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June 19, 2008

Commentary
Rediscovering
fishing in your
own backyard


By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service


With gas prices running fast to the $5 a gallon mark, I’ve been less inclined to jump in the truck and drive the 40 to 50 miles to one of my favorite big reservoirs to fish for an evening. Do the math: Eighty-mile round-trip, 16 miles per gallon, five gallons at $5 a pop, is $25. Entrance fee is $8 or more at most of these lakes. There’s not a big difference between the $20 the trip used to cost and the $33 tally today, but all of our driving costs twice as much as it did last year, which really cuts into the disposable income.
And that part of the budget is always spent on fishing and hunting, at least in my house. (Ok, Becky gets some for gambling, but I keep her on a pretty tight leash.)
So I’ve been rediscovering the little fishing places within 10 miles of the house – mostly city and county park lakes. The cool part of this is that a lot of these parks are free to fish, and many of us live within walking distance. Even better, the fishing can be awfully darn good for panfish, bass, catfish, and the urban lake big boys – carp.
What I’ve found is what I always knew (but somehow seemed to forget): I like this kind of fishing. The fish are mostly wild fish that were bred and born in that body of water, and they can be maddeningly tough to catch.
Over the last couple of months I’ve been talking by e-mail with Jeff Soto, a Riverside taxidermist, who regularly fishes Evans Lake at Fairmount Park for bass. He’s caught largemouth to seven pounds this spring from that little city park lake, but says the fish are spooky, spooky, spooky. It takes a stealthy approach, light line, and finesse fishing techniques to hook them.
It’s no wonder most people don’t believe there are good fish in these urban lakes. We don’t give these heavily-pressured fish any credit, but park lakes get hammered by anglers – mostly kids and novice fishermen. For the bigger fish, all this has done is help educate them to the point where most people never even see them – let alone ever catch them.
While bass and carp can become almost impossible to catch in heavily-fished urban waters, panfish and catfish can provide consistently good action, especially for the smaller, yearling fish. These small fish are especially fun on light tackle, and kids love the fast action.
Where are these places? Any city or county park with a lake will have fish. Frequently, these lakes are planted with catfish by the parks district or Department of Fish and Game. Sometimes both. But even if they aren’t planted, that doesn’t mean the fishing will be bad. You’d be hard-pressed to find a lake that didn’t have bluegill, or one or more members of the sunfish family. And most will have both bluegill and bass. You probably have one of these places within a few blocks of your house. Call your city or county parks department to get the details on the nearest places.
A lot of private housing developments have ponds or small lakes that are accessible to residents and their guests. Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains is the most famous of those, but Silver Lakes in Victorville is gaining a reputation as a tremendous bass and redear fishery. There are a lot of others.
Against the foothills, there are frequently flood control basins and groundwater spreading basins that hold water year-around. Fish eventually get in these places (probably moved there by anglers) and can provide really good fishing until they dry up again.
If you can get permission to fish golf course water traps, they can have some really spectacular bass and carp fishing.
But it’s the park lakes that are the best and require the least amount of time to find. It’s over 105 degrees today here in San Bernardino. I think I’ll head over to Glen Helen this evening with a light fly rod and catch a few bluegill.


CARP FISHING TACTICS AND PLACES:

 

Calling all carp anglers. I want to put together a couple of stories on the top carp fishing spots and fishing techniques for people, like me, who are novices at carp fishing. The stories will be for people who want to experience the thrill of catching some of the biggest and hardest-fighting freshwater gamefish we have in the region. So I’m reaching out to carp veterans for tips and top spots.
This was stimulated by my oldest son, Bo, this spring. We were constantly marveling at the size of the carp in Lake Perris while fishing for bass earlier this year. “I want to catch those. They’re huge,” he finally said. But carp don’t take plastic worms and we didn’t have any other gear with us. Quite frankly, I really didn’t know what would be the most effective tactic or bait.
So I’m asking for your help. E-mail me your tips on how you catch carp, baits, rigging techniques, seasonal variations, and good places. Send the information to Jim Matthews at odwriter@charter.net. Include your name and hometown and contact information so I can call you or e-mail back with any follow-up questions.
A few years ago at Perris, I watched big schools of carp feeding in 18-inchs of water in the flooded willows. Standing still in camo, I didn’t spook them even though they were only a few feet away. They reminded me of trout, rushing forward to eat water boatman and damsel fly larva. I made a makeshift bug out of a scented foam egg and small bait hook. With a weight below the bug, the lure floated up off the bottom and darted forward and down when I twitched it. I flipped it out into a small channel through the trees where the carp had been cruising and waited. When a fish approached, I twitched it. The lead fish sped up and tipped down and took the makeshift bug and I set the hook.
It took me five minutes to land the six- or seven-pound fish, and when I finally had it to hand, I marveled at how strong and powerful the fish was in my hands. “These are beautiful fish,” I thought. Releasing the fish, I was on the same page with Bo. But the promises I made to myself back then about learning how to catch these gamefish, I let slip away. Not this time. There are too many big ones in my local park lakes.


SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE OPENS:

 

For the second time in a year, a major outdoor retail chain company has opened a store in Southern California. This time Sportsman’s Warehouse, a Utah-based chain of warehouse hunting and fishing stores, has opened its first Southern California store in Victorville. The store had its “soft opening” Wednesday evening, and its grand opening event will be this Saturday.
The new 60,000-plus square-foot store probably exceeds even Bass Pro Shop in diversity of inventory in the hunting and shooting lines. And its general prices are about 20 percent less, according to Doug Patch, the store manager.
The store is located just off Interstate 15 adjacent to the new Costco in Victorville (in fact, the Sportsman’s is in the old Costco building). Visible from the freeway, the address is 14601 Valley Center Drive. Take the Roy Rogers exit, turn east to the first light, and then turn south on Valley Center. The store is on your left.
The Victorville store is the second Sportsman’s Warehouse in California, and there are over 60 stores nationwide, with three other new stores to open this year, including one in Visalia. The phone number for the new store is 760-955-6700 and the chain’s web site is www.sportsmanswarehouse.com.
Bass Pro Shops opened a store in Rancho Cucamonga last year, and additional Bass Pro stores are slated to open in Manteca and Bakersfield this year. There have also been rumors that a Cabelas was going to be opening in Southern California.
Many of the large mail-order/chain store outdoor companies have avoided California because of the nightmarish gun and ammunition regulations and high costs of doing business here, but the concentrated customer base in our urban areas (over 20 million just in Southern California) apparently has overcome the negative aspects of doing business here. Of Bass Pros’ 50-plus stores nationwide, the California store is reportedly already the No. 1 store in sales for this chain.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

JUNE 20-22 BLYTHE CATMASTERS FISHING TOURNAMENT: The West Coast Catmasters will have its second annual Blythe Flatmasters Gathering and Tournament June 20-22 at Mayflower Park, Blythe. Entry fee is $25 per angler with $20 going to the big stringer pot and $5 to the big fish pot. More information at www.westcoastcatmasters.com.
JUNE 21 HENSHAW BOWFISHING CARP CLASSIC: The Lake Henshaw Bowfishing Carp Classic will be held Saturday, June 21, out of the Lake Henshaw Resort, 26439 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel. Entry fee is $40 per two-person team. Kid’s event entry is $10. Check-in 6 a.m. Event starts 7 a.m. Weigh-in 1 p.m. More information by calling 760-415-1326.
JUNE 21 LAKEVIEW HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A free one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Lakeview (near Moreno Valley). Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. This annual class features a mid-day barbecue for the students and parents. Wildlife area tours are run after the barbecue for those not attending the class. Students should call in advance to register and to get a copy of the hunter’s education manual. For information or to register, call the wildlife area at 951-928-0580 or e-mail Scott Sewell at ssewell@dfg.ca.gov.
JUNE 21 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are July 12, Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
JUNE 21-22 VICTORVILLE GUN SHOW: The Victorville Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the San Bernardino County Fair Grounds, Victorville. Admission is $9. The next Victorville gun show will be Sept. 27-28. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.victorvillegunshow.com.
JUNE 21-22 HESPERIA SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC FOR DOGS: The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting two days of snake avoidance training for dogs at the Kingston Elementary School, 7473 Kingston Ave., Hesperia. The classes are run by Bob Kettle, an expert in this kind of training, and cost is $55 per dog. Appointments are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. All proceeds are used to improve wildlife habitat in the West Mojave. This class was rescheduled May 17-18. Contact John Shaver at 760-956-8160 to sign up or for more information.
JUNE 21-22 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22 at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next Bakersfield gun shows will be August 30-31 and Nov. 22-23. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com.
JUNE 21-22 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not valid in San Bernardino County). Other dates for 2008 classes are July 12-13, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
JULY 5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JULY 12 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
JULY 12-13 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not valid in San Bernardino County). Other dates for 2008 classes are Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
JULY 24 RIVERSIDE QUAIL UNLIMITED FUND-RAISER: The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited will have its annual fund-raising dinner banquet beginning 6 p.m., Thursday, July 24 at Vince’s Real Italian Spaghetti Restaurant, 1206 W. Holt Blvd., Ontario. Cost is $15 per person for dinner. Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or via e-mail at gibbent@gte.net.
AUGUST 2-3 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not valid in San Bernardino County). Other dates for 2008 classes are July 12-13, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
AUGUST 9-10 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. The next Glendale gun show will be Nov. 15-16. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.glendalegunshow.com.
AUGUST 2 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 2 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
AUGUST 16 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 23 HOG HUNTING A TO Z SEMINAR: There will be a six-hour compendium wild hog hunting class at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga, beginning 10 a.m., Saturday, August 23. The $100 seminar will be conducted by Jim Matthews, editor of California Hog Hunter, a newsletter on hunting wild hogs, and Durwood Hollis, hunting book author and public land hog hunting expert. Guest presenters include Tejon Ranch hog hunting guide Ron Gayer and GPS expert Dennis Phillips. Information and reservations by calling 909-887-3444 or www.outdoornewsservice.com/hogs/seminars.html.
AUGUST 23 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 24, Aug. 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 24 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 30 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 24, Aug. 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 30-31 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31 at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next Bakersfield gun show will be Nov. 22-23. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com.
SEPTEMBER 6 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
SEPTEMBER 6-7 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not valid in San Bernardino County). Other dates for 2008 classes are Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.

CALENDAR RESOURCES


For a complete list of HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES held throughout the state, including times, dates, and locations, go to the Department of Fish and Game’s web site at this address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes.aspx.
For the rules and regulations on GRUNION RUNS, along with a complete schedule and the expected times of the runs, go to this web site address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/gruschd.asp

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS


The following is a list of hunting, shooting, and fishing clubs and organizations in Southern California with contact information and regular meeting dates:
976-TUNA ROD AND REEL CLUB: The 976-Tuna Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. At the December meeting a free trip to Palmas de Cortez in Baja will be given away. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
CALIFORNIA STATE VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The California State Varmint Callers Association meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Denny's just north of the 210 freeway at Irwindale Ave., Irwindale. Contact Steven Childs at 626-407-8826 or steve@sdchilds.com. Web site: www.csvca.com.
CANYON OAKS SPORTSMAN’S CLUB: The Canyon Oaks Sportsman’s Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at it’s clubhouse in Lakeview Terrace-Sylmar. The club has regular trap, skeet, smallbore, big bore, handgun, and Cowboy Action shooting events. Contact Gary White at 818-998-7240, Mike Totta at 818-362-2181 or Mike Nickoloff via e-mail at idpamike@yahoo.com.
CERRITOS ROD & GUN CLUB: The Cerritos Rod & Gun Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Heritage Park in Cerritos. Contact Charles Sharp at 714-317-8290 or fish_90605@yahoo.com.
CLUB FISH: Club Fish, a 20-year-old fishing club, meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse, Santa Ana. The clubhouse is located at the entrance to Riverview Gold Course. Contact Mike Cross at 949-854-5258 or m_r_cross@yahoo.com.
    DEEP CREEK FLY-FISHERS: Deep Creek Fly-Fishers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse in Fairmont Park, in Riverside. Go to www.deepcreekflyfishers.org to download a map to the club house. Contact Brett Browning at 909-793-8912.
HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at The Apple Valley Fire Conference Center, 19235 Yucca Loma, Apple Valley. Contact John Rose at 760-247-5966.
HIGHLAND PARK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: The Highland Park Sportsmen's Club meets at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact Mauro Garcia at 323-254-0763 or incareal@juno.com.
NATIONAL VARMINT HUNTERS: The National Varmint Hunters meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club located on Grand Avenue, just west of 17th Street, Santa Ana. Contact Mark Harris at 714-655-6954 or mhitis1@yahoo.com or Terry Mathers at 714-299-9938 or coyote@jps.net.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club, 16699 Stoddard Wells Rd., Victorville. Contact Dave Recce at 760-956-7092 or Dave Halbrook at 760-553-2794.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at The Firing Line, 17921 Jamestown Lane, Huntington Beach. Contact Pat Ryan at 714-373-3688 or Casey Rasmussen at 714-377-5859.
ORANCO BOWMEN: The ORANCO Bowmen meet the second Tuesday of each month at the club range, 17504 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino (Euclid Avenue one block north of the 71 freeway). The range is open to the public on Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 909-597-7582. Web site: www.oranco.org.
ORANGE COUNTY BASS CLUB: The Orange County Bass Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Garden Grove Elk's Lodge. Contact Steve Pendergast at 949-651-8172 or prendergasts@netzero.com.
PLUNGE CREEK COWBOYS: The Plunge Creek Cowboys, a new Cowboy Action Shooting club in the Inland Empire, has shoots the third Saturday of each month at the Inland Fish and Game range on Orange Street in East Highlands. Authentic or replica firearms and garb required. Information: www.plungecreekcowboys.com.
PREDATOR CALLERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: The Predator Callers of Orange County meet 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Denny's restaurant, 7490 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Contact Rickey Macy via e-mail at rickmacey@juno.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club. Contact Cruz Garcia at 760-949-6334 or fathercruz@verizon.net.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse (located at the entrance to Riverview Golf Course) in Santa Ana. Contact Craig Riedel at 714-282-1194 or criedel@mflex.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (RIVERSIDE CHAPTER): The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Prado Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino (one block west of Euclid, just off the 71 freeway). Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or gibbent@gte.net. Web site: www.quriverside.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN DIEGO CHAPTER): The San Diego Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at DFG Headquarters at 4949 Viewridge Rd., San Diego. Contact David Preddy at davidpreddy@cox.net or visit www.sdqu.org.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER): The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Contact Tim Bovard at 866-206-9070, ext. 6715 or sgvqu@onebox.com.
REDONDO ROD & GUN CLUB: The Redondo Rod & Gun Club meets 8 p.m. every Thursday of every month at its own clubhouse. The club has promoted hunting, fishing, sport shooting and the outdoors since 1948. The clubhouse is located at 2023 Vanderbilt Lane, Redondo Beach. Contact 310-379-7772.
RIVERSIDE VARMINT CALLERS: The Riverside Varmint Callers meet 7 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Flo's Country Kitchen, Riverside. Contact Lance Cochrane at 909-919-4309 or Ray Gauthier at 951-785-4986. Web site:www.californiavarmintcallers.com/chapters.html/.
SAN DIEGO SPORTING DOG CLUB: The San Diego Sporting Dog Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Animal Medical Center, 600 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Steve Sarmiento at 619-659-9393 or sssarmi@sbcglobal.net.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The Southern California Varmint Callers Association meets 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Denny's Restaurant at Pioneer Blvd and Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Contact Granville Crow at 310-548-6221 or crowshot1@cox.net or Skip Gildner at 562-900-9020 or mtnhigh5@excite.com.
TEMPLE CITY SPORTSMEN: The Temple City Sportsmen meet the first Thursday of each month at the Temple City Civic Center in Temple City. Contact Jim White at 626-201-7782 or TCSPresident2006@yahoo.com.
TURNER'S OUTDOORSMAN ROD AND REEL CLUB: The Turner's Outdoorsman Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Marie Calendar’s Restaurant, 2300 Foothill, Pasadena. Contact Richard Crowe at 626-960-9610.

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