Nevada Fish Report
Sacramento River Fish Report for 3-22-2012
Sacramento River Fish Report for 3-22-2012
The conditions on the Upper Sac are tough right now for fishing
Sacramento River - CA
by The Fly Shop
3-22-2012
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Current River Conditions:
Tough conditions! You might be able to find a couple rainbow trout up in Dunsmuir, near Lake Syskiyou, but the rest of the river is too high and blown out. Stay tuned....
Best flies have been #6-8 patterns with legs. #16-18 patterns that suggest mayfly nymphs and caddis pupae will work for sure. Check out our list on the right! Don't forget your wading staff!
Click here for up to date Upper Sacramento River flows
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
Successful top water angling occurs along the edges of this river in slower, shallow water, eddies and the tail outs of riffle and runs. When nymphing on the Upper Sacramento River, always use double the amount of shot in order to get the flies down to the fish in the faster, bubbly water. If a run calls for one SSG, put on two. 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. Fish with lighter split shot, like a BB, and not so deep in the early mornings and later afternoon to early evening when rainbow trout are off the bottom of the river seeking food. Use stronger tippet like 2X-3X for bigger flies in the #6-10 range, 4X for smaller #16-18. Keep your first fly within 6-8 inches of your split shot. Stronger tippet means fewer flies will be left on the bottom of the river. Sink tip lines with streamers attached are a good plan when there is room to cast.
River Fact:
On the evening of July 14, 1991, a derailment on a horseshoe curve known as the "Cantara Loop" on the railroad north of Dunsmuir resulted in the release of approximately 19,000 gallons of metham sodium spilled into the Sacramento River. The biocide killed every living thing in the river for a distance of some 38 miles, devastating a popular fly fishing area--one of the most severe toxic spills in U.S. history. The Upper Sacramento River is now largely recovered from the spill.
Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Parachute Adams #14-16
• Parachute Profile Spinner BWO
• Royal Wulf #10-14
• Elk Hair Caddis #16-18
• Adams #16-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Pseudo May #16-18
• Shafer's 3-D #6-10
• Dark Lord's #14-16
• Posse Bugger #10-14
• Red Copper John #14-18
• GB Birds Nest #12-14
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince
• Mercer's Hellgrammite
• Sexy Girl-idle #6
• Zack's Thumanator Stone
• Micro Mayfly #14-18
Streamers/Leeches:
• Wooley Buggers
• Muddler Minnow #10
Fly Fishing Gear:
Our Recommendations:
• Simms Guide Vest
• Patagonia Double Haul
• TFS Fresh H2O 4-5wt
• Scott S4 4-5wt
Tough conditions! You might be able to find a couple rainbow trout up in Dunsmuir, near Lake Syskiyou, but the rest of the river is too high and blown out. Stay tuned....
Best flies have been #6-8 patterns with legs. #16-18 patterns that suggest mayfly nymphs and caddis pupae will work for sure. Check out our list on the right! Don't forget your wading staff!
Click here for up to date Upper Sacramento River flows
The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
Successful top water angling occurs along the edges of this river in slower, shallow water, eddies and the tail outs of riffle and runs. When nymphing on the Upper Sacramento River, always use double the amount of shot in order to get the flies down to the fish in the faster, bubbly water. If a run calls for one SSG, put on two. 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. Fish with lighter split shot, like a BB, and not so deep in the early mornings and later afternoon to early evening when rainbow trout are off the bottom of the river seeking food. Use stronger tippet like 2X-3X for bigger flies in the #6-10 range, 4X for smaller #16-18. Keep your first fly within 6-8 inches of your split shot. Stronger tippet means fewer flies will be left on the bottom of the river. Sink tip lines with streamers attached are a good plan when there is room to cast.
River Fact:
On the evening of July 14, 1991, a derailment on a horseshoe curve known as the "Cantara Loop" on the railroad north of Dunsmuir resulted in the release of approximately 19,000 gallons of metham sodium spilled into the Sacramento River. The biocide killed every living thing in the river for a distance of some 38 miles, devastating a popular fly fishing area--one of the most severe toxic spills in U.S. history. The Upper Sacramento River is now largely recovered from the spill.
Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Parachute Adams #14-16
• Parachute Profile Spinner BWO
• Royal Wulf #10-14
• Elk Hair Caddis #16-18
• Adams #16-18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Pseudo May #16-18
• Shafer's 3-D #6-10
• Dark Lord's #14-16
• Posse Bugger #10-14
• Red Copper John #14-18
• GB Birds Nest #12-14
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince
• Mercer's Hellgrammite
• Sexy Girl-idle #6
• Zack's Thumanator Stone
• Micro Mayfly #14-18
Streamers/Leeches:
• Wooley Buggers
• Muddler Minnow #10
Fly Fishing Gear:
Our Recommendations:
• Simms Guide Vest
• Patagonia Double Haul
• TFS Fresh H2O 4-5wt
• Scott S4 4-5wt
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Klamath River - Upper - CA: Steady releases out of Iron Gate Dam have caused the Klamath to be one a better option this week
Pit River: Wading conditions on the Pit River are tough
Baum Lake: The fishing on Bsum Lake has been great
Lewiston Lake: Lewiston has been fishing fair to good!
Iron Canyon Reservoir: The Rainbows & Browns at Iron Canyon are feeding on midges
The Fly Shop Reports
for Saturday, March 17th, 2012Sacramento River: The Upper Sacramento is blowing mud right now and the fishing isn't any good.
Trinity River: Muddy! Too much rain has fallen on the Trinity River!
Klamath River - Upper - CA: Fishing on the Klamath has been fair to slow over the past week
Pit River: The heavy rains have caused the Pit to increase volume, give this river another week
Baum Lake: Baum Lake is probably the best location to find good fishing at his time
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Need to catch fish --then go to Iron Canyon Reservoir
McCumber Reservoir: Good Reports from McCumber this week
Keswick Reservoir: Releases from Shasta Lake have been stable and the fishing should be good at Keswick Reservoir!
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