Nevada Fish Report
Sacramento River Fish Report for 6-16-2013
Sacramento River Fish Report for 6-16-2013
Lower Sac flows are up to 14,900 CFS, fishing reports have been mixed
Sacramento River - CA
by The Fly Shop
6-16-2013
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Current River Conditions: Flows are up to 14,900 CFS. The flow change is the only big change this week. And 14,900 CFS is okay. Fishing reports have been mixed this week. All said, everyone is getting into fish! These elevated flows, coupled with hot summer temperatures is what all of us at The Fly Shop look forward too! Fishing is gonna get really good!
The Fly Shop's?? Tips: The hot flies have remained small dark #16 flies. Examples would be Dark Lords, Silvey's Beaded Poopah, Zack's Zaddis. #6 Pat's Rubber Legs has been a really good fly over the past couple months. We are seeing more and more PMD's and Pink Alberts (yes, it's called a "Pink Albert". I denied it for a long time, but after some research, that's what it's called. Can we have a better name?) coming off through the month of April and into May. Look for rising fish along the edges of long riffles, in the shallow water.
When it comes to trout fishing on the Lower Sacramento around Redding, CA., nymphing is by far the most productive fly fishing method. We fish deep on this river. Although a tapered leader will work when nymphing this river, we recommend constructing your leader out of 2X, 3X and 4X tippet or level fluorocarbon. Basically, tie in your 2X tippet at the indicator and pull off about 7.5-8.5 feet. Now grab your 3X and tie it in using a double surgeon knot to a length of 18"-24". Go ahead and tie in your first fly. The second fly drops off of the hook bend of the first fly. Use your 4X tippet to tie in the second, smaller fly. We like to use "BIG" 1 1/4" indicators. SSG split shot also known as "Goose Shot" will get the flies down to the fish. If you are wading the river and not in a drift boat, add another AAA or even a second SSG to your rig. The sooner the flies get to the bottom of the river, the more time you spend "fishing".
Water Flows: • Lower Sacramento Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Foam Parachute Sulphur #14-16
• Mercer's Missing Link #16
• Quigley's Midget Caddis #16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• CB Birds Nest Black #16
• Beaded Drifting Flashback #16
• Zack's Pseudo May #16 Black or Brown
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince #14-18
• Dark Lord #16
• Silvey's Beaded Pupa - Black #16
• Mercer's Glo Bubble Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs - #6-8
Eggs:
• Micro Spawn - Oregon Cheese
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's?? Signature H2O Indicator Rod
• Rio?? Fly Line Perfect For The "Sac"
• Simms?? Solar Shirt/TFS Logo
• Dr. Slick/TFS Scissor/Hemostat
• An indicator that suspends heavy split shot!
The Fly Shop's?? Tips: The hot flies have remained small dark #16 flies. Examples would be Dark Lords, Silvey's Beaded Poopah, Zack's Zaddis. #6 Pat's Rubber Legs has been a really good fly over the past couple months. We are seeing more and more PMD's and Pink Alberts (yes, it's called a "Pink Albert". I denied it for a long time, but after some research, that's what it's called. Can we have a better name?) coming off through the month of April and into May. Look for rising fish along the edges of long riffles, in the shallow water.
When it comes to trout fishing on the Lower Sacramento around Redding, CA., nymphing is by far the most productive fly fishing method. We fish deep on this river. Although a tapered leader will work when nymphing this river, we recommend constructing your leader out of 2X, 3X and 4X tippet or level fluorocarbon. Basically, tie in your 2X tippet at the indicator and pull off about 7.5-8.5 feet. Now grab your 3X and tie it in using a double surgeon knot to a length of 18"-24". Go ahead and tie in your first fly. The second fly drops off of the hook bend of the first fly. Use your 4X tippet to tie in the second, smaller fly. We like to use "BIG" 1 1/4" indicators. SSG split shot also known as "Goose Shot" will get the flies down to the fish. If you are wading the river and not in a drift boat, add another AAA or even a second SSG to your rig. The sooner the flies get to the bottom of the river, the more time you spend "fishing".
Water Flows: • Lower Sacramento Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Foam Parachute Sulphur #14-16
• Mercer's Missing Link #16
• Quigley's Midget Caddis #16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• CB Birds Nest Black #16
• Beaded Drifting Flashback #16
• Zack's Pseudo May #16 Black or Brown
• Gordon's Amber Wing Prince #14-18
• Dark Lord #16
• Silvey's Beaded Pupa - Black #16
• Mercer's Glo Bubble Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs - #6-8
Eggs:
• Micro Spawn - Oregon Cheese
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's?? Signature H2O Indicator Rod
• Rio?? Fly Line Perfect For The "Sac"
• Simms?? Solar Shirt/TFS Logo
• Dr. Slick/TFS Scissor/Hemostat
• An indicator that suspends heavy split shot!
More Reports
The Fly Shop Reports
for Sunday, June 16th, 2013Hat Creek: Fishing great! It's Golden Stone time on Hat Creek!
Klamath River - Upper - CA: It's a good time to fish the Klamath, the Salmon flies are out
McCloud River: The McCloud is still crowded but the dry fly fishing is good
Pit River: The Pit is fishing great!!
Trinity River: Not a great report for the Trinity, it has been fishing fair to good
Baum Lake: The fishing is good at Baum Lake in the AM or late afternoon hours
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Look for rainbows cruising the shallows in the AM & late afternoon/early evening at Iron Canyon
Keswick Reservoir: It was a little rough this week at Keswick Reservoir, fishing suffers when water volume increases
McCumber Reservoir: You can almost always find a few rainbows on a fly rod at McCumber Reservoir
Lewiston Lake: Lewiston is a great lake to fish especially when the Callibaetis and/or Carpenter Ants are around
Manzanita Lake: Fishing at Manzanita has been fair to good, It's at it's best in the morning through mid day
The Fly Shop Reports
for Sunday, June 9th, 2013Hat Creek: Right now is prime time on Hat Creek!
Klamath River - Upper - CA: Salmon Flies are out & fishing is good on the Klamath River! This hatch does not last long, Go Now!
Sacramento River: The flows are up on the Lower Sac making the fishing tougher, but the flows should drop soon
McCloud River: Fishing is still great on the McCloud. The Golden Stones are happening
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