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: Jennifer.Obrien@wildlife.ca.gov

Dwayne Maxwell: Dwayne.Maxwell@wildlife.ca.gov

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: charley@bealsagency.com

CONEJO VALLEY

FLY FISHERS

2017 BOARD

OF DIRECTORS

President: Scott Olson / solson@loair.com

Secretary: Bob Kieling / bkieling@aol.com / 805-509-5555

Treasurer / Membership: Kit Korf

korfknb@netzero.net / (805) 498-2944

Trout in the Classroom:

Gary Scott / grsfish@hotmail.com

Rich Bollinger

Program Coordinator: Don Honus / teamhonus@yahoo.com

Fundraiser Chairman: Peter Sumner

Raffle Chairman: Rich Bollinger

Newsletter/Website: Cece Rubin / cwr.music@gmail.com

Club Outings: Charley Beals / Charley@bealsagency.com

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Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Other family members' names: _______________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Home phone: __________________________ Work: __________________________________

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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:

Family Membership $50 $_________

New Member badge $10 $_________

Student Membership $10 $_________

Donation to CalTrout $_________

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Total Enclosed $_________

I WISH TO HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: ____ Trout in the classroom ____ Membership ____ Conservation ____ Fundraiser ____ Newsletter ____ Trips/Outings ____ Other

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