Big Fish on big flies, yet another fine day on the McCloud River Preserve with Michael Powelson from the Nature Conservancy and his comrade Chris. The river never went off with epic fishing but it was consistent and we landed 25-30 fish.  We got into some big bruisers too with multiple 18″ to 19″ fish,  all wanting the stonefly and green drake.   Micheal and Chris do great things for conservation and it was a treat to show them my appreciation on the very river they do so much to protect.  McCloud is showing signs that it will soon be crazy good fishing.