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General Meeting, Truckee River High Water Tactics, Jon Baiocchi

When:
Thursday, April 19, 2018, 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Where:
Truckee Rec Center
CA  
Additional Info:
Category:
General Meetings
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

 

For April’s meeting we welcome back master guide Jon Baiocchi of Baiocchi’s Troutfitters. Jon has been fly fishing and tying flies since 1972, and is a California licensed fly fishing guide, published author, educator, innovative tier, and an award winning public speaker giving fly fishing presentations to clubs and expos across the state of California, and Nevada. Jon serves on the Truckee Trout Unlimited Board of Directors, and volunteers his time with the South Yuba River Citizens League. Born in San Jose, Ca in 1965, his Dad moved the entire family to Paradise, Ca in 1967 to be closer to prime fly fishing venues, and to raise his family in the spectacular forests of Northern California. Jon’s Dad, Bob Baiocchi, was inducted into the Federation of Fly Fishers Hall of Fame in 1999 for his peerless conservation work, and was a major influence in helping Jon hone his fly fishing skills at a very young age. After finishing high school, Jon opted out of college to pursue a career as a professional snowboarder, competing at a national level, starring in feature movies, and working with manufacturers in their research and development programs. After his career ended in 1993, Jon focused entirely on fly fishing and conservation, and learning even more of the intricate details of his home waters.

Jon now owns and operates Baiocchi’s Troutfitters guide service In Northern California where he has been guiding for the last 21 years. He has a reputation as a very hard working guide that’s been trained by some of fly fishing’s best known anglers and guides, both past and present. His enthusiasm for the sport is contagious, and combined with his simple approach to teaching gives students the skills needed to be successful on all types of water. Moved by all things flora and fauna his passion for such is never ending. Sharing the knowledge with others is of the greatest importance to him now, and too see others progress, and reach the next level in fly fishing fulfills his life. It’s the legacy his father left him, and a cherished tradition that Jon will continue in his honor. His locations for guiding include Lake Davis, the Wild & Scenic Middle Fork Feather River, Frenchman’s Reservoir, the North Fork Yuba River, The Big & Little Truckee Rivers, The Lower Yuba River, and many secluded creeks in Eastern Plumas County. Jon’s philosophy on fly fishing is to keep it simple, be confident in your presentation, and have fun.

Jon has an all new PowerPoint program that was especially created for the Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers as suggested by Programs Director Larry Heywood, looking for a more technical program on fishing high spring time flows. “Truckee River High Water Tactics” will describe the best approach and nymphing presentations, understanding water structure and hydraulics, tips & tricks, and Jon’s favorite patterns for big roily water. Informative images and new detailed animated slides provide the audience with clear and concise information for future endeavors on the water while fishing the big water of spring. This will be a program you do not want to miss! 

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