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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.

 

FLYCASTERS ANNUAL CONSERVATION FUNDRAISER AND AWARDS BANQUET

SATURDAY MAY 17

LOS GATOS LODGE

5pm to 9pm

What to Expect:

✅ A delicious dinner and drinks
✅ Raffles and auctions featuring top-notch gear & fishing opportunities
✅ Inspiring guest speaker, David Lewis of Save the Bay
✅ Recognition of outstanding members and achievements
✅ Plenty of laughter and great company

Your participation helps support our club’s activities and conservation efforts.

Space is limited, so RSVP by May 10 to secure your spot!

🎟️Tickets: $70 per person

Flycasters Conservation Banquet 2025 


Fundraiser Prize List 2025

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The Latest issue of the FlylinesFLYLINES 05-2025       



Covid-19 Policy and Guidelines

NCC/FFI Newsletter can be found here.


SUBMIT FISH CARD
 
FISH CARD  

May 14th Meeting

Will Ware

CalTrout Activities


Will Ware

 



Will is a project coordinator at California Trout who monitors migrations of coho salmon and steelhead along Pescadero, Butano, and Branciforte creeks. His interest in fish grew from documentaries like Blue Planet, aquarium trips, home tanks, and failed fishing attempts. He earned his B.S. in Marine Science at the University of Florida and an M.S. in Coastal Science & Policy at the University of California Santa Cruz, where he studied striped bass migrations into the lower Stanislaus River. Will enjoys running along creeks and looking for fish.

Will plans to present an overview update of CalTrout’s activities and then an interactive Q & A . 




Wednesday evening May 14th


Meetings are held in the West Valley Branch Library

1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose


Zoom details will be emailed to club members

Meeting Date: Wednesday May 14 @ 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  May 10th 





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