N. Yuba Nymphing Clinic Saturday, July 9, 2005 (SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW) with Bill Carnazzo

UPDATE:  Scroll down to see Bill's instructions of June 26 below: "The new date is July 9th. That is the only remaining date on my schedule. Those who haven't done so please send me your $20 check made payable to GBF. If you have already paid and can't make the new date, let me know and I will destroy your check. If there are any questions, please respond by email. Thanks!"  Bill C. This clinic is one of GBF’s most popular events. It is always “sold out.” Last year  I believe everyone caught fish on nymphs by the end of the day. The purpose of the clinic is to teach nymph fishing skills, with a sprinkling of other skills such as rigging, reading the water, and wading safety. The clinic is held in the morning, followed by self-provided lunch. The afternoon is spent fishing. I, along with the other instructors, will work with each individual to help with problems and hone skills. As usual, we meet early in the morning at the pizza joint in Downieville, and head for the river after assembling there.   We can handle 20 members. We will have a waiting list in case of cancellations. The fee is $20.00, all of which goes to GBF. There will be a sign-up sheet at the May meeting. I will check with those who signed up to make sure that they are committed to attend, so that those interested will have a chance to sign up. For details, or to have your name added to the list or the waiting list, call Bill Carnazzo at (916) 663-2604 (home) or (916) 295-9353 (cell); or send an email: humpyfly@yahoo.com   June 26, 2005 UPDATE: Here's the info for the short line nymphing clinic; call or send me an email if you have any questions.   We will meet at 7:30am at the little pizza restaurant that is on the right as you enter Downieville. It is next to a Union 76 gas station. You can't miss it. There is a good coffee shop next door. The parking lot will likely be full due to the fact that Downieville has become a mountain biking mecca, so you may want to get there a bit earlier. Car pooling is a good idea, especially since there is limited parking at the location along the river where we will be having the clinic.   Bring your #4, 5, or 6 rod with a floating line and a good (preferably new) 7.5' 3x leader. Waders are a matter of choice, but it would be a good idea to bring them along since the water may still be cold. A non-stretch wading belt is also a good idea. Do have sturdy wading shoes with (at least) felt bottoms. The best choice is felt bottoms with carbide spikes. A wading staff is essential--don't leave home without it. Be sure to have tippet spools in at least 3x, 4x, and 5x sizes. Also, you will need split shot in the "BB" size--either lead or a substitute.   For clothing, wear earth tones--no whites, reds, or other bright colored shirts or hats. For the evening, a long sleeved shirt is a good idea because of the mosquitoes and black flies. Bring bug repellent, water, food for lunch and snacks, a hat, and polarized sun glasses.   Flies: Parachute Adams, Light Cahill, Elk Hair Caddis, all in #14; Stimulators, #10; Red Copper John, Prince Nymph, Hare's Ear, Bird's Nest, all in #14; Poxyback Golden Stone, #8; Bill's Stick Caddis in brown or grey color, #8. These will get you by; if you have small emerger patterns I would bring them along as there can be a good late morning or afternoon hatch, depending on weather conditions. Also bring some silicone fly dressing and dry fly powder.   The agenda is as follows:   8:00AM (+/-) to 10:00AM - off-river instruction on rigging and tactics 10:00AM to Noon - on-river clinic Noon to 1:00PM or so - Lunch 1:00PM to whenever - fish the river   For the afternoon, we will break up into groups and tackle different sections of the river. I have a number of good assistants who will get you into fish - no guarantees, but in the past few years everyone has caught fish after learning the short line technique that will be taught in this clinic.   Carpe pisces...see ya on the creek.

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