Payson Fly Casters

06/05/2026

This is a good overview of the classic Woolly Bu**er.
The Woolly Bu**er, and its many derivatives, is a good streamer to strip, swing or troll with great success for trout, bass, crappie, bluegill and many other fish species.

When you need a Bu**er
https://www.troutflies.com.au/flies/wooly-buggers.html

06/04/2026

PFC members Mark W and Tom H fished Willow Springs Lake today and caught Tigers and Rainbows. With the big Cicada hatch this season the Tigers were having a feast sipping them off the surface, while at the same time hitting streamers in deep water.

06/02/2026

We had some significant wind in Rim Country lately. Here are a couple of casting tips from Lefty Kreh on overcoming wind.

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06/02/2026

It will be interesting to see how effective this system is at controlling algae. If successful, it could be a new tool for the Payson Water Department to use at Green Valley Park.

06/01/2026

Payson Fly Casters recently purchased and delivered eight “medical grade” Oxygen Flow Meters to Canyon Creek Fish hatchery. These flow meters are upgrade replacements for flow meters used on the hatchery trucks that deliver trout to Rim Country Lakes and streams. These meters provide precise adjustments in the flow of oxygen to diffusers within the water tank trout reside in while being transported to lakes and streams. If the proper oxygenation is not maintained during transport the trout will likely die before making it to their final destination.

The efforts of PFC, as a Non-profit, are directed to providing supplemental funding, or in this case, a direct purchase of equipment, as well as volunteer labor to our local hatcheries.

06/01/2026

Payson Fly Casters recently purchased and delivered four 2 1/2” x 24” Micro Bubble Oxygen Diffusers (similar to the one shown in the video) to Tonto Creek Fish hatchery. These diffusers are similar to “air stones” you would put in your tropical fish aquarium. The hatchery will use them in trout raceways or other areas where additional oxygenation is needed to maintain the health of the trout as they mature.
The efforts of PFC, as a Non-profit, are directed to providing supplemental funding, or in this case, a direct purchase of equipment, as well as volunteer labor to our local hatcheries.

05/31/2026

Scott Gurtin of AZGFD’s Community Fishing Program talked about the history of the Community Fishing Program, originally called the Urban Fishing Program, as well as current issues, fish stocking in town/city waters, poaching, water quality requirements, etc. His presentation was extremely informative and interesting.
If you’re in an AZ fishing club we recommend you book Scott for a presentation!

05/31/2026

Gary Altman, one of the founding members of the Payson Fly Casters, is leaving Arizona to go live nearer to family. Today was his last time attending a club meeting prior to his move. His long time friends, Dorothy, Larry and Tom spoke fondly of their time together and reminisced about past good times.
Gary, you will be missed!

05/25/2026

Join us for Lie & Tie Tuesday, 12 Noon.
Tiny’s Restaurant in Payson.
If you want to know what fly tying is or want to learn, come join us. These guys are fun to be around!

05/23/2026

Ever have that moment on Facebook when you’re looking at a post and next thing you know it disappears?
You try to find it to no avail…so frustrating!
Well, Payson Fly Casters has a website that has information about our club and a “Calendar” which provides dates and information about upcoming events…such as weekly fly tying, monthly club meetings with presenter topics, club fishing trips, etc. On the Homepage you’ll find buttons that will direct you to various topics pages as well as the calendar, here is the website link:

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