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Fish Report for 11-12-2021
Seeing some signs of clearing, the river is still pretty murky
11-12-2021
The Fly Shop
Although we are seeing some signs of clearing, the river is still pretty murky. We expect it will remain blown for the next week. We are keeping an eye on it and will keep you posted. In the meantime, both the Trinity and Klamath are in prime shape and fishing well! Other options are the Upper Sacramento, McCloud and Hat Creek.
The Fly Shop does not offer a shuttle service. Kim at Sac River Shuttle can get your shuttle done seven days a week. You can reach her at (530)782-9090
Access To the Lower Sacramento
The Lower Sacramento has many publicly accessible areas with good wading opportunities when the flows are below 7,500 CFS. Stop by the shop and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction.
Fishing Large Rivers Can be Frustrating
There are many great places you can get in and wade this blue ribbon tail water. Having said that, the absolute best method to fish the Sac is from a drift boat. Aside from being able to access all of the water, you can fish the long runs on a dead, perfect drift which is deadly on these legendary wild rainbows. And who would be a better oarsman than one of our Professional Guides? They know every nook and cranny of the river, what insects are and will be hatching, and the setups and methods that will get you onto the fish of a lifetime.
Recommended Equipment & Setups
Most of our fishing, whether from a drift boat, or wading when the releases are low enough, is done dead drifting nymphs. The Fly Shop's Signature Indicator Rod is nine and a half feet of indicator nymph fishing perfection designed by our professional staff right here on the Lower Sac. Teamed up with a 6 or 7 weight Scientific Anglers Amplitude Anadro Floating Fly Line or a Rio Intouch Xtreme Indicator Fly Line it will put a center pin rig to shame.
Hot Flies:
Dry Flies:
• Mercer's Missing Link, #18 Dark
• Mayfly Cripple - Limestone #18
• Norman's Loopwing - BWO
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• CB Birds Nest - #14
• Mercer's Micro May - #14-16 Brown
• Mercer's Poxy Back PMD - #16
• Bubbleback Caddis, - Olive #16
• Pat's Rubber Legs - #4-8
Eggs:
• Micro Spawn - Peachy King, Shrimp Pink
• Boles Bazookas - Shrimp Pink, Peachy King
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The Fly Shop Reports
for Friday, November 12th, 2021McCloud River: McCloud River Update
Pit River: The lower river continues to clear
Trinity River: The river continues to fish solidly
Sacramento River - Upper: The river comes up quickly and just as fast clears and fishes well
Baum Lake: Midges in the morning are always a good be
Battle Creek - South Fork: Just a few days left to get onto the property
The Fly Shop Reports
for Friday, November 5th, 2021Hat Creek: This is a good time to skate a Stimulator
Klamath River - Lower: Solid reports back from the upper river
McCloud River: The storm appears to have blown the river below Lake McCloud
Pit River: Flows on Pit 3 continue to top 1,900 CFS
Trinity River: The river continues to fish solidly with good numbers all the way through the system
Sacramento River - Upper: Try your sculpin patterns near the bottom
Baum Lake: The great thing about Baum is there is always something happening
Shasta Lake: The lake should turn over soon and that will bring on the shad ball season
Pyramid Lake: With the lake cooling off we will begin to see the larger fish coming out to play
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