The Northern California Stream Report at The Fly Shop®

The Fly Shop's^® Local Waters

Lower Sacramento River

Updated 11/19/08

General Information :

Flows on the Lower Sac are at 3,950 cfs, with flows decreased gradually (50 cfs per day) down to 3,750 by Nov. 21.

Fishing on the Sac has been varied over the past week, with some very good days, and some tough days. When it's on, the trout are heavy, happy, and hot. The few days when the trout bite has been off, the steelhead fishing in the river below Anderson has been good. There seems to be a bunch of big, wild steelhead milling around in the river from a few miles above to a few miles downstream of the mouth of Battle Creek.

Rain is much-needed in the North State right now. Fresh rain should bring up another batch of salmon, turning on the egg-bite once again, as well as bringing out the Baetis hatches that can be very good on overcast winter days.

Wintertime is generally one of our favorite seasons of the year on the Lower Sac, with consistent action for rainbows, rain or shine, behind spawning salmon, and steelhead still coming in fresh on the lower drifts. The later in the winter we get, the bigger the fish, as they can gain weight fast with the high-protein egg diet.

Fishing Conditions:

There is quite a bit of "steelhead green" color coming in from Keswick, with about 4 foot visibility; great color for this time of year, enough turbidity to make the salmon, trout, and steelhead comfortable, but not so much to adversely affect the fishing.

The first big push of salmon that started spawning in mid-October is pretty much finished. Once we get some rain (forecast right now for early next week) the late Fall run of fish should start to arrive. Whenever you see salmon in shallow water dropping fresh eggs in the redds, there's a good chance there are trout attacking egg patterns nearby. Drop a small mayfly or caddis nymph below and egg pattern for the best success.

Flies:

• Single Eggs, Surreal Eggs, & M.C. Redd Reapers #8-12
- Shrimp Pink
- Orange
- Peachy King
- Champagne
• Micro Mayfly #14-18
- Black
- Brown
- Olive
- Yellow
• Hogan's S&M #16-18
• Zack's SSMK #18
- Black
- Olive
• Fox's Beaded Poopah's
- Cinnamon
• Zaddis
- Amber
• TBRL Copper Johns #16-18
• Fred Gordon's Prince Nymph #14-16
• Super Floss Rubberlegs
- Brown/Brown

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: The City of Redding voted on 3/18/08 to close the Lower Sacramento River at Cypress Street Bridge to ALL BOATING ACTIVITY at any flows 7,000 cfs and higher. The Boat Passage will remain open to drift boats at flows lower than 7,000 cfs, though it is still recommended ONLY for experienced rowers as there are some serious hazards in the river at the bridge construction project, with only a narrow chute (20 feet wide) to navigate.

Also, there is bridge construction on the Highway 44 bridge in Redding and the North Street Bridge just upstream from Anderson River Park. If you're boating on this stretch of river, make sure that you take the posted route through the construction zone, it is the only safe way to go.

Upper Sacramento River		Updated 11/19/08
General Information: The Upper Sac is fishing fair. There are still a few October Caddis hatching in the afternoons and evenings, but not a lot of fish rising too them. The most productive methods for catching fish have been drifting big rubberleg Stones, Copper Johns, and PT's under indicators in the deeper pools and runs. The best fishing has been from late morning into early evening, when the temperatures are a little warmer and the fish more active.	Fishing Conditions: The river's in good shape, and the fall colors are just starting to pop out. Just beautiful, with some nice fishing besides! Rain might affect some of the lower accesses on the river, but it should remain fishable closer to Dunsmuir.	Flies: • Pheasant Tail Nymphs #16-18 • Micro Mayflies #16-18 • Red Copper John #16-18 • Olive Zaddis #14 • Beaded Z-Wing - Green #16 • Dark Lord #14-16 • Superfloss Rubberlegs #6 • Zebra Midge #16-20 - Black - Red • Copper Beaded Frostbite Midge #16-18 • GB Hares Ear #10 or #16 • BWO Dries #18-20
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: When nymphing on the Upper Sacramento River, always use more weight than you think you need to get the flies down to the fish. This time of year small flies in the pocket water works best. If you're not ticking the bottom from time to time (yes, this means losing a few flies), you're probably not getting down to where the fish are feeding.

Pit River	Updated 11/19/08	To top of page
General Information: The Pit is still fishing well, especially from late morning through the afternoon, whenever the temperatures are a little warmer. There's not a lot of insects hatching, so the most productive flies on the Pit River have been Rubberlegs, Baetis Nymphs and Midge Patterns.	Fishing Conditions: There are BWO's hatching on the overcast days. Nymphing has been most productive, with midge larvae, mayfly, caddis, or small attractors such as Princes and Copper johns.	Flies: • Red Copper Johns #16-18 • Micro Mayflies #16-18 • Olive Zaddis #14 • Olive SSMK's #18 • Olive Birds Nest #16 • Dark Lord #14-16 • Midges #18-20 • Pheasant Tails #16-20 • Fox's Poopah Olive #14-16
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: Be ready for tough wading conditions when fishing this river. Flat ground DOES NOT exist here! A wading staff is highly recommended.... almost mandatory. Many bones (wrist, arm, ankle, leg) and fly rods (Sage, Loomis, Scott, etc..) have been broken here. Move slow, and keep solid footing while in the water. (But just in case... pack some dry clothes, snake kit and don't forget to dry out your fly-box at the end of the day!)

Trinity River

Updated 11/19/08

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General Information:

Flows are 300 cfs out of Lewiston Dam; these low flows will remain in effect throughout the winter.

The steelhead season on the Trinity seems to be back to a normal year so far this year. Really, it's not as tough as some are making it out to be, there's just plain not as many fish as last year. Most anglers are hooking fish every day (guides are averaging 1-6 adults hooked daily), but the fish are so big this year -- and more wild fish than hatchery -- that not all the fish are making it to the net. Basically, people that got spoiled with the phenomenal numbers of hatchery fish last year may be disappointed, but really it's still pretty darn good steelhead fishing. Even with the fewer numbers of fish this year, we are seeing some of the biggest steelhead we've ever seen come out of the Trinity, with a confirmed 36" Wild Steelhead landed and a 32" sea-run Brown landed with one of our Fly Shop guides just last week.

Fishing Conditions:

With no recent rains, the river hasn't received any new push of fish into the Junction City area. Most people are fishing from Lewiston to Douglas City. While there are fewer fish in the Junction City area, there is also fewer people, so if you want to get away from people this is your chance.

The good news is, we're starting to get more reports of fresh steelhead moving through the lower sections of river. A little bit of rain would be great right now to bring those fish -- and hopefully others -- all the way up.

Flies:

• Copper Johns #12-16
• Mercer's TB October Pupa #8
• GB Flashback P.T.'s #12-14
• Mercer's Poxyback Hare's Ear #10-14
• Schaefer's 3-D Nymph Black #6-#10
• MC Redd Reaper's
• Micro Spawn
- Shrimp Pink
- Orange
• Peachy King Surreal Eggs
• Boles Bazookas
• Psycho Princes #12-14
- Orange
- Purple
• Poxyback Gloden Stones #8-14
• TB Golden Stones #8-12
• Thurmanator Golden Stones #6 or #12
• Green Butt Silver Hilton's
• BBBB
• Skunks
• Mr. Fox's Sleeches
• Muddler's
• Mercer's October Skater #8

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: Steelhead are special creatures. Any time you get a chance to hook into one, even if it kicks your butt, you should appreciate the opportunity and count that as a great day of steelheading. Anyone who whines about "only hooking one fish" should not call themselves steelhead anglers.

McCloud River	Updated 11/16/08	To top of page
General Information : Closed for the season.	Fishing Conditions:	Flies:
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: Felt wading boots with studs, and/or a wading staff can be a good idea for the McCloud, which is full of bowling ball shaped rocks that can be very slick. The more water you can cover, the more fish have a chance to see your fly and the better your odds at landing a few nice ones. High-stick nymph the pocket water and deeper chutes, then switch over to dry flies in the flats and whenever you see a fish rising consistently.

Fall River

Updated 11/16/08

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General Information:

Closed for the season.

Fishing Conditions:

Flies:

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: The "Fall River Twitch" has been the most effective technique on Fall River for decades. Anchor your pram upstream of rising fish. Cast downstream and across, then feed line out to extend your drift a long ways downstream. This way the fish see your fly first, and enables a precise presentation without spooking the fish. If you're casting to a pod of rising trout, work from the outside in and you can often pick them off one by one.

Hat Creek

Updated 11/16/08

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Water Conditions:

Closed for season.

Fishing Conditions:

Flies:

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: For a fun challenge, try catching Hat Creek trout on as many tactics as you can: small indicators with nymphs, swinging wet flies and/or streamers, and, of course, with a well-presented dry fly. The Powerhouse #2 Riffle is one of the best spots on the creek, but also one of the most popular. Anglers seeking a real challenge should sight-cast to trout in the fabled "carbon flats" section, and those looking for solace can hike into the freestone section just above Lake Britton.

Klamath River

Updated 11/19/08

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Water Conditions:

Flows are right around 1,340 cfs out of Iron Gate dam. By the Seiad Valley it is at 1,840 cfs, while Orleans is at 2,830 cfs.

There are good numbers of steelhead -- both half-pounders and adults -- spread throughout the Klamath system, from Iron Gate all the way down to the mouth. Both conventional and fly anglers are finding decent numbers of half pounders and adults just about wherever they wet a line.

Fishing Conditions:

Conditions are good throughout the Klamath River system, and fish are spread out all over the place. October and November are usually good months in the middle sections of the Klamath around Somes Bar and Orleans.

Flies:

• Birds Nest's
• Prince Nymphs
• Stimulators
• Copper Johns
• Superfloss Rubberlegs

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: Call 800-669-3474 to find out about the new Klamathon Lodge on the upper Klamath, opening soon!!

Feather River	Updated 11/11/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Fishing is fair, with a few half-pouners and smaller adult steelhead starting to trickle in. Look for Salmon spawing and fish Eggs and Nymphs behind them.	Fishing Conditions: The best fishing is early and late in the day.	Flies: • M.C. Redd Reapers #8 • Surreal Eggs #12 • Fire San Jaun Worms #12 • Olive Birds Nest #12-14 • Olive Fox Poopahs#12-14 • Olive Zaddis #14 • Flashback P.T.'s #16-18 • Micro Mayflies #14-18
The Fly Shop's^® Tips:

Yuba River	Updated 11/11/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: The Yuba is fishing fair right now. We have had good reports of Salmon spawning, with the trout and a few Steelhead feeding on eggs and nymphs behind them. The cool nights are starting to slow the dry fly fishing. There's still the occassional rising fish - usually to BWO's midday to evening -- but most of the fish being caught are on eggs and nymphs.	Fishing Conditions: Eggs and few BWOs are still coming off on the Yuba right now, starting to hatch around midday.	Flies: • M.C. Redd Reapers • Boles Bazookas • Surreal Eggs • Baetis Nymphs #18-20 • Superfloss Rubberlegs • Golden Stone Nymphs #8-12 • Brown or Black Birds Nest #14-16 • Baetis Dries and Emergers #18-20
The Fly Shop's Tips: Public wading access is best near the Hwy 20 Bridge. You can also launch drift boats there, and take out at the Sycamore Ranch R.V. Park.

Keswick Reservoir	Updated 11/11/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: The water is low so watch out for rock structures.	Fishing Conditions: Streamers with sinking lines work exceptionally well as do large black midges and birds nests under indicators.	Flies: • Pheasant Tail Nymphs (beaded or non-beaded) #14-16 • Micro Mayflies (Brown or Olive)#14-18 • Fox's Peacock Cone Bugger • Burk's Aggravator Prince #6 • Marlee Zebra Midge #12
The Fly Shop's Tips: The best way to fish Keswick is from a jetboat, nymphing the seams and dropoffs, and stripping streamers on sinking lines. Depth is the key to success here. Once you find the right depth that the fish are feeding at, success is likely.

Lewiston Lake	Updated 11/11/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Recent reports have been good for Lewiston Lake, not many big fish but good numbers of fish. There's been some action on emergin callibaetis in the afternoons and evenings, but the most productive fishing has been with small midges under indicators. Streamers on sinking lines are taking some of the larger fish.	Fishing Conditions: Some callibaetis hatching in the afternoons and evenings, and midges in the early morning.	Flies: • Leeches #6-10 • Zack-Attack Damsels • Stillwater Mymphs • Zallibaetis #14 • Poxyback Callibaetis #18 • Seal Buggers Olive or Black • Chromies #18-20 • Zebra Midges #18-20
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: You can't go too small. The takes can be subtle and then the takes can Brutal. Strike on every twitch! Be patient, too, sometimes it takes a long, slow drift to pick up fish. A small yarn indicator is a good tip, take heed and try it.

McCloud Reservoir	Updated 11/11/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: This is an uncrowded reservoir that begs you to learn it.	Fishing Conditions: No recent reports	Flies: • Zebra Midges 16-20's • Freshwater Clousers #6 • Stimulators • Wooly Buggers/Leeches
The Fly Shop's^® Tips:

Iron Canyon Reservoir	Updated 11/12/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Very High.	Fishing Conditions: The water conditions show that the water levels are high at this time.	Flies: • Zack's Blood Geyser Midge #16 • San Juan Worm Fire • Black Micro Mayflies • Zebra Midges Black #16-20 • Zack-Attack Damsels • Stillwater Nymphs • Seal Buggers • Leeches • Zuggers
The Fly Shop's Tips:

Baum Lake	Updated 11/12/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Fishing at Baum Lake has been good to great, with cool weather and recent stalking. Damsel and Callibaetis Nymphs have been the most productive lately, but on days when the wind isn't blowing too hard there have been good reports of dry fly fishing.	Fishing Conditions: Intermediate lines with Damsel nymphs or small buggers always produce fish. The key is SLOW strips! The water is clear, so the fish have lots of visibility. Use lighter, longer leaders. Delicate presentations will produce more strikes.	Flies: • Ruby Eye Leech • Crystal Buggers #12 • Zack-Attack Damsels • Stillwater Nymphs • Fox's Callibeeottis #16 • Zallibaetis #14 • Griffiths Gnat #18-20 • Zuggers All Colors • Tilt Wing Duns BWO #20 • Parachute Adams #16-20
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: A dry or parasol emerger with a midge dropper suspended a few inches below the surface is often productive on Baum Lake. If all else fails, stripping olive damsel nymphs on intermediate lines will usually produce fish.

Eastman Lake	Updated 11/16/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Closed for season.	Fishing Conditions:	Flies:
The Fly Shop's^® Tips:

Manzanita Lake	Updated 11/12/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Fishing good! There are some very good callibaetis hatches and midges going on right now, though with the cooler nights the callibaetis may start to taper off over the next couple of weeks.	Fishing Conditions We love to visit this high mountain gem! Damsels, Dragons, Midges, Caddis, Callibaetis, and terrestrials (ants/beetles) all can provide action! Expect callibaetis nymphs and midge pupa to be most productive here.	Flies: • Gidgets - Brown - Olive • Damsel Nymphs • Callibaetis - nymphs - emergers - adults • Leeches and buggers • Terrestrials - Beetles - Ants
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: As temperatures warm, look for good hatches of callibaetis mayflies and flying ants (actually, they're termites, but the fish don't care what we call them, they just like to eat them!)

McCumber Lake	Updated 11/12/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: With the cooler weather the water temperatures have started to drop on McCumber, and it fishable again.	Fishing Conditions Can you believe that presentation is important? The browns like to chase damsels and callibaetis nymphs from the bottom swimming to the top. That means use a floating line or intermediate line, let the fly sink and slowly strip up to the surface. Enjoy!	Flies: • Stillwater Nymphs #12-14 • Zack-Attack Damsels • Fox's Callibeeotis #16 • Zack's Zallibaetis #14 • Poxyback Callibaetis #16-18 • GB Hares Ears #14-16 • P.T.'s #16-20 • Callibaetis Emergers #16 • Seal Buggers #8 • Zuggers #8 • Midges #18-20
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: You'll want a small boat/pram, float tube, pontoon or a guide to access the lake. Give us a call for details. (Gas motors are not allowed).

The Fly Shop's^® Private Waters

Antelope Creek Lodge

Updated 11/12/08

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Water Conditions:

Closed for the season. Book now for 2009!

This lodge is swiftly becoming one of the most popular private fly fishing ranches in California!

Fishing Conditions:

At 5,000 ft. elevation, the waters here normally stay cold year 'round! The stream sits 20 ft. from the lodge, and almost every bend has rainbow or brown trout lurking in the undercut banks! And the two scenic lakes on the ranch are full of trophy rainbow and brown trout.

Flies:

LAKES
• Black, purple, chartreuse, brown and olive Leeches or Buggers
• PT nymphs #16-18
• Dragon Nymph #10
• CB Frostbite Midge #16-18
• Copper Johns #18
• Prince Nymphs #18
• Zebra Midgeling
• Glass Bead Gee Leech
• Yellow Zonker
• Callibaetis dries and emergers
STREAM
• Pheasant Tail Nymphs #14-18
• Prince Nymphs #14-18
• Parachute Adams #16
• Ant #14-16
• Black Beetle #14-16
• Adams Emerger #16
• Black Leech #12

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: Two lakes and around a mile of stream provide anglers with wade fishing, bank fishing or float tubing. Opportunities for small trout and large trout, rainbows or browns on dries, nymphs, or streamers!! What more could you want? How about a comfortable lodge with a wet bar, huge fireplace, DirectTV, and gourmet food? No problem, it's all here!

Bailey Creek Ranch	Updated 11/16/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Stream is closed for season. The lake remains open to day-fishing during the winter months.	Fishing Conditions: Two excellent lakes, one trophy trout lake and one lake with monster bass. Available lodging in a wonderful home (cooked meals, pro billiards table, and a new pool/spa area). Bailey Creek Ranch is a relaxing getaway for the serious and the not so serious angler. This is one of Northern California's Premier Private Ranches.	Flies: Lakes • Buggers • Dragon Nymphs • Leeches • Parachute Adams • Midge Pupa • Chernoybl Ants Stream • Buggers • Prince Nymphs • Pheasant Tails • Adams • Elk Hair Caddis • Golden Stone Nymphs • Hare's Ear
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: Only 45 minutes from Redding, Bailey Creek Ranch is the perfect get-away for the family or a small group of anglers.

Battle Creek Canyon

Updated 11/16/08

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Water Conditions:

Closed for season. Opens last Saturday in April, 2009.

Fishing Conditions:

Fishing report from a guest:

"in a word-outstanding.

we fished two hours in the afternoon of oct 4 at Wall. 10 fish each 10-14inches.

Sat Oct 5 we fished no mans. 10 am to 430pm. outstanding, first fish on was bigger than 20 it flopped before it could be measured. no fish smaller than 12, all between 14-20; Dave got 28 fish, i got 29.

Sunday Oct 6 we fished canyon. 10am to 4pm biggest 20, a couple of 17's. Dave got 39, Steve 18. was like the Pit.

where else can you go for this quality of fish and numbers? It is off the charts. Each day we parked and walked down to the end of the beat and fished up the whole beat... tough going but way worth it. The most diverse and interesting water was no mans -- by far. Ledges, pocket water, frog water - everything had fish.

Looking forward to our next trip.

best,
steve"

Flies:

• Superfloss Rubberlegs Brown #6
• Copper John Red #14 & 16
• Dark Lords # 12 & 14
• Black Zebra Midge #16 & 18
• Stimulators

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: The pocket-water nymphing on this stream can be fantastic. It's definitely the most productive method here. Sometimes we'll carry a sink-tip line and swing streamers in the deeper slots and hook into some large meat-eating fish. Dry and dropper can be deadly at certain times of the year. Stone hatches in the spring can be mind-blowing! The "Coleman Ditch", more like a spring creek, on the property is absolutely loaded with 14-18" rainbows. It's open to all Battle Creek guests who are fishing on the ranch.

Clear Creek	Updated 11/16/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Closed for season.	Fishing Conditions We are lucky to have access on one of the longest stretches of private streams in California. Three cabins and six miles of stream can make for a great weekend! You'll get about 2 miles of stream and a cabin to yourself!	Flies: • Crystal Buggers #6-12 - Black - Chartreuse - Olive • Hoppers #8-12 • Parachute Adams #16-18 • Flashback PT Nymphs #14-18 • Midge Pupa #18-22 • Golden Stone Dries/Nymphs • Black Ants/Beetles
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: This is seclusion at it's finest. Spring Creek and Freestone style fishing in a private setting. LOTS of sight fishing. Your own private cabin. Your own 2 miles of stream. Your own trout to catch.

Hat Creek Ranch	Updated 11/16/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Creek closed for season.	Fishing Conditions This is one of our favorite new ranches! With an idyllic cabin right on the banks of upper Hat Creek, private access to your own stretch of the creek as well as a trout-filled pond, all within minutes of Burney and all of the great public accesses nearby, you're bound to fall in love with the Hermsmeyer Hat Creek Ranch, too.	Flies: Dry Flies: • Quigley Stackers • Parachute Adams #12 • Tan Elk Hair Caddis #14 • Orange Stimulators #6-10 Nymphs: • Fox's Poopah #14 • Black Micro Mayfly #14 • Mercer's Poxyback Stonefly #12 • Black Zebra Midge #18
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: The bigger fish in the creek are holding under the structure, riffles, and undercut banks.

Lake Christine	Updated 11/19/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Lake Christine remains open throughout the winter months, and is actually still fishing well right now! There are lots of midges hatching sporadically throughout the day, and still the occasional callibaetis on warmer afternoons.	Fishing Conditions: Great fishing, lots of dry fly opportunities!! This is one of our favorite secret spots.	Flies: • Last Chance Cripples • CDC Biot Spinners • Freshwater Clousers • Crystal Buggers - Black - Olive • Parachute Adams • Might May Callibaetis
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: It is especially important to have a float tube or pram to access the lake. The best dry fly fishing lake that we have ever been associated with. Cast to the cruising fish all day long.

Riverside on Fall River

Updated 11/16/08

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Water Conditions:

Closed for season. .

Fishing Conditions:

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house sits 10 feet from Fall River! It comes fully equiped with a hot tub, BBQ, and 3 boats - with NEW gas motors - ready to go fishing! (Make sure that you read the confirmation and instructions on gas motor operation before using!) This is a perfect getaway for a group of 6-8 people. New Carpet and furniture as well!

Flies:

• Norman's Wiggle Tail #14-18
• H.B.I. Nymphs #16-20>
• Micro Mayflies #16-18
• Quigly's Micro Caddis
• Mercer's Gidget
• Parachute Adams #20
• Scum Dun PMD #18
• Light Cahill #18
• Zug Bug #14-18
• Crystal Buggers Olv-Blk #8-12
• Leeches #10-12
• Flashback P.T. Nymphs #14-18
• Fox's Micro Poopah #18
• Tilt Wing Duns
• Last Chance Cripples

The Fly Shop's^® Tips: A great vacation house, Riverside is in close proximity to other fisheries like Hat Creek, Burney Creek, and the Pit River. Don't forget to bring the clubs, a world class 18 hole golf course, with magnificent views, is only 10 minutes away!

Rock Creek Lake	Updated 11/19/08	To top of page
Water Conditions: Fishing is still good on Rock Creek Lake! In the winter time, midges are the secret to success on Rock Creek Lake. The colder water temperatures mean lethargic fish, so strikes can be slow and subtle, but it's still one of the best places to hook monster trout in the wintertime.	Fishing Conditions: Callibaetis time starts in the spring, and throwing big streamers will almost always produce some monster trout. And don't forget those midges!	Flies: • Spotlight Callibaetis #16 • Parachute Ants #16 • Foam Beetles #12-16 • Crystal Buggers • Griffith's Gnat • Harrops Last Chance Cripple - Callibaetis - Baetis • Hatchmaster Midge • Glass Bead Gee Leeches • Yellow Zonker • CH Firetiger Bugger • Mr. Fox's Sleech - Pink Rubber Worm
The Fly Shop's^® Tips: Floating line as well as a full compliment of sinking lines is useful here, as the fish will suspend at varying levels depending on water temperatures and available food sources. There are some really huge trout here-recent sightings by clients and staff have confirmed the existence of rainbows over 12 pounds!

**ALERT!!!! -- NEW ZEALAND MUD SNAILS have been confirmed in California rivers. The snails are very tiny and highly reproductive. The problem is created by their high numbers - billions of them - soon they cover every stone, log or other object in the water. In the process they will consume all the algae that other, more desirable trout stream invertebrates need to survive, including Mayflies, Stone flies and Caddis flies which are vital parts of the food chain. A collapse of the food chain may result in a collapse of the fishery, plus the birds and otters that depend on the fish for food.

Be sure to wash/bleach your wading boots and gear before heading out to another river. Actually, someone just finished a study and here's what they found. Mix equal parts Formula 409 Disinfectant and water then soak gear for 5 minutes. If this method is not possible, spray gear with the same mixture from a squirt bottle and keep wet for 5 minutes. This has shown to kill 100% of the mudnsnails with minimal damage to gear. Pay particular attention to the inside of boots, under laces and inside tongue gussets! Let's help to stop the infestation whenever and wherever we can!! Educate yourself and take responsibility, assume there are snails everywhere. The future of our waters are in OUR hands! Let's do something about it!

Find our more information by visiting the California Department Of Fish & Game's website.

Comments and questions are welcome.
Please contact me at michael@theflyshop.com or call 800-669-3474