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Flycasters of San Jose

Generations of people passionate about the tranquil sport of fly fishing. Members gather, share, learn, and volunteer through meetings, classes, outings and conservation activities.

Welcome to Flycasters of San Jose

 

Flycasters of San Jose is a large and active fly fishing club with a diverse set of offerings catering to fly fishers of all backgrounds and skill levels.  Whether you want to learn to cast or enhance your casting skills; tie flies; build a fly rod; get involved in teaching grammar school students about the life cycle of trout; or, go on a fishing trip with a group of anglers from the club--Flycasters has you covered!

Flycasters is a non-profit social club dedicated to promoting the sport of fly fishing and protecting the waters where we fish.  Founded in 1965, Flycasters is a club for all anglers who want to learn more about the art of fly fishing and improve their skills and techniques.

By joining our club, you will have fun, make new friends, build your skills, and find many opportunities to contribute to our activities.  Hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings!

Club Benefits/Activities:

    Monthly Newsletter on club news and events
    Monthly Meetings with expert presentations
    Casting Instruction
    Fly Tying Classes
    Rod building classes
    Fly Fishing Outings (Fishouts) to a wide variety of destinations
    Youth Education ("Trout in the Classroom" program)
    Conservation Initiatives and fundraising
    Equipment Raffles
    Annual Summer Picnic
    Annual Banquet and Conservation Fundraiser

It's simple to join: click on the "Join" button in the upper right-hand corner and follow the instructions. 

Ken Imatani
President, Flycasters of San Jose



Our fly fishing club is indebted to the acclaimed photographer Val Atkinson for allowing us to use the stunning images shown below in the slideshow.  Val is the master of capturing with a camera the tranquility and sublime beauty of the rivers in northern California that our members count among their favorite places to fly fish.

You can view the complete set of photos in this series, called "5 Rivers in Northern California," and many of Val's other images, by going to his website: Val Atkinson's Website   Many of his images are available for purchase.


FLY CASTING CLASSES IN APRIL

Casting Classes 2024

Classes will be held on Saturdays and Sundays

April 13 & 14*
April 20 & 21
April 27 & 28

Beginning Fly Casting 8am to 10am
Shooting Head 8am to 10am
Intermediate Fly Casting 10:30am to 12:30
Advanced Casting 10:30am to 12:30

Each class is 12 hours of instruction held over 6 days 

Gear for beginners is available to anyone who needs it - let us know when you register

*The first weekend – April 13 & 14 classes are offered to everyone free of charge – including non-members 12 years old and up 

 

*If you wish to continue the classes after the initial 2 days, you must join the club.  Instructors will be checking for paid membership.

 

To register - Contact Luke Sing at   5minmile@comcast.net

Classes are held at Los Gatos Creek Park Casting Ponds
For directions use the Skills menu at the top of this page and choose Fly Casting


Casting Class 2024

Casting Classes 2024 More details.



The Latest issue of the FlylinesFLYLINES 03-2024     


2024 FLYCASTERS FISHOUT SCHEDULE 
Fishout schedule

2022 FLYCASTERS CLUB AWARDS
CLUB AWARDS 2022  



Covid-19 Policy and Guidelines

NCC/FFI Newsletter can be found here.


SUBMIT FISH CARD
 
FISH CARD  


March 13th Meeting
STEVE WOZNIAK
World Record Holder for most species of fish caught and landed

"But it's not all about the fish - it's the experiences along the way"

Steve Wozniak


Wednesday evening, March 13th

Meetings are held at the Moreland Apts meeting room
Northeast Corner of Payne and Saratoga Ave.


Doors open at 6:30pm

Zoom details will be emailed to members

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Meeting Date: Wednesday March 13th @ 6:30pm
Meeting Format:  In-Person / Zoom
See menu item at top of this page for meeting details: About Flycasters-->Meetings

MONTHLY BREAKFAST GATHERING AT 

HOLDER'S COUNTRY INN

10088 N WOLFE RD., SUITE 130 - CUPERTINO  95014

8:00am -- Saturday  March 9th   





Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Forums

Choose from over a dozen different forums to discuss a wide variety of topics of interest to club members.  Below are just a few of the topics you will find in the Forums area.

 


Destinations

Discuss interesting places to fish with fellow members.  Get or provide tips, explore all types of fly fishing adventures, and find others who want to join you for fly fishing trips.


Steelhead

Do you enjoy pursuing steelhead, the "fish of a thousand casts"?  Whether you use single-handed rods or prefer spey casting, enjoy casting adult winter steelhead or Fall "half pounders," this forum is for you.


Salt Water Fly Fishing

If you enjoy traveling to warm destinations and catching saltwater species such as bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, and others, this forum is for you.

Member Photos and Slideshows

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Gil's Steelie
Larry's Bow
Slideshow
Patagonia 2023
Slideshow
Trinity 2022 - Matt and Roy
Slideshow
stripers 2022
Slideshow
Rogue River fishout 2022
Slideshow
Lower Sac: March 2023
Slideshow
Brazil Peacock Bass Trips