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…

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Popeye 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…

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The 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…

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Fly 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…

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Winter 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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