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The GBF Board

Officers  

Note: Board members on this page may be reached at  gbf-info@gbflycasters.org

I was exposed to fishing (bait caster reel and salmon eggs)  as an 8 yr old in Colo.  Later I picked up fly fishing in 1976.  I quickly learned that bass and bluegill liked bigger flies than trout; since they were more abundant and easier than trout in Redding, I focused on warmwater.   I have worked in the BSA scouting program to introduce kids to fly fishing.  I have also fished the salt for rockfish, dorado and tuna.  Our club’s fishouts in March, April and May are great opportunities to get acquainted with bass and bluegill.

Being relatively new to Northern California and fly-fishing, I’m anxious to explore the many fishing locations and I’m planning to take full advantage of the fantastic learning resources and outings afforded by GBF and its members.

Unfortunately, I’m still working, but, I’m working on fixing that. In the meantime, I thought I might start paying it back early with my prior experience in Membership activities.

I’m looking forward to moving forward in this great sport!

I have lived in Northern California for most of my life (Nevada County, Trinity County, and Humboldt County).  I am a graduate from Humboldt State University (Cal Poly Humboldt).  My first fishing experience was with a bamboo pole and this started my life long fishing journey.  Joining the club has led the way towards learning new technical skills related to fly fishing, meeting new people, and experiencing the outdoors. In the Spanish language, my last name means fisherman.

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I began fly fishing in 1995. Warm waters like Hawaii, Mexico and Belize are favorites; but if I can’t be there my float tube is always handy. My favorite fly is the  woolly bugger and my casting, although improved, still suffers when using two flys vs one.

Directors

I started chasing trout on west slope Sierra streams while attending Chico State, circa 1975-1978. Countless crickets sacrificed themselves in this pursuit. Joining the club in 2008 helped me to learn about fly fishing and preserve the cricket population. However, the learning curve was virtually non-existent until I took advantage of the club’s many fish-outs and clinics. The resources offered by the club – including clinics, fish-outs, conservation meetings, monthly speakers and publication of the Leader – cannot be matched. My objective as a Board member is to do what needs to be done so that the club can help others as it has helped me.

I had fly fished for 30 years before moving to California in 2008. After getting here I realized I knew nothing about “how or where it was done” in CA. To overcome my knowledge deficit I immediately joined GBF. It was the best fishing decision I have ever made. Through the club and its members, I had access to over a million years of fly fishing experience (only a slight exaggeration). The club has afforded me an incredible opportunity to learn the craft in-depth. I am honored to serve on the Board and give back a little of what I have received.

A life-long Californian, I grew up spin fishing for trout, catfish, and bluegill in any body of water I could get my parents to let me near. I took up fly fishing seriously in 1999, when I moved from San Diego to San Jose and joined the San Jose Flycasters. I learned to cast and catch fish on flies by attending every club outing I could, following people around and asking lots of questions. Having benefitted greatly from those experiences, I do my best to pay it forward to those less experienced than I am now. I moved to Sacramento in 2005 and joined CFFU, then later spent a year with the Salinas Valley Fly Fishers while working in Monterey County. A medical condition ended my legal career too soon and curtailed my outdoor activities for several years. When I decided to start fishing again in 2019, I joined GBF in search of new fishing partners. That goal achieved, I am greatly enjoying chasing trout, Stripers, pan fish, and bass of every kind as often as I can.

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Fly Fishing has been my passion for the last 45 years.  I enjoy learning new techniques, styles and discovering new water.  The beauty of this sport is it takes you back into nature where you can feel like a child on an adventure for the first time.  I enjoy tropical fly fishing; but I am most at home doing River and High Alpine lakes. I often find relaxation in tying flies for my next trip.  Fully retired and ready to go fishing at the drop of the hat; give me a call.

Scott Vaughn – Director thru 2026

My main interests are Stillwater fishing for warm water species. I prefer to fish from a float tube and enjoy being on the water and training others. My biggest joy is watching others catch fish.

Until recently, fly fishing was something I only did on client trips with a guide as I knew very little about the overwhelming technical aspects of the sport. As I approach my “Golden Years” in retirement, I wanted to learn as much as I could and to get involved with fellow enthusiasts by joining GBF. I have learned more in the last 6 months than I have in the past 20 years, and I am thoroughly “hooked” on the sport! We are so blessed to have the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains and all of the wonderful places to fish as our personal backyard fishing waters!

Committee Chairs, Project Leads, and Volunteers

Any of the members below can be reached by emailing: gbf-info@gbflycasters.org