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DECEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER

Although it’s not quite

winter yet it does seem to

be the time of year that many of

us think nostalgically about the past year’s fishing. So, with a

Grand Marnier on ice in my hand and sitting by some glowing coals

here are my reminiscences.

I’ll remember 2016 for the five-plus pound cutties we caught on the Upper

Owens in May where one even took me in to my backing. Big brutish fish

with attitudes, busting on egg patterns and filling nets from one end to the

other describing a big U.

On the other end of the spectrum was the summer day spent on the Lyell Fork of the

Tuolumne River catching little alpine trout on 2 weights with dry droppers. A great,

knee deep wash of a gin clear stream where three friends can fish side by side by

side for hours as fish literally jump on your flies.

Boating on Crowley Lake and heaving midges for

a shot at a trophy, and never being disappointed

even though this year it required fishing 20 foot

leaders. Crowley is predictable (wind) and

unpredictable (what she will give up), but she is

always a joy, being the mirror of the Sierra.

And what would a fishing year be without at least

one adventure. It was our fifth year fishing the

Owyhee River in Oregon and it was stellar as ever.

When you are trying to shake off 16 inch browns

because they are too small you know you have a delightful problem. But having 20

plus inch trout rising to #22 tricos is something that should not be

missed.

But in the end spending time on the water with one’s friends is a

blessing that can’t be quantified. Hope all of you have a

wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2017.

“Tight lines.” - CVFF President, Scott Olson

20" Crowley rainbow caught from shore

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SUNDAY

DECEMBER 11, 2016

WHERE:

Mike & Patti Weigand’s home

1201 Camino Dos Rios

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

805-498-9987

(street parking)

WHAT TIME:

4:30 – Appetizers & Drinks

6:00 – Dinner

WHAT TO BRING: Planned potluck. Please let us know what dish

you would like to bring. BYOW – Bring your own wine. Beer, soft

drinks and water will be provided.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress WARM! We will be dining outdoors so

dress toasty warm. Festive attire reflecting the season encouraged.

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Meet on the Wednesday after the first Thursday of every month.

NEW LOCATION: Church of Christ, 2525 E Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

For more information, please call 805-498-2944.

5:00 – 6:30 Dinner at “Bandits” 589 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 6:30 – 7:00 Fly Tying / “Fly of the Month” – Gary Scott 7:00 – 7:30 Club business 7:30 - 9:30 Program

UPCOMING MEETING DATES: Sunday, December 11 – Holiday Party (see page 2)

GROUP OUTING

CAMP & FISH

Announcement –

CHARLEY BEALS

ARTICLE WORTH REPEATING! I’ve always loved to camp and be outdoors…. It’s the fuel that feeds my soul.

I’d like to put together a Club Trip for next spring or summer to the Mammoth area. The purpose of the trip would be to get together, have some fun and hopefully attract some new members to our great club!

Maybe we could even ask some of our more accomplished members to hold on the water classes – explaining the benefits and showing “How to” for Still water, nymph and streamer presentation.

I’d like to measure the level of interest and then come to a conclusion as to the viability of the project.

The IFFF is in the midst of looking closely at our overall brand as we explore fresh new ideas for the future.

To help guide the project, we invite you to be part of the process by responding to our survey. The survey is designed to help us get some new perspectives on what you see as the key priorities for the IFFF moving forward.

Click the link to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IFFFmemberssurvey

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HELP SALMON AND STEELHEAD RETURN HOME

Over 1,400 dams alter California's rivers and streams, diverting flows and blocking fish from returning home. These dams are the biggest factor in the decline of native salmon and steelhead. It's time to let wild fish return home. California Trout uses a science-based, collaborative approach to influence dam decisions that balance the needs of people and wild fish.

DAMS ARE THE BIGGEST FACTOR IN THE

DECLINE OF OUR NATIVE SALMON AND

STEELHEAD. Most California dams were built before 1970—before the Environmental Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act—with little consideration for fish or the ecosystem. (Right: Klamath Dam)

IT’S TIME TO LET WILD FISH RETURN

HOME. Many dams serve an important and vital role in

providing our water, energy and security. Some can be re-engineered to meet the needs of fish as well as people. But many are old, obsolete, and even dangerous.

THERE IS NO SINGLE SOLUTION.

CalTrout partners with scientists, land owners, dam owners, agencies and legislators, to help ensure that the best possible solutions for wild fish and people are put into practice when evaluating dams.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS HAVE BIG IMPACT.

CalTrout has worked to ensure our state will always have abundant populations of wild fish thriving in healthy waters since 1971 and with your help, we will continue to lead the charge.

KLAMATH DAM

In 1918, the first dam was finished on the Klamath River, blocking hundreds of miles of spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead and salmon. In the following years, three more dams were built. Now, nearly a hundred years later, a deal has been signed, the funding is in place, and the dams are coming out in 2020. Now we must plan for years of habitat restoration. The removal of these four dams on the Klamath River will open up fish passage to over 400 miles of historic spawning habitat, allowing the salmon and steelhead to return home!

CALIFORNIA:

There are thousands of dams in California on every major river (except the Smith!), blocking hundreds of miles of spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead and salmon. Removing obsolete dams can be the single most beneficial action to restore wild fish abundance and spark ecosystem recovery by allowing fish to return home to their historic spawning grounds. Help salmon and steelhead return home. With your generous contribution, we can work together to ensure that California will always have resilient populations of wild trout, steelhead, and salmon thriving in clean, coldwater streams.

DONATE TODAY TO ENSURE RESILIENT WILD FISH ARE THRIVING

IN HEALTHY WATERS FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA.

https://caltrout.z2systems.com/np/clients/caltrout/donation.jsp?campaign=297&

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ACROSS: (ANSWERS on Page 7)

2. Last name of Mike & Patti, hosts of this year's holiday party.

6. Get to the holiday party before sunset so you can view the ______________.

8. Steve Anderson's holiday dish will be ____________ Meatballs.

11. Scott's fifth year fishing in Oregon was spent fishing on the ____________ River.

12. "Shaking off 16 inch browns was a _______ problem.

13. "Boating on Crowley Lake and heaving midges for a shot at a __________."

14. "While this term in Italian literally means "in Jail", we English speakers think of it as "eating

outdoors."

15. "Spending time on the water with one’s friends is a _____________.

16. Scott will remember 2016 for the many five-plus pound ___________ caught on the Upper

Owens.

17. Express or measure the quantity of.

18. " Fishing in Oregon was _______ as ever.

DOWN:

1. "The summer day spent on the _________ __________.

3. "And what would a fishing year be without at least one ___________. "

4. "She is always a joy, being the mirror of the Sierras."

5. "A great, ____ ____ wash of a gin clear stream.

7. Holiday party starts at 4:30 for drinks and ________________.

9. Acronym for bring your own wine.

10. Scott reminiscences while sitting by ______ _______.

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A R T I C L E S O F I N T E R E S T

& E N D O R S E M E N T S :

ACROSS: 2. WEIGAND 6. BARRANCA 8. SECRET 11. OWYHEE 12. DELIGHTFUL 13. TROPHY 14. ALFRESCO 15. BLESSING 16. CUTTIES 17. QUANTIFY 18. STELLAR

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS:

www.sierraclassicflyrod.com

DOWN: 1. LYELLFORK 3. ADVENTURE 4. CROWLEY 5. KNEE DEEP 7. APPETIZERS 9. BYOW 10. GLOWING COALS

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE BY MEMBERS:

MATT RUBIN – 805-402-6599: 1. Men’s Waders / SIMMS / Men’s small / “Entry Level Type” / $90 or best offer 2. Men’s Waders / Brand: “Dan Bailey” / XL / “Barebones” / New: $149 … asking $75 obo

< Photo: DAN BAILEY “Barebones” model waders

SIERRA Classic fly rod by ROK New 8 ft., 3 wt., 2 piece, 42 million modulus, slide band special burled wood, tube. $100 BOB KIELING - 805-509-5555

Photo section & member interview feature

will return next month! Happy New Year!

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President: Scott Olson - 805.527.5038 / solson@loair.com

Secretary: Bob Kieling - 805.509.5555 / bkieling@aol.com Treasurer: Kit Korf - 805.498.2944 / korfknb@netzero.net Trout in the Classroom:

Gary Scott - 805.379.3814 / grsfish@hotmail.com

Rich Bollinger - richbollinger@msn.com Program Coordinator: Don Honus - 805.370.3171 / teamhonus@yahoo.com Fundraiser Chairman: Peter Sumner - 805.279.2307 / allaboutscreens@gmail.com Raffle Chairman: Rich Bollinger – 805.300.5023 / richbollinger@msn.com Newsletter Editor and Publisher: Cece Rubin – c: 818.618.6118 / cwr.music@gmail.com Membership / Club Outings – Charley Beals – 805-455-4993 / beals1@verizon.net Date:

_______________________ (Check one): New ________ Renewal _________

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Other family members' names: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Home phone: ________________________________ Work: _________________________________________

Cell/Text: ____________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

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 to: Conejo Valley Fly Fishers

Send payment/correspondence to: Conejo Valley Fly Fishers, 2970 Diana Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320-3115

Membership Application and Renewal Form

FEE(S) ENCLOSED:

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New Member badge $10 $_________

Student Membership $10 $_________

Donation to CalTrout $_________

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Total Enclosed $_________

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