Ted Fay Fly Shop Reports on 5.24.2017

Memorial Day weekend rapidly approaching and some of you are angsting about the river conditions. The McCloud dropped into very fishy shape this week but the hot weather returned and the high elevation melt kicked in. I of course took advantage of the window with satisfying results. The river is presently at 325cfs, a bit high from normal summer flows of...

Wild Waters Fly Fishing reports on 5.18.17

The rivers running off Mt. Shasta are all starting to come into play for the season.  We do expect the upcoming, hot weather to bump some flows up due to snow melt, mostly on the Upper Sac and its feeder creeks.  We have been fishing from the raft and from shore.  Hatches of stoneflies and mayflies become more prolific everyday spring approaches.  

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Bucko Theriot reports on 5.11.17

Today, I had to switch from shorts and sandals–that I have been enjoying all week–for boots and jeans. Yes, the cold weather has once again rolled in and we are expecting the night time lows to get to the 30s for the rest of the week. So if you are planning a camping on the

McCloud or Upper Sac

, bring some warm gear.

Currently the

Upper Sac

is flowing at 2500...

Wild Waters Fly Fishing reports on 5.10.17

The Upper and Lower Sac are running big but fish are being caught. The Lower Sac went back up to 13,000cfs over the weekend but the fish did not seem to be bothered. It’s A great time to be out on it while the temps are mild. A recent trip on it used a combo of running drifts from the boat and getting out to fish buckets and side channels …. very effective...

Bucko Theriot reports on 5.4.17

Upper Sac 

This week we have had some incredible weather and have taken full advantage of it—I even found myself wet wading. I did a couple days on the Upper Sac this week and the fishing was ok. The river is still big and currently flowing at 3390 cfs; two days ago it was at 2300 cfs, So it jumped up a thousand cfs since the 1st. 

You have to pick your spots wisely...

4/24/2017

The upper sac is flowing big but fishable. Angler’s throwing Salmon fly nymphs on the soft edges are finding fish on the Upper Sacramento river right now. Fish are even looking up!  

Brian “Bucko” Theriot reports on 3.30.17

The Upper Sac is currently flowing at 3400 CFS which is definitely fishable. We are showing no rain till Wednesday or Thursday of next week. The weekend should be a good opportunity to come up. Rubberlegs, PT, micro mays and princes have been getting fish to the net. The salmon and goldenstones are right around the corner and May and June are some of the...

Bucko Theriot reports on 3.9.17

The Upper Sac is clear and fishable and 70 degree weather is in the forecast for this weekend. Should be a great weekend to walk and wade the Upper Sac. Flies that have been working: rubber legs, pheasant tails, midges, and other small mayfly patterns.

Brian “Bucko” Theriot
Western Anglers Guide Service
(949) 375-1362
bucko@westernanglersguide.com
www.westernanglersguide...

Lost Coast Outfitters reports on 3.2.17

Familiar refrain on the Upper Sac too, still a bit high to fish. We’d like to see about half the volume. 1400cfs is historical average right now, so we’re headed on the right path. If we get some dry and not too warm (read: snowmelt) we could see some good spring fishing out here. Think skwalas, BWO’s and maybe march browns. 

The most fun fly fishing event in California returns to the renowned wild trout waters of Northern California: The Pit River, Fall River, McCloud River, Upper Sacramento River and Hat Creek. Sponsored by California Trout, Clearwater Lodge, and Patagonia.

Test your angling skills while fishing some of the most remarkable wild trout waters in California, all while benefiting CalTrout and local conservation projects.

Hat Creek • Fall River • Pit River • McCloud River • Upper Sacramento River

The Contest:
You and your teammate will fish each wild trout designated section of river over three days.  Go for most fish. The biggest fish. The grand total in inches of fish from all rivers. Or, the total from a single river. Whatever your strategy, it’s a unique challenge and there are great prizes to be awarded in each category.

The grand prize winner will be…
The team that catches the greatest total inches of trout from all five rivers. Their names will be engraved on the beautiful Five Rivers Trophy, permanently displayed at Clearwater Lodge. All teams will receive great tackle items and other prizes.

The rules are simple:

Two person teams, fishing together with a guide. (8 team limit)
Fly fishing only, catch and release, barbless hooks.
Guides measure fish and keep score.
One half-day on each river.
The sixth half-day can be used on any of the 5 rivers.
For a complete list of Rules & Regulations click here.
To meet the guides, click here.
When: Arrive Tuesday evening, June 20 through Saturday morning, June 24, 2017

Where: Clearwater Lodge on the Pit River, Fall River Mills, CA

Cost: $5,000 per team

$500 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration. First payment of $2,000 due February 15, balance of $2,500 due June 1, 2017.
Includes four nights meals and accommodations at Clearwater Lodge, three days of guides, lunches, contest tee shirt, and gift bag. $3,000 of fee is a tax-deductible contribution to California Trout. No refunds after February 1, 2017 unless registered participants find substitute team.

Entries are limited to eight teams.

http://caltrout.org/5-rivers-challenge/