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May 15, 2012
Sac. River
Fly Fishing
 
May 11, 2012
Sacramento River
Fly Fishing
Today I guided on Northern California's most renowned Sacramento River, Steve and Greg. Most of the Trout Red's are on spawning beds. As a result they are not in their normal places, they have been spawning for about a month. While it may be easier to catch them in those particular areas, I will not fish in there because it is vital to the continued growth of the Rainbow Trout Population. However, even with that being said we got did get into about 10 Trout which still makes for a great day. Oh yea we had a 1,000 CFS flows which may have also attributed to a little bit harder fishing. However, even with that being said we did get into about 10 Trout which still makes for a great day.
 
May 9,2012
Sac.River
Fly Fishing
Today I guided Larry (a longtime client) and Richard on the Sacramento River, we floated from the Sundial Bridge to Possee grounds to Anderson Boat ramp. We were 10 for 18 Trout. The magic bugs were PMD's.
 
May 6, 2012
Sac. River
Fly Fishing
I guided Nathan and Jesse these 13 yr old boys really fished well. Their fascination with flyfishing, entomology and other aspects of the sport was refreshing. Nice job boys!
  
May 5, 2012
Sac. River
Fly Fishing
TodayI guided Shawna and Birthday boy, Nate. Fishing was a bit tough we managed to hook into 15 landing 7 on the sacramento river.
 
May 4, 2012
Sacramento River
Fly Fishing
Today I guided Peter and Harry on the Lower Sac River through Redding . Hooked some nice fish on eggs P.M.D.s and caddis.
 
April 29, 2012
Sac. River
Fly Fishing
Today I guided Chris and Tim on the Sac. River. We floated from the Sundial Bridge to Bonneyview Boat Ramp. We got into 32 trout and landed about 2/3 of them. The average Trout was 17 inches, built like footballs. The top section held the biggest fish, most of the trout spawn is happening right now so the top is loaded with big fish. Nice 22 incher Tim!
 
April 21, 2012
Sacramento River
Fly Fishing
Today was a two boat trip on the lower Sacramento River, the Guides were myself and Forrest Brizendine. We floated from the Bonneyview boat ramp to Balls Ferry in Anderson, CA. I had Al and Tim in my boat, and Forrest had Nick and Greg in his boat. We landed 37 and hooked around 60 trout. It's always nice spending the day with you guys. The mornings the fish bit on yellow stones, spring caddis and PMD's. The afternoon bite was on rubber legs and we seen some big yellows stones flying around too.
 
April 17 , 2012
Sacramento River
Fly Fishing
Today I guided Larry and Bill on the Lower Sacramento River thru Redding . Sorry about the Picture Larry it's the only one I had. We hooked 24 fish today, the fish were all over the board. We floated from the Posse Grounds to Anderson River Boat Ramp. The temperatures were in the low 80's. It was a good day, I really enjoyed the float.
 
April 13, 2012
Sac River
Fly Fishing
Today I guided Butch and his son, Peter. We floated the Lower Sac. River the Posse Grounds. We were 11 for 19 on Bow's (Rainbow Trout.) The weather held for most of the day. Way to go Peter with that 20 incher, that was a nice fish!! Today PMD and Blue Wing Olives, were the bugs of choice.
 
April 12, 2012
Sac. River
Fly Fishing
Today I guided Tony, we fished the lower Sac. River for a 1/2 day. It was a wet day but the fishing was good (good thing the fish were wet they didn't seem to notice haha). Can you believe that we have the size of fish that people leave this state for to catch? The fish were liking Rubber Legs and Sucker Spawn, were the most productive flies today.
 
March 30, 2012
Sac. River
Fly Fishing
Today I fished the Lower Sac. River with Al and Dianne. We have been getting some rain, so the visibility was 2 feet at best. We fished for 5 hours and we were 6 for 12, and the average Rainbows were 16-18 inches. Dianne's fish, I guessed was around 23 inches, and they were feeding on Rubber Legs and Cheese Micro Spawns. We caught two on Spring Caddis as well.
 
 
March 20, 2012
Sacramento River
Fly Fishing
Well, we are finally getting the rain we have needed(lots and lots). I got out a couple of times last week with fellow guide, ForestBrizzendine, Jason (friend), and longtime guide, Jim Pettis. The Sacramento River fished really good. We had everything hatching (Pale Mourning Duns, Blue Wing Olive, March Browns May Flies, Spring Caddis and even Salmon Fry and Egg patterns.) In the brown water, eggs and Alvins (fry pattern) worked best. When the Sacramento River cleared all the nymphs worked well with the eggs and Alvins. Almost all the fish were in the 16 to 18 inch class with some 20 inch +Bows. The next couple of weeks this weather is going to break and it is going to be awesome, it is my favorite time of year. Who doesn't like fishing in 80 degree weather, but always be prepared because there is always a chance of a spring shower which is not bad.
 
March 15, 2012
Sacramento River
Guided Trip
I fished the lower Sacramento River today. It was a two boat trip I was working for Jim Pettis, another long time independent Guide in this area. We had Bill and Jack, and his son, Bill and his other son Jimmy, who is 9 years old. The fish were really grabby, and Jimmy was 4 for 6, with a 20 incher. Sorry the picture of Jimmy isn't better I was holding the Trout and the camera. The weather forecasted for that day was winds gusts 50 mph with sustained 20 mph, that the other fisherman opted out. We were the only two boats out on the Sacramento River. We floated from Posse grounds to Bonneyview Boat Ramp. Definately appeared not to be a day for flyfishing, but let me tell you the weather held, and we hooked over 70 fish between the two boats. When we got off the water around 5:00PM, the winds and the rain kicked up, we were very lucky that we had such a good day.
 
March 7, 2012
Sacramento River
Guided Trip
I fished with Jim and Matt, it was decent day. We hooked around 23 Trout, alot of small fish this time out. It was a nice day out on the lower Sacramento River.
 
March 4, 2012
Sacramento River
Guided Trip
I guided Ken and John on the lower Sacramento River. We had a nice spring day, the temperature was around 80 degrees. The fish were a little grabbier than last time, the Spring Caddis was the magic fly.
 
February 24, 2012
Sacramento River
Guided Trip
I guided Sean and Ben on the Lower Sacramento River. It was a nice day, we caught some nice fish, but it was a little tough out there. You did a nice job guys.
 
 
 Sundial Bridge
February 18, 2012
Fly Fishing Trip
Sacramento River
I guided Dave and Jack, it was a two boat trip on the lower Sacramento River. The other Guide was Forrest Brizzendine, another local guide. There was some excitement on this trip, there was a booey on a rope below North Market Bridge which got tangled around my motor, unfortunately we were in very fast water. Once we realized the boat was going to stay afloat we were able to cut it from my motor. The rope is still there on the surface, I reported to the Fly Shop and Sheriffs department. The Sheriffs department said it is part of the river now, so if your planning on fishing there on your own, be very careful when you go by the second pillar on the North Market bridge. That is why you always make sure you have a knife (thanks Joey C. much appreciated!!!). Other than that, the fishing was good and we had a great time.
 
 
February 2012
Sacramento River
The youngest Hecky, hooking his first Trout fishing on the Sacramento River near the Sundial Bridge
February 6, 2012
Guided Fly Fishing Trip
Trinity River
I fished the Trinity with brothers, Craig and Rick, we fished really hard and was able to land this nice Steelhead and German Brown. Thanks Craig for the Pictures!
 
January 2012
Guided Fly Fishing Trip
Sacramento River
I guided Lou and his friend,Jane from the U.K. We had a nice day of fishing, the English really know how to have a good time. It was nice to fish with you again Lou.
  
December 31, 2011
Trinity River
  
December 10, 2011
Sacramento River
Today I guided Chuck and his son, John. They were 10 for 14, most of the fish bite on eggs. We caught two fish over 20'. I had a really good time guiding these guys. It sure is nice having the Sacramento River, fish so consistent. This river really fishes well most of the time.
 
December 7 &8, 2011
Trinity River
Hookem Heckys advice was to move the trip to the Lower Sacramento River, but Justin who caught the Steelhead paved the way for Day 2 Trinity River. We floated Bucktail to Steele, with the hopes of finding more fish, however, it was a tough day. We hooked 1 Steelhead briefly, by briefly I saw the fish flash in the water. That was all we got the whole day. Justin who was in Forrests boat landed a 1/2 pounder, and an adult steelhead around 5lbs. They say steelheading can be a very selfish passion. It looks that was the case here. I hope to see you guys in the Spring. Right now we really need rain, after the rain there will be more fish. Other than that the Lower Sacramento is fishing good.
Dec. 7th
Trinity River
Today I had a two boat trip, with additional Guide, Forrest Brizendine. Fished Junction City to Pigeon Point, my boat was 0-3. I fished with Owen and Rob. Forrest fished with Justin and Greg. Justin landed a fish, Forrest Boat was 1 for 3.
December 2, 2011
Sacramento River
I fished Butch and Pat on the lower Sacramento River, and it fished good. We hooked over 30 Trout, we had a little trouble landing the fish. When you fish with barbless hooks you have to play these fish very tight because if you don't the hooks will fall out. You have to be ready to let them run at the drop of a dime, because if you don't they will break the line. We finished strong and landed a good ratio towards the end of the day.
December 1 , 2011
Trinity River
I fished with Butch and Pat, we hooked 3 Steelhead but we did not land any. Pat got a German Brown about 20 inches.
November 22, 2011
Trinity River
Today I did a 2 boat trip with Bob Norman. We floated Evans Bar to Sky. We were 2 for 5 Steelhead. It was work, but it was a good trip.
November 19, 2011
Trinity River
Today I fished with Matt, we were 1 for 5 for Steelhead. This fish ate a Blue Copper John. The Trinity River will test all Anglers. Matt did a good job.
November 14 & 15, 2011
Trinity River
 
November 7 & 8, 2011
Trinity River Fly Fishing
 
November 9, 2011
Sacramento River
November 5, 2011
Trinity River
Fly Fishing
 
November 4, 2011
Trinity River Fly Fishing
October 29 & 30, 2011
Trinity River
October 28, 2011
Trinity River
October 27, 2011
Sacramento River
 
October 25, 2011
Walk and Wade Trip
October 23, 2011
Sacramento River
 
October 21 & 22, 2011
Trinity River
I did a two boat trip with Al, Nick, Greg and Lee. Along with myself the other guide was Aaron Grabiel. The first day we floated from Junction City to Pigeon Point. The Trinity fished pretty good we used eggs and October Caddis and Copper Johns. We were 2 for 8, with a sucker fish, and Aaron also did well with Greg landing 5 Steelhead, the biggest one was about 8lbs. DAY TWO we floated Evans Bar to Junction City and you could tell it was a Saturday. The word is out. Today we couldn't keep them on we were 1 for 8, one of those fish was a Salmon and another one was a nice Brown. Aaron fished Greg and Lee, Greg again landed 5, and Lee got a nice one at the end of the day. Thanks Al for the dinner at the LaGrange, as always good food!
 
October 18, 2011
Sacramento River
Today I guided Larry and Tom from the Rooster's Fly Fishing Club in Novato, California,these guys are great to have in the boat they love fishing and it makes it easy to guide them. The Sacramento egg bite is good. I don't have know how many we hooked probably upwards of 20, it was fun day. I will be on the Sacramento River on Sunday, October 21, 2011, I will have another report for you then.
 
October 17 2011
Trinity River
I fished Jeff and Zach today on the TrinityRiver. We were 5 for 13 on adult steelhead, one of fish we caught was a brown trout with a 8 to10 inch fish stuck in his throat, he tried to eat the egg anyway we removed the fish from his mouth. My camera wasn't working soI have no pics. We caught fish almost in every run. My next day is on Oct. 21, 22 and 23. I will have a post next week for the Trinity River and on Sacramento River on October 23 .
These pics. were courtesy of Jeff.
 
 
October 15,2011
Sacramento River
Today I fished Matt and John. We hooked 21 nice Bows on the Sacramento River in Redding.We floated to Anderson the salmon redds are just starting to happen.Egg pattern, caddis , bluewing olive mayflies are working.(caddis Birdsnest,foxes pooopah, mayflies zacks psuedo ,hogans s&m mayflyare working. Thanks John for the pics.
 
October 13, 2011
Trinity River
The fish are in, Steelhead and Salmon. I fished the Trinity River in Junction City, CA, the flows were around a 1,000 c.f.s., but on the drop. By 2 PM they were around 800 c.f.s., then the fish started biting. I fished with Matt and Jim, we were 2 for 8, Jim landed a Native Steelhead approximately 8lbs, Matt got one about 4 lbs. I was really impressed with the number of fish we saw that day. This trip was on October 11, 2011.
 
October 12, 2011
I was over for the Orvis.com, StreamTechBoats.com, and Sawer oars .com, Barbeque promotional and let me say these guys have some great products. I was able to try out all of the equipment (products) on the river. I rowed a streamtech raft and it was awesome, you can access a lot more shallow water, I am seriously thinking about getting one for myself. I tried out the Sawer Oars for the first time and again thinking about purchasing. Lastly, I fished Orvis Helios Fly rods, and I am now staffed with the Orvis Company. I recommend all of the above, they just are really good products. Chris Kennedy (below in the green) from The Fly Shop in Redding went on the demo with me. We did more scouting than fishing, but I did get that fish (below) on the bottom. I currently have some opening's for the fall, but don't wait to book you trip.
It is time to go steelhead fishing the fish are there, call now for your booking!
 
October 5, 2011
Sacramento River
Fly Fishing
The Sacramento river is fishing well, Caddis and Mayflies seem to be working well. This year in addition to the Rainbow Trout, we also have Salmon in the River, this means we should have a good egg bite. Below was an awesome day on the Sacramento River, clients did a great job as you can see by the nice Rainbow Trout.
 
October 5, 2011
Trinity River
This has been a great year for King salmon. We are expecting a good steelhead run too. We just recently got a couple of inches of rain, and it should be enough to get these fish into the upper river .
 
September 2011
Fly Fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Sacramento River
   
 
  
August 2011
Sacramento River
 
 
Trinity River Salmon Fishing August 2011
 
July 14 & 15, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
River flows - 12, 500 CFS
Today got to fish my Trinity River client , Jerry (on the right) and his friend Jack for the first time. We fished a half day on the 14th from bonneyview to Anderson River Park, we fished from about 4:00P to about 9:00ish. It was a good day, we nymphed approximately 30 hookups. We landed about 75% estimated. We discussed fishing dry's cutted the boat off about 2 miles from the dry spot, and moved to it. Once we got there, not much dry's but Jack hooked quickly 2 trout on an Elk Hair Caddis. Then the hatch happened lasting about 20 minutes, just constant splashing from the fish. We ended up hooking 7 trout and landing 2 trout. Jerry caught a real nice 17 incher, then the hatch shut off and the river was quiet. I got them back in time to eat at Applebee's because we got back so late, but it was worth it. On the 15th we floated from the Possee Grounds to Anderson (12 Mile stretch), Jack caught the fish I am holding and the one he is holding. Both the fish were over 20 inches, the picture doesn't justify the size of the fish. Both of the fish were caught on PMD patterns. The rest of the day was productive, we hooked over 40 fish with a good land ratio. Good job guys it was nice spending 2 days with you. See you this fall for steelhead on the Trinity.
  
July 8, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
Today I fished with Andy and Eric, we floated from the Possee Grounds to Anderson River Park. It is a 12 mile stretch that goes thru the City of Redding, and ends in the City of Anderson. We are on a cool spell, I have never seen weather like this. The local weather channell said that we have not had a cooling spell like this since 1952. The river really fished well today, another day of losing count which is a good thing. The flies were pupa's, birds nest for caddis, and mercer poxyback pmd, and Hogans s&m mayfly bwo.
June 28, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
I fished with John today, we floated Possee grounds to Anderson River Park. The morning started out a little slow, by late morning the bite was on. We consistenly caught fish all the way to Anderson River Park. We hooked over 30 Trout, we landed about half.
June 23, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
Today I fished with Larry and Bill. Bill said it was his best day nmphying, the fishing was Summer Cadis, PMD's and little blue winged olives. We tried some dry's in the evening, but not much of a hatch was going on. I am sorry Larry, can't find any pictures from our trip, but I sure enjoyed fishing with you.
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June 18 & 19, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
I had a two boat trip with the Bottinni Family which are always fun, the Fly Fishing guides were Aaron Grabiel and myself. The first day we fished from the Possee Grounds to Anderson River Park (12 mile stretch). The second day we fished from Bonnieview Boat Ramp to Balls Ferry. Once we reached Anderson the bite slowed down quite a bit. All in all, two boats in two days, landed about 71 fish and hooked 120.
June 15, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
Four boat trip, the guides were Mike Hibbard, Slim, Gabe and myself. The fly fishing was good, all boats stayed busy with hook-ups and landed fish. Another great day Fly Fishing on the Sacramento River.
June 14, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
I fished with Larry and Bob, typical Sacramento River day. I am not sure of that exact number we caught but we were very busy. The fish were biting on Summer Cadis and PMD's were the main flies.
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May 30, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
Took out Brian and Smokey on the Lower Sacramento River, these guys did a great job! They were forced to learn the Madison Cast, because we were in 30-40 mph wind, not an easy day in fly fishing. They really persevered and did a great job and had a good time.
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May 22, 2011
Sacramento River
Fished Rick and his son, Kyle. The fly fishing was a little stonger today we lost count that's a good thing. The Rubber Legs was are strongest fly followed by sucker spawn egg pattern,caddis and mayfly patterns. And yes Kyle did net is fathers largest trout a true father son team. Good job guys!
 
May 21, 2011
Sacramento River
Today, I fished with Al and his son, Nick. What a great way to spend a day, fishing with your son. We had a good day flyfishing, the Trout were graby for most the day slowed down a little in the evening. But pretty good bite overall.
May 19, 2011
Sac River
Today, I fished Matt and Mark, another good to moderate day. I didn't count but it was pretty good. Here is Mark holding an average Trout fish around 16 inches. Matt was camera shy, but he caught his share of fish also. Good fishing with you guys!
May 10, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
Today, I fished Chris and Bill, the fishing was moderate. We hooked around 20 fish. The fish were mainly biting on Stones and Eggs. It was a very nice day in the 80's light wind.
May 10, 2011
Lower Sac River
Today, I fished Bob and Larry .We had a very pleasant day 85 degrees sunny skys.We hooked estimated around 15 fish not a high number day but respectable day with a couple of big fish that came unbottone and a few to the net 18 to 19 inches just a fun day of fishing. How lucky we are to have river that is foe the most part consistent
May 7, 2011
lower sac river
2 boat trip guides were myself and mike hibbard.We had a great day of fishing. I fished Dave .He did a great job .Idont have the number of fish but he held is own.Mike had 2 anglers.At the end it was Joe in Hibbards boat that ran away with the day.Good job !
May 6th, 2011
Sacramento River with Andy and Dan
Had a full day of fishing with Andy and Dan and hooked over 10 large Rainbow Trout. The weather was perfect and early afternoon fishing was better than the latter afternoon fishing. For more photos of the trip, click here
 
May 4 & 5, 2011
Sacramento River
I fished with Tim and Todd from the Sacramento Area, they did such a good job I am going to just past their testimony. Thank You guys for the good time, fishing was fun I am just going to paste all of the pictures you sent. SEE Below
Tim and I went out on the Lower Sacramento River in Redding, CA over the last couple days (May 4 & 5) and had some epic rainbow trout fly fishing with Greg Hector from Hook Em' Hecky's Guide Service (www.hookemheckys.com). See photo album below!
We slayed em! Hooked around 60 fish and landed 30-35 of them. Some in the 22+ inch(3 lbs range). Using 5 & 6 wgt fly rods. The flows are good and the bite is hot right now so if you can break away, call Greg, book a day and roll up to Redding....ASAP!
 
 
 
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April 28, 2011
Sacramento River
I fished with Butch and his son Matt on the Sacramento River, it was a nice day and we hooked about 20 fish. There was some lolls in between, but overall it was still good it wasn't raining and it wasn't cold, not bad for a slow day of fishing. These guys did a good job of taking advantage of the bite that we did have, they didn't miss many fish. ( No pictures)
April 22, 2011
Sacramento River
The flows were 6,000 CFS on this day. The Sacramento was really on today, we hooked 37 Rainbow Trout and we landed 24 of them. These guys were really on their game, all I can say is that I think our May bite is upon us. The Sacramento River should be solid from here forward.
 
April 19, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
The flows are around 6,000 CFS, 2 Boat Guide Trip. The other guide in addition to myself was Matt Mitchell, today we had to really work for the Fish. We still managed to hook 30 fish between 2 boats. The fish seem to be keying in on egg patterns, and a few rubber legs and PMD's. The bite that comes around should be happening any day now.
April 18, 2011
Sacramento River
I fished with John today, we fished for about 3 hours and we hooked 12 fish. John caught this nice Rainbow Trout.
April 15, 2011
Sacramento River
Aaron and I went out fishing today, we had a double hook up. These Trout were both 20+ Inches fish we caught them on Rubber Legs, Sucker Spawn and PMD's. We hooked over 20 fish, and it looks like the storage at Lake Shasta has sufficient room so I do not anticipate high water levels. Until irrigation starts in the Sacramento Valley around June.
April 4, 2011
Sacramento River
Flows 26,000 c.f.s.
The river is fishable and can be very good at these flows. I am going out tomorrow and I am predicting that it is going to be good, I will keep you posted. I did really well in 2006 at this exact flow. The sucker spawn , spring caddis and stones are all a good choice.
March 30, 2011
Sacramento River
50000 cfs
The river is closed to fishing until it drops below 40000 cfs i can fish it under 30000 cfs probably middle of april will fish again.everything else is gone to.
March 17, 2011
Saramento river
25000 cfs
Bureau of Reclamation said bump it up! ive done well once the fish acclamate .i like it better 3 day after a big fluctuation then it fishes good aslong as its not over 35000 cfs . be aware of water running threw the trees as you can be pulled in definately need expeirence for these waters If you dont just wait it will be dropping soon .
March 14, 2011
Lower Sacramento River
The fishing is finally on! I hooked up to 40 Rainbow Trout the other day in 4 hours time, it was awesome. While there is rain at times, it's not a cold rain so not unbarable .
February 21, 2011
Lower Sacramento
I have heard the fishing has picked up, I fished the lower Sacramento last on the 2/11, one Angler, 3 hours, landed 3 fish and hooked eight (8). We should be having our Spring Caddis hatch. This is the beginning, Spring is the best time for the lower Sacramento when it becomes THE premier fishing destination. Tight lines, good loops and hope to see you!
February 21, 2011
Trinity River
This rain that we are having brought some fish up in the Trinity River System, in addition to the Trinity River I have been fishing the Eel River, Southfork River, and Shasta Lake. I should have more information updatd in the next couple of days.
February 2 , 2011
Lower Sacramento river
Seeing some better hatches, we fished for 2 hours and hooked 4 fish on hydrophyce, P.M.D, and B.W.O. You still are h having to work for them, but it's worth it.
Feb 1, 2011
Trinity river
Fished Jim today we were 1 for 2 on adults old bridge to rush creek .Saw a Brown Drake and some p.m.d.s adults were rising to them couldnt get them to eat my patterns . still a nice day upper 70s
January 22, 2011
Sacramento River
Fished Tim and Pat today, I must say it is still fishing tough. We were 3 for 7 at Caldwell Park. Although the fishing was tough, it was a nice day with the weather being about 80 degrees .I dont care what any one says thats a nice day . yea we would like to catch 40 fish but that was alright .see you next time brother.
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January 17, 2010
Sac River
I fished with Heather and Dicey, these ladies are awsome a lot of fun to be with .The river is in that tough mode
but should be back by March I have seen this before and it always gets good. We hooked 5 and landed
2 nice Rainbows. Good Job ladies!! (Sorry we didn't get a picture of Dicey)
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January 10 ,2011
Trinity river
I Fished Joe (one of my regular and dedicated clients) and Jeff for 2 days. The First day we floated from what we call Swimmin Hole to Pidgeon Point. Our average was 1 for 3 on Adult Steelhead. The second day we floated Dutton to Swimming Hole. We were 1 for 4 on Adult Steelheads, 2 half pounders, and a small German Brown, all all more action i think this the norm this year you have to fish good because the fish are so spread out and not alot of them .
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January 9 , 2011
Sacramento River
Today I fished with Russ and John had a good time, but only a few bites unfortunately nothing to talk about .
January 5, 2011
Trinity River
I fished Dave and Steve today. We floated Evans Bar to JC Campground, on the Trinity River. We were 2 for 2 on steelhead, but we had to work hard for these fish.
December 22, 2010
Trinity River, California
Fished Patrick and David today. We floated old Bridge to Buctail, we were forced up top due to high water. We were 1 for 2, the Big German Brown being the fish landed, the other fish that came off I figured to be 1/2 pounder. These guys fished really really good, there just didn't seem to be alot of fish around, but before the river blew I heard of 8 and 10 hook up days. When the river drops again it should be good.
December 15 & 16, 2010
Trinity River, California
Day 1:
We had two boats for two days, the guides were myself and Ross Wilkerson. The first day we fished Buck Tail to Steel Bridge, Hecky was 1 for 3, we would have been 2 for 3, but Butch's fish went foul into the fight about 5 minutes. We fought the fish anyway, and technically the fish did go into the net but came back out. The fish was around 10lbs. the closet thing we have is Butch's picture below fighting the fish. Ross was 3 for 5 the first day.
Day Two:
We fished Old Bridge to Bucktail, we went 3 for 3. As you can see by the photo Joe was quite pleased (the picture of the guy that looks like he knocked out the fish kinda like Rocky Balboa). Ross was 1 for 3 that day. We had to really work for these fish. Two days, four Anglers we were 8 for 12 on Steelhead.
December 1, 2010
Lower Sacramento River
Flows 5000 cfs
Fished a group trip, there were 5 boats. We hooked 24 for 35 Rainbow Trout, Todd caught this nice 5lb plus. This was the nicest fish of the day, we caught some other dandies too.
November 19, 2010
Lower Sacramento River
Group trip with Butch, Pat and Doc .Guides Myself and Ross Wikerson .The first part of the Day Was brutal for me no fish by 2 pm. Pat picked up the slack going 1 for 3 on bows . He had to leave by 2pm.Than we went bak up to Posse grounds and finaly got on 10 to 12 really nice bows it was Docs day though he landed a 20 inch trophy bow. even though it was tough fishing everybody got a fish to the boat in the 2 days always nice to fish you guys.
Nov 18, 2010
Trinity River
We did a group trip today with Butch, Pat, and Doc .Guides were my self and Arron Gabriel. Pat landed this fish at the put in and had a couple of opprotunitys and that was it. Butch hooked 2 or 3 and landed one at the n. fork Trinity But my battery went dead on my camera . You fished hard boys Just in between runs .
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Nov 15, 2010
Trinity River
fished Joe today We hooked 3 Trinity River steelhead and landed 2 we fished Sky Ranch to Pigion Point.
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November 17, 2010
Trinity River
Today i fished Bob and Fred again fishing wise we had to work .We hooked 3 Trinity Steelhead and 1 big brown over 5 lbs jumped and came off. Fred fought a 10 to 12 lbs for a half hour came on buttoned at are feet .I told him it was a landed fish I dont think he agreed . but man that fish was done good job Fred.
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November 16, 2010
Trinity River
fished Larry and Larry today .Today the fishing was tight but we managed to hook 3 and land one .You can also see the boys do know how to use their time wisely when not fishing .
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November 14, 2010
Trinity River
Fished Gary and Wiley we hooked five and landed three like every day we had to fish hard. these fish we hooked today were very bright lets hope this run keeps coming. Gary's fish jumped no kidding 20 times way to hold on to that fish.
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November 11, and 12, 2010
Trinity River
Fished Curtis and Roberta fishing has been moderate . We had to work for them but man can this couple fish.Two days we hooked 11 adult Trinity river Steelhead and landed six good job Curt and Bert.
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Nov 9, 2010
Trinity River
Fished Tom today we hooked 3 Steelhead didnt get any in but had a good day .
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October 27, 2010
Trinity river
Today John and I fished Lime point to Pigeon Point. We were 3 for 7 on adults, seems most of the smolts are gone. John caught that nice German Brown (below), had to at least hold it because it was the biggest Trinity River Brown I have seen in a while. Both of John's Steelhead were wild fish . Looks like it will be a decent year.
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October 20, and 21, 2010
Trinity river
Fished a group trip with three boats. We fished Junction City to Pigeon Point, hooked four or five Trinity River Steelies. Elliot caught a nice 8lb Steelhead . The second day, Ernie and I fished the Sacramento River in Redding Ernie got this nice Rainbow Trout. These guys really know how to have a good time!
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Lower Sacramento River
October 8, 2010
Fished with Rick and Rob Sardi, I actually got to fish for a moment and we had a nice double hook-up and double-land of these pretty Sacramento Rainbow Trout. They were both caught on Cadis. We actually saw more Salmon this day then we've seen the whole year. The egg bite for the Salmon should be starting anyday.
Lower Sacramento River
October 6, 2010
Had a great time fishing with Butch and his son, Matt. The fishing was moderate in the afternoon, and it picked up in the evening. Hooked between 30 and 40 trout, as usual Cadis and Mayflies were the top pick. The egg bite hasn't started yet, but it is just around the corner.
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Lower Sacramento River
October 1, 2010
Fished Larry and Bob today (below). Fishing was moderate during the morning and afternoon. The fish that were caught were caught on Batis and late afternoon until 7:00PM fished really well, the Catis seemed to take over for the fly of choice.
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September 25, 2010
Sacramento River
Fished Mike and Casey on the Lower Sacramento River. It was our last hot weekend of the summer. Fished Caddis and Mayflies. We did well, and had a great day.
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September 24, 2010
Sacramento River
Fished Rob and Ed on the Sacramento River today. Had a fantastic trip. Caddis and Mayflies all you need. We hooked about 25 fish in 3 hours, what more can you ask for? Another Great Day on the Sacramento River.
 
September 21, 2010
Sacramento River
Flows 6500 CFS, fished brother Tim Hector, (Below), on the lower Sacramento River today. The fishing was great, the average trout was 17", on Birds Nest and Pupa's Caddis Patterns.
 
Sept 16 2010
Lower Sacramento River
Fished John and Gary today. We had a great time .Caddis and B.W.O. both worked well. John commented on how big the fish were.We hooked somewhere between 20 and 30 bows . Average fish 18 inches. We are going Salmon fishing on the Trinity River Monday watch for Trinity Report.
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September 8, 2010
Sacramento River
Fished Dave Boss on lower Sacramento River, landed 8 Rainbow Trout, we hooked another 4 more. Fish were feeding on Caddis and May Flies. The Sacramento River flows are at 8,000 cfs, the fishing was great, the weather was about 80 degrees.
 
September 6, 2010
Trinity River Salmon Report
Fished Jim Elliot today .We had 6 grabs hooked 4 salmon landing two a 14lbs and 10lbs both fish were caught on a guick fish with sardine rap. Fished Junction City.
Aug 29, 2010
Fished Bruce Reynolds owner of Shasta Ride-N-Glide.com (segways) . We caught this fish at 12 noon on a guick fish .Trinity river as reports of salmon on the way .I will be making more trips so watch for updates the river is flowing at 450 cfs.
Aug, 27 2010
Fished Dave and Judy on the lower Sacramento River and we had a fantastic day. We started at Bonneyview Boat ramp at 12noon and went to Anderson River Park and hooked 15 fish. Most of the fist were under 15 inches. The biggest fish was 15 inches. Put the boat on the trailer at Anderson River Park and went to Posse grounds boat ramp and did a float to Cypress Bridge and we hooked another 15 fish at least, and these fish were 17- 21 inches.
Aug 24,2010
Fished Trinity River toay with Bruce Reynolds owner and friend of Shasta N Ride. Not alot of salmon but we got one nice bright king at 12 noon on a guick fish . Saw a few Steelhead but didnt fish stayed focus on salmon.Looked off the highway and saw salmon in some of the holes. thier comming ! Booking fall run fishing through sept
Lower Sacramento River
Fishing is unbeleivable cant believe right in Redding Ca we have some of the best trout fishing in the world.My summer special wont last long call now for your booking it is nice on those summer evenigs. caddis and mays b.w.o. and p.m.d. thats all you need and a boat .wading wont happen till this fall.
Aug 20, 2010
Lower Sacramento
Took Andy and Lisa Main fishing for an evening trip. The first hour was slow but by the end of the evening we had hooked over 20 trout. It was Lisa's first time fly fishing and after a few lessons she was hooking and landing the trout like a pro. Andy said it was the best day of fly fishing he had ever had.
Lisa's First Trout caught fly fishing on the Sacramento River by the Sundial Bridge.
Andy's "Best Day" fly fishing ever on the Sacramento River!
Aug 19, 2010
Lower sacramento river
Flows 9,500 c.f.s. Just spent 3 days in a row on the Lower Sacramento. It was awesome. Tonight we hooked 15 to 20 we didnt count but it was good. We had four doubles and the size of the fish you wouldnt believe me average fish 18nches and mean like three pounds a couple of the fish were pushing 5 lbs. Tonight it was caddis( Birds Nest,Fox's Poopah). Yesterday was Mayflies(B.W.O. AND P.M.D.)
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TWILIGHT TRIP SPECIAL!
IT WILL BE OVER WHEN SUMMER IS!
HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
TRINITY RIVER
Fished Trinity River AUG 16, 2010 saw salmon i wade fished didnt get one but had two grabs .going over with my boat on Monday 23, I wil have better report than . There are also some adult steelhead in the Fly water in Lewiston.
August 12, 2010
Lower sacramento River
Flows10500 cfs. The river is fishing well use caddis and mayflies you cant go wrong .
Upper Sacramento River
Fishing is good use stones ,caddis, and mayflies.
Trinity river
Flows are at 450 cfs salmon and a few steelhead and browns are reported being caught. crowds are light a good time to try.
August 1, 2010
The Lower Sacramento River
Sacramento River flows are at 12500 cfs. The river is fishing silly good this is much better than summers last two years. Bite consist of summer caddis,blue wing olive mayflies and pale morning dun mayflies. Fish have been big all summer!
Upper Sacramento River
Fished 4 days on Upper Sacramento River this week .Fishing was good and pressure was moderate. stones, caddis, and mayfies all worked well didnt throw one indicator . Dud throw droppers off my drys . I fished Caddis drys(Mercers Missing Link) and P.M.D.(Spotlight Emerger) . Had 15- 20 grabs hooked 11 the kool thing was the size and fight of the fish I think the long spring we had helped fishing on the Lower and Upper Sacramento Rivers.
Trinity River
I have heard mixed reports for the Trinity I have heard there are salmon and steelhead throughout the trinty system. the flows are now managable The fly water in Lewiston wwould be a good place to fish for steelhead (CADDIS ,STONES AND MAYFLIES).
July 29, 2010
Sacramento River flows are at 12,500 days are slow to moderate in the heat of the day. The evenings have been great with Caddis and Mayflies (P.M.D. and B.W.O.) We have been getting big fish averaging fish 15 inch to 23 inches, with fish up to 6 lbs .
July 26, 2010
Flows are steady at 12,500 cfs. Sacramento River is your best bet for big Rainbows Trout. In the evenings it is to hot for a full even half day, I will still do them, but my clients have been happier with the twilight trip. We are hooking up to 10 fish in the heat of the day and up to 25 in the evenings. Mayflies and Caddis are working well.
July 22, 2010
Current flows are at 12,500 cfs. Twilight Trip the best bang for the buck! We are currently averaging 25 hook-ups in three hours of fishing. The afternoons are slow, but 5 pm on its awesome. Baetis ( Blue Wing Olives) Mayflies and Summer Caddis is all you need. The Trinity River is showing signs of Steelhead and Kings. We're making a trip and will have report soon.
July 19, 2010
Current flows are still at 12500 cfs. Come try our Twilight Trip from 5:30 to dark. The bite is good in the evening and the temperature is cooler on the river. Summer Caddis, Baetis, Yellow Stonefly, and PMD's are fishing well on the Sacramento River. Dry's consist of PMD's in the afternoon and Caddis in the last hour before sunset.
June 17, 2010
Current flows are still at 11000 cfs. The bite is getting better and bigger. Summer Caddis, Salmonfly, Golden Stonefly, Yellow Stonefly PMD's and BWO's are all fishing well on the Sacramento River. Dry's consist of PMD's in the afternoon and Caddis in the last hour before sunset.
June 9, 2010
Current flows are at 11000 cfs. Summer Caddis, Salmonfly, Golden Stonefly, Yellow Stonefly PMD's and BWO's are all fishing well on the Sacramento River. Dry's consist of PMD's in the afternoon and Caddis in the last hour before sunset.
May 20,2010
Current flows are at 8500 cfs. Nymphing stones, PMDs, spring caddis (black, olive, and tan) with BWO are all fishing well on the Lower Sacramento River. The best bite is mid-morning to early evening.
May 3, 2010
Current flows are at 7500 cfs. Nymphing stones PMDs, baetis and spring caddis are all working well on the Upper Sacramento River. Flyfishing drys on Lower Sacramento River with pmds and cadis in the afternoon.
April 2010
Current Flows are at 6500. Sacramento River fishing well in the late monring to late afternoon with afternoon being the best fishing. Flyfishing in the Spring on the Sacramento is the best time of year for catching trout without being too cold or too hot.
March 2010
Current flows are at 3200 CFS, Trout fishing is steady with PMD's, BWO's, and spring caddis. Today's weather in Redding should be a high of 78 degrees with overnight lows in the 40s. Spring is the highlight for the Sacramento River System. Fishing is good.
Upper Sacramento River
We Just spent two days on the Upper Sacramento River just passed Lakehead. We got a little advise from my friend Tim Fox at the Redding Fly Shop, and it worked well. The fish we got fought hard and long. Caddis, Yellow Stones, and Golden Stones, and Black Mayflies are fishing well. Definitely a hot spot! things are running late from all the rain but, both Upper & Lower Sacromento Rivers are really fishing great.
The Trinity River
July 26, 2010
Salmon are threw out the river system there are also some Steelhead I'm going over to the Trinity River on Friday. I will post a report soon. We are expecting a good run of Steelhead this year.
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