Posts Tagged ‘California’
Best Fly Fishing Strategy On The Sacramento River
Looking for the best fly fishing strategy On The Sacramento River? Whether you’re drifting a nymph through a riffle near Anderson or dead-drifting a dry fly under the shadow of Mount Shasta, mastering a natural drift on the Sacramento River is one of the most important techniques in fly fishing. Big Lower Sac trout don’t…
Read MoreShad Fly Fishing the American River: #1 Accessible Tip from an Expert Guide
In the pursuit of the thrill of the fight, fly fishing for shad on the American River in Sacramento brings the adrenaline rush that comes with casting a fly to anadromous fish. It’s the moment when a fish grabs hold of the fly, tearing through the water, pulling line off the reel with such speed…
Read MorePopeye The Fly Fishing Guide
Popeye The Fly Fishing Guide: A Legend in the World of Fly Fishing Dennis “Popeye” Franco. Popeye embodies the quintessential image of an experienced and passionate guide and angler. Born and raised amidst the stunning landscapes of Southern Oregon, Popeye’s journey into the realm of guiding began to take shape in 1989, when he first…
Read MoreThe Upper Sacramento River
When people think of California they often imagine the bright sunshine, palm trees, busy freeways and crowds! However, the Sunshine State has much more to offer than the bustle of the big cities and heavy population. For those in the fly fishing world, Northern California is the center of incredible water. Perhaps there is no…
Read MoreFly Fishing Pyramid Lake
One of the best parts of living in Redding, California is our proximity to amazing fly fishing all over the West. We recently had the opportunity to travel outside of Reno, Nevada and fly fish one of the more scenic and mesmerizing fisheries in the United States, Pyramid lake. The Native American legend of Pyramid lake…
Read MoreWinter Fly Fishing in California
The crowds are gone from the Lower Sacramento River in Redding California having moved over to the Trinity & Klamath to chase steelhead. As a result, the winter trout fishing has improved. We continue to see ample opportunities (1-5 chances per day) on the Trinity & Klamath for catching steelhead and the quality of the fish…
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