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There will be a Clinic on Friday. Current plan is for everyone to meet at 08:00 AM at the Troutfitter parking lot in Mammoth Lakes. Initial instructions and assistance with set up and equipment will be given. . Additional details will be added to this site as they become available. Please register for this event if you are interested and the details will be worked out soon.

Meet outside the Trout Fitter at 08:00.

Pat is a licensed fly fishing guide for the Eastern Sierra and has spoken at various SPFF events as well as at the Fishermen's Spot annual Expo. He will be conducting a clinic on Tenkara Fishing for the Eastern Sierra. A fee of $65.00 each will be charged.

Depart from the Breakfast Club parking lot promptly at 8:30am.
Contact: Steve Ebersold. (818) 439-0556. yukai340@gmail.com

Big Springs is located about 7 miles north of Mammoth Lakes. It runs down a canyon called Alpers Canyon, and there is a slight elevation change. It is a beautiful spring fed small stream that is open in places, has nice pools, and during the summer months is mainly dry fly fishing. Hip waders or full chest high waders will definately help you get a better approach on many of the pools.
Pack a lunch or bring snacks if you wish. Don't forget fishing license, sunblock, and a hat for protection. Also bring a camera if you wish, it's a stream that offers great scenery. Any further questions, you can contact Steve Ebersold.

Depart from the Breakfast Club parking lot promptly at 7:00am.
Contact: Erwin 818-456-7837 coacheg1@socal.rr.com
Virginia Lakes are about 50 miles north of Mammoth Lakes off of Hwy 395. They are past the Tioga Pass road. The lakes are beautiful and perfect for float tubing. There is a resort at the lakes. They are best fished by float tube, pontoon boat or canoe. Float tubes and other necessary equipment can be rented at the TroutFitter in Mammoth Lakes. There is a parking fee of $5.00

Meet at 6:30 a.m. in parking lot adjacent to Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge at the top of Minaret Road. My car is the green Subaru Outback with SPFF/fly fishing/Grateful Dead sQckers, can’t miss it. In order to keep traffic down and save on entrance fees to the Monument, we can figure out carpooling there. We’ll leave the Main Lodge no later than 6:45 a.m. to caravan in to the Monument. We must get through the entrance staQon before 7:00 a.m. (private cars are not allowed in a^er 7:00 a.m. unless you have an inflated float tube or are camping in the Monument).
We’ll head to Reds Meadows Resort to grab breakfast then head for the water. I’ll scout the day before and figure on the best spot. Possibly the Devil’s Postpile parking lot as the water there flows through a meadow and is very open with easy terrain. But if people are feeling more adventurous we can hit other spots. Anyone unable to make it to the 6:30 meet up at the Main Lodge can meet us at Reds Meadows Resort (but you have to drive in before 7:00).
Basic aaractor paaerns are all I’ve ever needed down here. I’ve fished all day with nothing more than parachute adams, elk hair caddis, and a beadhead prince or PT (though there is always plenty of surface acQon). Hairwing style emergers are always deadly. Sizes 16-18. Perfect tenkara water.
We can reconvene at lunch and figure out our next move. I may head up to Tioga pass in the a^ernoon and fish unQl late a^ernoon/early evening. Either Lyell or Dana Fork of the Tuolumne River. Anyone who wants to is welcome to join me.
Bring some cash. Since we’re driving in to Reds Meadows before the ranger staQon opens at 7:00 a.m. you’ll have to pay the entrance fee on your way out (last year I believe it was $10). Interagency fees are accepted. Tuolumne Meadows also has an entrance fee of $35 per vehicle (so carpooling recommended). Pass is good for 7 days though.

Especially for BEGINNERS
Interpretive Site to the Monument!!!
We will check out Hot Creek and Upper Owens access points and will fish where we find good (or merely adequate)conditions. First stop will be the Interpretive Site on Hot Creek where it is likely we will fish. We will then visit the three parking areas in the canyon section of Hot Creek and may fish. Then we will caravan over the back way to the Benton Crossing Road bridge. The final stop will be the MONUMENT on the Upper O.

Bring a copy of the DFW Freshwater Fishing Regulations. We will make some sense of the special regs on the Upper Owens.

Equipment:
3 to 5 weight floating line.
4X or 5X 9' leader(s) and spool of 5X (and optionally 6X tippet.
Flies: it doesn't hurt to check with the fly shops. Don't break the bank.
Dry flies: Caddis size 16 to 20, Mayfly duns and emergers (Adams)in sizes 16 to 20.
Nymphs: Caddis larva, Mayfly nymphs, Midge pupa

Waders not required. We won't wade in Hot Creek. Wading may be somewhat helpful on the Upper O.

Meet at the Breakfast Club at 8:00 AM. Bring a lunch.
Bill Woods - 818-694-9019 billwods1@socal.rr.com

This will be a good experience for those not familiar with the different areas of the Upper Owens River. Longyears is located on the upper Owens River between Big Springs and Benton Crossing. We will be travelling on dirt roads and mixing with some brush. Dry fly, nymph and streamer fishing are possible so be prepared. Four or five weight rods are good for these waters. Bring lunch and water. There is no shade so be prepared for sun and wind. Waders might not be necessary, depending on conditions, but wading boots are useful. Check with the local fly shops to determine types of flies and sizes that are taking fish on the upper Owens

Joe Contaldi of Performance Anglers has annually donated a 2 for 1 guide trip to the SPFF fundraiser. This year he will be leading a clinic on the Upper Owens. There will be an $50 charge for this activity. You get this great clinic that includes dry fly hopper action in the afternoon. This is an excellent opportunity to spend a day with one of the leading guides in the Mammoth Lakes area and learn the best techniques for fishing the Upper Owens River. A minimum of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.

Depart from the Breakfast Club parking lot promptly at 8:30am.
Contact: Steve Ebersold. (818) 439-0556. yukai340@gmail.com

Big Springs is located about 7 miles north of Mammoth Lakes. It runs down a canyon called Alpers Canyon, and there is a slight elevation change. It is a beautiful spring fed small stream that is open in places, has nice pools, and during the summer months is mainly dry fly fishing. Hip waders or full chest high waders will definately help you get a better approach on many of the pools.
Pack a lunch or bring snacks if you wish. Don't forget fishing license, sunblock, and a hat for protection. Also bring a camera if you wish, it's a stream that offers great scenery. Any further questions, you can contact Steve Ebersold.

Meet at Breakfast Club at 7:00 am.
Gene will pick a stream as we get close to the GSO. It will probably be the Dana Fork in Tioga Pass.

GSO BACKPACK TRIP. Backpack to the Lyell Fork of Dana Creek. One permit obtained for 6 persons leaving on Thursday AM and returning Saturday afternoon.

Trip Leader: Kevin Radanovich
Meet at the Breakfast Club at 7:30.
Float tube Lake Crowley for large trout with Kevin. You will need:
Float tube and fins
Anchor with at least 30 feet of anchor line.
5 or 6 wt rod with floating line.
18-20 feet 2X leader with 4x and/or 5X tippet.
Slip indicators
#1 or BB split shot
Lake midge pupa patterns
Net
Miscellaneous stuff - PDF, water, hat, sun screen, snack, camera,...

Check with Bishop and/or Mammoth fly shops for current midge patterns.

Float tubes and fins can be rented at the Trout Fitter in Mammoth.

Group dinner at the Breakfast Club.
Always a great time with good food. (Alcohol extra)
Contact and pay: Steve Ebersold 818-439-0556 (voice or text) yukai340@gmail.com
7354 Delco Ave.
Winnetka, CA 91306

The Annual End-of-GSO-BBQ dinner will again be served at The Breakfast Club which is located next door to the Trout Fitter and the Shell gas station at the intersection of Hwy 203 and Old Mammoth Road at the first signal intersection as you enter the town of Mammoth. The Breakfast Club is a favorite of SPFF’rs and is owned by Steve Ebersold’s sister, Sue. The dinner will commence at 6:30 PM giving you ample time to fish the early evening hatch.

The cost of the dinner will be $25 and $15 for youngsters under age12. Please pay Steve Ebersold by check or cash before the event.

We will have the entire Breakfast Club to ourselves. The dinner will be a sit down buffet with BBQ chicken, ribs, potato and fruit salads, beverages, etc. There will be a no-host bar for beer and wine.