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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.

Tony Yap Casting Clinic

Saturday August 22

On Saturday August 22, 2026, Tony will be presenting his final casting clinic. If you have attended his past clinics this is a wonderful time to brush up on some of his techniques. If you have never attended his clinics this is your opportunity to learn some new techniques. Remember it’s never too late to learn.

Some of the topics covered will include:

Understanding Fly Casting
Accuracy and Distance
Double Hauling
Tailing Loops, Windy Conditions and Assorted Casting Problems

Where: Los Gatos Creek Park Casting Ponds

When: August 22, 2026, 9:30 – 11:30 am

Tony asks that you bring your favorite fly rod. Anything between 5 and 10 weight, with a reel and weight forward floating line, appropriate leader and tippet and some yarn (no hooks). Bring a notebook and pen to take notes. Be sure to bring protective eyewear. Sunglasses or eyeglasses - just as long as they cover your eyes. This is a requirement; without eye protection you cannot attend the clinic.

Tony also asks if you have any questions about specific areas of casting please submit them in writing, anonymously if you prefer, and Tony will answer them at the seminar.

Clinic is FREE for members of FLYCASTERS

*Parking at the ponds is $6 - payable at the kiosk - they do ticket non-payers

See the Upcoming Events page on the Flycasters website for details.

For more information contact Mason Seim at msseim@aol.com

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SUNDAY AUGUST 23rd

San Jose Flycasters is Sponsoring

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

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Fly Fishers International - FlyFest 2026

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The Latest issue of the Flylines FLYLINES 08-2026

Covid-19 Policy and Guidelines

NCC/FFI Newsletter can be found here.

SUBMIT FISH CARD
FISH CARD

Only You

ANNUAL CLUB SWAP MEET
&
FLYCASTERS BBQ PICNIC

August 15th

There is no formal club meeting for August -- instead, we hope to see everyone at Los Gatos Creek Park for our annual Swap Meet / Picnic and BBQ.

Saturday August 15

Swap Meet 9:30 -11am at the pavilion. All are welcome.

Slow rods on the ponds 9-11. All are welcome.

Picnic 11:30-2. Register online, $15.

Sign up via the website calendar link. (Right hand column of this page)

Come from 9am to 11am for the swap meet. Bring all your gently used gear and make a few bucks and make someone happy.

Thomas Key and Dennis Buranek will bring their bamboo rods out from 9-11 to try on the ponds-they are fun.

The swap meet and picnic are separate. One and all can come to the swap meet but only registered guests can enjoy the picnic.

Smoked salmon dip
Tri-tip
Sausages
Baked beans
Potato salad
Ceasar salad
Mac-n-cheese (new item)
Cookies
Beer, Wine, assorted non-alcoholic drinks
Comraderie

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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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