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San Jose Flycasters

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 San Jose Flycasters

San Jose Flycasters 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.

Larry Sasscer
President, San Jose Flycasters

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.

ESSENTIAL FLY FISHING KNOTS

Hosted by Dick Powers & Mason Seim

Tuesday May 19 at 6:30 pm

Willow Glen Library Community Room

1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose 95125

Seminar will include -- Clinch knot, Surgeon's knot, Perfection Loop,
Non-slip Mono Loop (Kreh Loop) & Nall knot

Members and non-members welcome

Fee: $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

Tools and materials required for class will be provided.

Essential Knots Seminar
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Lion's Club Fish-A-Thon Volunteer Opportunity

FOR YOUTH & ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

SATURDAY , April 25, 2026 AT STEVENS CREEK QUARRY

Sponsored by Cupertino Host Lions Charities, Inc. Tax ID 77-0389254

501(c)(3)

(Cupertino Host Lions Club)

Supporting Lions Clubs: Almaden Super Lions; Cupertino De Anza Lions; Willow Glen Lions;

and Lions from other Clubs - - All Willing to Make a Difference - - JOIN LIONS!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO:

ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN LAND 3 TROUT AND HELP IN OTHER AREAS

AT THE ANNUAL LIONS FISH-A-THON, SATURDAY , April 25, 2026

Stevens Creek Quarry, 12100 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino

See Fish-A-Thon 2026 for details

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Fly Fishers International - FlyFest 2026

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The Latest issue of the Flylines
FLYLINES 04-2026

Covid-19 Policy and Guidelines

NCC/FFI Newsletter can be found here.

SUBMIT FISH CARD
FISH CARD

CLUB MEETING

May 13th

Joe Garza

LAKE ALMANOR

From early June through mid-July, Lake Almanor comes alive with the legendary Hex hatch—one of the most anticipated fly fishing events in Northern California. Beginning on the southwest end of the lake and progressing around to the northwest shore, this hatch draws anglers from all over the region in search of trophy trout.

Joe is an Orvis-endorsed guide born and raised in northern California. He specializes in stillwater fly fishing on Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake. He also specializes in tailwaters in the Central Valley. Joe has a profound love of fly fishing and is dedicated to teaching proper techniques, etiquette, and environmental stewardship.

Wednesday Evening, May 13th

West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose

Doors open at 6:30pm

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MONTHLY BREAKFAST GATHERING AT

HOLDER'S COUNTRY INN

10088 N WOLFE RD., SUITE 130 - CUPERTINO 95014

8:00am -- Saturday May 9th

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El Encuentro Lodge in Argentina is offering Flycasters members a 10% discount on trips

All members of your party must be members of Flycasters

https://www.elencuentroflyfishing.com/

https://www.elencuentroflyfishing.com/contact

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.

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Member Photos and Slideshows

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