General Meeting

June 2 Topic: Jurassic Cutthroat: Pyramid Lake's Legendary Trout from shore
to open water-with Joe Contaldi
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Joe Contaldi is a veteran licensed guide with decades of experience on the waters of the Eastern Sierra. Since 1996, Joe has been the lead guide and owner of both Performance Anglers Guide Service and Pyramid Lake Anglers Guide Service based in Mammoth Lakes California. He is also a current board member and president of the C.F.F. Joe’s love of fishing began in his childhood in New Jersey, and his passion only grew when he moved to Southern California during his high school years. He quickly became immersed in fishing all that California and Nevada had to offer. Over the years Joe worked for a local outdoor retailer and pioneered some of the saltwater fly-fishing charters in California. He also led saltwater fishing trips, gave fly casting demonstrations and lectured at fishing clubs and outdoor expos. A dedicated fly fishing enthusiast, Joe fishes both salt and freshwater and is known for his patience and courteousness Joe’s expertise extends beyond guiding- he is a sought after celebrity speaker at the Fly Fishing show in Pleasanton, CA, and has been quoted in numerous articles and books. Additionally, Joe has been featured as a guest host on many radio shows. From October through June, he focuses his guiding efforts at Pyramid Lake and from July through September, he guides on the Eastern Sierra’s Crowley Lake, East Walker River and the Upper Owens River. Joe is also an ambassador for Aquez Fishing Gear and resides in Mammoth Lakes, CA with his wife Julia, and their sons Quinn and Logan. When he’s not guiding, Joe enjoys fishing and spending quality time with his family. 


 

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Meeting Reminders

  • Name Badge Drawing: Wear your name badge and pick up a drawing ticket at the welcome table to be eligible to win a gift certificate at a local fly fishing shop.
  • Fly Casting Lessons (summer only). Be sure to come early!
  • Fly Drawing -- Please bring ONE (1) fly of your choice to the general meeting put it into the fly cup located on the membership table at the door.  Pick up (2) free tickets for the drawing held at the end of the meeting. If you don’t have a fly to put into the cup or forgot it, you get (1) free ticket for the drawing. You must be present to win 
  • Logo Table: New members are eligible to receive the 10% off any item at the LOGO table.
GENERAL MEETING
For up-to-date information, please refer to the newsletter or club email messages.

First Tuesday of each month. MAP>
Richard Conzelmann Community Center
2201 Cottage Way, Sac., CA 95825

Schedule
6:15 p.m.: Fly Tying Demo
7:00 p.m.: Club events information
7:15 p.m.: Program Presentation