"Brownie on Crowley"
CLUB MEMBER: MATT RUBIN
conejo valley fly fishers meeting
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 at 7:00 PST
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PRESIDENT'S FLY BOX / CHARLEY BEALS
Winter's coming | Find your adventure
I recently spent six days in the snow, sage and then mud of Northern Colorado. The people were friendly, the food was good, and I think I have finally found a way I like to drink Whiskey.
Each afternoon I would find, in the sunlight wispy threads of spider web floating across the sky.
I was told that the baby spiders spin a thread, then fly that thread to a new destination. Not wearing my glasses, I did not see any tiny spiders attached to the whisps but I love the thought of setting out a kite and flying to where ever the wind is taking you, knowing when you get there it may be tough but you have the tools to survive.
Walking down a game trail at dusk I could see what looked like an abandon nest in a short leafless tree. As I got closer I could see it was not a nest but a ball of fur - I had to walk around the tree before I caught the single black glossy eye staring at me - it would have been rude to use a flashlight and in the dusky evening I made out the porcupine. Eight feet up, in the notch resting. As I scanned the hill side, I soon found several porcupines resting safely in their trees.
The northern slopes held snow when everything else had turned to mud. The chipmunk ran out in front of me and I expected him to run across the snowy trail and under the sage but instead he darted back and forth in search of some treasure. Two white stripes running the length of his back, brown fur, and a thin tail about as long as he was. It was good to have a companion on a quiet afternoon.
Let's not allow the winter to keep us from adventure and new experiences this year. There is a certain quiet beauty available in our colder months - few crowds, few bugs and plenty of majesty.
Find a quiet place and get yourself grounded.
Charley Beals, Conejo Valley Fly Fishers President
Fishing CROWLEY FROM THE SHORE
" The grabs can been extremely subtle and you have to pay careful attention or you will miss the 'take.'"
It's been a tradition of mine now for quite some time to target fish in Crowley Lake from the shore at the end of the season. The reasons for this are twofold, first, because the water I prefer to fish (creeks, streams etc.) are at very low ebb at this time of year and generally unfishable, and second, the bigger trout start moving in to the shallows to chase bigger meals like perch fry and leeches in preparation for spawning and winter.
It is also nice not to have to fish at 20 plus feet with size 16 and 18 midges for a change. Instead you can tie on size 8 or 10 leeches and hang them in six to eight feet of water while standing on the bank. The grabs can been extremely subtle and you have to pay careful attention or you will miss the "take".
The second largest fish I've ever caught on Crowley was during this time of year. It was a beautiful rainbow that was over six pounds and gave me one devil of a tussle. That fish took a wine colored leech tied to 3x tippet and hung under an indicator fished around 30 feet from shore. It was magic.
So put on the long underwear, wool cap and gloves and give mid-autumn fishing a try. You just might find that it's an idea you can warm up to.
Tight lines and fighting fish to all!
Scott Olson | former president, member at large
FLY TYING & CASUAL HANGOUT WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING | 3rd tuesday of the month
Tuesday - November 17, 2020 at Steve Anderson's Home | 6:00 PM
Following C19 guidelines: Attend only if you are well. Bring a mask and/or hand sanatizer. Bring a camping chair for social distancing and your own snacks & beverages. Bring your best BS fishing story and get ready to have a good time!! Oh yea -- and maybe tie a fly or two! MUST RSVP TO ATTEND: smasma@earthlink.net
To find out more, visit our fly tying meeting page on our website | LINK
CONEJO VALLEY FLY FISHER'S | OUTINGS 2020
AT THIS TIME - All outings are "to be determined" or "on the fly" . . . literally!
We will send out emails for any last minute outings.
* If anyone wants to organize a last minute outing, please email Cece at: conejovalleyflyfishers@gmail.com
purple midge contest update
- SCOTT & MARILYN OLSON -
NOV 2020: No new challengers. Charley Beals is still in 1st place with his 18" on the purple midge. STILL time to go for the gold or PURPLE!
OCT 2020: No new challengers. Charley Beals is still in 1st place with his 18" on the purple midge.
SEPT 2020: Charley Beals - 18" & Joe Callewaert - 17"
AUGUST 2020: No new challengers. Charley Beals is in the lead - 18"
JULY 2020: And the leader in the Clubhouse is Charley Beals with this 18” rainbow that he caught and released on the Lower Owens River below Pleasant Valley Dam. The bar has been set so let’s see if the rest of you anglers can best this catch. - Scott Olson
Chiaki Harami - fly fishing in vail, Colorado
Just a little snow showed up for the fishing trip!
Bob Kieling - another member fishing in colorado waters.
"Back in Colorado fishing for these beautiful spawing male rainbow trout. Such beautiful colors!"
CROWLEY LAKE VIEW DURING CREEKFIRE
FACING CONVICT PEAK | Photo by Scott Olson
MIKE BERENY GETTING INTO SOME ACTION ON CROWLEY | Photo by Scott Olson
GARY SCOTT, FLY TYING GURU - GETTING BUGGY!
Matt, Cece & friend Alison's mammoth adventures. fly fishing, food & fall colors!
Pastures and fall foilage | Tom's Place
Alison caught her first trout with the help of Ernie Gulley's tutoring!
June Lake loop fall colors amidst the evergreens.
Gorgeous feathers at the Troutfitter in Mammoth!
Slow fishing day? Margaritas and the 3 item combo at Roberto's Cafe in Mammoth town eases the pain!
Matt adding a new tapered leader at the Interpretive Center parking lot.
Holding still while Matt ties on a fly.
Alison practicing her "roll cast" on Hot Creek.
TRULY A "BIRD'S NEST" - Member Cece Rubin's "kitchen sink" fly that imitates nothing and yet, everything. Other fly tiers swore that it works when other's fail. At least that's what they said at the SPFF online fly tying class!
Waiting to be tested and take flight!
Ernie Gulley's Balanced Leech (top left).
The rest are Cece's SUPERSIZED versions. SPFF fly of the night.
bill o'kelly fundraiser ON EBAY
LIONSHARE PROCEEDS TO GO TO THE FAMILY
Bill O’Kelly was an avid angler and like so many of us, he had planned on doing different types of fishing throughout his life. His equipment ranges from light fresh to salt, single handed to Spey and everything in between.
On November 01, 2020, starting at 4 p.m. and going active every 5 minutes and continuing for one week, you can bid on as many of these items as you like and eBay will let us list.
All net proceeds will be going to the O’Kelly family so please remember, and in Bill’s famous words at many a FlyBuy, "this is a fundraiser!"
PDF of items up for auction. To view: CLICK HERE
eBay Auction page: CLICK HERE
Local (SWC area) purchasers preferred and we will work with you on delivery to save us the hassle and you the money. | We are listed on eBay under #swcfff when you do a seller search.
CREEK FIRE BRIEFING / NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Fire Activity: The strong winds, combined with critically dry fuels and low relative humidity, will produce elevated fire danger across the fire early today until the weather moves in. The majority of active fire behavior remains in the northeast corner of the fire east of Pond Lilly Lake and the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River, about 6 miles southwest of Mammoth. The fire has been slowly progressing east the last few days but was “relatively quiet” on Thursday, Kimball said. “We aren’t seeing any real eastward push yet,” he said. “It’s holding along the ridge between the Middle Fork and Fish Creek.” Models indicate the strong winds could push the fire to the east and fire managers will be monitoring fire activity closely. Resources have been positioned in Mammoth to take action if necessary.
FULL REPORT ON PDF, CLICK HERE
BEST MAP TO FOLLOW CREEK FIRE: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6dc469279760492d802c7ba6db45ff0e&fbclid=IwAR1RIv1gpibLYkX6k3x0aocCSxVPB0xYU_TKxSfwtG72zf_4Qv_0ndVJmVs
INYO NATIONAL FOREST / FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/inyonf
INYO NATIONAL FOREST / WEBSITE: https://www.fs.usda.gov/inyo
BROWNS OWENS RIVER CAMPGROUND just closed for the season, but are taking reservations for 2021. But the Owens River is open for fishing!
BLAST FROM THE PAST | photo album pick of the month!
One of our most beloved founding members, Mike Weigand!
FOR SALE BY CLUB MEMBERS
FOR SALE | REDINGTON CDL REEL 11/12
FOR SALE | REDINGTON CDL 9/10 REEL
FOR SALE | ABEL SUPER 8 REEL
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OPEN INVITE -- ZOOM PRESENTATION
"ANGLING THE AMAZON" WITH GARY BULLA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 | 6:30PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89623201588
Meeting ID: 896 2320 1588
HOSTED BY THE SESPE FLY FISHERS
OPEN to the public and all other clubs members!
FLY TYING WITH LIKE-MINDED CLUBS ONLINE
OPEN TO ALL PERSONS!
SIERRA PACIFIC FLY FISHERS > Every Wednesday at 7:00pm. Email Michael at: education2@spff.org
LONG BEACH CASTING CLUB > Every Tuesday at 7:00pm. Email Shirley at: sakagusc@gmail.com
VINTAGE NEWSLETTERS! GREAT MEMORIES!
REDINGTON FLY RODS AND REELS
G O T - P H O T O S ?
Please submit photos to: conejovalleyflyfishers@gmail.com
JAMES GARRETTSON / YouTube
Fly Fishing Gear Review: This Seasons Stand-Outs
- I definitely need a better title if this becomes a series. This is a rambling review about a few things I've used over the course of the guide season that I have come to love and depend on.
- Duck Camp Hoodie > link
- Duck Camp Drifter Pants > link
- Yakoda Guide Laces > link
- Canyon 22Qt Cooler > link
- Cooler Shock Ice Packs > link > I use the L size.
- FullingMill Hooks and Tactical Max Box
- Please support your local fly shop. If you don't have a local fly shop Los Pinos Fly shop in Albuquerque can get you dialed in > LINK
EASTERN SIERRA FISHING ALL YEAR LONG
- MAIL CHECKS TO:
- Conejo Valley Fly Fishers, 2970 Diana Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320-3115
PHASES OF THE MOON | tidal charts
Can Moon Phase Affect Your Fly Fishing Success? Repost.
Many factors influence your fly fishing success, from water temperatures to tides. Even the position of the sun and moon can play a big role in your catch rate. While some consider moon phase fishing to be an old wives tale, others have noticed a difference in their success rates when fishing by the phases of the moon.
This controversial concept is known as the solunar theory. It was developed in America by John Alden Knight in 1926. Since then, the theory has gained considerable support from scientists and biologists. The name stems from Sol (sun) and Lunar (moon). It is based on the sun and moon’s ability to influence nature and has two periods – major and minor. These periods take place four times a day.
Please remember that using the moon phases to predict a fishing trip is not an exact science and is only one factor in planning a fishing strategy.
- Tip 1: "Trout and albacore fishing is usually slower around the full moon because the fish feed at night."
- Tip 2: "Migratory fish often come into a river system in greater than average numbers on a higher tide, when weather conditions are favorable."
- Tip 3: "Tides are strongest on the full moon which usually makes for the best sturgeon and striper fishing."
- Tip 4: "Estuary fish will often feed strongest around a full moon as the increased tidal flow brings greater movement of the bait."
- Tip 5: "Saltwater flats will be deeper or shallower during Full Moons and New Moons respectively."
COURTESY LISTINGS worth the mention
CONTINUE THE ADVENTURE . . .
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- President: Charley Beals
- Vice President: Gary Scott
- Secretary: Bob Kieling
- Treasurer / Membership: Kit Korf
- Trout in the Classroom: Rich & Judy Bollinger
- Member at Large: Scott Olson
- Club Outings: Videographer & Marketing: Rick Ferrante
- Fly Tying Director: Gary Scott
- Fundraising Chairman: Peter Sumner & Scott Olson
- Contributing writers: Scott Olson, Mike Weigand, Charley Beals
- Newsletter/ Website / Facebook / Program Coordinator: Cece Rubin
- info@conejovalleyflyfishers.com
Opening newsletter photo: "Ride to Low Tide, Huntin' for Corbina" - Charley Beals
Credits:
Created with images by Luca Bravo - "untitled image" • Atharva Dharmadhikari - "untitled image" • Taylor Grote - "Fly Fisherman" • Kalen Emsley - "Wet mountain valley" • Dan Roizer - "Virgin forests around a river" • kazuend - "Rushing Stream" • Jeremy Bishop - "untitled image"