Programs

The Rainland Fly Casters monthly meetings are at 6:45pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month at El Compadre restaurant in Warrenton, OR (119 S. Main Street). Members typically arrive around 5:30pm for dinner prior to the meeting.

Presentations/Events (2025):

Date: January 16, 2025

Presenter: Garrett Lesko

Topic: Fly Fishing Coastal Lakes

At our next monthly meeting on January 16th we will have Garrett Lesko presenting to the club. His presentation will be Fly Fishing Coastal Lakes: Breaking Down the Lakes and Tactics to Conquer Them. Hope to see you there!

Date: February 20, 2025

Presenter: Jackson Hughston

Topic: Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

At our next monthly meeting on February 20th we will have our very own Jackson Hughston present on fishing the greater Yellowstone ecosystem including fishing locations and techniques on rivers and lakes. He will share tips and tricks to catch rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout. Hope to see you there!

Date: March 17, 2025

Presenter: Tom Flanagan

Topic: Fly Fishing NF Nehalem River Steelhead

At our next monthly meeting on March 17th we will have our very own Tom Flanagan present on fishing the North Fork of the Nehalem River. Tom will cover angling opportunities and run timing in addition to river access, especially above the hatchery. The presentation will wrap up with information on equipment to use and how to stay safe on this beautiful coastal river system. Hope to see you there!

Date: April 17, 2025

Presenter: Derek Wiley

Topic: Fly Fishing Vernonia Lake

At our next monthly meeting on April 17th we will have our very own Derek Wiley present on fishing Vernonia Lake in Columbia County. Derek will cover angling opportunities including species available and tackle and gear. The presentation will wrap up with a tying session on balanced leeches. Hope to see you there!