Santa Lucia Fly Fishers Club | Site-Wide Activity https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity Activity feed for the entire site. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:04:09 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3e1e8263bfa157b11ffaad6c40dc18cd Lew Leichter changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/396 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:47:58 -0700 0 99b0c68efc3869e86810f9d169ba01e7 Jonathan Hoang changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/395 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:12:25 -0700 0 0241fdf6b4c89f527572cc38af34be5b Don Nott changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/380 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:38:08 -0800 0 64773b268ce52e50c8a52f22231327bd Todd Pearson changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/379 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:04:42 -0800 0 2dbb930cbb933f9b93345b2e0cbdb50d Joe Kane changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/377 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:45:18 -0800 0 67e6c439ffc2fc64b722f6de30ad50c7 Robin Baker's profile was updated https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/374 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:04:01 -0700 0 f2f26ab939106c558f3c437752d2970a Don Nott changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/368 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:24:34 -0700 0 341308565f837577a3ff2bf52dbf7278 Kevin Shaw started the topic Beaver River in central Utah in the forum Fishing Destinations Info & Trip Reports https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/beaver-river-in-central-utah Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:45:15 -0700 In July 2023, I had to go to Salt Lake City for business. But I decided to drive and to do some fishing and flying along the way. I knew that I wanted to fly my sailplane at Nephi, so that was easy. But I was uncertain about productive fishing spots along I-15 between St. George and Salt Lake City. Then Eric reminded me that a recent speaker…Read more

]]> 3048e0bfcc48876f4b9af0be238fa16c Kevin Shaw started the topic Pecos River in Central New Mexico in the forum Fishing Destinations Info & Trip Reports https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/pecos-river-in-central-new-mexico Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:40:01 -0700 About a 30 minute drive east from the Plaza in Santa Fe is the small town of Pecos. From Pecos, Hwy 63 runs north up into the mountains, parallel to the Pecos River. At various points along the river, you’re on state park land, and at other parts, you’re on private land. (The USFS land doesn’t seem to extend down to the bottom of the…Read more

]]> 4c40a971a52a68cb10e4ea4195ebfa95 Chris Rhoades changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/282 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:42:09 -0700 0 0aacce02a317e61d13f0deb241f29014 Don Wheeler started the topic Good Blog that has a lot of info about Baja and Hawaii in addition to freshwater in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/good-blog-that-has-a-lot-of-info-about-baja-and-hawaii-in-addition-to-freshwater Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:40:21 -0700 https://fly-fishing-blog.timhuckaby.com/

]]> 7e4da5ee2e86ea6e526aab6d8d596fee Todd Tose started the topic Free - assorted fly tying vises in the forum Members Classifieds https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/free-assorted-fly-tying-vises Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:21:07 -0700 There are no LAW vises here, we’ll start with that. I’ve got a gaggle of older, seemingly inexpensive vises. Brother in law loves thrift stores and… voila. There’s a Thompson A (or Thompson A styled) that seems useful. Some interesting, weird looking ones too. If wanted, they’re yours.

trtflyfisher”at”charter”dot”net

]]> b6a10082b7a54dd6855cb3182a9a31b0 Todd Tose started the topic Thomas & Thomas SC 9' 8wt 2pc fly rod - used in the forum Members Classifieds https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/thomas-thomas-sc-9-8wt-2pc-fly-rod-used Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:30:17 -0700 As before, 10% of all proceeds from sales from these classified listings will be donated to the club.

Used but in very good condition, Thomas & Thomas SCS 9′ 8wt 2 piece saltwater rod. Comes with original sock and beautiful aluminum tube (mintish) – if you know T&T you know they don’t skimp. I added a tastefully done wrap at 22″ for measuring…Read more

]]> edf39363f38f67bd77846a61109c6914 Kevin Shaw started the topic The new SCOF in the forum Fishing Destinations Info & Trip Reports https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/the-new-scof Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:38:06 -0800 I always enjoyed the “old” version of Southern Culture on the Fly. I’m not sure I would ever take any fishing advice from those guys, but their stories about rednecks in the south resonated with me (having a bit of that in my background).

The webzine has been sold to some new guys, so I’ll be watching to see if it retains its old flavor.…Read more

]]> 30f8a6b9d368b2b0bf97387216118274 Rick Saval started the topic How to Safely Catch and Release in the forum Streams & Rivers Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/how-to-safely-catch-and-release-3 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:07:11 -0800 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fishing/how-to-safely-catch-and-release.htm#:~:text=Avoid%20squeezing%20tightly%2C%20which%20can,of%20a%20fish's%20protective%20mucus.

]]> 2afcffbd04b087c271e03652a37d9a3f Don Wheeler replied to the topic Baja Mexico February 2022 trip report. in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/baja-mexico-february-2022-trip-report#post-4896 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:01:08 -0800 This is a very interesting post about Magdalena Bay in Baja. Mark Shelton and Bob Bayer have seen it but I thought others might be interested as well. http://www.danblanton.com/viewmessage.php?id=220635

]]> 6e403134b59341dbb9cfa41679478ceb Don Wheeler replied to the topic Surf Sessions in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/surf-sessions#post-4895 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:49:09 -0800 This is a very helpful video on how to look at the structure of a beach. They cleverly had cameras on the fisherman and a drone above him. He is not a fly fisher and he kills too many fish but there is a lot to learn from the video. You probably will have to paste this onto a browser.

]]> a0977fb55cfb1f558d7ea9ee5e15fa00 Don Wheeler replied to the topic Baja Mexico February 2022 trip report. in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/baja-mexico-february-2022-trip-report#post-4890 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:13:55 -0800 Mark, we go in winter as it is when my buddy goes to his place in Todos Santos. We also have been there once in June and did pretty well as I remember. Decent fish but nothing huge.

]]> 51ceb12936a77d890ad72e59fdd0c17f Kevin Shaw started the topic Wild Trout Fishing at Cedar Grove in KCNP in the forum Fishing Destinations Info & Trip Reports https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/wild-trout-fishing-at-cedar-grove-in-kcnp Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:13:41 -0800 The south fork of the Kings River begins high in the western Sierra, but becomes easily accessible in Kings Canyon National Park.

I’ve fished here a half-dozen years, each time in October/November. (CalTrans closes Highway 180 at the Hume Lake turnoff at the first snow every fall, usually by early November.)

The fish are small and wily, but I…Read more

]]> 14b4ad94790fd07a2fc774aac41b43ad Mark Shelton replied to the topic Baja Mexico February 2022 trip report. in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/baja-mexico-february-2022-trip-report#post-4848 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:10:57 -0800 Hi Don:

I’ve probably asked you this before, but since I’m on the forum, here goes:

Do you find winter to be the best fishing in Mag Bay mangroves? I fished there in July and caught loads of smallish fish. I want to return, maybe this fall or winter, and would like to hit some bigger fish in the mangroves.

Cheers,

Mark

]]> 949988637b5b0e5c549a3aec9116671b Lew Leichter started the topic Nymphing No Nos by Rick Hafele in the forum Streams & Rivers Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/nymphing-no-nos-by-rick-hafele Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:36:14 -0800  Nymphing No-Nos

By Rick Hafele

SOMETIMES KNOWING what not to do can be more important than knowing what you should do.  Over the years I’ve made my share of mistakes and seen others fail at nymph fishing only because of a few simple missteps. Below are five simple no-no’s that if avoided I believe will greatly improve your nymph fishi…Read more

]]> fc319008b5037c275fbf6240f159dfee Kevin Shaw replied to the topic "Restoring" Streams & Base Flow Index in the forum Streams & Rivers Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/restoring-streams-base-flow-index#post-4563 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 23:37:01 -0800 I inserted the link as a “link” and also just cutting & pasting the URL. Looks like either works.

]]> 8ecf7e0c0ec4bacc6f3a3935901e78ea Kevin Shaw started the topic "Restoring" Streams & Base Flow Index in the forum Streams & Rivers Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/restoring-streams-base-flow-index Sun, 25 Dec 2022 22:44:51 -0800 I think the best all-around fly fishing podcast is Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis. In this episode from last fall, he interviews a geologist.

Geology & Trout Streams
https://orvisffguide.libsyn.com/how-land-use-and-geology-affect-mountain-streams-with-dr-nelson-ham

There were two takeaway messages for me:

First, when humans have “disturbed” or…Read more

]]> a263f5e24d76dea13789b43405f72051 Lew Leichter started the topic Green & New Fork Rivers Pinedale WY in the forum Fishing Destinations Info & Trip Reports https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/green-new-fork-rivers-pinedale-wy Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:13:47 -0800 Green & New Fork Rivers, Pinedale, Wyoming

Contact: Lew Leichter 805 934-2476, lsleichter@hotmail.com

Fish Species – Primarily a brown trout fishery but with a good mix of rainbows and cutthroats.

When – Late June to mid July. A relatively short window after the runoff and while there is still enough water to drift.

Where – Numerous…Read more

]]> f6c9e005f5866fa102f4a8c5b1494252 Lew Leichter started the topic How to untangle your leader in the forum Equipment - Q&A https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/how-to-untangle-your-leader Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:41:15 -0800 We all deal with this all to often. Here’s a great article and video.

]]> c6d1eae79ba82dfc89f15b79221ed302 Brian Alexander changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/169 Fri, 27 May 2022 19:17:57 -0700 0 621b2f834465cad4499ace5806eda611 John Sims changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/164 Thu, 05 May 2022 23:46:20 -0700 0 c4bc244644be3178a5bd4bcbf4acdb36 Andy Harrison changed their profile picture https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/161 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:16:58 -0700 0 491d0f9394872eadd60fc37640ec818b Don Wheeler replied to the topic Surf Sessions in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/surf-sessions#post-3139 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:21:41 -0700 I agree that many fish are caught at the 30 to 40 ft distance. My theory is that is where we achieve good line control. Prior to that your line may be affected by several waves and you may not feel a grab.

]]> f4dad8ba8f255f688860bf6ecd20e557 Don Wheeler replied to the topic Surf Sessions in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/surf-sessions#post-3137 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:33:19 -0700 Hi Carson. I use a 6 wt with a Airflo Surf line (unfortunately no longer marketed) which has about a 30 ft S5 sinking tip. I have fished an 8 wt extensively in the past but find the 6 to be a lot more fun. 4-5 feet of 10 lb fluorocarbon tippet material is attached to a single fly which is either red or orange. I think that the weight of the…Read more

]]> 6221ef5a5274cf0f007a93373b022c06 David Baley's profile was updated https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/activity/p/145 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:58:54 -0700 0 30e2db249d484e3344f76a243864735b Don Wheeler started the topic Baja Mexico February 2022 trip report. in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/baja-mexico-february-2022-trip-report Sun, 27 Feb 2022 23:03:12 -0800 A buddy and I have done 6-7 DIY trips to Baja in the past few years. In February we drove to Loreto on the gulf side, fished for a couple of days and then went over to Magdalena Bay on the Pacific for another few days.

Loreto was rather slow. The Rooster fish and Dorado weren’t around, perhaps because the sardines were out in deeper water s…Read more

]]> adfeae1cbbe85b6fc617a8519127637a Don Wheeler replied to the topic Surf Sessions in the forum Saltwater Fishing https://www.santaluciaflyfishers.com/forums/topic/surf-sessions#post-2933 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:30:28 -0800 Cool. Look forward to participating Carson

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