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"It's given me a lot of peace," Bullock said. "It kind of de-stresses you, gets you back to nature."
For nearly five years, Bullock has served as president of the Santa Clarita Casting Club, a group of about 60 local fly fishing enthusiasts who meet regularly to discuss and master the sport, traveling California's rivers and creeks in search of the perfect trout.
"Fish don't live in ugly places," Bullock said.
The Santa Clarita Casting Club formed in 2005 with a handful of members and has since grown to include frequent casting clinics and field trips.
"It's a great sport for people who want to get away from the hubbub of things," said Dick Harris, vice president.
Fly fishing can be done in fresh or salt water and involves using flies to entice fish.
The club generally takes four or five trips a year, ranging from Lower Owens River to Lake Elizabeth and Kern River. Those trips give members like Harris and Bullock a chance to relax.
"There's a sense of wonderment to it," Harris said.
Even though the fly fishing season runs from April to November, the sport can take place throughout the year at certain fishing spots that remain open in the winter.
"I personally prefer winter fishing," Bullock said, adding that the cool weather brings beautiful days.
Another component of the club involves teaching conservation to show people the need to save water and be resourceful, Harris said. The club teams up with organizations like the YMCA to reach youth.
"A lot of what I've learned is how delicate the ecosystem is," Harris said.
