Newsletter for July 2017 Established 1983...known as a Trophy Trout Lake. The native trout are West...
Transcript of Newsletter for July 2017 Established 1983...known as a Trophy Trout Lake. The native trout are West...
Newsletter for July 2017 Established 1983
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
July Slideshow Presentation ......... 1
Fishing News ................................. 2
Mike Weigand’s Fishing Report 3-4
Member Photos………………..……5-6
Product Review, Bob Kieling ….7
Fish Tales…………………………………10
Trout in the Classroom ……………..10
Outings …………………..…………….. 11
Board of Directors ………….…...….. 12
Membership Application….……13-14
SPOTLIGHT
• Mike Weigand’s Fishing
Report Idaho/Montana
Page 4-5
GENERAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
Slideshow featuring Monache Meadows Don Honus, Bob Kieling & Gary Scott
This is a remote area of the Kern Plateau reached by a rough and rocky road,
High Clearance a must, 4WD recommended. Dispersed camping , fishing and hiking are all available here, Monache Meadows is surrounded by the Golden Trout Wilderness . - USFS
There are lots of Golden Trout in the river which is the south fork of the Kern
River, the same one that flows into Lake Isabella. They are available in the main meadow and also in the upper campgrounds above the meadow to the north. There is ample camping and access to the water is easy, once you have hogged your way in. You will need four-wheel drive and low range to get here, but the scenery and the fishing are worth the trip. - Sierra Pacific Fly Fishers
6:30 - 7:00 - FLY TYING / MEET AND GREET
7:00 - 7:30 - CVFF CLUB BUSINESS / FISHING REPORTS
7:30 - 9:00 - SPEAKER PRESENTATION & WRAP UP
LOCATION: Church of Christ 2525 E Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
~ free to the public ~
CA SPORTFISHING LEAGUE -California
State Senate Unanimously Passes Fish-
ing License Reform Bill — Legislative Up-
date: 12-Month Fishing License Legislation Advances.
Before Senate Bill 187 can reach the Governor's desk, it
must first pass the Assembly Appropriations Committee
and then a floor vote in the State Assembly.
Petition - Support a 12-Month Fishing License. Click on
this link to sign the petition:
https://opinionsmatter.wufoo.com/forms/
stln0kd0jyinmc/
CAL TROUT: Online magazine & videos…
Caltrout works to ensure there will always be re-
silient wild fish thriving in healthy waters for a
better California (video)
If you love to fish, and if you care about wild
places and healthy landscapes, then
“CONVERGENCE” is an absolute must-see.
“Enough is Enough” follows three anglers as they
tell the story of the McCloud River in Northern
California
“The River” a deep ecology river poem
SOUTHWEST COUNCIL IFFF:
President, Michael Schweit — When I came
on as Council President, the most often asked question
was "What does the Council do for me". In the ensuing
time, I hope we have shown you the answers and the
endless possibilities. Education, speakers, more con-
servation projects, better relations with Department of
Fish and Wildlife. The list goes on and on.
All of this came about because of the cooperation of
many, many people. I hope that they, and those of you
reading this, remain engaged or if you have not stepped
up on any level, to come forward and help the new
president, Bill O'Kelly.
I have often said that our sport could be so much big-
ger than it is and I still believe that to this day. We have
the ability to introduce fishing to children of all ages
through Trout in the Classroom, to involve their par-
ents with Casting For Recovery, Project Healing Waters
and conservation, to continue their education through
the many local clubs, retailers and guides and keep
them involved until they bring their own children into
our sport. For that to happen, retailers, manufacturers,
guides, clubs and individuals need to work together for
the benefit of the sport we love.
I leave you as president but because of so many of
you, I leave as a better person. Thank you!
TROUT UNLIMITED: As every TU member
knows, salmon and trout depend on a steady
supply of cool or cold water to survive. Alt-
hough we don’t expect to find salmon and
trout in waters with bath-like temperatures,
this usually-reasonable generalization has the
risk of lulling us into an overly conservative
vision of salmonid habitat
Read more at: http://www.tu.org/blog-
posts/a-dynamic-vision-of-trout
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Article feature:
Mike Weigand
Club member
Casting instructor
Resident of Idaho &
California
Fly-tier
Reporter for waters
local and abroad
Henry's Lake is in South West Idaho, about 15 miles west
of West Yellowstone, Montana. It, along with Big Springs
located about 10 miles south, are the headwaters of the
Henry's Fork River, also known as the West Fork of the
Snake River. The lake is just a few miles south of the Conti-
nental Divide and is fed by several creeks and springs. Like
some other productive lakes, Henry's is shallow, no more
than 24 feet deep at the outlet. In 1923 farmers in the
Snake River Plain built an 8-ft. high dam at the outlet,
greatly increasing the size and capacity of the lake.
In the late 1800's
Henry's Lake was
known for holding
large trout, which
were caught to feed
the gold and silver
miners in the area.
With the dam, there
was more water for
more fish and Hen-
ry's Lake became
known as a Trophy Trout Lake. The native trout are West
Slope Cutthroat, and can grow to 6-8 pounds. They are
"trapped" for eggs and milt and grown in hatcheries to be
stocked back in the lake.
article continued on page 5 ….
“Numerous "pet" flies are tied and, when successful, kept secret.
Henry’s Lake Fishing report—continued
There is also natural spawning in the tributaries; several of which have been rehabilitated by the
State and local groups, such as the Henry's Lake Foundation. Hybrid Rainbows are stalked and they
grow quickly in the fertile water; every year fish weighing 12 to 15 pounds are taken. The third type
of trout is Brook Trout. And, because of the amount of food in the water, they can grow to over 20"
and 6 lbs. That is a Big Brookie!
Winter ice can be almost 2 feet
thick, but the springs continue to
feed fresh water into the lake and
there is not much winter kill.
Fishing opens on the Saturday of
Memorial Day weekend and is
looked forward to by many local
and out-of-state anglers. If "ice
out" is close to opening day fish-
ing can be spectacular. The Cut-
throats crowd every tributary
and there will be schools of hundreds of fish at the mouths. Unfortunately, the last few years have
been warmer than normal and ice-out has occurred 4 -6 weeks before fishing starts. That means the
fish are scattered in the deeper parts of the lake and natural food is plentiful.
While there are large number of "conventional gear" fishermen at the opening, the majority of an-
glers through the year are fly fishers. Bill Schiess has been fishing and writing about Henry's Lake
for years and his book can be very helpful for someone new to the area. Many fishermen spend the
summer in homes or RV's and fish the lake daily. Numerous "pet" flies are tied and, when success-
ful, kept secret. Various styles of wooly buggers and leech patterns are used, along with fresh water
scud patterns. Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymphs, size 16, can be very productive when stripped be-
hind a larger nymph or streamer.
There is little dry fly fishing on Henry's Lake, but when Callibaetis are hatching some fish can be
caught with a Parachute Adams or "stuck-in-the-shuck" pattern. Other times, when midges are
emerging, Zebra Midge Nymphs fished below an indicator can be the ticket.
Just as any water, lake or river, the fishing can be wonderful, but catching can be tough. Occasion-
ally you can get tired of catching 20" + trout, but that is not the rule. Especially for newcomers.
Many "ol' timers" fish the lake daily and learn what works when. And, you have to be in the right
spot; such as over one of the springs or an old creek channel. Anchor away from and cast to weed
beds to try for the fish hiding there.
Good Luck and have fun! ~ Mike Weigand 5
Member
Photos
5
Charley
Beals with a
beautiful
Cuttie
Mike
Bereny
casting for
big browns
on the
Owyhee
River
Gary Scott
on the fly...
Photo: Don Honus
Member
Photos
7
Photos
courtesy of:
Don Honus
JULY FLYFISHING
PRODUCT
REVIEW
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TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM
TU's mission is to conserve,
protect and restore North
America's coldwater fisheries
and their watersheds.
TU encourages trout and
salmon anglers to voluntarily
practice catch and release
because of its proven benefits
t o t r o u t a n d s a l m o n
populations. TU, and its local
chapters and state councils,
often...
There are many wonderful
benefits to being a member of
Trout Unlimited such as
membership in your local
chapter - get involved and
make a difference.
TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM CVFF Member: Rich Bollinger
October 29, 2016 Location: Earth’s Magnet School Address: 2626 Michael Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320 Time: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m Free Workshop
November 5, 2016 Location: Upper Newport Bay Back Bay Science Center Address: 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Time: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m Free Workshop
South Coast Region CAEP Coordinators
Jennifer O’Brien: [email protected]
Dwayne Maxwell: [email protected]
LOCATION:
Church of Christ, 2525 E Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
For more information, please call 805-498-2944 (Kit Korf)
SCHEDULE:
5:00 - 6:30 Dinner at:
- CISCO’S, 925 S Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91361
6:30 - 7:00 Fly Tying / "Fly of the Month" - Gary Scott
7:00 - 7:30 Club business
7:30 - 9:30 Program
2017 UPCOMING MEETINGS:
JULY - Monache Meadows Slideshow
AUGUST—TBD
>>> Meeting dates are subject to change per speakers' availability.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
The Conejo Valley
Fly Fishers
generally meet on
the Wednesday
after
the first Thursday
of every month
"First Annual
soon to be legendary:
CVFF July Fishing
and camping outing"
Charley Beals
Conejo Valley Fly Fisher’s July 2017 Outing Tentative dates: Aug 3-5 <or> Aug 10-12
DETAILS: Due to runoff - fishing and camping details are changing as
event leaders determine the best place to go. Either way - fishing, fun and
adventure are in the cards! Possible change of “venue” to Monache
Meadows. July meeting slideshow will “showcase” this wonderful fishing
& camping area accessible only by 4 wheel drive vehicles.
EXPECTATIONS AND EXTRAS:
The trip will feature a dry dropper clinic on Saturday hosted by Gary Scott (pending). This should get everyone up to speed on the most effective technique for catching lots of fish.
If I can talk Dan Millis into running a Nymph clinic Saturday after-noon, we'll all be better for it.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING,
PLEASE CONTACT CHARLEY AT: [email protected]
CONEJO VALLEY
FLY FISHERS
2017 BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
President: Scott Olson / [email protected]
Secretary: Bob Kieling / [email protected] / 805-509-5555
Treasurer / Membership: Kit Korf
[email protected] / (805) 498-2944
Trout in the Classroom:
Gary Scott / [email protected]
Rich Bollinger
Program Coordinator: Don Honus / [email protected]
Fundraiser Chairman: Peter Sumner
Raffle Chairman: Rich Bollinger
Newsletter/Website: Cece Rubin / [email protected]
Club Outings: Charley Beals / [email protected]
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Address: ______________________________________________________________________
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• Annual dues are $50 per family living at the same address.
• Membership is per calendar year.
• New members joining in the last quarter have their membership extended through the following year.
• There is a one-time additional $10 fee for each name badge.
• Please indicate if you would like additional name badges for family members and include $10 for each.
• Student (under 18) dues are $10.
• Make checks payable & mail to: Conejo Valley Fly Fishers , 2970 Diana Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320
M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C A T I O N
FEE(S) ENCLOSED:
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New Member badge $10 $_________
Student Membership $10 $_________
Donation to CalTrout $_________
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