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S ALINAS VALLEY FLY F I SHERS May 2013 FLY TIMES Inside this issue: Blind Pigs and Fish in a Barrel - Part III by Sonny Wun President s message 1 Monthly Program 1 Fly of the month 2 Sponsors 3

1 S ALINAS VALLEY FLY F I SHERS May 2013 FLY TIMES Inside this issue: Blind Pigs and Fish in a Barrel - Part III by Sonny Wun President s message 1 Monthly Program 1 Fly of the month 2 Sponsors 3 Outing Schedule 3 Tips and Tackle 4 Maps 5 Events Board Members Sonny Wun President Tracy DaSilva Vice President Richard Wilson Treasure Roger Caton Secretary Rod Sanchez Board Member Scott Naylor Board Member Mike Gilroy-(425) Board Member Rick McCombs Newsletter Editor On the morning of April 12 th some of us left our confines, called home, and headed down highway 101 to Fort Hunter-Liggett. To my surprise Dave was all set up Let s say he was ready to chase the kids off Del Venturi. After setting up my campsite, we ventured out to the game shack: No one home!! a bit disturbing having gone through the hassle of check point. Oh well, back to camp to set up our fishing gear and air up the floatation devices. Just slowing down a gear or two.for me relax. We had troop movement all around us sometimes part of their convoy. Roger, Jay and Chuck made it in safe and sound. Next morning Scott, Bill and Pete showed up bright and early. Now it was off to the fishing derby. On arrival to the parking area you can see Allen in the water already and with a fish on. Very good sign! At last count there were 9 boats from our club in the water. Lots of trout to be caught by everyone except for yours truly.! Yes, that afternoon s total was just ONE fish. Allen came to the rescue He could seek that things were not going so well for me and hooked me up with the go to fly and a sink tip line. In no time I was catching fish like I knew what I was doing. Thanks Al. By the time evening rolled around, we had a huge fish fry with all the trimmings plus liquid refreshments for all. On Sunday, armed with my new set-up, fishing it was crazy good for me.you can ask the other members that witnessed me at my finest hour. I was so hyped, I even decided to extend my weekend into Monday.Dave is not speaking to me anymore just to let you all know. That morning made my weekend.it was insane. Back at home, I got a phone calls about going back for round two. Looked for materials to match the only two flies I had used during the first trip. I did not want to lose them and have to go back to square one. Fishing was good but the fish were getting thinned out (go figure). The group this time was Jay, Chuck, Paul and Dave also my mentor, Allen fished the afternoon. We all had a great time. Thanks to all those who helped me out. Hope you all can make the meeting and check out the new SVFF bumper stickers and be sure to stop by on fly tying nights. Rick will be leading the way with a fly called: the $3.00 Dip. T ll then: Get m wet and keep m wet. -Sonny Fred and Phil are Back In addition to the usual great raffle, food fun and fish reports, we ll be planning for the fishing year to come and welcoming back Phil Davis and Fred Ramirez from Central Sierra Fly Fishing. Phil & Fred guide out of the Fresno area and should be able to provide lots of good info on the rivers and lakes just a few hours away.

2 Page 2 Fly Times What s going on in the world of fly fishing and tying? Fly of the Month 3 Dollar Dip $3 Dip Materials Hook: TMC 3769 /3761 Size Thread: 6/0 Danville- Rusty-brown, Red, or Olive Body: Tying Thread Rib: Fine Copper wire: (red, copper or green) Wing Bud: Light Elk clipped short Head: Gold Bead (optional) or Tying thread A little $3 history This used to be the big secret It was reportedly developed by long time Montana guide Nick Nicklas, who has guided out of the Blue Ribbon Fly Shop for the last 28 year. A take off of the Serendipity pattern developed by Craig Mathews. The 3 Dollar Dip earned it's stripes on the Madison River in the wade section around the 3 Dollar Bridge. The full name was the Three Dollar Bridge Senendipty, There s an old iron/wood bridge that crosses the Madison through a private ranch on the way up to Wade and Cliff Lakes, a few miles down from the Quake Lake. There was an old metal file cabinet sitting in an unimproved parking area with a handwritten sign stating, "Welcome Fisherman - leave 3 dollars or get toad (towed) away". In 2002, the property was purchased by the state of Montana and turned into a very popular access point on the river. You are still asked for a $3 donation, just for old times sake - it may be the best investment you ever make. The original and still the most popular version on the Madison is tyed in rusty brown. Nick intended it as a PMD imitation, but it seems to do well as a general purpose emerger. by: ed. (Rick) From the Board Room The Board of Directors meets every 4th Wednesday at the Landing Zone Restaurant. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Among the topics discussed: Scott Naylor is trying to organize a surf fishing outing, and Jay J. wants to do a campover at San Lorenzo Park with a float on the Salinas River. If you interested in either, talk with Scott or Jay. In official business, the Board voted to establish a $3000 reserve in the treasure to insure that we have enough money to fund the annual dinner. ForSale Dave Scadden X ft Pontoon boat excellent condition Includes casting platform and $250 Power Stroke carbon fiber oars Total original retail: $2700 Will sell: $1,100 (maybe less to a member) Contact: Rick McCombs or rickmcfly@sbcglobal.net

3 Upcoming Events Page 3 Salinas Valley Flyfishers**2013 Outing Schedule and Programs May 8th. General Meeting Landing the Airport Fred Ramirez & Phil Davis Seirra Fly Fishing Sonny May 3rd-5th. Club Outing Rooster Bass & Bluegil Mick Micheli May 15th Fly Tying Airport Board Room $3 Dip Rick McCombs May? Club Outing (tentative) San Luis Forebay Stripers Scott Naylor/ Rick McC May 22nd. Board Meeting Landing the Airport All members welcome Sonny Wun May/June? June? Club Outing (tentative) Club Outing (tentative) Sacramento Shad Rod Sanchez Davis Lake Trout Rick McC June 12th. General Meeting Landing the Airport Ken Hanley California Fl Fishing Sonny Reposted Going fishing? At the March board meeting Rod Sanchez brought up the idea of letting other club members know when you re going fishing. Good idea? I think so. If you re one of those people who would like to tag along or join in when someone has extra room in the truck, how about you let it be known? Rod said he plans to folks next time he s planning a trip. We ll try to pass around a sign up at the next meeting so we can get an list of all those who d be interested in sharing their fishing time For all the latest info. in what s happening in the wide world of fishing and for club activities, Go to: salinasvalleyflyfishers.org Special thanks to Geoff Malloway for his ongoing support of the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers and for his many efforts on behalf of stream habitat and the preservation of the fish that we all seek to catch. Next time you re out his way, stop by and say hi. If you need some supplies, advice or to tune up your casting in preparation for your next adventure, Geoff is the guy to see... Geoff Malloway Central Coast Fly Fishing 7172 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel, CA ( )

4 Page 4 Fly Times Tips and Tackle Tips and Reminders What Trout Need 1. Trout look for shelter from the current. The current will be least wherever it is deflected. ie boulders, ledges, logs. The rougher the bottom, the more friction on the current creating underwater eddies and swirls. 2. Trout look for protection from preditors. The best protection is when the surface has "rough water". Other protections can be shade, depth of water with ledges and rocks, and camouflage such as weedbeds. 3. Trout need a right temperature range with adequate oxygen. Trout will be active in temperatures of 45 to 65 degrees F. Insect activity begins when temps are in the upper 40's. Colder water holds more oxygen. Most trout have upper temperature limits when their metabolism needs are greater than the available oxygen can provide. 4. Trout need food. In the long fun trout will only feed when the energy gained from a bit of food exceeds the energy expended in the effort to acquire it."when food is abundant and easy to get, and /or when the need for food is high trout will often neglect the need for protection from preditors". 5. Trout need spawning beds to sustain their population. Hatchery plants can displace native trout from these spawning beds and also displace them from their feeding locations. Tip on choosing a fly Size Matters When choosing trout flies, the relative importance of fly characteristics in your selection, in order, should be: size, shape, color, and action (for stripped flies). In saltwater, action is often more important than exact size and shape. Dropper Flies or Tandem Rigs Dropper flies are a trout angler s secret weapon. A simple dropper rig can be made by tying a small nymph onto inches of tippet material tied to the bend of a dry fly. If the trout takes the nymph, the dry fly serves as your indicator. Nymphs can also be tied in tandem, enabling you to find out which nymph is working better. Wet vs. Dry A fly s construction determines whether it will float above the surface (dry flies), ride partially or completely submerged (emergers), or sink (nymphs and streamers). Fish expect their food sources to be in a particular part of the water column, and knowing where that is is important key to good fly selection. Fly Color: Think Seasonal Don t know where to start with your fly selection? Think first of seasonal color patterns. Early spring, late fall, and winter flies tend to be darker, matching the colors of their environment. Lighter flies typically appear in warmer weather. Imitation vs. Flattery Fishing flies can be either impressionistic or exact imitations, and their effectiveness often depends on how selective the fish have become due to food availability, weather conditions and fishing pressure. Think Subsurface for Trout At least two-thirds of the diet of trout is made up of subsurface food sources. Even if you prefer dry fly fishing, knowing what nymphs, larvae and crustaceans are available beneath the surface with

Kings River More information regarding the Kings from Steve Ojai Web-site (check it out) The Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir is a wild trout only water.

5 Kings River More information regarding the Kings from Steve Ojai Web-site (check it out) The Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir is a wild trout only water. All plantings by DFG are below Pine Flat Reservoir. The season is year-round. The section of the Kings above Pine Flat Reservoir, along Trimmer Springs Road up to Garnet Dike Camp is worth investigating. There are a lot of big fish hanging out in the riffles, holes and long tail-outs that are characteristic of the water in this area. This area has a 2- trout limit with no restrictions on tackle. The entire length of 20 miles from Garnet Dike Campground to the confluence of the Middle and South Fork of the Kings is a designated Wild Trout area Catch and Release only with barbless flies. You can follow the riverbank or follow a trail upstream from the campground. The trail will reach a higher elevation above the river making access difficult for about 1 mile. Then it drops down to the river. During the Winter, the Kings can be so cold that the fish are lethargic. However, the flows are low so wading is possible. Midges are the preferred food source at this time. The better fishing usually starts in early Spring just before the snow starts to melt. If there is an early warm spell, the river will result in a high runoff and fishing will be on hold until the water levels come down and warms up. April brings Golden Stoneflies, so try using #10-12 Kaufmann Stoneflies in tan or mottled black and brown. Caddis flies are also present in April as well as March Browns. Try using a CDC Cripple, a #12 reddish-brown Parachute Hares Ear, or a Comparadun.When there are late periods of runoff, the Kings River might not be fishable until mid-june. A combination of Golden Stonefly Nymphs and a size #12-14 dropper of a Prince Nymph, Hare's Ear, or Pheasant Tail will help get the rig down into the deeper reaches of the river. As the river further drops, try attractor dries, such as an Orange Stimulator (#8-10) or a Parachute Adams (#12-16).A spotted caddis hatch occurs in September, use a Kings River Caddis, size Try the pocket water and micro-eddies near shore. Concentrate on water that is 3-4 feet deep. Survey results from the State of California show that most of the fish within the Upper Kings above Garnet Dike are Rainbows in the inch class with larger Browns in the the inch class. About three miles upstream from Garnet Dike campground the river is within a canyon up to Boyden Cave. Flows can vary depending upon snowmelt and rain runoff. Safe wading conditions are generally below 500 cfs.

6 General Meeting Salinas Airport May 8 7:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. Fly The Board Room Salinas Airport May 6:00 Rooster Comb Outing May 3rd.-5th Contact: Mick Micheli. Board of Directors Meeting@ the Landing Zone May 6:00 Salinas Valley Fly Fishers P.O Box 1793 Salinas, CA Editor: Rick McCombs rickmcfly@sbcglobal.net "All You Need to Know" Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Mailing Address Line 3 Mailing Address Line 4 Mailing Address Line 5

S ALINAS VALLEY FLY F I SHERS TIMES

S ALINAS VALLEY FLY F I SHERS JUNE 2016 FLY TIMES Inside this issue: President s Message Chapter 5 by: Richard Higgins 2016 Board Members Richard Higgins: 750-9132 President Jay Jefferson: 809-0290 V.P.