August 24-26, 2024
​Pikeminnow Derby on South fork of Eel River

You won't find this one on the calendar.   A while back, Ed saw a notification that CalTrout had organized a fishing Derby targeting a non-native species on the South Fork of the Eel River.  He gathered a few of us to try this out, thinking it might make a good RRFF outing  for next year.   We camped at Richardson Grove State Park.  The first afternoon, we caught nothing, not knowing where to fish or what to use.  We continued scouting the next two days and figured it out.  We fished from Piercy to Miranda catching (but not releasing) 78 fish which were retained to make compost.  Most in the 6" to 10" range with a few up to 17-20+" range.  We submitted some results and will have to see if any of us win anything.  Participation:  Board Members Ed, Jeff, Gregg, Penelope,  Mike S, and Cast Editor Dave.  Details will be in the September Cast.