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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.


NEW MEMBER SOCIAL EVENT

Saturday November 2nd

 

Our most recent members are invited to an event designed to help you achieve your goals for fly fishing.   Our aim is to help you find ways to enhance your fishing experience and also have an opportunity to meet other club members.   I would like to share a powerful testimony from Dick Powers who joined our club only a few years ago.

“I discovered Flycasters last year and have had the opportunity to participate in numerous activities including lectures, lessons, fishouts, and social events. I’ve been impressed with the welcoming spirit and willingness to support the new members in advancing the vision and mission of the organization.  I hope to be able to contribute to that spirit by participating in the board of directors and providing a perspective from a less experienced but enthusiastic fly fisherman.”

As a reminder, we have a great selection of benefits when you participate in our club.   Included in these benefits are: 

  • Casting instruction
  • Fly Fishing Outings to a wide variety of destinations
  • Monthly meetings with expert fishing presentations
  • Supporting youth education via Trout in the Classroom program

  

Program Content for Saturday November 2nd:

  • Start at 10am with casting skills class
  • Lunch to follow around 11:45am- to 1:30pm with free food and drink for all attendees.
  • Meet experienced club members to discuss plans for future for fishing trips, guide recommendations, fly tying, and other seminars.

My parting advice to you:

“I had no idea how many great resources were available to me in our San Jose Flycasters club.  The best part was meeting many welcoming club members who were willing to share their experiences with me.  My parting advice is to reach out to new members, volunteer to support our club events, and build lasting friendships with our many members.”- Ken Imatani

Next steps:

Please register for this event so we can prepare enough food for everyone.
Register for New Member Social Event   

If you have joined Flycasters in the last couple of years and want more opportunities to get to know more about the club, fly fishing, and other club members please join us.

And if you want to attend as one of the more experienced members who wants to share your experience and knowledge please join us. 

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FLY FISHING 101 

FREE SEMINAR 

November 12 and 26

The information will be presented over two nights:

 

Tuesday November 12th:

  • General Flyfishing equipment
  • Overall Fly rod/line setup
  • Fly Rod basics
  • Fly linesTippetsLeaders

Tuesday November 26th:

  • Flies & Entomology (Bugs)
  • Knots

6:30pm start time each night

Willow Glen Library Community Room

1157 Minnesota Ave San Jose CA 95125

This is NOT our usual meeting room - please take note

Register for Fly Fishing 101

Fly Fishing 101 Flyer


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New 2024 Seminar Schedule  Seminars 2024


The Latest issue of the FlylinesFLYLINES 10-2024 


2024 FLYCASTERS FISHOUT SCHEDULE 
Fishout schedule

2023 FLYCASTERS CLUB AWARDS
2023 Club Awards


Covid-19 Policy and Guidelines

NCC/FFI Newsletter can be found here.


SUBMIT FISH CARD
 
FISH CARD  


October 9th Meeting

Wednesday evening 

Robert George

FLY FISHING PUTAH CREEK


Robert Goerge

 

Guide Robert George brings six years of guiding experience to your next fly-fishing adventure with The Bend Company Fly Fishing Guide Service, a premier provider of tailored fishing experiences in Northern California. 

Robert's extensive knowledge spans across a variety of top fishing destinations including the Lower Sacramento, known for its abundance of Rainbow Trout and Steelhead; the Lower Yuba, famous for its challenging yet rewarding fishing opportunities; the Trinity River, celebrated for its scenic beauty and diverse fish species; and Putah Creek, a tranquil haven ideal for both novice and experienced fly fishers alike.




 

Wednesday evening October 9th

Flycasters meetings are held in the West Valley Branch Library

1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose

(Just around the corner from our old location at Payne and Saratoga) 

Zoom details will be emailed to club members

Meeting Date: Wednesday October 9 @ 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  October 5th  





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