The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Last year’s fall mini-bash at Davis Lake was a good time, and the fishing wasn’t bad either. AND, given the size of the fish we caught this spring (17-21 inches) and the fight in them, this fall’s fishing should be even better. These fish will have grown an inch or two or three since then and will be less selective with winter coming on. They generally go on the feed big-time once the water temperature begins to drop into the 50’s.

So, let’s do it again!

When: October 4th thru 6th, 2013
Where: Lightning Tree campground (this is the last one up the east side road).


Camping info:

No reservations are possible at this time of year, so everyone is on his own. But at this time of year, there should be no problem getting a spot. There will be some sort of sign or poster at camp entrance to let folks know where everyone is. As you get sites, please sign in.

Many (half) of the sites in Lightning Tree are double sites, capable of holding 4 vehicles (or one vehicle w/trailer and 2 other cars, for example).

Cost is $21 for single, $42 for double. Golden age passport holders are half price. Price is total cost for site---there’s no charge for extra vehicles. So find and old friend and double up!

Food:

Everyone do your own thing. Except: Friday and Saturday nights, BBQ and pot luck. Bring something to bbq for yourself and a small side dish to share (hor d’oeuvres, bread/butter, salad, dessert, etc. etc).

Miscellaneous:

Bring a chair and stories for the campfire, and wood for the fire and maybe some briquets for the bbq. If the weather looks rainy, maybe some tarps and ropes also.

Fishing Info:

5 or 6 wt rod. Floating lines for emergers and indicator fishing. Intermediate lines for buggers, etc. Flies: blood midges, pt’s and hare’s ears, sheep creek nymphs and stayner ducktails, wiggle tails and buggers in rust, black and dark olive. These are only basic suggestions, but tried and true in this lake.

but I will be way west enjoying 80 degree weather with No 1 Granddaughter and her family.

Paul

Before things get set in cement, do we need to think about an alternate date? Campgrounds begin to close and weather gets iffy later in October. After the second weekend, that is. Lightning tree campground stays open, but water gets turned off after the second weekend in Oct.

If the second weekend would be better for folks, we can change. If interested in this gathering, please speak up and state a preference.
BR

First weekend.

Hmmmm, not much voiced interest, as has become the usual for this forum......but, I'm sure Birddog and maybe Bill Ward will be attending as well as some invitees I'm trying to round up.

There's two or three folks in Alaska right now that will be interested. Last two october's at Davis have been outstanding fishing with crowds gone from campgrounds. I' m goin', no matter what.
BR

Hmmmmm... That might could happen for me, depending on how other schedules work out.

I will keep it in mind. Haven't made Davis in a long time.....

Hope that works for you, Ed. Would love to see you there.
Betty

Betty, I'm planning on camping/fishing Lake Davis 3-6 October.
Should be a good time!

Tim

OK, Tim. See you there. I'll be showing up on the 2nd or third myself.

Looks like so far the first weekend is the weekend of choice.

Betty

I want to go, but I a not sure I can swing the first weekend in October. I will just be returning from another trip, and my parents may be in town that weekend. But we'll see! I miss Lake Davis, not to mention y'all!

Dawn

Looks like I might be going, depending on my wife's situation. Looks good. Talked to Charlie last night. He's deer hunting today. Good luck. Time to tie flies. Mike