General Information:

The Upper Sac is fishing fair. There are still a few October Caddis hatching in the afternoons and evenings, but not a lot of fish rising too them. The most productive methods for catching fish have been drifting big rubberleg Stones, Copper Johns, and PT's under indicators in the deeper pools and runs. The best fishing has been from late morning into early evening, when the temperatures are a little warmer and the fish more active.

Fishing Conditions:

The river's in good shape, and the fall colors are just starting to pop out. Just beautiful, with some nice fishing besides! Rain might affect some of the lower accesses on the river, but it should remain fishable closer to Dunsmuir.

Flies:

?Ģ Pheasant Tail Nymphs #16-18
?Ģ Micro Mayflies #16-18
?Ģ Red Copper John #16-18
?Ģ Olive Zaddis #14
?Ģ Beaded Z-Wing - Green #16
?Ģ Dark Lord #14-16
?Ģ Superfloss Rubberlegs #6
?Ģ Zebra Midge #16-20
- Black
- Red
?Ģ Copper Beaded Frostbite Midge #16-18
?Ģ GB Hares Ear #10 or #16
?Ģ BWO Dries #18-20

The Fly Shop's?? Tips: When nymphing on the Upper Sacramento River, always use more weight than you think you need to get the flies down to the fish. This time of year small flies in the pocket water works best. 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.