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Fish Report for 8-31-2021
While it is Smoky, The Fishing Has Been Good
8-31-2021
The Fly Shop
Report: While it is smoky, the fishing has been very good with fish sipping midges in the morning and caddis later in the day. Size #16-18 red and copper colored pupa patterns work well, like Zebra Midges. With more Caddis coming off don't forget to bring Bird's Nests, Poopahs and Bubble Back Caddis to dead drift or swing. Soft Hackles work great here too. Damselflies are abundant and Zach's Swimming Damsel is a good pattern. Sinking lines with Wooly Buggers and ZT's Balanced Swimming Leeches are a great choice to get some big fish. Small nymphs under a dry dropper is the best way to get a high number of fish without scaring the trout in there. Our guides have this place wired if you are looking for some tactical advice on fishing a great spring creek fishery with an expert!
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
Adams - #18-20, Hackle Winged May - BWO, Harrop's Last Chance - All, Griffith's Gnat, Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18, Light Cahill - #18
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Red Copper John - #18, Ultra Scuds, GB Flashback PT - #14-20, Black A.P.- #14-16, Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20, Mercer's Gidget, Mercer's CB Micro Mays - Ruby Red #16-18, GB Flashback PT - Olive #18, Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20, Chromie - #18
Steamers & Leeches:
JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10, Beaded Micro Buggers - #12, Zack's Damseleech - #14
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The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, August 31st, 2021Fall River: Smoke and Fires are Definelty Impacting the Fall River Valley
Hat Creek: Smoke and Fires Are Impacting the Hat Creek Drainage
Klamath River - Middle: Fires in and Around the Trinity Alps are Causing a lot of Smoke in the Mid to Upper River Sections
Sacramento River - Lower: The Air Quality Has Been Good on Some Days and Poor on Others
McCloud River: The National Forest Closures Have Been Extended to September 17th State Wide
Pit River: The National Forest Closures Have Been Extended to September 17th State Wide
Trinity River: Access to The Trinity is Limited Right Now
Sacramento River - Upper: Smoke is Definetly an Issue Right Now
Iron Canyon Reservoir: The National Forest Closures Have Been Extended to September 17th State Wide
Keswick Reservoir: The Summer is a Good Season to Fish Keswick
Shasta Lake: There is a lot of Smoke on the Lake
Lewiston Lake: Smoke is Definetly Impacting the Lewiston Area at This Time
Manzanita Lake: Lassen Nation Park Has Been Closed Due to the Proximity of the Dixie Fire
McCloud Reservoir: The National Forest Closures Have Been Extended to September 17th State Wide
Pyramid Lake, CA: The Lake Will Open in October This Year For Trout
The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, August 17th, 2021Baum Lake: Baum Lake Report
Keswick Reservoir: The summer is a good season to fish Keswick
Shasta Lake: The lake is low and giving up a lot of spots right now
Lewiston Lake: Smoke is definitely impacting the Lewiston area at this time
Manzanita Lake: Manzanita Lake Report
McCloud Reservoir: The lake should be clearing enough to fish
Fall River: Fishing Has Remained Very Good
Hat Creek: The fishing has remained very good
Klamath River - Middle: Klamath River Report
Sacramento River - Lower: The river will be dropping again to 8,000 CFS on Thursday
McCloud River: The river is definitely clearing
Pit River: Smoke is a factor but the river continues to fish well
Trinity River: Trinity River Report
Sacramento River - Upper: Smoke is definitely an issue right now
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