Equipment and Flies
- 4, 5, or 6 weight fly rods are ideal for fishing
Battle Creek.
- Fly fishermen should have
carry a few 7 1⁄2’ to 9' leaders tapered to 4x, and
bring tippet spools of 4x and 5x diameter. Fluorocarbon
tippets can be a good idea for nymphing. Battle Creek rainbow
trout don’t see much fishing pressure, and as a result are
not particularly tippet shy.
- Waders are recommended most
of the year; felt or studded boots are a necessity, while a wading
staff is also recommended. Battle Creek is a rigorous mountain
freestone stream, similar in nature to the rugged Pit River Canyon.
We do recommend that you come prepared for the slick boulders
and slippery granite slabs of the river, which make felt or studded
wading boots a must. During the hot summer months, water temperatures
are comfortable for wet wading, but waders are important for fishing
during the fall, and spring. The Fly Shop does not rent waders
or boots.
FLIES
NYMPHS
#6
Superfloss Rubberlegs (Brown/Black)
#8
-14 Mercer’s Poxyback Golden Stone Nymph
#14-18
B.H. Prince Nymph (std. or Amber wing)
#14
-18 Copper John (Red and Original)
#14-16
Mike Mercer's Beaded Z-Wing Caddis
#14
Beaded Fox Poopahs. ( Tan and Olive/with and without B.H.)
#16-18
GB Half-Flashback P.T.
#14-18
Mercer's CB Micro Mayflies
#14
-16 CB Birds Nests
DRIES
#8
Mercer's Flush Floater Foam Stones
#8-14
Stimulators
Foam Stone Adult - Salmonfly #6
#16-18
Elk Hair Caddis (Olive & Black)
Cutter's E/C Caddis
#16-18
Parachute Adams
#16
Norman's Loopwings
#16
TFS Li'l Yellow Stone Dry
#14-18
Yellow Humpy
This is by no means an all
exclusive list of flies. There are many other patterns
that will work as well in many cases. However, this is a list
of flies that represent patterns that any fisherman should have
in their vest. Going to any of our private ranches or to public
water with only three or four patterns will mean you stand a great
chance of not having the right fly at the right time.
A few points to remember:
Although Battle Creek Canyon is private, we still
operate under Fish & Game guidelines & regulations. Fishing
licenses are required and must be displayed.
But we've added a few of our own rules and guests
must remember that we require all of the ranch fishing to done fly
fishing with barbless hooks, and that all fish caught must be released.
Procedures for handling trout
1. Try to bring each fish to net or hand as quickly
as possible. The larger ones will do their best to interfere with
you doing this, but remember, the longer you play one the greater
the chance they will die later. If you do find yourself in a long
battle with one of the bigger ones, never take it out of the water.
Use an airless release only (see below).
2. Use barbless hooks and avoid using the very large streamer hooks.
Fish with size 8 flies or smaller.
3. Please, no hard nylon nets! The new rubber mesh nets are ideal.
4. Avoid dragging any fish up on the bank. Use the airless release
at all times. You can either reach down with a hemostat or hook
disengager and remove the fly while the fish is still under water.
5. When taking pictures of your fish please get everything ready
before lifting the fish up for the shot. Support the fish with both
hands- don’t squeeze- and keep it over water the whole time.
Lastly---your trophy should not be out of the water for over 5 seconds. |
