American River Steelhead Fishout Sunday, February 5, 2006

Fishout Site:  American River Upper Sunrise Bridge			Fishout Date: Superbowl Sunday, February 5, 2006
Fishout Leaders:	Alex & Vic Giannini (speybros)		Phone: (916) 784-7422		Email: freshwater_flyfisher@hotmail.com
Meeting Time: Return Time:	5:40 AM or when u can…Whenever		Meeting Location: Upper Sunrise on Amer. River Trail		Max. # Attendees: 12 Sign-up at Meeting, Jan. 12, 2006
Directions:	Rte. 50, Sunrise exit north to Upper Sunrise Parking, American River Trail $4 cash parking (they will ticket you!)			Map: see below or www.mapquest.com
Website link(s):	http://www.theamericanriver.com/ http://www.arconservancy.org/
Fish:	Steelhead	Fishing strategy:		Wading Wet fly
Tackle:	Rod Wt(s)	6-7-8+ wt. or Spey
	Line	WFxF or sink tip
	Leader	12 lb.
	Tippet	10 lb.
	Other	Split shot
Flies:	Pattern(s) Hook size(s)	Egg Sucking Leech, Pettis Unreal Egg, Glo Bug, Egg, Lg. Nymphs #12 - ? with BARBLESS HOOKS; split shot
Other gear:	Wading staff Waders Dress warm	CA Freshwater Sport Fishing License & Bay/Delta Stamp Steelhead report card Rain jacket with hood Polarized glasses
On February 5, 2006 I will be leading the Super Bowl Fishout at the Upper Sunrise Access on the American River Parkway. The targeted fish will be Steelhead. These fish range from 5-20 pounds. In the past I have had days where every fish I landed exceeded eight pounds! These fish require 12 lb test leader material. You won’t want to use anything lighter or you will consistently break off fish. You will need to use at least a nine-foot, 6-wt rod. I personally use a 7-wt spey rod. As for fly lines, in most cases, you will want to use a floating line but you may also want to have a sink-tip with you. Fly selection can vary from traditional steelhead patterns, (egg leaches, lanterns) to nymphs. Nymphs work well and make sure to bring egg patterns. Bring plenty of split shot as the fishing is almost strictly on the bottom. A pair of polarized sunglasses will easily help you spot the fish. Don’t forget your waders, boots, and staff. You will also need a 2006-fishing license, a Bay-Delta Enhancement Stamp and a Steelhead Punch Card. Also, don’t forget you’ll need a $4 fee for entry into the park or your American River Season Pass. Last year during the Super Bowl Fishout we landed 9 Large Steelhead. There has been a long tradition at Granite Bay Flycasters to have a Super Bowl Sunday Fishout. The logic is that there are fewer anglers on the river and it gives working members the opportunity to fish on the weekend without the usual crowds. We will meet at the front gate before entry into Sunrise Park at 5:40AM or you can meet us on the water at the big island. Plan on getting on the water early. If you want to fish at the best spots you will need to beat the crowd. If you have any questions call either my dad (Vic) or myself (Alex) at (916) 784-7422. Remember to dress warm. Upper Sunrise Access is just upstream from the Old Fair Oaks Bridge and can be entered from Sunrise Blvd. Go to the Rancho Cordova side of the River, (south side), and turn east, (up stream), on South Bridge Street. Go past the raft rental business to the entrance kiosk. If you arrive late, drive into the park and veer right past the Old Fair Oaks Bridge. After a short distance you will come to a parking lot with parking spaces on the right side. Park there and find us. The island where we fish is adjacent to the parking area. Last year some members could not find the group, so please make sure you are clear on these directions. Contact Alex Giannini via email: freshwater_flyfisher@hotmail.com for more information.  Sign-up sheet will be at the January General Meeting. Mike Powers demonstrates how it’s done in these photos by Kent Ripley:

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