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Fishing Report

Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson, Jim Stimson Fly Fishing

This week I am taking time off from guiding and heading north into the State of Jefferson. With some rain expected in the forecast, steelhead should be pushing into the Trinity River. I’m looking forward to some metal-mania.
Lower Owens River
Happy October! The river has been running about 175 cfs, which is perfect. It is easy wading and the river is...
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Upper Sacramento Fly Fishing Report Rick Cox of Ted Fays Fly Shop...



Upper Sacramento Fly Fishing Report

Rick Cox of Ted Fays Fly Shop Reports :

The USac is fishing very good. I have not been able to say this for some time so take note … and look below at the pics. The entire river from Delta up to Ney Springs has fished great since the rain last week for me and my clients. Some of these were big hot fish that schooled some and rewarded those who knew the drill. The nights now are colder, the water temps have dropped and last weeks rain made the perfect recipe for the bite to turn on. It is still pretty much a nymphing affair but I have to say too the last two mornings I have seen fish rising to baetis at mid river. Fish can be found in riffled water, throughout runs, in the happy water and at the heads of pools. The flats will show off the sippers working on the baetis. My advise is get this river on your calendar sooner than later. Btw checkout the shot of the early October Caddis shucks … they are back!

Recommended Bugs …. Nymphs

  • Dirty Bird #8-12
  • Red Fox Squirrel #8-10
  • October Caddis Pupa #8-10
  • Plump Poopah #8-10
  • Jimmy Legs #4-14
  • LBS (dig back to a certain previous report)
  • Gordon Prince #14-16
  • Copper John (red & copper) #14-16
  • Tan or Olive Fox Poopah #14-16
  • Soft Hackles #14-16

Dries

  • Humpy #14-16
  • Adams #10-18
  • X-Caddis #8-14
  • E/C Caddis #14-16
  • Stimulator #8-14
  • PMD #14-16
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Klamath River Fly Fishing Report - John Rickard Reports :Fall is...



Klamath River Fly Fishing Report -

John Rickard Reports :Fall is here.  Cool nights and much needed rain have receded forest fires along the Klamath River.  The smoke is finally gone and fish are being caught throughout the river.  Salmon, steelhead and half pounders are finding the net’s of our guides.  Swinging flies with floating lines has been very productive. We love the traditional flies but those super pounders seem to chase anything that moves. Flows are a bit higher than normal coming out of Iron Gate dam and a second flow increase is predicted. Its a great time to go fishing in the State of Jefferson.

October 3 Iron Canyon Dam began to release a good shot of water making the fish super happy!

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John Rickard reports: The McCloud River, has cleared up and we are back to running trips on this...

John Rickard reports:

The McCloud River, has cleared up and we are back to running trips on this beloved river. Our first trip is today and we will be on it all week so stay tuned for next weeks report on how it is fishing. I know one thing, those fish have got to be hungry! With some cool nights, the fall colors have really turned on! What an awesome time to visit the area. Bring some big flies,...

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Truckee River Fly Fishing Report

Matt Heron, Matt Heron Fly Fishing

he Truckee River keeps throwing down great numbers of fish this fall. Our water temps are finally perfect and it’s showing with the amount of bugs we’re seeing. All of our trips have been downstream of DT Truckee, and even more so below the Boca outlet. Both Donner Creek and the Little Truckee are pumping some much needed water to keep the main river flowing.
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Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing Report

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Matt Koles, Gilligan’s Guide Service

Yep, another Pyramid Lake fly fishing report. Why you ask? Because the fishing out there is incredible. Probably the best place to fish in the West right now, that is if you know where to fish and how. Fish are in about 18-30 feet of water and chewing on Tui Chubs, the baitfish of the lake. If you can find the bait balls of Tui Chubs you’ll find the fish. A...

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Eastern Sierra Fly Fishing Report

Jim Stimson, Jim Stimson Fly Fishing

The Backcountry
I went prospecting for some gold yesterday, as in golden trout. There were lots of great opportunities but only one grab (which I missed) and several follows. We left with our tails firmly tucked between our legs. We threw the kitchen sink at them but no lovin’. Note to self: avoid notoriously finicky fish during the full moon….. 
The autumn...
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Lake Davis Fly Fishing Report

Jon Baiocchi, Baiocchi Troutfitters

Odd trout behavior and less than stellar fishing is the current state at Lake Davis. One day is decent, the next fair. Fish are still scattered, some roaming in large pods at different depths like 7 to 12 feet down, and even deeper, at 16 to 23 feet. I have a feeling that these super pods are dining on daphnia, and why we are not seeing them in shallower...
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Lower Sacramento River Fly Fishing Report

Anthony Carruesco, AC Fly Fishing

The Lower Sac is happening right now. The Kings are still slowly starting to cut redds and spawn. The spawn is definitely a little late this year compared to the previous few. This is most likely due to the higher than normal water temperatures. Eggs are catching fish throughout the river when put in the right spots. Other than that, little baetis and small...
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