Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 4-9-2012
Fishing on the Pit River has been good
4-9-2012
The Fly Shop
The Pit River consists of a series of dams and reservoirs that stretch for some 30 miles from Lake Britton to Shasta Lake.
Current River Conditions: The fishing has been good! Rainy conditions can bring snow and off color, rapidly rising water. Pit#4 and #5 are dropping into shape and fishing well. Bring the wading staff! We highly recommend wearing a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) too. The Pit is a delightful choice at this time of year. Solitude is found here.
The Fly Shop's ? Tips: Be ready for tough wading conditions when fishing the Pit. Flat ground DOES NOT exist here! A wading staff really makes a difference for every angler who fishes here. Pack some dry clothes, snake kit and don't forget to dry out your fly-box at the end of the day! To get the hook ups, knowing where and when is everything. The Pit River rainbows will eat all day most of the time. These feisty fish can be found holding in fast bubbly water and in slower, smooth flowing water as well. High-stick and short line nymphing techniques are the key to finding the biggest rainbows on this river. Have plenty of BB, AAA and SSG split shot in your vest pocket. Feed lots of line and go for long drag free drifts, using an indicator and suspending flies 3 - 6 feet deep, in the long smooth glides between boulders and broken riffles. An there is no shortage of boulders, riffles, runs and pockets.
River Fact: The Pit, the Klamath and the Columbia are the only three rivers in the U.S. that cross the Cascade Range.
Water Flows:
• Pit #3 Flows
• Pit #4 Flows
• Pit #5 Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Elk Hair Caddis - Tan #12-16
• Yellow Stimulator - #8-16
• Mayfly Cripples - #12-16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Deceptive Cray
• CB Black Bird's Nest - #10-16
• Sexy Souka - #6
• GB Black A.P. - #10-12
• Micro Mayflies - #14-18
• RK Sin City - #16
• Red Copper Johns - #16-18
• Zebra John - #16-18
• San Juan GB Worm - #12
• Pat's Brown Rubberleg - #6-8
• GB Half-Flashback PT - #12-20
• Amber Wing Prince - #14-18
• Lightning Bug - #16
• GB Bird's Nest #10-16
Streamers/Leeches:
• Beaded Lite Brite Bugger - #6
• Zack's Swimming Leech - #8
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's ? Landing Nets
• Pit River Hardwood Wading Staff
• Simms ? Headwater Stockingfoot Waders
Current River Conditions: The fishing has been good! Rainy conditions can bring snow and off color, rapidly rising water. Pit#4 and #5 are dropping into shape and fishing well. Bring the wading staff! We highly recommend wearing a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) too. The Pit is a delightful choice at this time of year. Solitude is found here.
The Fly Shop's ? Tips: Be ready for tough wading conditions when fishing the Pit. Flat ground DOES NOT exist here! A wading staff really makes a difference for every angler who fishes here. Pack some dry clothes, snake kit and don't forget to dry out your fly-box at the end of the day! To get the hook ups, knowing where and when is everything. The Pit River rainbows will eat all day most of the time. These feisty fish can be found holding in fast bubbly water and in slower, smooth flowing water as well. High-stick and short line nymphing techniques are the key to finding the biggest rainbows on this river. Have plenty of BB, AAA and SSG split shot in your vest pocket. Feed lots of line and go for long drag free drifts, using an indicator and suspending flies 3 - 6 feet deep, in the long smooth glides between boulders and broken riffles. An there is no shortage of boulders, riffles, runs and pockets.
River Fact: The Pit, the Klamath and the Columbia are the only three rivers in the U.S. that cross the Cascade Range.
Water Flows:
• Pit #3 Flows
• Pit #4 Flows
• Pit #5 Flows
Suggested Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
• Elk Hair Caddis - Tan #12-16
• Yellow Stimulator - #8-16
• Mayfly Cripples - #12-16
Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Deceptive Cray
• CB Black Bird's Nest - #10-16
• Sexy Souka - #6
• GB Black A.P. - #10-12
• Micro Mayflies - #14-18
• RK Sin City - #16
• Red Copper Johns - #16-18
• Zebra John - #16-18
• San Juan GB Worm - #12
• Pat's Brown Rubberleg - #6-8
• GB Half-Flashback PT - #12-20
• Amber Wing Prince - #14-18
• Lightning Bug - #16
• GB Bird's Nest #10-16
Streamers/Leeches:
• Beaded Lite Brite Bugger - #6
• Zack's Swimming Leech - #8
Fly Fishing Gear:
• The Fly Shop's ? Landing Nets
• Pit River Hardwood Wading Staff
• Simms ? Headwater Stockingfoot Waders
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