When The Fly Shop ? opened its doors in 1978 the Klamath River was one of the primary guided angling destinations that we offered.

Current River Conditions:
Make the Klamath River part of your fishing plans next month. Salmon flies are about to emerge from the waters of of this N. California river. It is just a tad early for any great reports for now, but by the end of this month, we should have reports of rainbows eating salmon flies.

The Fly Shop's ? Tips:
In late May through June, fishing large salmon fly dries along the banks, next to boulders and in shallow tail outs will produce those carnivores fish this river is famous for. I would not want to be a salmon fly on this river! Use 9' leaders, tapered to 2x. Attach your salmon fly dry. Cast! Check back here for updates as we close in on May!

River Fact:
The Klamath river is 263 miles long, originating in a broad valley at the eastern slope of the southern High Cascades, the water source is Upper Klamath Lake. Sometimes called "the upside down river", the upper Klamath in Oregon is largely developed, but the lower Klamath is still wild, forested and ruggedly beautiful. Next to the Klamath, the only river that originates in a desert and flows into the coastal forests of the pacific west is the Pit River.

Suggested Fly Patterns:

Dry Flies:
• Mercer's Flush Floater Foam Salmonfly
• Rogue Foam Stone
• True Fly Stoneflies
• Aanes Mojo Salmon Fly
• Matt's Salmonfly
• Thing From Uranus Salmonfly

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Poxyback Hare's Ear #12
• Amber Wing Prince #12-14
• Red Copper Johns #14-18
• 3-D Nymphs #8-10
• S.A.L.T. Stone #6
• Rubberlegs #4-8
• Sexy Souka #6
• Zack's Thurmanator Stone

Eggs:
• Redd Reaper - Champagne
• Clown Egg #4-10
• Micro Spawn - Shrimp Pink
• Boles Bazookas (All)

Fly Fishing Gear:
• TFS Rod & Reel Combo
• Hardy Fly Rods
• Scientific Anglers™ System X Waterproof Max