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NCCFFF Festival of Fly Fishing returns to Lodi, October 23-24
October 4, 2009 -- Lodi, California -- If you’re interested in fly fishing then the Festival of Fly Fishing in Lodi, California is the place to be. The conclave starts at 11:00 a.m. on Friday October 23rd through Saturday October 24th. This is a total celebration of fly fishing will take place and you are invited to participate.
The Northern California Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers is presenting the Festival of Fly Fishing at the Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, CA. There will be informational programs along with hands-on events for novice and advanced fly fishers alike. Youth and family oriented events are scheduled throughout the two day event. The monies raised will go for conservation and fly fishing education programs in Northern California and Northern Nevada.
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Casting Instruction will be provided by Al Kyte, Floyd Dean, John Till, Bob Middo and Michael Maloney. Each one is an expert in their fields of fly fishing and fly casting. There will also be an opportunity to earn a Casting Certification through the Federation of Fly Fishers.
The Learning Center – for Beginners of all Ages – will feature continuous activities including: The Basics of Fly Tying, Casting, Knots, Reading the Water and Insect Life. Youth (ages 10 to 16) program are scheduled all day Saturday. Young enthusiasts can participate in special educational classes for kids on the aquatic life cycles of insects and fish species, and learn the basics of fly tying, casting and other fly fishing essentials.
Seminars on Friday and Saturday will show you how to improve casting and fishing skills as well as where and how to fly fish the West.
You don’t want to miss the commercial exhibits on all things for fly fishing; Equipment, Guide Services and Trips. There will be special fly tying and casting classes Friday and Saturday and fly tying demonstrations from more than 40 of the best fly tiers in the west.
Friday night there will be a barbeque with sausages and chili. On Saturday a spectacular evening banquet and social, featuring a great dinner, raffle and auction will be held. This is a great opportunity to help support conservation and education programs. We will have a large selection of fly fishing equipment – rods, reels, pontoon boats, vests, etc. - along with special trips. This promises to be the best fishing event of the year!
For more information, the Northern California Council’s web site at http://www.nccfff.org/ or contact Dustin Rocksvold (209) 295-7551 drocksvold@amadorflyfishers.org
Speaker Schedule
Friday
Time | Cottage | Pisano |
12:30 PM | Jeff Weaver California Fish and Game Heritage and Wild Trout Program | Jerry Neuburger Delta Large Mouth from personal water craft |
1:45 | Dave Scadden Advanced Pontoon Boat Techniques | Phil Erickson Heritage Trout Challenge |
3:00 | Mike Mercer Fly Fishing Opportunities of Northern Calif. | Al Smatsky Baja's Best |
4:15 | Lani Waller A Steelheader's Way | Steve Cooper Owyhee River Journal: Wild Brown Trout |
Saturday
Time | Cottage | Pisano |
9:30 AM | Scott Hed: Red Gold Documentary Film on Alaska's conservation efforts | Phil Fisher Solving Puzzles: reading the Rise |
10:45 | Jim Victorine Bamboo Rods | Lani Waller A Steelheader's Way |
12:00 PM | Ralph Wood Yuba River | Al Smatsky Dorado and More |
1:15 | Dave Scadden: Advanced Pontoon Boat Tec | Matt Coles Four Seasons of the Truckee River |
2:30 | Steve Cooper Owyhee River Journal: Wild Brown Trout | Lani Waller A Steelheader's Way |
3:45 | Trent Pridemore: Crossing South America; Asado, Rainbows, Browns, Golden Dorado | Mike Costello: Delta Stripers |
Meet and Greet Social
You are cordially invited to attend an NCCFFF Meet & Greet Social Thursday night October 22nd, 2009. The Meet & Greet will take place at Jesse’s Grove Winery in Lodi CA from 6-9PM.
Jesse’s Grove is located at 1973 W. Turner Rd. Lodi, CA 95242. Phone: 209-368-0880.
From Sacramento:
Take I-5 or Highway 99 south to Turner Road (1 exit north of Highway 12).
From San Francisco:
Take I-5 or Highway 99 North to Turner Road (1 exit north of Highway 12).
From Napa:
Take Highway 12 East to Lodi, turn left on DeVries, then turn right on Turner Road.
The winery is 1 mile west of Lodi on Turner Road between Davis Road and DeVries Road.
Wine tasting will be available and finger foods will be provided by the Festival of Fly Fishing Committee Members. Enjoy a relaxing evening getting to know one another with fine wine and great food.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Dustin Rocksvold.
See you there.
Dustin Rocksvold
209-295-7551
drocksvold@amadorflyfishers.org