Although fly fishing is the most popular activity in the Fall River Mills Valley, there's much more to this wonderful location than meets the eye and the casted fly. Fall River Mills is a very dynamic valley located in Northern California. About 1.5 hours drive east of Redding, CA.I think most miss out on the wonderful list of activities and resources this Northern California destination has to offers.Below is a gallery of photos that I feel represent some of the character of the Fall … [Read more...]
Wind, Rain, Snow & Fishing
Weather played a big role in the fishing since the last post; never the less, the waters are still fishing good. Head hunting on Fall River has paid off big, with the best day for drys being the day that the snow was coming down so hard you could hardly see the fly! There have been a number of fish taken in the 19- to 20- inch range using a dark olive body dunn tied with a black or purple wing. They tend to show up better on gray days when tied that way. Hat Creek has been doing well … [Read more...]
“Off the Beaten Path”
The major fisheries - Fall River, Pit River, McCloud, and Sacramento River system – seem to get hit with the majority of the fishing traffic. However, there are many out-of-the-way destinations that do not receive the fishing pressure that blue-ribbon streams seem to get. The fish may not always be as big, but they are as plentiful and just as eager to take a fly! As with all trout fishing areas, these waters are often hidden away in the back country. They may take a little more effort to reach … [Read more...]