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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.

 

San Jose Flycasters is Sponsoring 


IF4

The online ticket sales site is now up and running
https://flyfilmfest.com/losgatosca/


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fLY fEST 2026

Fly Fishers International - FlyFest 2026

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                    The Latest issue of the Flylines 
                         FLYLINES 05-2026        



Covid-19 Policy and Guidelines

NCC/FFI Newsletter can be found here.


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CLUB MEETING

June 10th

JON HUBBARD

Fly Fishing the North Fork Feather River Canyon
Jon Hubbard



Jon Hubbard began fly fishing at 13 on the freestone rivers on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada.

After discovering northern California's tailwater steelhead and trout at 18, these fisheries and their powerful fish, they quickly became his passion.

Jon has 30 years of fly fishing experience and has fished and guided in California, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Colorado. You can also occasionally find him behind the counter at Fly Fishing Specialties.

His favorite pastime is sharing his knowledge and experience on the water with his guests and friends. 

Website: https://norcalflyguides.com/




Wednesday Evening,  June 10th 


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 June 6th


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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




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