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Jim McCombs fishing Hot Creek, Sept. 2008

Welcome to the Diablo Valley Fly Fishermen club website. We are a group of men and women who share a common interest in the sport of fly fishing. The members of the DVFF help each other develop their skills and knowledge in the pursuit of this fascinating sport.

The DVFF serves its members through club activities and resources including a novice seminar, a Youth Fly Fishing program, skills seminars, fishing outings, guest speakers at regular meetings, an online forum, a DVD lending library, Facebook page, and an annual auction.

The club sponsors a scholarship for research in Fisheries Biology and/or Riparian or Limnetic Ecology by a student of the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Center of Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture. The DVFF also supports a large Trout In the Classroom program and sponsors the local Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing-Martinez, CA program.

Anyone interested in fly fishing is eligible and welcome to become a member of the DVFF. For a little insight into our club, watch The DVFF's 50th Anniversary video.

Next Monthly Club Meeting & Program

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019
The Gardens at Heather Farm, Camelia Room
1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek

Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Guests Welcome!

Fishing the Seasons in the “Mythical” State of Jefferson
with Brandon Worthington

Speaker Worthington 2019.11 Join Brandon for a multimedia presentation to explore and learn about his seasonal approach to the best fly fishing opportunities in far Northern California and southern Oregon. He’ll emphasize strategies, tactics and timing for summer and winter steelhead, as well as endemic Redband rainbow trout on the Rogue, Klamath, and Umpqua rivers, and beyond.

Brandon’s guide service, Worthington Fly Fishing, is based out of Ashland, Ore., just 12 miles from the California border and with easy access to a wide variety of diverse steelhead and wild trout waters. With a background in outdoor education and university administration, Brandon happily spends over 200 days each year on local rivers. This year he is rounding out his 10th year as a regional fly fishing guide. Brandon is Wilderness First Responder, Advanced Swift Water Rescue technician, expert whitewater boater, and savvy angler; all skills necessary for unlocking the region’s best rivers and fishing.

2018 Eastern Sierra Outing

Video Clips & Photographs Courtesy Fred Glaser, Tom Morehouse, Wayne Hofer, Patrick Konoske

Join The Club!

You can join online or download a membership application. (The membership form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) Print out and complete the form and either bring it to a meeting or send it to the club mailbox (Diablo Valley Fly Fishermen, P.O. Box 4988, Walnut Creek, CA 94596). You may also pick up an application at a meeting.

2018 Member
of the Year

Congratulations to Alan Christian, the 2018 Member of the Year!

Our Supporters

The Fly Shop
Creative Sports
Mel Kreiger's Club Pacific
California Fly Fisher Magazine
Confluence Outfitters
Montana Fly Company
Jack Trout Fly Fishing
ECHO Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Classes

The DVFF offers fly fishing classes during the spring and fall. Check the Novice Fly Fishing Fundamentals page for additional information.

Fly Tying Classes

Our fly tying course can introduce you to some of the most commonly used patterns. You should check the Fly Tying Class page and Windknots for updated information and schedules.

Rod Building Classes

In our rod building classes experienced members will guide you through the creation of your custom fly rod. Classes are announced in our Windknots newsletter and are usually held on Saturdays.

Diablo Valley Fly Fishermen, P.O. Box 4988, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | info@diablovalleyflyfish.org

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