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The duties of a Fishmaster for a Club Outing is not a time consuming task. The job is simply to coordinate. You are not expected to provide "expert advice" or "professional instruction", though knowledge of the destination site is important. Following is a list of the duties:

• Submit a write-up to the Windknots Editor describing the Outing so that it can be published in at least 2 or preferably 3 editions prior to the trip. It should contain a summary of timing and location information, type of fishing, gear and fly selections, and the Fishmaster's name and phone number. Refer to actual examples in past Windknot editions.

• Some members like to share rides. As appropriate, choose a good, central location where members can meet, form ride pools and leave their autos. It seems to work best to allow the members to form their own ride sharing arrangements at the meeting location and it is not necessary for members riding alone to meet or caravan with the group.

• As appropriate and at the discretion of the Fishmaster, breakfast and/or dinner arrangements can be made for the group.

• Contact each "sign-up" several days (1 to 2 weeks) prior to the Outing and provide: time and direction information and the location to meet for ride sharing; updated information from local fly shops; recommended tackle and flies; and lodging or camping information if needed. As appropriate, written information with instructions, maps, etc. can be provided at club meetings at the sign-up desk, mailed to the participants, or e-mailed as attachments. The e-mail approach is an easy, inexpensive approach that seems to work very well.

• Determine a time and place to gather at the Outing site; introduce the members on the Outing; exchange last minute information on conditions; describe fishing locations to those not acquainted with the area; and coordinate a meeting place (if appropriate) for "after fishing". Also, as appropriate, you may choose to break-up into groups with an experienced leader for each group.

• Provide Outing results/fishing report (and photos) to the Windknots editor and Webmaster. The Webmaster has the capacity to post lots of outings pictures so send in lot's of photos.

If you have any questions regarding Fishmaster duties, or would like to volunteer to be a Fishmaster for an outing (either already scheduled, or to a new destination) please contact the Outings Chairman, Jim McCombs. He may be reached at (925) 672-0941 or .