You would think there would be an effect as she burns upriver. As choppers lifted buckets of her clean glacial waters to drop on charred forest, mayflies emerged through a floating layer of ash into an apocalyptic world of strange beauty. Those that were too cautious were eaten by streaks of rainbows and browns. The balance was surreal. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: McCloud River Rainbows
8.24.12 McCloud River temporarily closed
Categories: Fishing Report
We strolled out for a morning fishing session from Ash camp and when we returned to the cars the camp ground was empty. A forest service employee came down and politely asked us to vacate due to a wild fire closing in. So we packed up and went to the Upper Sac.
8.21.12 McCloud family outing!
Categories: Fishing Report
The Sharer family has been fishing together with us for about 6 years. They are great fun and a joy to spend the day on the river with. Emma caught the most fish again and I was accused of favoring her in my guiding. Thanks to Jim Roberts for helping us out.
8.9-12.12 Busy on the McCloud River
Categories: Fishing Report
The McCloud river kept us busy this last week. She has been fishing well. Lots of smaller fish looking up for dries, and yet another big brown comes to the net. This one was just under 23″. Lots of Photos here, Check em out!
7.29.12. McCloud Big Browns
Categories: Fishing Report
Roger got two big browns today. Both Loch Levens one was 21″ and the other was just over 25″. Though we caught these two monsters under an indicator today was all about the dry fly. Continue Reading →
7.26.12 McCloud still giving it up.
Categories: Fishing Report
We are not big fish snobs.
But we do target them. Continue Reading →
07.25.12 Dry Fly, Dry Fly, Dry Fly
Categories: Fishing Report
Guess what? Trout will eat dry flies mid day, mid summer. And as we found out today its really hard to spoil a day when fish are looking up.
07.23 and 24.12 McCloud Upper Sac and Lake Siskiyou
Categories: Fishing Report
You all remember Dexter. Well he’s at it again. This kid loves to fish. Awesome seeing you guys this week and we look forward to next year. Special thanks to California Trout and their Mt. Shasta crew.
07.20.12 The boys are back in town
Categories: Fishing Report
Man we missed this trip last year. John I’m so glad you pulled it together, and it was really great to see those of you that made it. Those of you that missed out. Were gonna seriously cry if you don’t make it next year.
McCloud River Dry Fly July
Categories: Fishing Report
The last couple weeks we have been giving excellent guide trips on the McCloud. The vast majority of the fish have been caught on the dry fly. After a dozen years of guiding this river we know where to be when and it is paying off. Continue Reading →
6.30.12 & 7.1.12 McCloud and Upper Sac
Categories: Fishing Report
Jim, Thanks for bringing out the family. Glad you guys had a great time. I’ll see you again soon.
06.24.12 McCloud River W/ Hutch
Categories: Fishing Report
I had a great time fishing with Hutch on the McCloud. The conversation was awesome and I soaked up so much information. This guy is a really knowledgable fisherman. I bet Orvis feels lucky to have him on board. I look forward to the next time I see you buddy. Thanks for all your help!!!!!
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