Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 8-10-2013

Some of the very best fly fishing of the season happens in August on Fall River!

8-10-2013
The Fly Shop

Current River Conditions: Reports have been great this week with a mixture of dry fly fishing, suspending nymphs, stripping leeches and swinging flies. Seems like all methods are working. Expect the good fortune Fall River is offering to last through the next couple weeks at least!

The Fly Shop's?? Tips: Swinging #16 Pheasant Tail nymphs trailing #18-20 black Zebra midges or WD-40s is a basic fly rig and a perfect combo to start with any day on Fall River.

Look for mayfly hatches after 9:00 AM through 2:00 PM.

Suggested Fly Patterns:

Dry Flies:
• CDC Callibaetis Dun
• Galloup's Cripple Callibaetis
• Twilight X Spinners - PMD/Rusty
• Cutter's E/C Caddis #16 olive~tan
• Last Chance Baetis #20
• Tilt Wing Dun PMD #18
• Last Chance Cripple PMD #18
• Mayfly Cripple Limestone #18
• Mercer's Missing Link
• Norman's Loop Wing BWO #18
• Parachute Adams #16-20

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Harrop's Callibaetis Nymph
• Rainy's Waterboatman
• Pseudo May's Brown #16-18
• Hogan's S&M #16 Olive & Brown
• Drifting Flashback PT #14-18
• Black Zebra Midge #16-20
• Red Copper John #18
• Zug Bug #14-16
• PT Nymph #14-20
• TB PT Nymph #18
• Norman's Wiggle Tail PT #16-18
• Mercer's Micro May Fly Brown #16-18

Streamers/Leeches:
• Zack's Damsel Leech Olive
• Damsel Nymph - Olive
• J. Fair's Translucent Wiggle Tails Olive
• Zack's Swimming Leech Olive
• Zack's Swimming Leech Black

Fly Fishing Gear:
• Fish Counter cause you're gonna slay'em!
• Buff?? High UV Angler Series Headwear
• Simms?? Solar Sombrero
• Oakley GASCAN Polarized Sunglasses
• Cliff's?? Super Days Worth Fly Box
• Vintage Red Trucker Hat


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The Fly Shop Reports
for Saturday, August 10th, 2013

Hat Creek: Fishing conditions are good and we expect steady reports out of Hat Creek thru August
Klamath River - Upper - CA: We expect the fishing on the Klamath to really pick up in September
Sacramento River: Expect some amazing fishing on the Lower Sac during August & September as the flows drop below 12k
McCloud River: Fishing on the McCloud River is very good right now for both Dries & Nymphs
Pit River: This has been a great week to be out on the Pit River
Trinity River: The flows on the Trinity River will be adjusted to keep the water cold for the Salmon
Sacramento River: Fishing on the Upper Sac has been best in the early AM hours, tapereing off mid day.
Baum Lake: Baum Lake is a great choice for a day of fly fishing
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Best fishing at Iron Canyon happens in the early AM hours. Once the sun is high, it's over.
Keswick Reservoir: Fishing at Keswick Reservoir is fair. Fishing is best in the mornings.
McCumber Reservoir: McCumber fishing has been tough due to the warm summer days
Lewiston Lake: Good fishing is still happening at Lewiston Lake, & it will continue through the summer!
Manzanita Lake: Best fishing at Manzanita Lake happens for those who are on the water early in the day.

The Fly Shop Reports
for Sunday, July 28th, 2013

Fall River: The Hex hatch is almost over on the Fall River, will the fishing in August & September continue?
Hat Creek: No big changes on Hat Creek this week, again! Fishing conditions are good
Klamath River - Upper - CA: Great fishing is elusive on the Klamath through the dog days of summer.
Sacramento River: Fishing on the Lower Sac has been fair for some, tough for others.
McCloud River: The McCloud River is producing a really fun fly fishing experience!
Pit River: You will find good fishing on the Pit River, but expect to move around for best results
Trinity River: Fishing on the Trinty River has been pretty good, but we expect better fishing later
Sacramento River: Upper Sac fishing can be amazing early in the morning. Tough mid-day. Great again near sunset.
Baum Lake: The best fishing at Baum Lake is found along the deeper sections of the lake.
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Fishing at Iron Canyon Reservoir is not bad & not great!
Keswick Reservoir: The fishing at Keswick is fair. The best time to fish is in the morning
McCumber Reservoir: Fishing on McCumber Reservoir has been tough due to long warm summer days. It happens.
Lewiston Lake: Good fishing is still happening at Lewiston Lake, and it will continue through the summer!
Manzanita Lake: Fishing at Manzanita Lake has been good. The best time to fish is in the morning