2nd Salt Saturday
May
11
FLY FISHING THE SURF

2nd Salt Saturday

  • Time: 8 am - 11 am

  • Rincon Beach Park

    • Exit Bates Rd. off of the 101.

    • Turn up the hill to the upper parking lot.

    • Park near the bathrooms.

    • Walk down the paved trail to the beach.

    • Look for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers sign.

  • Free instruction & introduction to fly fishing in the surf.

  • All equipment provided for 6 anglers

    Contact: Joseph 805 705-3208

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“Float the Lake” | Sat, May 18
May
18

“Float the Lake” | Sat, May 18

  • RESCHEDULED TO SAT, MAY 18

  • “Float the Lake” for members only

  • You MUST RSVP for this event. There are limited spots.

  • RSVP Vince Narez: sbff.president@gmail.com

  • Outing will start approximately 7:30am and ends around noon.

  • For lunch we will adjourn to the Hook restaurant for lunch (self pay).

  • GEAR: You will need a 7-8 wt rod, floating line, and top water poppers. Also a rod with a slow sinking line and a minnow type streamer.

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2nd Salt Saturday
Jun
8
FLY FISHING THE SURF

2nd Salt Saturday

  • Time: 8 am - 11 am

  • Rincon Beach Park

    • Exit Bates Rd. off of the 101.

    • Turn up the hill to the upper parking lot.

    • Park near the bathrooms.

    • Walk down the paved trail to the beach.

    • Look for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers sign.

  • Free instruction & introduction to fly fishing in the surf.

  • All equipment provided for 6 anglers

    Contact: Joseph 805 705-3208

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2nd Salt Saturday
Jul
13
FLY FISHING THE SURF

2nd Salt Saturday

  • Time: 8 am - 11 am

  • Rincon Beach Park

    • Exit Bates Rd. off of the 101.

    • Turn up the hill to the upper parking lot.

    • Park near the bathrooms.

    • Walk down the paved trail to the beach.

    • Look for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers sign.

  • Free instruction & introduction to fly fishing in the surf.

  • All equipment provided for 6 anglers

    Contact: Joseph 805 705-3208

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IN LIEU OF MEETING on August 6th - we will have our annual CLUB PICNIC ON AUGUST 17th
Aug
6

IN LIEU OF MEETING on August 6th - we will have our annual CLUB PICNIC ON AUGUST 17th

NO AUGUST MEETING.

In lieu of a General Meeting on August 6th — we will hold our annual summer picnic/BBQ at the Rancho Embarcadero in Goleta.

The Club will provide the BBQ and members and their guests will be asked to bring a side and your favorite beverages. We hold a raffle and have a fly-casting contest, but mainly we'll have fun with friends.

This is club member only event. Club members, check your calendar.

Not a member? Join us today! Visit our membership page. :D

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OUTING: CHANNEL ISLAND FLY FISHING
Aug
15

OUTING: CHANNEL ISLAND FLY FISHING

Channel Islands Outing with Michael Schweit

  • Leaving Channel Islands Marina on August 15, 2024 for a day trip of fly fishing.

  • A FEW SPOTS still open!

  • Limited to six fishers - Cost $300 per person (non-refundable but transferrable).

  • To RSVP and/or ask for details - email Larry Basham at: DrBuzz2@aol.com — or text/call: 805-680-9572.

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EASTERN SIERRA OUTING | SEPT 19-22, 2024
Sep
19
to Sep 22

EASTERN SIERRA OUTING | SEPT 19-22, 2024

EASTERN SIERRA FALL OUTING | September 19-22

The date has been changed for the Eastern Sierra outing to September 14-17. This will be a combo camping/lodging trip.

We're going to camp at French Camp on Rock Creek close to Toms Place. For those seeking lodging, your best bets could be Toms Place, which rents rooms and cabins or numerous options in Mammoth Lakes.

We'll fish Lake Crowley, Rock, Hot and McGee creeks, the Upper and Middle Owens and much more.

You're not going to want to miss this trip as I'm sure memories will be made on the water, around the campfire and under the stars. Please contact Larry or Vince to get on the list.

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MERITO FOUNDATION - EARTH DAY
Apr
20

MERITO FOUNDATION - EARTH DAY

Join the MERITO Foundation on our 10th anniversary as we host the Earth Day Festival in downtown Ventura in collaboration with the City of Ventura Sustainability Division!

LEARN MORE

MERITO stands for Multicultural Education for Resources Issues Threatening Oceans 

Here at MERITO Foundation, we are committed to protecting the ocean by facilitating education, conservation, and scientific research opportunities to multicultural youth and their communities.

https://meritostaff.wixsite.com/meritoearthday

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(3-day event) NEAL TAYLOR FISH DERBY
Apr
19
to Apr 21

(3-day event) NEAL TAYLOR FISH DERBY

27th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby at Lake Cachuma from 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Dates & details:

https://www.troutderby.org/registration/

Onsite registration during Friday, April 19th from 12 noon – 10PM and Saturday, April 20th from 6am to 12 noon will take place at the Neal Taylor Nature Center

After 12 noon on Saturday, April 20th: registration will move to the Marina Weigh Station on Saturday, April 20th from 12 noon – 6PM and Sunday, April 21st from 6am – 12 noon.

The Fish Derby is a two-day annual fishing event held on Saturday and Sunday in April. To participate in the Fish Derby, registration is required before or during the event. Cash prizes are awarded for different categories of fish caught in Cachuma Lake, and merchandise prizes are distributed throughout the event.

Participants of all ages are welcome, and there is a fee required for participation.

More information and a downloadable registration form can be found at www.TroutDerby.org

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CONSERVATION with Mark Rockwell at 5:30pm
Apr
18
conservation, flyfishing, santabarbara

CONSERVATION with Mark Rockwell at 5:30pm

CONSERVATION with Mark Rockwell
2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  • Time: Apr 18, 2024 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

  • Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97664515545?pwd=L3pndTh2R1FFZS9kTDFRT1dNUVZtdz09

  • Meeting ID: 976 6451 5545

  • Passcode: 925510

Check our events calendar and/or emails for zoom info.
Subscribe to our emails, click here.

Dr. Mark Rockwell, D.C.
President & VP Conservation NCCFFI
Conservation Lead, SBFF
mrockwell1945@gmail.com

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Cancelled > 2nd Salt Saturday for April 13
Apr
13
FLY FISHING THE SURF

Cancelled > 2nd Salt Saturday for April 13

  • CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

  • SEE YOU IN MAY!

  • ime: 8 am - 11 am

  • Rincon Beach Park

    • Exit Bates Rd. off of the 101.

    • Turn up the hill to the upper parking lot.

    • Park near the bathrooms.

    • Walk down the paved trail to the beach.

    • Look for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers sign.

  • Free instruction & introduction to fly fishing in the surf.

  • All equipment provided for 6 anglers

    Contact: Joseph 805 705-3208

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F3T - FLY FISHING TOUR. Hosted by the Santa Barbara Flyfishers
Mar
19

F3T - FLY FISHING TOUR. Hosted by the Santa Barbara Flyfishers

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 ~ THE SANTA BARBARA FLYFISHERS are hosting the 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) at the world-renowned Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.

Architectural Digest and Condé Nast Traveller spotlight the Lobero Theatre as one of “The 11 Most Beautiful Theaters in the World.”

The event comes to the historic Lobero Theater showing a series of short films featuring amazing fly-fishing experiences from around the globe. Attendees will experience wrestling peacock bass in the Amazon, conservation efforts in the Bahamas, a look at growing up with a fly rod in the Pacific Northwest and many more. It’s a movie night that promises to reel you in!

Beyond the films, the event is about community connection and conservation.

Our community partners: The Mayfly Project, Merito Foundation and Casting for Recovery will be present on the Lobero patio from 5:30 pm to raise awareness of the work they are doing to introduce foster children to fly fishing their local waters, teach conservation to students and teachers inside and outside of the classroom, and host fly fishing retreats for women with or recovering from cancer respectively.

We want to thank our amazing corporate sponsor, “We Are Airstream Santa Barbara” for helping to make this event possible.

RAFFLE AND AMAZING PRIZES!!
THERE ARE FIVE (5) RAFFLE PACKAGES including the Grand Prize Package ”3 Day 2 Night Mammoth Getaway with Guided Fly Trips”. VIEW our prize packages at: https://www.sbflyfishers.org/f3t-raffle

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2nd Salt Saturday
Mar
9
FLY FISHING THE SURF

2nd Salt Saturday

  • Time: 8 am - 11 am

  • Location changed to Rincon Beach Park (not Santa Claus Lane).

    • Exit Bates Rd. off of the 101.

    • Turn up the hill to the upper parking lot.

    • Park near the bathrooms.

    • Walk down the paved trail to the beach.

    • Look for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers sign.

  • Free instruction & introduction to fly fishing in the surf.

  • All equipment provided for 6 anglers

    Contact: Joseph 805 705-3208

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SPRING YARD SALE!
Mar
2

SPRING YARD SALE!

SPRING YARD SALE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

SATURDAY, MARCH 2
8am - 11am
3821 La Cumbre Hills Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Lots of great gear for beginners and experts, fly fishers and spin fishers and bait casters, from new to vintage. Proceeds support the Santa Barbara Flyfishers’ presentation of the Fly Fishing Film Tour on March 19th at the Lobero Theater.

 Items: Graphite, fiberglass, & bamboo fly rods, fly reels, flies, fly boxes, fly tying materials, waders, boots, vests, nets, books, conventional rods, spinning and baitcasting reels, weights, lures, camping gear, and much more!

 Gear donations: Contact Mike Pugh at 805-698-8280 or mikepugh@gmail.com

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2nd Salt Saturday
Feb
10
FLY FISHING THE SURF

2nd Salt Saturday

  • Time: 8 am - 11 am

  • Location changed to Rincon Beach Park (not Santa Claus Lane).

    • Exit Bates Rd. off of the 101.

    • Turn up the hill to the upper parking lot.

    • Park near the bathrooms.

    • Walk down the paved trail to the beach.

    • Look for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers sign.

  • Free instruction & introduction to fly fishing in the surf.

  • All equipment provided for 6 anglers

    Contact: Joseph 805 705-3208

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CalTrout's Inaugural Source to Sea Fundraiser
Feb
3

CalTrout's Inaugural Source to Sea Fundraiser

CalTrout's Inaugural Source to Sea Fundraiser
Saturday, February 3, 2024 | 3-6pm
Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica

Our inaugural event in Southern California full of community, celebration, and fun

Join us at CalTrout's inaugural Source to Sea Fundraiser, in support of California Trout’s work to rejuvenate Southern California watersheds, from ridgetop to river mouth. The Annenberg Community Beach House offers spectacular ocean views for a memorable afternoon benefiting California's rivers and fish.

Cocktail reception, live music, live and silent auction, and a whole lot of inspiration and fun are in store!

  • 3:00 PM: Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction

  • 5:00 PM: Presentation and Awards

  • 2024 Streamkeeper Award presented to Patagonia's Holdfast Collective

Event host Curtis Knight, CalTrout Executive Director, and other guests will be on hand to inspire, inform, and entertain all in the name of helping our healthy waters and resilient, wild fish.

Tickets: https://event.auctria.com/67a05ce3-ba8e-4b6e-bb48-7be96b07aa68/987ea600a21211ebba0b0fa63f6c651b

Auction: https://event.auctria.com/67a05ce3-ba8e-4b6e-bb48-7be96b07aa68/17e79e00ef7811e9a6d4d9143a192aa8

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BART HALL SHOW LONG BEACH
Jan
24
to Jan 28

BART HALL SHOW LONG BEACH

BART HALL SHOW / LONG BEACH: LINK

Southwest Council is sponsoring FLY FISHING with seminars, vendors, raffles and more!

  • January, 25th-28th

  • Long Beach Convention Center

  • Learn everything about fly fishing.

  • Support the Southwest Council, cast a line, and attend MANY seminars on the sport and more.

  • Fly fishing is for everyone!

  • https://www.swcffi.org/bhs

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CONSERVATION with Mark Rockwell
Jan
17

CONSERVATION with Mark Rockwell

Next meeting:  January 17th at 5:30

For this meeting, Eliabeth Burns will try to put together a presentation for us on the Chumash Marine Sanctuary - Pt. Conception and north to link to the Monterey Sanctuary.

Meeting minutes from Nov 2023 > PDF

ONLINE MEETINGS TO BE ANNOUNCED/CONFIRMED MONTHLY

Location or Zoom to be determined and updated on our calendar and/or emails.

Agenda and/or monthly guest speaker will be announced.

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2nd Salt Saturday
Dec
9

2nd Salt Saturday

  • Time: 8 am - 11 am

  • Location changed to Rincon Beach Park (not Santa Claus Lane).

    • Exit Bates Rd. off of the 101.

    • Turn up the hill to the upper parking lot.

    • Park near the bathrooms.

    • Walk down the paved trail to the beach.

    • Look for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers sign.

  • Free instruction & introduction to fly fishing in the surf.

  • All equipment provided for 6 anglers

    Contact: Joseph 805 705-3208

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