Equipment Checklist for your Feather River
Guided Steelhead Trip

• 6, 7, or 8 weight fly rods, 9 to 10 feet long
  
• Reels should have a good drag system and be equipped with a floating fly line.
  
• Every angler needs to have a current California fishing license, Delta Bay Enhancement Stamp, and Steelhead Report Card while fly fishing for steelhead on the Feather River.
  
• Chest-high Waders and felt or studded wading boots are required for fishing on the Feather River. Even though we fish the river from either jet boats or drift boats, waders are necessary for getting in and out of the boats in the frigid waters, and to wade fish certain productive riffles and runs. The Fly Shop does not rent waders or boots.
  
• Warm Clothes and Rain Gear. Weather conditions during the steelhead season on the Feather River can vary dramatically, be prepared for the possibility of severe weather.
  

**PLEASE NOTE - We steelhead fish in the rain , and we steelhead fish in the snow. The fish actually prefer these conditions. If you book a steelhead trip, please understand that we will only postpone trips - and refund deposits - due to MUDDY WATER. Wind, rain, and light snow will not justify a last minute cancellation. If we know the water is 'blown out' or too muddy to fish prior to your reservation, we will make every effort to contact you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Miscellaneous Tackle Suggestions:

• Fluorocarbon tippet spools of 2X, 3X and 4X We do not typically use tapered leaders when nymphing the Feather River.
  
• Split Shot (BB, AB, AAA)
  
• Indicators: our favorite indicators for nymphing on the Feather River are the Boles Float Rite Indicators.

Other items to consider bringing are:

*Hat or Cap (Wool cap for cold winter mornings) *Warm Gloves (fingerless gloves are best for fishing) *Polarized Sunglasses * Any beverages other than water and soda *Camera (in waterproof container) *Rain Jacket *Layered clothing system *A change of clothes

Feather River Flies

The most productive flies for fishing on the Feather River can change throughout the season, and sometimes what works one year doesn’t work as well the next. Listed below are some general fly pattern suggestions, based on a few of the fly patterns that have worked consistently over the years. For the most up-to-date fly suggestions, give us a call at The Fly Shop at 800-669-3474.

NYMPHS

#8 -12 Mercer’s Poxyback Golden Stone Nymph
#8-12 Solitude TB Golden Stone
#6 Superfloss Rubberlegs (Brown/Black)
#8-12 Mercer's Beaded Poxyback Hares Ear
#6-12 3-D nymphs (Black)
#12 Prince-of-Diamonds (Tan)
#14 -18 Copper John (Red and Original)
#12-14 B.H. Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
#14 GB Mercer’s Poxyback PMD
#14-16 Mercer’s Psycho Prince
#14 B.H. Micro Mayfly Nymph (Olive, Brown, Black)

EGGS

#12 Surreal Egg (Peachy King, Champagne, Shrimp Pink, Steelhead Orange)

#8 Boles Bazooka (Shrimp Pink, Peachy King, Sockeye, Steelhead Orange)

#8 MC Redd Reaper (Pink, Orange, Golden Nugget)

#10 Clown Egg

#12 MicroSpawn (Shrimp Pink, Orange, Clown)