Misinformation and Rumors Over the past few years, I have been hearing a lot of misinformation and rumors about Fall River. Most of it I hear directly from folks in my boat. Information that folks have either heard or picked up from other anglers. Either at the restaurant, lodge, or hotel where they are staying. Some of it comes directly from people conversing on the river from boat to boat. All of it pertaining to the way that the river fishes. There are multiple factors that determine whether … [Read more...]
Fall River Fishing Report: 10/11/17
"Skip the Trinity and experience classic fly fishing. You can always go fish the Trinity after the 1st of the year. Fall River awaits!"September is a closed book ending with good fishing that has ensued into mid-October. The big fish just keep coming in. Deepwater small bugs and light angler traffic are why October through mid-November offers some of the best fly fishing of the season! Expect some cloudy and light rainy days mixed with warm autumn sun. On the cloudy days, we typically have … [Read more...]
Fall River Fishing Report: 8/25/17
How has the fishing been? Has been fair to fair for the month of August. My anglers are getting into some big rainbows though! From whatI experience on the river daily just this month, my guests are averaging 3 to 5 big fish hooked up in the 18+ range. They are nice rainbows! And all the 6 to 12inch fish you can handle. So, that's fair fishing. A great day no matter what! What's the best time of day? Be on the water and in position no later than 7:am. Expect the best fishing through 1:OOPM … [Read more...]
Hot Weather Leader
One of my favorite quotes that you often hear me say is “conditions dictate as to how we fish. “This is the time of year that conditions change dramatically. With that being the case one thing that needs to change is your leader composition. The shorter leaders that you could get a way with earlier in the season, now become a hindrance. Not enough people put a lot of thought into their leader. This time of year, it is totally possible to fish to short of a leader. I see it all the time. With … [Read more...]
Fall River Fishing Report: 6/22/17
What’s been happing since the opening day of trout season in the Fall River area. Well as expected, there is a lot of water in Northern CA rivers. Fall River included, Bear Creek a tributary to the Fall River is still kicking in a good amount of water. As is the rest of the system, Lava Creek, and the springs. With all this water in the system. The fish seem to be spreading out in the river more than they have in the last five years. So, if you are looking for big numbers of fish in the same … [Read more...]
Fall River Fly Fishing Report: 5/20/17
Fall River has been fishing great this spring. As we head into summer, I expect nothing but 'more good fishing'.By the middle of June, we should be into the Hexegenia Hatch. That's an evening event ( the bugs come off about 9:00 PM, no earlier) and although it's incredibly spectacular, the fish can be tough to get if the flies don't stay on the water.Hot Flies: Small brown or black nymphs in #16 ~ 18, #18 cream colored parachute PMD's (they look like an Adams, but cream colored sorta like a … [Read more...]
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2014 Fly Fishing Opener on Fall River
Opening Day ReportThe 2014 Fly Fishing Trout Opener on Fall River can be a warm, dry spring-like experience, or downright freezing! This year, those who fended off the wind and rain were rewarded with some pretty decent fishing on the Fall River for the opening day of the 2014 general trout season. Saturday started out with ice-covered boat seats and temperatures in the high-20’s. By the time we reached the first fishing spot, the temp had raised to the mid-30’s. After seeing only a few fish … [Read more...]
‘Advanced’ What?
This may sound more like ranting than anything else, but stay with me for a moment. There is a word floating around the industry, that I think takes advantage of anglers more than anything else. This particular word would be "Advanced." You see it all the time: Advanced Nymphing Clinic, or Advanced Dry Fly Fishing; the list goes on & on. Well, the truth is that in 25 years of guiding I have never seen a fish eat a nymph, dry fly, streamer, indicator or anything else in an ‘advanced’ … [Read more...]
Summer Fishing…
I AM OFFERING A LATE SUMMER SPECIAL!!! When you call to book any two days through the end of SEPTEMBER, I am giving 50% off the second day. If you book any day in OCTOBER I am giving a $70 discount on that day. Please keep in mind this does not apply to days that are already on the books; however, the discount would be applied if you add an extra day to the existing trip. There are a good number of days available in August and September. If you are an October angler, you know that month … [Read more...]