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Fish Report for 4-25-2013
Recent fishing for trophy Rainbows has been phenomenal on the Lower Sac
4-25-2013
Craig Nielsen
Fishing Conditions
Last week fished as well as we have ever seen it in any season, particularly for larger fish. Flows have been a bit below the norm which has concentrated the large trophy 'bows and provided an opportunity for the fish of a lifetime. Flows increased this week with even larger flows on the way in late May and June as irrigation demands in the central valley grow. This will spread the fish out a bit and local knowledge will be key in locating the fresh lies.
The PMD's have arrived in full force, with some lingering March Browns, Blue Winged Olives, and spring caddis along with some summer caddis beginning to show as the bite gets grabbier. Some Salmonflies are also hatching on the lower drifts where the fish have been taking stonefly nymphs with abandon. We continue to have great success side drifting small nymphs & rubberlegs while the dry fly fishing has been spotty and technical if, when, and where you find it. Water clarity continues to be outstanding with the river fishing well from the Posse Ground all the way to Bend. Spring showers can still impact clarity downstream of side streams during and a few days after storms.
Drop us a line to schedule a friendly local guide during this prime time, most of us have grown up on the banks of the Lower Sacramento River and know it intimately having fished it our entire lives.
Water Conditions
Releases at Keswick increased from 5,500 cfs on April 21st to 9,000 cfs on the 24th which is above the norm of 8,000 but still superb for fly fishing Flows at Bend Bridge are at 9600 cfs, a bit below the median for this time of year of 10,000 cfs, having increased with the Keswick bump. Water clarity is excellent through out but can be impacted by showers (none in the forecast) on lower stretches below tributaries. Walk and wade opportunities are much more limited with the flow increase.
Flies
Small nymphs below rubberleg patterns are the norm. Your favorite PMD nymphs, various Pheasant tails and Micromays in #14 - 18"s will likely get the most attention but those trying Prince Nymphs, Copper Johns, Ironsallies, Fox Poopahs & Birdsnests are also finding fish. For two and three fly rigs try adding a Super Floss Rubberleg or Microspawn. There are still some Rainbows on the spawn, please do not target fish podded up in shallow gravel beds.
Last week fished as well as we have ever seen it in any season, particularly for larger fish. Flows have been a bit below the norm which has concentrated the large trophy 'bows and provided an opportunity for the fish of a lifetime. Flows increased this week with even larger flows on the way in late May and June as irrigation demands in the central valley grow. This will spread the fish out a bit and local knowledge will be key in locating the fresh lies.
The PMD's have arrived in full force, with some lingering March Browns, Blue Winged Olives, and spring caddis along with some summer caddis beginning to show as the bite gets grabbier. Some Salmonflies are also hatching on the lower drifts where the fish have been taking stonefly nymphs with abandon. We continue to have great success side drifting small nymphs & rubberlegs while the dry fly fishing has been spotty and technical if, when, and where you find it. Water clarity continues to be outstanding with the river fishing well from the Posse Ground all the way to Bend. Spring showers can still impact clarity downstream of side streams during and a few days after storms.
Drop us a line to schedule a friendly local guide during this prime time, most of us have grown up on the banks of the Lower Sacramento River and know it intimately having fished it our entire lives.
Water Conditions
Releases at Keswick increased from 5,500 cfs on April 21st to 9,000 cfs on the 24th which is above the norm of 8,000 but still superb for fly fishing Flows at Bend Bridge are at 9600 cfs, a bit below the median for this time of year of 10,000 cfs, having increased with the Keswick bump. Water clarity is excellent through out but can be impacted by showers (none in the forecast) on lower stretches below tributaries. Walk and wade opportunities are much more limited with the flow increase.
Flies
Small nymphs below rubberleg patterns are the norm. Your favorite PMD nymphs, various Pheasant tails and Micromays in #14 - 18"s will likely get the most attention but those trying Prince Nymphs, Copper Johns, Ironsallies, Fox Poopahs & Birdsnests are also finding fish. For two and three fly rigs try adding a Super Floss Rubberleg or Microspawn. There are still some Rainbows on the spawn, please do not target fish podded up in shallow gravel beds.
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