Baum Lake is fishing Fair right now

Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)


by The Fly Shop
10-23-2011
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Current Lake Conditions:
Cooler weather should produce better fishing on Baum Lake. Fishing small #18-20 midge patterns under indicators is working best. Try Chromies, Zebra Midges, Gidgets. Use a small indicator!

The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
Suspend nymphs like #16-18 Micro Mays under big brushy dry flies, like a Stimulator or Royal Wulf. Suspend you nymphs about 18-24". Fishing an Intermediate sinking line with a Damsel nymph or small PT nymph can produce a bent fly rod. The key is SLOW strips! Nothing in Baum Lake is moving fast at this time of year. The water is clear, so the fish have lots of visibility. Use lighter, longer leaders. Delicate presentations will produce more strikes. At times attractor nymphs under indicators works really well, especially where there is current. Baum Lake is an ideal fishing destination for pontoon boats, float tubes and small prams.

Still Water Fact:
Baum Lake is named after world renowned hydro electric pioneer Frank Baum. 1870-1932.

Flies:

Nymphs:

• Red Copper John #14-18
• BH Half-Flashback PT #18-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Micro Mays Olive #16-18
• Zebra Midge #16-20
• Chromie #18

Streamers/Leeches
• Jay Fair's Wiggle Tail
• Beaded Micro Buggers
• Damseleech
• Double Bunny

Dries
• Stimulator Olive
• Royal Wulff #8-10
• Mercer's Missing Link #14-18
• Light Cahill #18
• Last Chance Callibaetis
• Griffiths Gnat #20
• Norman's Loop Wing BWO
• Mayfly Cripples #12-18