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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.

Fly Fishing Moving Water

Seminar hosted by Bob Shoberg

July 14 --- 6:30pm to 8:30pm

We will cover the following topics:

Pocket water
Pools
Riffles
Merging currents
Outside bends
Tailouts

Also Flies, Nymphing techniques, Special casts and more.

Location: Willow Glen Library Community Room

1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose, CA 95125

Members are Free ---- Non-Members $10

Sign up online at www.flycasters.org

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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 07-2026

Covid-19 Policy and Guidelines

NCC/FFI Newsletter can be found here.

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CLUB MEETING

July 8th

DAN JOHNSON

HOT CREEK -- FLY FISHING and The Ongoing Battle to Protect It

Hot Creek, one of the most unique fisheries in California is cherished by anglers across the state. Unfortunately, a Canadian gold mining company has been working to mine 1/3 of a mile from its banks for nearly a decade. While defeated temporarily in 2024, the proposal to mine at Hot Creek is back.

Dan will talk about the history of the fight against the Long Valley Mine, explain what groups and community members are doing to fight back, and provide opportunities for club members to get engaged in this important issue.

Wednesday Evening, July 8th

West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose

Doors open at 6:00pm

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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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