valley/Nevada City. Our location is mid-way between; a 30-minute drive in either direction on highway 20.
Meeting Time and Place: The UC Davis property will become available to us at 4pm on Friday afternoon, March 6th. Start times on Saturday and Sunday mornings will be announced in our pre-fishout zoom meeting.
Pre-fishout Clinic: Held about two weeks prior
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their slot to another qualified/approved LTFF member, pulling from the waitlist first.
Leader: John Chung jschung1@gmail.com
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Walk & Wade #1
Dates: August 29-30, 2026
Leader: Matt Didden matthew.didden@gmail.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 4
Description: This Rondy is a non-guided trip to fly fish the Trinity River between Lewiston and Junction City, including the fly fishing only section between Lewiston Dam and the Old Lewiston Bridge. We will be targeting summer run steelhead (“half-pounders”).
We will meet the morning of August 29 in Douglas City to discuss fishing locations and tactics. There will be campsites reserved at Douglas City Campground located along the Trinity River for August 28, 29, and 30. Participants can choose to stay at the campground or find their own accommodation. There are multiple fishing opportunities near the campground.
There will be a virtual pre-meeting to discuss fishing locations, logistics, carpool, gear, fly selection, shared supplies, etc. The date for this pre-meeting will be in July at a date to be set later.
Suggested Gear: 5-6 wt single handed fly rod, 4-5 wt trout spey
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $25
Other Expenses: will include travel, food, campground or other accommodations
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.
The group will be celebrating their 10 Year anniversary with a BBQ. The lodge and BBQ area will be in use until 3:30pm.
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 9:30 - 11:00 am.
As always, GGACC members are welcome to attend. Please contact the club president (president.ggacc@gmail.com) if you have any new business to present to the board.
NOTE: The West casting pond is reserved exclusively for the following event on September 5, 2026 from 9am to 2pm (includes setup and teardown time).
This Float Tube Clinic on Saturday September 5th from 10am to 1pm, and is designed to prepare the L2/L3 "Learn to Fly Fish" students to fly fish on still waters using a float tube.
Fly angling on a mountain lake—or really any pond or lake—can be both relaxing and rewarding. Comfortably sitting in a float tube keeps you cool on hot days and creates an intimacy with the environment that you just don’t usually get otherwise.
Float tubes are light-weight, compact and easy-to-carry… The lake that’s a short hike from the parking lot is easily accessible where that might not be the case without a boat launch. Float tubes are relatively low cost (much less than a boat) and can easily be stored in a closet or your garage. They are stable and comfortable, and provide a great platform for fishing lakes, and even trolling.
Float tubes can also be dangerous and a bit challenging if you haven’t learned some basic clues and approaches to entering/exiting the water, as well as casting while sitting in a float tube. That’s what you will get from this clinic from our great GGACC instructors. The primary objective is to teach basic float tube use and safety. Instructors will provide float tubes, fins, and PFD's for participants to try-out in the west pond—including training and tips on casting from a float tube.
THIS CLINIC IS OPEN TO CURRENTLY REGISTERED L2/L3 LEARN TO FLY FISH PROGRAM STUDENTS ONLY.
LTFF students will need to bring their own waders and boots (or other booties) to this clinic if they wish to try-out one or more float tubes. They should also bring their 9 ft 5 wt fly rod and reel to practice casting to targets while in a float tube.
Students will navigate a course in the far west pond that includes how to safely get in the tube, experience moving backwards, line management and casting.
1. learn different kinds of tubes
2. how to safely use a float tube
3. how to navigate a float tube
4. how to cast from a float tube
For more information contact: Jeff Hogan @ jeff.hogan8454@att.net
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.
This outing is exclusively intended for currently registered Level 2 students in the GGACC Learn To Fly Fish (LTFF) program.
Cost: $160/ person
Overview
The Stanislaus River is an excellent rainbow and brown trout fishery. We will be fishing the North Fork of the Stanislaus River in the Sourgrass Rec Area just above the Big Tree State Park. This Rec Area is located off State Hwy. 4 way down below the little town of Dorrington (north of Arnold, CA) in a picturesque canyon.
There will be two days of fishing for 10 students. Steve Slater (guide) will lead the instruction on this fish out, along with several other experienced club member mentors. Registrants will get two solid days of guided/mentored fishing on the North Fork Stanislaus.
Saturday
After making and packing lunches, we will carpool about 30 minute drive from camp to near the Big Meadows campground. Then drive for 10 minutes on a very rugged road. After parking, hike another hour into a canyon led by John Anderson. The hiker is rewarded with some larger native trout and a bit more seclusion. This part of the trip is based on a regularly-run rondy from John Anderson. The terrain in the canyon is rough with few, if any, paths. Leave the river around 5pm as a group, hike about an hour to the cars.
If you have concerns regarding this part of the trip and your physical condition, please reach out to Charles Marsh at senor.charles@gmail.com.
Saturday evening
Rather than the traditional group meal at camp, we will reward ourselves after the full day of hiking and fishing with dinner at the Dorrington Hotel bar (Lube Room). They usually have live music when we are there.
Sunday
We will fish the stretch of the NF Stanislaus by our campground. There's about 3 miles of fishable water and can always find some seclusion once we leave the immediate area of the campground. Most people tend to head back home Sunday afternoon, but we will have a campsite for those who wish to stay until Monday.
Logistics / Pre-fishout Meeting
Other logistics and recommended gear will be covered in a pre-fishout meeting to be held roughly two weeks before the fishout. Registrants will be notified of this Zoom call meeting. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, meet others in your group, arrange carpooling, decide on whether to tackle group dinners, etc.
As always, your registration fees are non-refundable. If you realize you have to cancel, finding a replacement is not guaranteed, and will be done on a best-effort basis.
Campground
We will camp at the Stanislaus National Forest Service Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground. This campground is super-convenient, but not reserveable in advance (available on a first-come basis only). As we have done successfully in the past, we hope that by scheduling this fish-out after Labor Day again that this allows us to find sufficient camp space upon our arrival.
There is no group camp site in this campground, but we generally can secure 3-4 campsites near each other.
There may still be a camp host on site then to collect the campground fee per night. If not, there will be a drop box for this daily camp fee. Camp fees are included in the registration fee for four sites. If you are bringing family or friends, you should plan to get your own site near the group, which should be easily done.
Motels/Hotels
There is the old Dorrington Hotel in Dorrington, CA about 4 miles above the campground, and a few motel or hotel options farther back down Highway 4 in Arnold and Murphys for those not into either tent camping or possibly sleeping in their vehicle. There is also the Bear Valley Lodge and the even more rustic Tamarack Lodge about 20 miles farther up Highway 4. Finding alternate lodging is your responsibility, but be sure to book it early!
Meeting Place
Everyone will need to meet at the campground at 7:00AM each fishing morning to pair up with mentors, make your lunches, get your flies, instructions, etc. This early start is intended to get everyone on the water as soon as possible each morning — so please don’t be late.
Note: There is only very spotty to non-existent cell phone service in this area -- try texting up there instead, but this is also extremely hit-or-miss.
Driving Directions
Use Google Maps for Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground Amphitheater, or enter GPS coordinates Lat. 38.322063, Long. -120.218558
The shortest route from the Bay Area is to follow I-580 E to I-205 E, to I-5 N to connect to CA-99 S at Stockton, and exit onto CA-4 E. Follow CA-4 (about 75 miles of winding 2-lane hwy) to Boards Crossing Road in Dorrington, CA. (This road, marked with a street sign, is on your right, directly across from the Dorrington Hotel.) Follow Boards Crossing Road, taking only left forks to reach NF Road 05N02 (Beardsley Rd) and follow that road down the canyon to the campground on the river (just before you cross the new concrete bridge on NF-05N02, and not the old Boards Crossing steel trestle bridge). The drive to this campground is at least a 3 hour total drive time without counting stops or traffic getting out of the Bay Area (plan for perhaps 4 hours).
Camping Equipment
Unless you have a vehicle that you plan to sleep in, it is suggested that you have your own tent (with tent stakes, footprint/plastic tarp, and rainfly) or have an agreement to share a tent with someone.
Also be sure to bring: sleeping bag; sleeping pad (or air mattress and/or cot); a headlamp or flashlight with good batteries (wise to bring spares too); cooking stove; water container; cooking pots/cooking utensils; camp dishes / eating utensils; wash basin; biodegradable soap; butane lighter or matches; paper or cloth towels; garbage bags; and a cooler with ice for perishables. All food and dry goods should be stored in the campground-supplied camp boxes to keep away from rodents and jays, and the potential bear. Optional equipment could include: lantern; camp chair; firewood; hand axe; coffee pot; small folding table; table cloth for picnic table; etc.
Meals
You can cook dinners in camp (either together as a group, if those in the group choose to organize this themselves, or individually), or there are restaurants along highway 4.
We will be providing groceries for making your own sandwiches for sack lunches on days you are fishing Saturday and Sunday.
NOTE: Other than the two DIY lunches provided by your fish-out leader, you are on your own to bring (and prepare) your own food for all breakfasts, other lunches, and all dinners (or for group dinners), or buy your own meals out.
Fishing Gear
Fishing License. Don’t leave home without this.
We recommend bringing a 3-6wt fly rod with floating line. For dry flies, bring 9’ tapered leaders to 4X or 5X, with mono tippet spools in 4X-6X. Also be sure that you bring both a liquid (or gel) dry fly floatant and a dry shake floatant (dessicant-type) for treating your dry flies. For indicator nymphing, bring indicators, split shot, one spool of say 0X to 3X mono tippet material, and spools of both 4X and 5X fluoro tippet for connections to nymphs.
Bring foam hoppers or Chubby Chernobyl pattern flies for hopper (dry) / dropper rigging if you prefer this rather than indicator nymphing), or you might try tight-line nymphing instead (although the Stan has more pools than actual pocket water where tight-lining works best). We will have opportunities for multiple styles of fly fishing, so come prepared.
Flies
We will be providing a dozen flies to each student: 2 each of some dry fly and nymph patterns, as recommended by Steve Slater. You will most likely need to bring supplemental flies. Be sure to pinch the barbs! We will not be doing this for you.
Also, bring your own flies, especially any that you have picked up (or tied) for this particular trip.
Other Stuff
In addition to forceps, nippers, vest or pack for fly boxes and other gear, sunhat, sunscreen, bug repellent, waders, boots, belts, water bottle (or other means to carry, or filter, drinking water), don’t forget your wading staff! A small net is always optional for trout, but it really helps in landing them with minimal stress and keeping them in the water while unhooking—both of which are extremely important for the fish’s survival. Camping gear should include headlamps or flashlights —the former is especially good for tying on flies during late evening fishing or cooking / setting up camp in the dark. Bring spare batteries too.
Wading
As a tailwater, the Stan can still be pretty cold this high up, but you may decide when you get there and test the water that you might prefer to wet-wade instead of wearing waders. If so, just be sure that you have sturdy closed-toe wading sandals or, better yet, use neoprene guard socks (or other neoprene socks) plus wool or polypo liner socks to fill-out your wading boots. Lightweight (i.e., nylon) long pants are recommended for wet-wading over wearing shorts to better protect your shins from scrapes on rocks, scratchy brush, poison oak, etc.
Registration Fee
The registration fee covers guide fees, flies, camp fees, and groceries for lunches. Not included in the registration fee is guide tips, the cost of travel, lodging other than the camp site, and meals other than the provided lunches.
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their slot to another LTFF member (first pulling from the waitlist).
For further information, contact: Fish-out Leader, Charles Marsh (senor.charles@gmail.com), 415-902-0489.
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.
Yamsi Ranch - L3 Fishout
Ready for technical trout fishing in a stunning, uncrowded setting?
Join us on private water at the headwaters of the Williamson River in Oregon — Yamsi Ranch is a historic ranch that’s been family-owned for over 100 years.
3 full days of fishing on lightly pressured private spring creek water, plus two half days (arrival and departure days)
4 nights lodging + all meals (family-style)
Small group: max 8 student participants
Weekend-only access, so the fish rest all week
The Fishing
This is technical, rewarding spring-creek fishing in gin-clear water with spooky fish.
Typical daily rhythm:
Morning: Nymphs & soft hackles
Late morning through evening: Dries & hoppers until sundown
Fish size: Solid 12" averages with legit shots at 20"+ trout
Skill level: Best suited for L3 and FCSD Silver level participants Good casting, smart presentations, and careful wading matter here. This is a walk-and-wade fishery.
$1,795 per person Includes lodging, meals, and fishing
50% deposit to reserve
Balance due 30 days before arrival
Deposits are non-refundable
Payment is made directly to the ranch (not GGACC)
On your own - travel to/from Yamsi Ranch, guides, tip for guides and house
You’ll arrange your own travel to southern Oregon. Carpooling is encouraged, and there’s plenty of parking on site.
For details, check out "Yamsi Ranch Fly Fishing" on youtube and watch the videos.
Register here and we'll connect you with the property when we have a full cohort. We will also take a list of 2 standby participants in case anyone needs to sell their slot.
The Women’s Group 2026 program will conclude on the following date:
This LTFF Truckee River Fish-out on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2025 or SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026 is offered to ONLY registered 2026 LTFF 2 (2025 Cohort) students. This fish-out will be limited to a total of 16 different students, 8 each day.
Description: This fish-out will be led by Matt Heron, who has a very successful Fly Fishing School in the Truckee area. You will have a day-long guided session with Matt’s team, with a 2:1 student to guide ratio. You will fish either the Little Truckee or the Truckee depending on the best fishing conditions that day. Your guide will help you understand this popular fly fishing destination, including access points along the river, as well as various fishing techniques most effective for these waters.
Cost: The registration fee is $405 per person Covers the cost of the guide/clinic fees, groceries for lunches, group campsite reservation, and supplied flies.
It does not include the cost of transportation, lodging (non-camping), meals (other than lunch), guide tip, or any other expenses.
Required Gear: Your standard 5 wt, floating line setup, along with boots/waders, wading staff, sunscreen, hat, water, and sunglasses will work fine. Studded boots help if you prefer.
Specifically:
4-6 wt rod/reel, and floating line. 9 ft rods are fine, 9 ½ ft and longer help on these waters
Bring a selection of 9 ft leaders across 3x , 4x and 5x
Tippet: 3x-6x….flouro helps
Flies will be supplied and selected based on recent success on the river by your guides.
Meeting Time & Place: We will meet at 7:30 AM (time subject to change earlier, or later based on conditions) at the Truckee River RV Park. The day will end in mid-afternoon, around 3:30pm.
Accommodations: We will plan to camp at a nearby campground for the weekend. If you prefer not to camp, you should make plans at your choice of lodging in the Truckee area (motel, Air BnB, etc.).
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. In the event that a student is unable to attend, they may resell their slot to another LTFF member (first pulling from the waitlist).
For more info: Mike Nelson, micnel@protonmail.com
The SubCommittee - Mare Island Chapter annual West Coast Fall Fun Run is a gathering of R/C submarines to be held in the West Pond on the weekend of September 19th and 20th. Fully functional scale model submarines both historical & military, scientific and fantasy boats from the local chapter members and other associated chapters will be on display and running in the water. The event is open to the public, come and join in the fun.
IT'S BACK ON!!!
THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED, BUT HAS NOW BEEN RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 1ST
REGISTRATON WILL OPEN IN THE FUTURE. WATCH YOUR EMAIL FROM GGACC FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS
GGACC River Arts & Lectures series is excited to announce that Per Brandin will be speaking at GGACC on the evening of October 1st, 2026. We are finalizing the details for his presentation.
Per Brandin is a master bamboo fly rod builder renowned for his innovative hollow-building techniques and his deep scholarly commitment to the craft. Based in Massachusetts, Brandin is widely considered a leading authority on the E.C.Powell style of rod making, having refined the art of removing weight from the rod's interior to create bamboo tools with the lightness and recovery speed of modern materials. His work often features a signature "stepped" aesthetic and a focus on performance-driven tapers that balance traditional soul with technical precision. Beyond the bench, Brandin is a professional photographer and the author of the definitive biography "A Fly Rod with a Soul," a comprehensive history of E.C.Powell’s life and designs. His rods are highly coveted by collectors and serious anglers alike, representing a bridge between the Golden Age of California rod making and contemporary high-performance fly fishing.
Heenan Lake Fish-Out
This fishout is open to currently registered 2026 LTFF Level 3 students.
When: October 3-4, 2026. Arrive at 11am on Sat. Concludes on Sun at noon.
Location: In the Sierra south of Lake Tahoe, 220 miles east of San Francisco. Heenan Lake is off Highway 89, 8 miles east of Markleeville, California (Alpine County). 4-5 hour drive from San Francisco
What: Lahontan Cutthroat
Group size: 6 students, 1 leader – each in their own floats
Mandatory Safety Clinic: registrants must attend the Float Tube Safety Clinic on TBD @ GGACC ponds (unless you have prior experience)
TBD Link (sign up here)
Cost: $60 registration fee. Travel to/from, meals and lodging are not included.
The 135-acre Heenan Lake has been renowned for producing huge Lahonton Cutthroats up to 30" with the average being 16 to 20". The Department of Fish and Game have a station there that take some spawners from the lake for egg collections. These eggs are distributed to a number of other state hatcheries including the Hot Creek Hatchery and Nevada Dept of Wildlife. The hatchlings are restocked into Heenan and over 30 additional Eastern Sierra lakes. The Heenan Lake Lahontons are actually a hybridized strain of the original Lahonton Cutthroats that inhabited Lake Lahonton in prehistoric days. The regulations to Heenan Lake is a strict catch and release on barbless hooks on flies or artificial lures. The season opens on September 1st through November 30th. The tributaries to Heenan are also open to catch and release fishing during this time. Heenan is ideal for float tubing but has received heavy fishing pressure recently due to its reputation for big trout.
Trolling streamer patterns of Woolly Buggers, Leeches and Matukus in Black, Purple, or Olive from a float tube has been the favored method to fish Heenan. No gas-powered crafts are allowed. It's shallow so an intermediate sinking line is sufficient. Dark-colored nymphs in sizes 12-14 such as Pheasant Tails, Bird's Nests, and Prince Nymphs with an indicator also work well. Use a slow retrieve. Recently, using a chironomid pattern has become quite popular when used as a dropper below the nymph from 2 to 20 feet in depth. Allow the rig to sit with an occasional twitch. Generally, an intermediate sinking line is the best bet with a non-tapered 7-8’ leader. The Lahontans do not put up as rigorous fight as a similar-sized Rainbow so a leader of 4x to 5X should suffice.
The Lahontans cruise throughout the lake but a popular area is the inlet of Heenan creek at the east end. This is fairly shallow with plentiful weed beds. Try casting a nymph pattern into the weed beds and retrieve slowly. The southern end of the lake is also popular with weed beds usually present.
Equipment you will need: (There will be much more discussion during the Zoom call)
Logistics:
Meet at Heenan Lake parking lot (there’s only one). Arrive Saturday at 11am, start fishing at noon. On Sunday morning, meet at 7am ready to fish, conclude at noon. Port-a-potties are available but no running water.
Lodging: There are lodging options in 1) Woodsford, CA, 2) Markleeville, CA, and 3) Gardnerville, NV.
Leader: Jeff Hogan is one of our valued FFI certified GGACC casting instructors and a frequent volunteer for LTFF events.
Contact: Jeff Hogan @ jeff.hogan8454@att.net
Rondy: 2 Day, 2 River Trout/Steelhead Drifts
Dates: October 10-11, 2026
Leader: Brad Bradford bradford@realpropserv.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 8
Description: We're going to be there, why not fish 2 days?? Why not fish 2 rivers?? This Rondy will start on the Trinity River for the first day and then move to the Lower Sac for the second day. We'll target steelhead on the Trinity and large rainbow (steelhead) on the Lower Sac. We'll meet the guides early on the 24th near Weaverville, fish for the day and then move to Redding to prepare to meet the guides on the Lower Sac early on the 25th. This will likely require you stay in the Weaverville area on the night of the 23th and in the Redding area the night of the 24th (maybe we'll meet for dinner in Redding). At the end of the drift on the 25th you are free to drive home or stay on the road.
Guides will be from Forrest Brizendine of NorCal Fishing Guides; norcalfishingguides.com
Suggested Gear: 5-6 wt single handed fly rods, with floating lines. Guides can provide gear if you prefer.
Cost: $700.00 per angler
Other Expenses: guide gratuities, transportation, food and lodging.
When: October 14-15, 2026. Arrive at 11am on Sat. Concludes on Sun at noon.
Dates: April 7, 2026 October 15, 2026
Leader: Steve Swett mailto:Steve@libertypainting.biz
Description: The Delta is a wonderful fishery for both Black and Striped Bass. It is a truly amazing area, and just 1-1/2 hours from San Francisco. Striped Bass are "hot" fish meaning that they provide a very noteworthy strike and resulting fight. We will be 4 experienced anglers for a one-day guided boat trip. The guides we are using are great their website is https://www.confluenceoutfitters.com
Suggested Gear: 8-9 wt single handed fly rods, with a variety of lines. Note: The guides will supply the gear if needed, which typically includes 9 ft. long 8 or 9 wt fly rods with a variety of lines including floating, intermediate, and T-14 sinking lines. They will also supply the terminal tackle and flies. Lunch and water is provided by the guides.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $$375.00
Guides: Confluence Outfitters / Toby Uppinghouse
Other Expenses: guide gratuities and transportation.
Rondy: Lower Sacramento Trout Spey
Dates: October 23, 2026
Leader: John DiCerbo mailto:johndicerbo@gmail.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 6
Description: This is a one day jet boat trip to the lower sac for trout/micro spey. The guides from Confluence Outfitters will jet boat us to the best bars where we will swing for trout and the occasional Steelhead mixed in. We will be 2 boats, with 3 anglers per boat and the fee is based on those numbers. Here is a link to their description http://www.confluenceoutfitters.com/lower-sac-spey.aspx
Suggested Gear: 3-5 wt two handed fly rods. Note that the guides will supply these micro spey rods if needed.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $291.67
Other expenses: guide gratuities, travel and lodging if needed.
Rondy: Baum Lake
Dates: October 24-25, 2026
Leader: Tony Tredway tony@tredwaymade.com
Number of anglers (including leader): 7
Description: Dust off the float tube for this 2 day Rondy on Baum Lake. Anglers can easily access this lake with a float tube of small personal water craft. Fishing ranges from Dry flies to sinking lines stripping buggers. An indicator with balanced leech or Zebra midge will produce. Camping just up the road at the Cassel campground is super convenient. Bring rods to handle your proffered style. Walk and fish is possible but limited. Gear & logistics will be emailed by leader.
Suggested Gear: Single hand fly rod with floating and/or intermediate line and sink tips. Bring multiple layers and good rain gear.
Cost: The fee for this Rondy is $25.
Other expenses: transportation, cost of the motel/campground fees, and all food.
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Walk & Wade #2
Dates: October 28-29, 2026
Leader: Bill Corkery billcorkery@att.net
Number of anglers (including leader): 5
Description: This rondy is an excellent opportunity for Walk-and Wade fly fishing for Steelhead on the Trinity River near Junction City, CA. Bill Corkery, a GGACC Member, will take up to 4 anglers on this two-day fishing trip. The opportunity exists to catch both adult and smaller (i.e. "1/2 pound") steelhead.
There are several options for how to fly fishing for steelhead on this wading trip: 1) Indicator nymph fishing with a 5-7wt single hand rod with floating line and Fluoro tippet (1X-4X) and split-shot below an indicator; 2) Swinging steelhead flies with a 6-8wt single hand rod and floating or intermediate head line and sink tips with short 8-12# mono tippet; or 3) Swinging flies with a 5-7wt Spey rod with floating or intermediate fly line & sink tips with short 8-12# mono tippet.
Suggested Gear: 5-7 wt single handed fly rods for nymhing; 6-8 wt single handed rods for swinging; 5-7 wt Spey rods for swinging. Note that the weather can be very cold, bring multi-layers and good rain gear.
Other Expenses: will include travel, food, lodging (motels in Weaverville).
This event is for active LTFF members, their guests, and active program leaders and volunteers. More info to come...
This event is for active LTFF members, their guests, and active program leaders and volunteers.
More info to come...
Thanks, Your LTFF Leaders
Thanks,
Your LTFF Leaders
LTFF Level 3 Fish-out - Trinity River for Steelhead, 11/7 & 11/8
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., 11/7, or Group 2 on Sun., 11/8); 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: $460 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 #1
Dates: November 13, 2026
Leader: Patrick Cousens mailto:pdcousens@gmail.com
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 $375
Other expenses will be guide gratuities, transportation, lodging and meals besides lunch on the boat.
Rondy: Trinity River Steelhead Drift #2
Dates: November 14, 2026
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