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2026 OUTINGS
Large Kamloop Rainbows head up the Owens River from Crowley Lake (also referred to as Crowley Steelhead). Hosted by Earl Arnold. 2-3 days of fishing. We might book a guide or fish without one. DIY reservations. Sign Up Sheet.
Fish the area streams of Bishop. Saturday, Feb 7th. Teams compete in a light-hearted, fun time with both fly fishers and conventional anglers. Dinner and awards follow at the Tri-County Fairgrounds. Sign Up Sheet
Fish the San Juan River below Navaho Dam in New Mexico. A bucket list destination for most fly fishers. Hosted by Eric Kramer. This trip is full with 14 members participating.
Another bucket list destination for most fly fishers. Date has not been determined. Hosted by Earl Arnold. Fish the tailwaters of the Colorado river below Glen Canyon dam. Generally, a guide is required. Sign Up Sheet
This one is hosted by the Bucket List guide, Rob Anderson. Back by popular demand, this trip is 3 full days of fishing and all meals are covered by Rob Anderson. Limited to 14 anglers. Tim Carpenter is organizing for Sespe. Sign Up Sheet
An annual excursion to Shady Cove, Oregon. We fish for Colorado Cutthroats, Steelhead, and King Salmon. Our guides are through the Fishin' Hole Fly Shop. 3 days of fishing. Great accommodations at the Edgewater Inn in Shady Cove. Limited to 14 anglers. Sign Up Sheet.
Exclusive Women's Trip. Baja Big Game Rooster and Dorado Panga Fly Fishing at Cerralvo Island/Punta Arenas
Seven nights/six days fishing—single occupant lodging. Food, boats, captains, beer. Contact: Karen Hall (karencolehall@gmail.com) Host: Gary Bulla Sign Up Sheet.
Float Tube at Rock Creek Lake. Fly Fish the Little Lakes Valley. Host: Tim Carpenter (fatfender48@gmail.com) Sign Up Sheet. We have a joint outing set-up for July 11th with Santa Barbara Fly Fishers to fish the Channel Islands on the Island Tak boat out of Channel Islands Harbor. A limit of only 6 anglers. Fly Fishing only. Cost is $355/angler. Contact Steve Schalla (Stevenojai@gmail.com)
6 full days of fishing the streams of Iceland with your host: Gylfi Kristjansson. Aug 4-10th. All lodging and meals are covered. Limit was 8 anglers and we are full. Eric Kramer is organizing this trip for Sespe. We have an outing set-up for Aug 8th to fish the Channel Islands on the Island Tak boat out of Channel Islands Harbor. A limit of only 6 anglers. Fly Fishing only. Cost is $355/angler. Contact Steve Schalla (Stevenojai@gmail.com)
3 Full days of fishing the Lower Sacramento with guides from The Fly Shop in Redding, CA. Cost is $625 per day for 2 anglers. Looking for a member to host this one. Sign Up Sheet We have an outing set-up for Sept 5th to fish the Channel Islands on the Island Tak boat out of Channel Islands Harbor. A limit of only 6 anglers. Fly Fishing only. Cost is $355/angler. Contact Steve Schalla (Stevenojai@gmail.com)
The 10th Annual California Fly Fishing Open tournament on the Kern River. Contact Steve Schalla for Team Entry. (Stevenojai@gmail.com)
7:00 - 7:50 AM | CHECK-IN
Check-in, announcements, rules and pictures.
Check-in will be at the Kern River Fly Shop, 11301 Kernville Rd suite b, Kernville, CA 93238.
You can pick up any last-minute fly-fishing supplies, scorecards and listen to general tournament announcements.
7:50 - 8:00AM | GO FISH!
Tournament officially starts.
2:00PM SHARP! SUBMIT SCORECARDS*
Turn in the scorecard at the Kern River Fly Shop. *Must not be late!
4:00 PM FESTIVITIES. Food, music performances, sponsor booths —- WITH games & raffle for prizes!
Head over to Rivernook Campground for the afternoon and evening festivities starting at 4:00 pm. Campground address is: 14001 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238
THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE TICKET SALES, FOR A NOMINAL PRICE, FOR THE POST TOURNAMENT FESTIVITIES for non-tournament guests. Visit our “store” to purchase tickets > click here
Dinner, Concert & Festivities: $25 per person.
Sign Up Sheet.
Float Tube the North Arm of Crowley for trophy size Rainbows, Browns, and Cutthroats. Host: Tim Carpenter (fatfender48@gmail.com). Sign Up Sheet. We have an outing set-up for Oct 10th to fish the Channel Islands on the Island Tak boat out of Channel Islands Harbor. A limit of only 6 anglers. Fly Fishing only. Cost is $355/angler. Contact Steve Schalla (Stevenojai@gmail.com)
Fish the Lower Owens river within the Wild Trout section for Browns and Rainbows. Flows will be low providing good wading and a strong hatch of PMD's. Looking for a member to host this trip. Sign Up Sheet. We have an outing set-up for Nov 7th to fish the Channel Islands on the Island Tak boat out of Channel Islands Harbor. A limit of only 6 anglers. Fly Fishing only. Cost is $355/angler. Contact Steve Schalla (Stevenojai@gmail.com)
SECOND SALT SATURDAY | THE DETAILS
LOCATION CAN CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR CONSTRUCTION.
FOR MORE INFO & TO CONFIRM EACH EVENT
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CONTACT JOSEPH NARKEVITZ - 805 705-3208