Fly Fishing Photography Class

with Joey Guzman & Glenn Short

Fly Fishing Photography Class with Joey Guzman & Glenn Short

Saturday, May 4 from 9am to 12-noon

Members interested in improving their fly fishing photographs are invited to join a free Saturday morning class and workshop on May 4th. The class will be taught by long-time members Joey Guzman and Glenn Short. Joey and Glenn have extensive experience in photographing nature and fly fishing, and their work has been published in various national publications over many years.

The workshop will be informal, collegial and entertaining. They will explain the important basic principles of photography and show examples to illustrate those concepts. They will discuss practical ways to get good photographs to record your epic adventures. Joey and Glenn will bring the equipment they use on the water, and will provide a handout summarizing the information during the workshop. They will also host a late afternoon session on the water at the GSO this year. Be sure to register for the activity beginning April 1.
 
Participants should bring the camera(s) or phone they normally use to photograph when fishing and the manual. Refreshments (non-alcoholic) will be provided.
 
This class is open to Everyone, Active Members get priority. Register your friends and family!

If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Short at
specialprojects@spff.org.

RSVP TODAY > CLICK HERE

Fish on!
Haik Topadzhikyan
SPFF Outings Chairperson
outings@spff.org

Come and join Sierra Pacific Fly Fishers on the Blue Ribbon designated trout stream: Hot Creek.

This Dry-Fly only catch and release barbless hooks only fishery will test your angling skills for Brown and Rainbow trout.

These fish thrive on an abundance of Mayflies, Caddis, Midges and Stoneflies. This unique fishery can be quite challenging but also rewarding with some fish ranging between 18-22 inches.

Sierra Pacific Fly Fishers has reserved all nine cabins of Hot Creek Ranch (HCR) for the second weekend in June (7-10). The weekend rate is $1050.00 (inc. taxes & fees) per cabin for two (2) anglers sharing a cabin. Transportation and meals are the responsibility of each angler.

• Registration opens Saturday, January 13th at 0900.
• Please visit the Calendar page at: Hot Creek Fly Fishing Ranch Weekend 2024 - 6/7/2024
• A deposit of $315 is required during registration with the remaining balance paid by April 15, 2024.

Any Questions, please contact:
Haik Topadzhikyan, Outings Chairperson
outings@spff.org

SPFF ANNUAL GSO
"GREAT SUMMER OUTING!"

JULY 11 - 14, 2024 

Registration opens Saturday April 13th at 0900.

2024 GSO "Great Summer Outing" EVENT 

The Great Summer Outing is a fantastic event designed especially to help beginning fly fishers to get started fly fishing the Eastern Sierra.  But even experienced anglers can join in the fun. The eastern Sierra is known for their exceptional trout fishing, and several creeks and lakes are within a short drive from the campground.


ITINERARY

THURSDAY, JULY 11 - Travel to campsite/lodging
THURSDAY, JULY 11 - Morning-Afternoon > Fishing Activities
FRIDAY, JULY 12 - Morning-Afternoon > Fishing Activities
FRIDAY, July 12 - Evening > Happy hour (TBA)
SATURDAY, July 13 - Morning-Afternoon > Fishing Activities
SATURDAY, July 13 - Evening - Dinner (TBA)
SUNDAY, July 14 - Campsite checkout, free day


OVERVIEW

Register for the Saturday evening dinner and those events that interest you. This year we have arranged for Beryl Rea, a long-time Mammoth guide, to have a special session on Friday focusing on the Upper Owens River. Details about her outing are in the special description. We have also arranged for Fred Rowe, a long time Bishop guide with Sierra Bright Dot on Saturday focusing on nymphing. Details are in the special description.



LODGING

If you’re planning to stay in the Mammoth Lakes area, you want to to set up a comfortable launching pad for your epic fly fishing adventures in the Eastern Sierra. Mammoth Lakes offers accommodations to fit every group and budget, from campsites, RV parks, Inns, motels, resorts, and condominiums.



CAMPING

SPFF was able to reserve the Pine Glen 09 group campground. Here are some facts about the campground. Our max occupancy is 30 individuals and 8 vehicles. 

Thursday July 11: Check-in 2:00 PM
Sunday, July 14:  Check-out 12 PM

The cost is shared by the individuals after the event. 3 bear boxes, 1 fire ring, 1 water spigot, 4 tables, 4 picnic grills. 4 unisex vault bathroom stalls shared with other campsites, plenty of flat ground for tents, firewood for sale on-site. For showers, you can go across the street to the RV park (3 min drive) and for $8 you can take a hot shower.

The campsites are located under the shady canopy of a mature Jeffery pine forest at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.
 

GETTING HERE

Pine Glen is near Mammoth Lakes, 300 miles north of Los Angeles.
Take U.S. Highway 395 to State Route 203.
Proceed west on 203 for 2.8 miles to Old Sawmill Road.
Take a right, go 0.1 mile, and turn right into the campground.
Proceed to the rear of New Shady Rest Campground near site #127 to the entrance of Pine Glen Campground.


GSO, REGISTER TODAY > CLICK HERE

 
Fish on!
Haik Topadzhikyan
SPFF Outings Chairperson
outings@spff.org

Kern Wild and Scenic River Outing
Sept 27-29 (Fri-Sunday)

PDF download > Kern River Outing, Sept 2024

RSVP > SPFF CALENDAR

PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES

1st Place - Largest Trout catch on the Fly 
2nd Place - Most Fish on the Fly


Base camp will be at the Fairview Campground which is right next to McNally's Fairview Lodge & Restaurant.

This Outing can be fished independently (but always good to have a buddy) or in small groups, with no guides. For those who have never fished the Kern River, consider hiring a guide for half/full day with a few members to split the cost. The Kern River Fly Shop is located in Kernville and has a wide selection of local water flies.

We are trying to plan an activity on the morning of Friday September 27 on how to read the Kern river water, structures, and entomology.

For members trekking out on Friday, there will be a campfire at one of the campsites to socialize and share fish stories. And, on Saturday folks can join fellow club members at McNally's for dinner or local craft beers on tap. There are many options in Kernville and along Mountain Highway 99 for lodging. If you aren't in the camping spirit, there is McNally's Fairview lodge and Corral Creek Lodge, but there are many more from budget motels to Inns.

Please register for the event and Saturday night dinner. If you will be staying at the Fairview Campsite, please register the campsite event so we can connect you with your fellow campers. Campsite reservations must be completed and paid at www.reservations.gov.

Haik Topadzhikyan
Outings Chairperson
Outings@spff.org