California Fly Fishers Unlimited Guided Fly Fishing Testimonial - June, 2016
Just fished Crowley lake with midges for the first time. My advice would be to hire Ernie Gulley who Jeff is fishing with on club trip. Nice guy and learned a ton. Jeff may have him for one day but I'd try to book him for the other days. We fished by ourselves the first day with only 1 fish. We fished with Ernie for a day and half and landed 40-50 fish both days. At the same time, very few people around us were catching fish consistently like us. He knows his stuff and also allows his fellow guides to fish next to him and tells them what to use. He says that flies need to be pretty specific. Don't ask me as you'll be fishing a different time of year and the flies we used were different than the ones we were told to tie as it constantly changes. We were definately top boat the days we fished with Ernie and probably 30-50 boats on the water all in Mcgee Bay. Ask Jeff if you want to book Ernie for the club outing.
Valerie Adams
Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers Club - April 30th, 2016
I hope to get down south and fish with you some day. Nothing like learning from the master.
Gold Country Fly Fishers - March 12th, 2015
January 11th, 2015
Do you have your clinic dates set for 2015? Please let me know if you do. Also, I would be interested in seeing some pictures of your flies if you would be willing to share.
Truckee River Fly Fishers - March 15th, 2014
Deep Creek Fly Fishers - 3/10/13
Sorry about your PC misfortunes. They did inspire me to back up to my external hard drive, a task for later today.
Looking forward to fishing with you some time this summer, as well as the 5 Dot clinic in September.
Crowley Lake Six Bays Stillwater Class - 9/21/2012
5 DOT FLY FISHING CLINC THE BEST SO FAR - June 2013
At 5 Dot Fishing Is Learning - June 2013
Gold Country Fly Fishers - March 06th, 2015
Gold Country Fly Fishers - March 06th, 2015
I must say I enjoyed Ernie’s presentation on Crowley not so much for all the pretty pictures, but for his explanation on the life cycle of the bugs and the perch. Obviously we have to put our flies where the fish are going to see them……. his explanation about the proper depth was useful. Us regular fishers know this, but to be reminded and to see a clear presentation was helpful. I will think about this more when I fish other venues as well.
I’ve fished Crowley several times… and now with new info I think I’ll do better next time.
January 14th 2015
March 8th 2014
2/28/13
Your report on Goodwin Lake is one of the best descriptions I have ever read about fishing a stillwater environment.
Fly Fisher’s Club of Orange County, CA - April, 2012
I am the Program Chairman for the Fly Fisher’s Club of Orange County, CA.
In April of 2012 I had the pleasure of meeting Ernie Gulley as he presented to our club a program on Crowley Lakein the eastern Sierra’s. I personally have fished Crowley Lake for over 20 years, and have attended many seminars and listened to several speakers on this great fishery. Ernie Gulley’s presentation on Crowley Lake was outstanding – the best I have heard. What makes Ernie’s program so great is that he not only shares with you his own detailed knowledge of the lake, he also gives you other information and strategies from many well known experts on how to succeed on this great stillwater. He then follows up by giving each person in attendance his Crowley Lake notebook, which is a great tool for future reference.
In October of 2012 Ernie Gulley re-visited our club and gave us another fantastic program on another great stillwater, Pyramid Lake in Nevada. Since then many of us have fished with Ernie, and he has become a welcomed friend, guide and mentor to the Fly Fisher’s Club of Orange County. Ernie Gulley is truly a stillwater expert and gentleman who is always eager to share his knowledge with others and promote the sport of fly fishing.
I proudly recommend Ernie Gulley to any club or organization who is looking for an outstanding program on the stillwaters of Crowley and Pyramid lakes.