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Event Description: Individual Watercraft Fall Delta Striper Outing
This is the annual TVFF Fall Striper outing for those with float tubes, pontoons, etc. on Thursday, November 9, 2023. You are responsible for your own lunch. Arrangements for possible carpooling to be made with the attendees. Tubers, kayakers, et. al will launch at the at Tracy Oasis Marina at 7:30 and fish Grant Line Canal and Fabian and Bill Canal meeting up for lunch back at the marina. The outing will take place dependent on weather. If we’re rained out it will be rescheduled. Plan on a cold morning and the possibility of morning fog for a few hours.
Cost: Launch fee plus your gas. Launch Fee approximately $5 to be paid at the marina.
Fishmeister: Martin Plotkin
Food: Responsible for your own food (Suggest hot soup)
Gear and Tackle Recommendations:
EQUIPMENT:Equipment: 7, 8, or 9 wt. rods with Hi-Speed / High Density shooting heads. Lead core heads, Teeny 300-400, Rio Outbound or SA Custom Tip Express lines trimmed to match the rod all work well. The integrated style lines and tungsten heads are easier to cast than lead core. Your leader is simply 5-6 ft of 15 - 20 lb. mono or floro II prefer floro). I suggest a small swivel in the center. FLIES: Flies that simulate baitfish patterns such as 3-5 inch Clouser Minnows, Flashtail Whistlers, Deceivers, etc. work well. The 2/0 chartreuse and white, yellow and white work well on bright days and brown over tan and black when overcast. Clouser is a standard. Take a look at at Dan Blanton’s Board for what is currently happening.
Dan Blanton’s favorite Flashtail Clouser (bottom) and Whistler flies.
