Friday Night Casting Session – Friday June 5: Monthly casting instruction resumes at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA from 5 to 7 pm. FCSD Bronze and Silver courses will be available, but we can work on anything you want! There will be loaner rods and eye protection available. All participants must have a 2026 liability waiver signed and on file. All instruction is free and open to the public. All Friday night casting nights are shifted an hour later (6-8) if the temperatures reach 100 degrees so please watch the thermometer throughout the summer. Contact Amy Terra for more information on this monthly session.

Catfish Derby – Saturday June 6: Come out and assist DFF role to help the San Joaquin Park & Rec run the contest registration and weigh-in of trophy catfish and provide food and drinks to families who fish at the annual event. Prizes will be awarded in youth and adult categories. Kids aged 15 years and younger fish for catfish FREE at Oak Grove’s 10-acre lake during the event. There is no registration fee, however, a $5 fishing permit fee and valid CA. fishing license are required for those sixteen (16) years of age or over. A $6 vehicle-parking fee will also apply. All State Fish and Game laws apply. Participants must supply their own fishing equipment and preregister before the end of the contest.

Friday Night Casting Session – Friday June 5: Monthly casting instruction resumes at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA from 5 to 7 pm. FCSD Bronze and Silver courses will be available, but we can work on anything you want! There will be loaner rods and eye protection available. All participants must have a 2026 liability waiver signed and on file. All instruction is free and open to the public. All Friday night casting nights are shifted an hour later (6-8) if the temperatures reach 100 degrees so please watch the thermometer throughout the summer. Contact Amy Terra for more information on this monthly session. 

Catfish Derby – Saturday June 6: Come out and assist DFF role to help the San Joaquin Park & Rec run the contest registration and weigh-in of trophy catfish and provide food and drinks to families who fish at the annual event. Prizes will be awarded in youth and adult categories. Kids aged 15 years and younger fish for catfish FREE at Oak Grove’s 10-acre lake during the event. There is no registration fee, however, a $5 fishing permit fee and valid CA. fishing license are required for those sixteen (16) years of age or over. A $6 vehicle-parking fee will also apply. All State Fish and Game laws apply. Participants must supply their own fishing equipment and preregister before the end of the contest. 

Annual DFF BBQ – Wednesday June 10: Come to the second most popular DFF social event of the year. Enjoy a nice outdoor meal with your fellow DFF members and their families. Open to DFF members only but it is easy to join.

The club has ordered the tri-tip and chicken. Chef Bob Souza and a crew of volunteers are getting ready to cook them. Attempting to balance the side dishes, we’ve split the food types across club members based on the first letter of your last name (see list below). Attendees will need to pay the $6 fee to enter the park. Date: Wednesday, June 10th Time: meet at 5 PM, dinner at 6:00 PM. Location: Oak Grove Park, Poplar Pavilion (same as last year), on the left on the way to the Boat House Pavilion. 

Pot Luck Info — 1st letter last name, dish type: 

A through H, cold or hot side dishes 

I through O, desserts 

P through Z, salads 

Manzanita Lake Outing – Friday June 12 – Sunday June 14: Amy Terra is hosting a Wufflies Plus outing. Lake Manzanita is a float tube or pontoon boat friendly lake full of gorgeous fish in one of the world’s most beautiful settings. Amy has made campsite arrangement for the women’s group but all members are welcome to make their own camping or lodging arrangements and join the fishing. No charge other than the National Park entry fee. Contact Amy for more information and discuss group meal options.

Free Casting Classes in SF Park – Saturday June 13: Attend free casting lessons at Golden Gate Casting Ponds at 1232 John F Kennedy Dr. San Francisco, CA 94122. Lessons run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Rods available for loan for the lessons. Clinics available for all levels of casting led by the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club of San Francisco. Participants must preregister online via the GGACC website. A few of the DFF officers and members participate in this monthly GGACC event; contact Amy Terra at (209) 329-4801for more information on this event. 

Putah Creek Cleanup & Trail Maintenance Day - Saturday June 13: Volunteer to clean up and help maintain angler trails along Putah Creek. This is the second Northern California Council of the Fly Fishers International event to restore this important fly fishing water. Volunteers will meet Steady Eddy’s Coffee House located at 5 E Main St Suite A in Winters at 7:30 AM on June 13th where people/groups will be assigned to one of the team leaders, assisted stream sections, and receive instructions/directions. Work should commence about 8 AM and finish by noon. Afterward, volunteers will meet at a local brewery and enjoy a free lunch. To sign up and for more information, go to the NCCFFI webpage at: https://www.nccffi.org/ content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=195494&item_id=2921365. DFF volunteers should contact Bob Fujimura at (209) 329-1892 to let him know if you are coming or to answer any questions about this event.

Legacy Social, June 17th from 4-6 pm at Tandem Bikes: We want to take a moment to celebrate the lives of those who have contributed to the 50 year history of Delta Fly Fishers and especially to those that have recently passed away. In an effort to honor the contributions of Leo, John and so many others, we are holding a Legacy Social at Tandem Bikes on June 17th from 4 pm to 6 pm. This is the location of Lodi Cyclery and the Fly Corner. We will have a fly tied by Leo Guterres free to the first 20 attendees and all attendees will receive a raffle ticket to win a piece of fish themed artwork from Leo’s collection. Tandem Bikes is located at 9 N. School Street and the event will be no host with food available onsite. Tandem bikes has coffee, tea, beer, wine and snack items as well as Defiant Bakery will be onsite with sandwiches and pizzas available.

Board of Directors Meeting – Wednesday June 17: The executive officers and interested volunteers will meet and discuss club business. We are fortunate that new members are joining our Executive Team and existing members are accepting new roles in 2026. However, we need more volunteers to make this year a successful one. It is a good time to get familiar with the business side of the club and its most active members. All club members are welcome to join us at the Nature Center at Oak Grove Park, Eight Mile Road, Stockton starting at 6:30 pm. Contact Vice President Dena Mason at (209) 662-3079 for more information on this meeting and how to enter and exit the Park after hours. 

Rancho Seco Outing – Friday June 19: Amy Terra is hosting another Wufflies Plus outing. This location has been an annual outing destination. Rancho Seco is a small local lake that has bluegill, crappie and bass. Some years we catch bunches. Some years not so much. The Wufflies are planning to be there from 9 to lunch at noon. However, all members are welcome to come and fish. There are park entry, fishing, and boat launching fees and golden mussel check for all watercrafts. There is no gas motors allowed. Let Amy know if you are coming and if you have any questions: 209-329-4801 

Open Fly Tying Session – Wednesday June 24: Join other DFF members as they meet at Nature Center every fourth Wednesday evening for a no host fly tying session. It will be a monthly opportunity to tie with your fellow members, sharing the latest fishing stories, and hang out with new and old friends. This will be a free event and open to club members from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Oak Grove Regional Park’s Nature Center, Eight-Mile Road, Stockton. Bob Fujimura will be sharing another fly of the month pattern. There should be light enough to practice your fly casting if you rather do this activity. Email Bob Fujimura at deltaflyfishers@gmail.com for more information on this event and how to enter and exit the Park gates. Beginners should not hesitate to attend. Please contact Bob at least 48 hrs ahead of time if you need individual instruction or need to use of the club's loaner equipment.

Women’s Yosemite Outing – Wednesday June 29 - Saturday July 1: This is the Wuffies most popular outing of the year. It appears the cabin is full but a waiting list started. However, if you can arrange your own lodging, all activities are available to unlimited participants. We will have a list of destinations in and out of the park for us to visit and fish over the three days. Let Amy Terra know if you want to be added to the waiting list or have your own lodging and want to join us in the activities. (209) 329- 4801.

Delta Smallmouth Bass Outing – Thursday July 9: This will be awesome morning outing for Smallmouth Bass on the Delta near Isleton, CA with host guide Captain Bryce Tedford. The outing will be suitable for novices, but it will be challenging enough for more advanced fly fishermen. This outing is limited to four participants and is already filled but check out the second session later that month. The cost is $100 per person for two and one- half hours of guided fishing. There will be two sessions: one for two people from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and a second session from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The first group will need to be present at the launch location by 6:30 AM. The second group must be ready to board by 9:30 AM. Parking will cost $10/car and must be paid in the exact amount in cash. The launch site is Vieira’s Resort, 15476 State Highway 160 near Isleton. Capt. Bryce will provide all the fishing gear and flies needed. Meals are not included, but water and misc. drinks will be provided. Please contact Bill Brown for general outing information and to register via wrb339@icloud.com or 209-609-5584. Registration requires prepayment of guide fees, must possess a valid California Fishing License, and have a signed 2026 DFF Liability Waiver on file with the DFF Treasurer. All registrations must be completed by June 15th. This outing is open to all DFF members and their friends.

Wulffies smallmouth bass outing with Bryce Tedford on Friday the 10th. This outing is limited to 4 anglers who will spend a half day fishing with the amazing Bryce. The cost is $100 per angler. Fishing is great for anglers of all experience levels. All spots are filled but let Amy know if you want to be on the wait list. 

Friday Night Casting Session – Friday July 10: Monthly casting instruction resumes at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA from 5 to 7 pm. FCSD Bronze and Silver courses will be available, but we can work on anything you want! There will be loaner rods and eye protection available. All participants must have a 2026 liability waiver signed and on file. All instruction is free and open to the public. All Friday night casting nights are shifted an hour later (6-8) if the temperatures reach 100 degrees so please watch the thermometer throughout the summer. Contact Amy Terra for more information on this monthly session.

Second Delta Smallmouth Bass Outing – Thursday July 16: This is the second morning outing for Smallmouth Bass on the Delta with host guide Captain Bryce Tedford. This day is almost sold out but there is still one open spot. The cost is $100 per person for two and one- half hours of guided fishing. See the description for the first session on July 9 for more information. Please contact Bill Brown to register via wrb339@icloud.com or 209-609-5584. Registration requires prepayment of guide fees, must possess a valid California Fishing License, and have a signed 2026 DFF Liability Waiver on file with the DFF Treasurer. All registrations must be completed by June 15th. This outing is open to all DFF members and their friends.

Open Fly Tying Session – Wednesday July 22: Join other DFF members as they meet at Nature Center every fourth Wednesday evening for a no host fly tying session. It will be a monthly opportunity to tie with your fellow members, sharing the latest fishing stories, and hang out with new and old friends. This will be a free event and open to club members from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Oak Grove Regional Park’s Nature Center, Eight-Mile Road, Stockton. Bob Fujimura will be sharing another fly of the month pattern. There should be light enough to practice your fly casting if you rather do this activity. Email Bob Fujimura at deltaflyfishers@gmail.com for more information on this event and how to enter and exit the Park gates. Beginners should not hesitate to attend. Please contact Bob at least 48 hrs ahead of time if you need individual instruction or need to use of the club's loaner equipment.