This month's Outing

February 2012

February 11, 2012 Striper Clinic and Outing
Discovery Bay Marina and Yacht Harbor (See map)
8:00am to 12:30. Jerry Neuburger, fishmiester, will provide a quick review of fishing methods for stripers and then assist those participating via canoe. Float tubes, pontoon boats, prams and kayaks OK. Be sure to bring a PFD. Earl Summers and crew will handle the coffee, donuts, chili and hot dogs.

Sallye Rollans with a "Disco" Bay striper

Time: Marina Gates open at 8:00 AM. Fish until...

Location: Discovery Bay Marina and Yacht Harbor, off Hwy. 4(See map)

Agenda:

• Pre-fishing seminar at 8:15 to 8:30, coffee, chocolate and donuts.
• 8:30 Assisted and independent fishing until noon.
• 12:00 Lunch, coffee, chocolate, Polish dogs, chili.
• 12:30 to ? Independent fishing

Recommended Equipment:

Float tube, pontoon boat, kayak, pram, canoe
Waders and fins if needed
Life vest (REQUIRED)
Rod: 7 to 9 weight
Reel: Any reel capable of holding fly line and 100 feet of backing
Line: Quick sinking shooting head and running line or an integrated quick sinking line such as the Scientific Anglers T-14 Custom Cut. (Lines available through Larry Lee, L 3 Rods @ $30 plus shipping.)
#20 pound leader
A variety of striper flies, 1/0 to 3/0, clousers, whistlers, Puglisi's, etc.

Please be considerate and RSVP regarding your attendance at this event due to weather and food considerations.

Either indicate attendance on the event on the DFF Facebook page, (easy and quick! Click on "Events" on the left hand side of the DFF Facebook page and once at the event list, click "Join" on the right hand side of the Discovery Bay Outing event)

or, E-mail Jerry Neuburger, or phone 209-369-5752.

This event is liable to be cancelled due to inclement weather. If you're not signed up we will have no way to contact you!

March through December

March 31, Yuba River no fee private water outing, (Sign up Mandatory) This outing features private water on the Yuba River owned by the University of California, Davis. Access is limited to 20 anglers. The water is noted for its large rainbows and spring steelhead.

April 7, Kelsey Bass Ranch. Private water, $85 club outing discount rate payable  through  Al Smatsky, Excellent Adventures

April 26-29, Pyramid Lake

May 12, White Pine One Fly Contest

June 3, SOLD OUT! DFF jet boat trip with Orland Outfitters, shad fishing on the Sacramento River SOLD OUT!

June 9, DFF jet boat trip with Orland Outfitters, shad fishing on the Sacramento River This trip is exactly the same as featured on the flyer but will take place on the 9th rather than the 3rd. 2 slots available.

June 22-24, Lake Davis

August 25, Monterey Bay Kelp Bass, Santa Cruz Pier

September 19- 23, Bridgeport

October 27, Feather River

More to come...