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Meet our Board Members
Tim Huckaby is the President of the San Diego Fly Fishers and a known leader in the fly‑fishing community. An accomplished writer, Tim has published numerous articles across leading outdoor magazines and maintains a widely read fly‑fishing blog at TimHuckaby.com.
A professional fly tier, Tim is known for his custom hand‑crafted patterns, which he sells through his website. As a licensed professional guide, he is listed on one of only two permits authorized to guide in the Golden Trout Wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California SEE MORE
Andrea Rae - Treasurer
Alan Thompson - Membership Chair
Kai Schumann - Outings Coordinator
Mark Hedderson - Finny Facts and Indicator Editor
Born in Chula Vista and also worked there for 30 years as a high school English teacher (even though English is not my best subject, which as a student, was ditching class and poaching bass at Lake Otay). I've lived in La Mesa now for 25 years and it's only a ten minute drive to Lake Murray, which has become my default home water, that and kayak fishing Sweetwater Marsh in South Bay. I loved fishing as soon as I was old enough to tag along with my big brother, but didn't come around to fly fishing until 2008. Had I known it was so fun and relatively easy I would have been on board sooner. SEE MORE
Whitney Wilkinson
I learned to fly fish from my father when i was about 12, on the headwaters of the White River in Colorado. I was a wonderful private fishing lodge with about 9 miles of river. It was all dry fly only and absolutely amazing fishing catching 50+ fish everyday. When I went to college I put fly fishing on hold due to studies and later work. After spending nearly 30 years in the retail sporting goods industry and getting married and raising 3 daughters, I retired and re-discovered my passion. SEE MORE
Gary Strawn, Conservation Chairman
After a career in the Navy and another in aerospace, I got involved in water ecology through my passion for fly fishing, and now serve as Chairman of the Water Quality Control Board for the San Diego Region. In California, these Regional Boards are responsible for implementing and enforcing the Federal and State Clean Water Acts, protecting our local streams, bays and beaches. That fits perfectly with our San Diego Fly Fishers Motto: "Cleaner Water, Brighter Streams, Better Fishing".
As theConservation Chairman I have tried to focus our donations and volunteer efforts locally, such as replenishment of white sea bass and halibut in our bays, and restoring our native trout habitats. My favorite projects are stream restoration in the Golden Trout Wilderness and our Trout in the Classroom program. My favorite fishing spots are Nine Mile Creek in the Golden Trout Wilderness and my "sacred bass pond" on the San Diego River.
Mel Ochs - Secretary
Stan Perry - Gear Donations Coordinator
I grew up in Southeast Iowa in a small town on the Mississippi River where hunting and fishing were a way of life. Bass, Bluegill, Chanel Catfish, Ducks, Rabbits and Pheasants were the main targets. I never saw a Fly Rod in Iowa. I learned to Fly fish while spending summers with my Grandparents in Maine. Small stream fishing, mostly with wet flies and mostly for small Brook Trout, It was my return to Maine as a Navl Aviator that reintroduced me to Fly fishing and I’ve been at it ever since. Joining the SDFF has made it possible to visit many different locations, learn new techniques and associate with a wonderful group of new friends.
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS
James Castelluzzo - President SDFF 2020-2023
Degreed in Architecture and Urban Design. Architect of San Diego high rise hotel, office, condominium projects and librarys and Education Facilities along with the SD Convention Center.
Supported NATO forces USN as Base Design Manager in Sigonella Sicily Naval Air Station from 2013-2016. SEE MORE
James Castelluzzo - President SDFF 2020-2023
Degreed in Architecture and Urban Design. Architect of San Diego high rise hotel, office, condominium projects and librarys and Education Facilities along with the SD Convention Center.
Supported NATO forces USN as Base Design Manager in Sigonella Sicily Naval Air Station from 2013-2016 SEE MORE
Jeff Clark
Jeff Clark
Mike Gilroy
I started fly fishing in Virginia. I purchased my first rod with monies earned from caddying. I taught myself how to cast and fish on the Shenandoah River, mostly while cutting classes from high school. Caught lots of fish and developed lots of bad casting habits. No Youtube or DVDs in the 60’s.
After retiring from the Navy, I ended up in Washington State and expanded my flyfishing adventures on the rivers of the northwest. I loved chasing Steelheads, Dolly Varden and Salmon. Skagit, Sauk, Stillaguamish, and Naches are some of my favorite waters. SEE MORE
Bruce Harris
Aram Harijan
Maim Kim here. I started fly fishing at the beginning of 2025, and it’s quickly become a real blessing in my life and a way for me to bond with my brother, Aram. I’m also fairly new to San Diego and love how fly fishing brings together nature and this great community—getting to know the people in this club is my favorite part of fly fishing. Well, apart from actually catching the fish! Behind the scenes, I help with tech and digital projects—supporting Mark on the Finny Facts newsletter, creating materials like the Stroud Annual Banquet flyer, and pitching in wherever needed. If you see me around or if there's any way I can be of service to you, don’t be shy—say hi!
Whitney Wilkinson
I learned to fly fish from my father when i was about 12, on the headwaters of the White River in Colorado. I was a wonderful private fishing lodge with about 9 miles of river. It was all dry fly only and absolutely amazing fishing catching 50+ fish everyday. When I went to college I put fly fishing on hold due to studies and later work. After spending nearly 30 years in the retail sporting goods industry and getting married and raising 3 daughters, I retired and re-discovered my passion. I got a suggestion from a neighbor that I should look into the SDFF club, and went to my first meeting a few years ago. What a wonderful decision that was. This is an incredible club with so many great members and programs to enjoy. I am looking forward to being on the board this year and helping the club in any way I can!