Club Meeting Info

The Shasta Mayflies regular club meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month (yes, due to popular demand we have switched back to monthly), typically in the Community Room at:

The Redding Library
1100 Parkview Avenue
Redding, California

These meetings include a special Program Speaker, Refreshments and a Raffle.

To help us get to know one another better, our meetings are preceded by a "Social Half-Hour" starting at 6:30.

Since our change back to monthly isn't always working for the library, we recommend you double-check the schedule below for exact meeting times and places.

A calendar of club fishing outings can be found on our Outings webpage.

Check out our "Other Events" Calendar for info on other events we think you might find interesting.

For more information - or if you have a program you think we might be interested in - please email us at mayflies@shastamayflies.org.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

2010 Club Meeting Calendar

February 16, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Program: Ryan Johnston on the Snake River in Idaho and the "Cast Hope" Program 
Ryan has been guiding anglers since 2003 in California and Idaho. Come hear what he has to say about summertime fishing on Idaho's Snake river.

Founded by Ryan, Cast Hope is a nonprofit organization looking to bless people with the gift of fly fishing. They exist to support, encourage, honor, and thank the youth and adults of the local community.
 

April 20, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Program: Hogan Brown - Guide, Author, Fly Tier & More!
Hogan began fly fishing at an early age virtually growing up on the banks of the North Fork and Lower Yuba rivers. He has chased trout and steelhead in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Alberta provinces in Canada.

Far from being a trout snob, Hogan has spent considerable time fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass and readily admits to enjoying catching carp and catfish on a fly! Hogan has become one of the leading innovators in warm water fly fishing in Northern California.

Hogan will share with us his "tricks of the trade" on how to look at the bugs you find in the lake or stream and "match the hatch" to the flies you have in your box.

 

May 18, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Casting Practice on the Library Lawn

Program: No program or meeting, just practice!
Bring your rod and reel (rigged with fly line and leader) to the lawn near the library for an hour of helpful hints and casting practice with your fellow Mayflies. There's some talk of grabbing a bite to eat afterwards.

 

June 15, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Program: Mike Mercer on Entomology
Details to follow.

 

July 20, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Casting Practice at the Convention Center

Program: None. Guy Manning is hosting a casting clinic!
Guy Manning, an FFF Master Certified Casting Instructor, is hosting a free casting clinic on the south lawn of the Redding Convetion Center (across from Channel 7).

This casual clinic is open to the public. Bring your rod, reel and line. Don't forget your hat and some water as it will likely be warm. Did we mention it's free?

Afterwards, join your fellow Mayflies for dinner and conversation at a local restaurant.

August 17, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Program: Bill & Vanessa Downs
Mayflies and experienced guides Bill & Vanessa will spill the beans on Hat Creek, Fall River and the Pit River.

 

September 21, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Program: Fly Tying Demonstration by Alan Slattery
Come watch Shasta Trinity Fly Fisher Alan Slattery give a demo and talk about tying flies. It is quite impressive to see an accomplished fly tier at work. You won't want to miss this.

 

October 19, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Program: Fly Fishing for Steelhead on the Trinity River
Just in time for Steelhead Season! Mike Caranci, of The Fly Shop in Redding, will give a great slide presentation on how and where to fish for steelhead on the Trinity. Downriver or upriver? Glo bugs or stoneflies? Come find out!

November 16, Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Meeting

Program: Show and Tell
Plan your own presentation to share with the group. Where have you fished? What did you catch? How did you catch it? Don't forget the pictures!

December 14, Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holiday Party & Annual Meeting
Location: TBA
Join your Mayfly friends to share some fish stories and holiday cheer. Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share, your own beverage, and an ornament to exchange (optional). This is also our Annual Meeting for the election of officers (5 minutes of business, promise!).