Tag Archives: McCloud River Rainbows

8.12.10 McCloud gives first timers a thrill.

For many beginners the McCloud river is simply too challenging. But I believe it is a great place to learn to fly fish. WHY? Because it has it all. On the McCloud you will learn almost every aspect of trout fishing. This famed waterway is filled with variety, pools riffles runs and pocket water that will offer all day excitement and challenge. Continue Reading →

7.9.10 Matt on the McCloud

I’ve had the luck and privilege of guiding Matt for 8 years now. We have a blast and catch a ton of fish together. Matt can fish very well, so when he asked me to take him to the McCloud I knew it was going to be a special day. We caught way more fish than we would ever count, but nothing huge. The vast majority of the fish caught were on the dry fly and I made Matt fall in love with this river. He already booked another day later this month. You should get in on this. Continue Reading →

5.29-30.10 McCloud Sunny Days

The sunshine really helped the McCloud as it sparked great hatches of PMDs, Green Drakes, Caddis, Golden Stones and Salmon Flies. The best fishing was mid afternoon and late evening.  Fish are definitely spreading out, finding their spot, and looking up. Continue Reading →