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1 CHICO AREA FLYFISHERS Short Casts January 2017 Meeting at the California Park Pavilion, Chico Wed, Jan 11th, 2016 fly tying 6:30p.m. 7:30p.m. meeting sharing photos President Line by Pat Sleeper HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017! Our next meeting is Jan 11th located at the California Park Pavilion. Don Sleeper 6:30; at 7:30 you our members, get to share your pictures for 2016 up on the screen. It s time to share and brag about your fish. Please let Larry know how many you ll be showing or an estimate of the time you ll need. We ll have the club laptop there for your use If you re like the board, working hard on putting together some new fishing locations; you ll be glad to hear we re adding some. You may want to watch for those not yet posted. Both Tom Rosenow and Elden Hinkle have some new locations for you to think about...and if you want to call them with questions, I m sure they can help with your answers. They will be sending out more details as they get them worked outand as we get closer to the dates. Maps, dates and locations will be coming out soon on our fishout schedule. Watch for them in the news letter as we update them each month and for that last minute opening in the weather for our local standby fishouts that come through the with no forewarning. If you don t want to hear about these, just Tom and he ll gladly take your name off that list. Crab Dinner March 4th: We are always appreciative of your donations! You can call me, or any of the board and bring them by or we can pick them up at a fly shop here in Chico. Your donations make a BIG difference in the success of this once a year fundraiser by CAF. THANK YOU!!! Crab Dinner March 4th dinner reservations are easy: Mail the enclosed flyer to the address on the front of it with your names, address, phone number and telling us how many are coming. Then, write a check or give your credit card number and put it in the mail with a stamp. Yearly we re sold out and this year we expect the same. But, as an incentive to reserve early, if, you send yours in by Jan 31st, you re automatically put into a drawing for $ in free raffle tickets valued at $540. We have a lot of incredible items, as always, including a Dave Scadden, Renegade frameless boat: Retails for $2, Thank you...dave Scadden...and... Miller & Dean Real Estate Team. Thank you, Pat Sleeper President, CAF Jay Fair January 29, 2016 Jay Fair passed away. For me, Sierra Stream & Mountain and the fly fishing community as a whole, this was a sad day. Jay Fair was not just a fly fisherman, but a beloved friend, mentor, business partner and most of all, a truly humble and honorable man. Like I always told you Jay, you have forgotten more about our sport of fly fishing than I know! Thank you for passing along your passion to so many of us!! Jay Fair you will be missed beyond words. Lincoln Gray CAF minutes: by Pat Sleeper for Dave McKinney Jan 3rd, Those present: Larry Willis, Tom Rosenow, Terry Mich, Lionel Valley, Don Sleeper, Steve Bohnemeyer, Pat Sleeper, Eric See, and Dana Miller. The meeting was brought to order at 6:20 by President, Pat Sleeper. Secretary s report: Dave McKinney M/S/P Terry/Dana. Treasurer s Report: Don Sleeper M/S/P Larry/Steve. Committee Reports: V.President: Larry reported on new speakers and, if you would like to share your pictures and stories for this wed. General Meeting, Jan 11th, please call him...thank you. Tying: Terry Mich, has Don Sleeper tying for this Wed. General meeting. Lionel reported on the Alaska fly fishing fishout July 22-29, sounds fun! Tom Rosenow reported on new locations he s working on...sounds fun!! And, the Baum Lake fishout: Jan 21, Eric See reported: The last sat in April 29th is the opener...fun!! Steve Bohnemeyer reported on Jubilee, Sat, Feb 18th Hammond Grove. More information attached. New business: Miller & Dean donated the grand prize for the March 4th, 2017 Crab Dinner and Fundraiser. Dinner discussions: We always appreciate your donations...thank YOU!! Adjourned: 8:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Pat Sleeper Yuba River Jubilee 2017 Jon Baiocchi and Lance Gray would like to invite you to the first annual Yuba River Jubilee held on February 18, 2017 from 1pm- 4pm at Hammon Grove Park, 5560 State Hwy 20, on the Yuba River. The Jubilee will showcase guides, clubs, fly shops, environmental groups and state agencies that are all working hard to make the Yuba River and her watershed the best it can be. Jon and Lance want to give back to the river that has given so many wonderful memories to all of us. The river is a wonderful place to fish, drift and hike and they want to protect it for future generations. Educating anglers is the key to the Yuba s success. This event is free to all. There will be a great raffle with all proceeds going to a non-profit benefactor which will be announced at the Jubilee. Celebrities - Lincoln Gray, Clay Hash, Hogan Brown, Chuck Ragan, Jon Baiocchi, Mac Noble, Lance & Kirsten Gray, Darin Elmore, Alex Ramirez, Tom Page & Henry Lomeli. Exhibitors include Sierra Stream & Mountain Fly Shop, Fly Fishing Traditions, Cast Hope, Hogan Brown Fly Fishing, South Yuba River Citizens League, Truckee Trout Unlimited Chapter 103, Gold Country Fly Fishers, Fish First Fly Shop, The Reel Fly Shop & Eco Tours. Tailgate Presentations & Demonstrations - Clay Hash Classes at Sierra College, Jon Baiocchi The Yuba River, Tom Page Building Indicator Rigs & Mac Noble Switch Rod Demonstration on the Water. Steve Bohnemeyer

CAF General Meeting Speaker List 2016-17 CAF meets 10 months out of the year and presents a variety of exciting fly fishing-related

The meetings also include monthly fly tying demonstrations, raffle prizes, refreshments, and the very best info and lies about

We look forward to see you at our next meeting and hearing your fishing stories! Fly tying begins at 6:30 p.m.; general meeting begins at 7:30 p.

.. Please come share Your pictures and stories.

willislaw43@gmail.com. Feb 8th March 4th, Sat Chris - Pyramid Lake and Crawley Lake Annual Crab Dinner Fundraiser.

your club would enjoy. This special river is about a 40-mile float.

We fish for grayling, dolly varden, rainbows, and different species of salmon, depending on the time of year.

2 CAF General Meeting Speaker List CAF meets 10 months out of the year and presents a variety of exciting fly fishing-related programs throughout the year. The meetings also include monthly fly tying demonstrations, raffle prizes, refreshments, and the very best info and lies about Northern California Fly fishing. Meetings are being held on the second Wednesday of the month at The California Park Pavilion. We look forward to see you at our next meeting and hearing your fishing stories! Fly tying begins at 6:30 p.m.; general meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Location: California Park Pavilion: 2565 California Park Drive Chico. Date Speaker Program Jan 11th Share Your pictures and stories... Please come share Your pictures and stories...please contact Larry Willis who will then appropriately set up the machines, screens, etc. phone # thank you. willislaw43@gmail.com. Feb 8th March 4th, Sat Chris - Pyramid Lake and Crawley Lake Annual Crab Dinner Fundraiser... April 12th John Squires Wilderness fishing trips in Alaska Floating the Koktuli River in the Bristol Bay watershed that I think your club would enjoy. This special river is about a 40-mile float. We usually spend 8 or 9 nights on the river, camping as we float and fish. We fish for grayling, dolly varden, rainbows, and different species of salmon, depending on the time of year. The Koktuli River is also ground zero in the proposed Pebble Mine controversy. Jpscsr2001@aol.com Cheryl Armstrong and Jeff Armstrong with two nice steelhead. Steve Bohnemeyer with 2 recent fish from the Feather. Rosedale Elementary, 2nd Grade. Good morning! I hope that you are doing excellent! Here are the pictures. I will send you more once I complete the salmon unit. The students are very excited each day to see how the salmon are growing. Two of the fish started swimming yesterday! Merry Christmas, David Kraatz

3 Chico Area Flyfisher s Fishout Schedule Future outings that Chico Area Flyfisher s provide to its Membership: These Club Fish-outs are designed to give fly fishers the best opportunity to catch fish and enjoy the outdoors. Our Club has many accomplished anglers who are willing to share their skills with others and you are only limited by willingness to become involved. From selecting promising locations and time, to helping those members new to the sport, we try to make these trips fun, exciting and successful. Tom Rosenow will be our new fish-out leader with Elden Hinkle. If you have one of those favorite spots that you don t mind sharing with others and would like to lead your fellow CAF members for a day of fishing fun, and fellowship please contact Tom Rosenow trosenow.chico@gmail.com or Elden Hinkle ehinkle@aol.com. This schedule may change depending on the fish bite or weather conditions. Date Location Fishout Leader Jan Jan 30th - 4th, 2017 March 4th March 11 & 12th Baum Lake - date depends on weather - Tom Rosenow Picachos, Mexico... - Pat Sleeper - full - thank you. Annual Crab Feed Dinner Pyramid Lake Clinic w/rob Anderson & Chris RSVP Elden Hinkle ehinkle@alo.com Breakfast/lunch/ladders $190. pp + $30. box of 12 flies. April 26th-May 4th May June TBA Rooster Fishing Sea of Cortez La Ventana. Host: Pat Sleeper Questions: psleeper@sbcglobal.net Includes: boat/guide, lodging, food, air (now)..under $2000.pp. Opener - Eric See Lake Almanor - Hex Scott Joyce s thank you! TBD July TBA Crawley Lake TBD ehinkle@alo.com Sep. 5-12, 2017 Dorado fishing La Ventana, Mexico. Pat Sleeper - host 6 days boat fishing/7 lodging w/food. Cost for everything under $2000. Questions: psleeper@sbcglobal.net Sep th, 2017 Dorado fishing La Ventana, Mexico. Pat Sleeper - host 7 days boat fishing/8 lodging w/food. Cost for everything under $2000. Questions: psleeper@sbcglobal.net Oct 1, 2017 Pyramid opener trosenow.chico@gmail.com Tom Rosenow

CAF helps Sponsor: Hooked on fishing Salmon in the classroom RAD - Recreation & Dreams CAL TIP Almanor Fisheries Trinity Fisheries McCloud Fisheries Trout Unlimited N.

$ PHONE: Raffle ticket packets $100. $50. $ ZIP: Table reservations for 8 people $650. $ E-MAIL: TOTAL. $ Visa # ADDITIONAL NAMES: M/C# Signature: Exp.

4 CAF helps Sponsor: Hooked on fishing Salmon in the classroom RAD - Recreation & Dreams CAL TIP Almanor Fisheries Trinity Fisheries McCloud Fisheries Trout Unlimited N. CA DINNER RESERVATION FORM NAME: NUMBER COST TOTAL Family Membership & One Dinner $85.00 $ ADDRESS: Each Additional Dinner $50.00 $ CITY: Raffle ticket packets $500. $200. $ PHONE: Raffle ticket packets $100. $50. $ ZIP: Table reservations for 8 people $650. $ TOTAL. $ Visa # ADDITIONAL NAMES: M/C# Signature: Exp. Date & back # PURCHASE YOUR RESERVATIONS BEFORE Jan 31ST MAIL RESERVATION FORMS AND PAYMENT TO: TO BE ENTERED INTO THE EARLY BIRD RAFFLE CAF 1010 Lori Dr., CA Questions: *Early bird dinner discount before Jan 31st *Early bird raffle drawing: $250 ticket packet: value $540.00

5 Fly of the Month for January 2017 Barr s Tung Teaser By: Ray Narbaitz John Barr s day job was being a dentist (now retired). His passion was coming up with flies that were extremely effective when it came to catching fish. Over the years he developed a lot of flies to be used in his home waters in Colorado. While he is now famous for his Trout flies, his first creations were often for catching Bass. His flies were well known in Colorado and around much of the Rockies. Then, Umpqua introduced a fly he had designed some time ago, called the Copper John, and his reputation spread worldwide. Shortly after its introduction, every fly manufacturer on the planet copied it and started to distribute it. After a year, it was, and remains the top selling nymph in all of fly fishing. It is far from the only fish catching fly to come out of his creative mind. I hadn t looked at it for a while, so the other day I pulled his book (aptly named, Barr Flies) off the shelf. If you have a real interest in fly tying, I strongly recommend you get the book if you don t already have it. As I marveled at the many great patterns he explains in the book I read again about a pattern I had tied when I first got the book when it came out nine years ago. It was this month s F.O.T.M., the Tung Teaser. The Tung comes from the fact that it uses a tungsten bead. As for the rest, you can make up your own reasons for the name. In his book, Barr explains that he was heavily inspired by the Prince Nymph when he came up with the fly. He wanted to keep the color scheme of the Prince, but he also wanted a fly that was more durable. He used dubbing instead of Peacock Herl for the Abdomen and Thorax, and changed the legs a bit from the original. His wing case is very reminiscent of the wing case on the Copper John. It is an attractor nymph, and with the legs and wing case, it can also easily pass for a Stone Fly nymph. Barr says that in his home state, guides use it as their number one Nymph during the Green Drake hatch. As an attractor, you could use it for the Drake hatch, or as a general Stone Fly, or a Caddis, or as just a meaty looking fly that fish want to eat. The first time I used it was on opening day in the riffle water above the diversion dam on Hat Creek a few years back. I didn t ask the Trout what they thought it reminded them of, but they took it quite willingly. Happy New Year! Hook: TMC 5262, or other 2X long nymph hook, 8 18 Thread: Black 8/0 Bead: Gold Tungsten Weight: Lead Wire, sized to hook Tail: White Goose Biots Rib: Gold Wire Abdomen: Arizona Synthetic Peacock, Bronze Wing Case: Mottled Thin Skin, Pearl Flashabou, Epoxy or UV cured material Thorax: Same as Abdomen Legs: Mottled Brown Hen-Back Fibers Debarb hook, thread on Bead and insert in vise Start thread and take it to the back of the hook If you are going to use lead wire, now is the time to place it on the hook. Push it forward so it slides into the opening of the bead. Interestingly enough, while Barr calls for it in the recipe, he does not include it in the step by step instructions. Do what you want. Tie in two Biots with the curve opposing each other for the tail. Make the tail about a half shank long. Wrap the biots up to about the half way point of the shank and trim off the excess. Tie in the Ribbing Wire and wrap it back to the base of the tail. Apply dubbing to the thread and wrap the body to about the 70% point of the shank. You want the body to be tapered toward the front. Spiral wrap the Wire through the Abdomen, ending it behind the bead. Tie it in and break off the excess. Tie in the Flashabou right behind the bead, wrapping it back toward the tail. You want to wrap back over the Abdomen to about the 60% mark on the hook. Make sure the Flashabou is centered on the top of the hook. Wrap in the Thin Skin in the same manner. Dub in the Thorax, making it a little fatter than the end of the Abdomen ending with it flush against the Bead. Peel a clump of fibers off the Hen Back: making sure the tips are even. Roll the clump into a bundle and tie it in on the opposite side of the hook. You want the tips to go to just about the point of the hook. Take another clump, and do the same on the near side of the hook. Cut off the excess as closely as you can. If the legs stick out to sharply from the hook, use a little dubbing to wrap behind them, close to the bead, to push them back a bit. Pull the Thin Skin over the top of the Thorax and tie it off right behind the bead. Pull the Flashabou over the top, trying to make sure it is centered over the Thin Skin, and tie it off. Cut the Thin Skin and Flashabou off as close to the bead as you can. Make a few more tight turns of thread to smooth off the head of the fly, Whip Finish, and cut off your thread. Use your Epoxy or some sort of Clear Cure to cover the wing case, making sure it goes over onto the back of the bead. Notes: The Bronze Synthetic Peacock is lighter than Peacock Herl when it comes out of the package. However, it does darken quite a bit when it gets wet. The material comes in several colors, and I m sure you could tie it in any color you want Synthetic Peacock is not the easiest material there is to dub. It will work better if you dub it on the thread as thinly as possible, and use more wraps If you don t have Hen-Back feathers, don t worry about it. Most any brown, soft hackle will do. I think Pheasant body feathers would also work.

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Dana Miller 530-570-1184 Frankie Dean 530-717-3884 Secretary: Dave McKinney.

..899-8500 Dana Miller...570-1184 Lance Gray...517-2204 Dave Mckinney.

..570-1342 Committee Chairpersons: Fish Master Tom Rosenow...520-3053 Fish Master Elden Hinkle.

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6 Fish First Chico, CA (530) LOCAL GUIDES BOARD MEMBERS President: Pat Sleeper Vice President Larry Willis Sierra Stream & Mountain Chico, CA Andy s Embroidery will add the CAF logo and trout to shirts, jackets, pockets...enlarge it if needed for only $12. Ron Leger Custom Fish Carvings rlegerfishcarvings@gmail.com David W. McKinney, M.D., M.P.H. Pre-Employment Physicals Expanded Drug Screening Workman s Compensation FAA/DOT Physicals Spirometry/Respiratory Testing Miller & Dean Real Estate Team Coldwell Banker Dufour Realty Dana Miller Frankie Dean Secretary: Dave McKinney Treasurer: Don Sleeper Board Members: Eric See Scott Joyce Dana Miller Lance Gray Dave Mckinney Youth Group Coordinator: Jessica Wilkerson... Past President: David McKinney Committee Chairpersons: Fish Master Tom Rosenow Fish Master Elden Hinkle Conservation David McKinney Web Master: Don Sleeper and Richard Wilkerson Fly Tying Terry Mich David W. McKinney, California Occupational Medical Professionals M.D., M.P.H Newsletter Editor Scott Sleeper Proofreader Ray Narbaitz tytline@sbcglobal.net CAF WEBPAGE FISHING REPORTS Past president of Chico Area Flyfishers Change of address? Not receiving newsletter? Contact Don Sleeper

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CHICO AREA FLYFISHERS Short Casts January 2017 Meeting at the California Park Pavilion, Chico Wed, Feb 8th, 2017 fly tying 6:30p.m. 7:30p.m. President Line by Pat Sleeper Water we wanted and water we re