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Of the attributes the most successful fishing guides possess, an in-depth, intimate knowledge of the waters they fish tops the list. Shane Kohlbeck is one of those guides whose knowledge of the Lower Sacramento River rivals anyone. Pick any day in the year and he will tell you which insects will be on the menu, (more…)

We would like to welcome Ian Stratte to the guide team here at The Fly Shop®. A California native originally from Eureka, Calif., Ian began fly fishing at an early age after finding his grandfather’s fly rods in the garage and taking them for a spin. His family transplanted to Redding, Calif., and he has (more…)

We are blessed to have so many fishing venues to choose from in Northern California when winter rolls around. No matter what the weather and river conditions, we literally can find somewhere to fish nearly every day of the year. Large winter storms that roll into the North State can often turn our rivers and (more…)

We would like to welcome back Andrew Hoodenpyle to the guide team at The Fly Shop®. Andrew, or “Hoody” as we know him, was introduced to the sport early by his grandfather, an accomplished cane rod builder up on the Fall River. His passion for fly fishing took hold, and by the age of 12 (more…)

The Fly Shop® is excited to announce our new all-inclusive fly fishing packages with the Gaia Hotel & Spa, conveniently located just south of Redding, California, off Interstate 5 and minutes from our tailwater fishery on the Lower Sacramento River. Make it easy on yourself, and let our talented Outfitters Department custom design an all (more…)

Fall & Winter Steelhead Each fall in Northern California, we look forward to the rains. Some years we have waited well into the winter before we have had even a single drop. The rains in the North State are super important for two reasons: It brings an end to the ever-lengthening fire season that has (more…)