December 2018 Fly Fishing News

Upcoming Fly Fishing Workshops and Clinics for 2019

January 26th brings the first of many special “on the water” workshops and clinics presented by Jon. The “Dry Fly Workshop” entails everything you need to know for challenging presentations to wary trout. Equipment selection, rigging, leader formulas, flies, special technical presentations, and one on one guided fishing. Cost is $150 an angler, limited to 6 anglers. Rigging supplies, handouts, and a riverside lunch provided. Contact me now to reserve your spot. (Booked Diablo Valley Fly Fishers)

Winter time on the Lower Yuba River produces some very good hatches including the Skwala Stoneflies. On February 16th and March 9th I will lead a workshop totally devoted to understanding the Skwala hatch. With hundreds of days chasing this hatch, I’ve learned the important behaviors of the bugs and how they interact with the wild trout though out the system. You will learn about their habitats, timing, and overlooked aspects of the hatch. Rigging, flies, entomology, proper presentations, and one on one guiding. You will walk away with a much clearer vision of the Skwala hatch after this workshop. Cost is $150 an angler, limited to 6 anglers. Rigging supplies, handouts, and a riverside lunch provided. Contact me now to reserve your spot and learn about the winter stone. 2/16/2019 (Booked Diablo Valley Fly Fishers) 3/9/2019 (1 booked, 5 spots open)

March 2nd brings another Dry Fly Workshop and with it everything you need to know for challenging presentations to wary trout. After 46 years of fly fishing for trout and using every available method, dry fly fishing truly is the total visual experience, and the holy grail of fly fishing. Equipment selection, rigging, leader formulas, flies, special technical presentations, and one on one guided fishing. Cost is $150 an angler, limited to 6 anglers. Rigging supplies, handouts, and a riverside lunch provided. Contact me now to reserve your spot. ( 1 booked, 5 sots open)

Lower Yuba River Fly Fishing Report

12/11/2018 –  Slight drop in the flows today to 963 cubes, Deer creek has dropped way down to 6 cfs . The salmon are nearing the end of the annual spawn, and there are already salmon fry and alivens in the river so now is the time to start swinging those types of food sources – overall the river has been fishing well depending on your location on the river. Nymphing with eggs has been productive, and dry fly action is excellent from mid morning to early afternoon with BWOs, and a few scattered Pinkie mayflies and PMD mayflies. Upstream of the Hwy 20 bridge is now open. For a more detailed report click HERE

 Upcoming Presentations for 2019

-Russian River Fly Fishers, 1/9/2019
–Santa Cruz Fly Fisherman, 2/6/2019
–Peninsula Fly Fishers, 2/21/2019
–Santa Lucia Fly Fishers Banquet Dinner, 3/23/2019
–California Fly Fishers Unlimited, 4/2/2019
–Gold Country Fly Fishers, 5/7/2019
–Delta Fly Fishers, 5/8/2019
–Canejo Valley Fly Fishers, 11/12/2019
–Fly Fishing Club of Orange County, 11/13/2019
–Pasadena Casting Club, 11/14/2019
–Golden State Flycasters, 11/18/2019
–Wilderness Fly Fishers, 11/19/2019
–Sespe Fly Fishers, 11/20/2019
–Sierra Pacific Fly Fishers, 11/21/2019

If your fly fishing club is looking for quality presentations that teach the specifics, like my new “High Water Tactics”, “Mastering the Dry Fly”, “Pontoon Boats for Rivers”, or many other scenic destination programs, CONTACT me to arrange a date. A complete list of clubs and trade shows I’ve spoken at can be found HERE

Fly Fishing Entomology Workshops For 2019

Back by popular demand I’m holding two entomology workshops on the North Fork Yuba River during the summer season. Click HERE for more information and to reserve your spot!

Native Sons Fly Fishing Tours

Click HERE for more information on how you can learn about the Big and Little Truckee Rivers with our highly popular fly fishing tours for 2018.

Lake Davis Still Water Outings with Baiocchi’s Troutfitters and Reno Fly Fishing Outfitters

Click HERE to sign up for the most comprehensive stillwater experience and learn the techniques and tactics that will give you the confidence to approach any western lake, and improving your success. Now booking for the 2019 outings.