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Fishing Reports – 07-27-2010

American River - Lower - Seeing resident Rainbows on upper stretch..Caddis dries in evening.
General Conditions: Flows are around 4800 cfs. Water around 60 degrees.	Fishing & Hatches: Shad are thoughout the river but alas slowing down. Go to upper stretch for best results. Stripers starting to show: Clousers - Lower stretch	Flies: Stripers: Stripers are here - lower stretch. Nymphs: We are seeing a few small Steelhead & resident Rainbows right now and they are mostly in upper stretch - Caddis on top in evening is getting good results. Shad few and far between:Variety of colors white, pink, red, chartreuse...with lead eyes
Hints: Guides are having very good days right now on American River.

Calaveras River - Now open!
General Conditions: Flows are around 170 cfs - still pretty high. Best fishing is with small nymph patterns.	Fishing & Hatches: Tight line nymphing with Sloans' Mighty Mite baetis, Flashback PTs, Caddis nymphs.	Flies: Nymphs: Flashback PT #16, San Juan Worm Red, Prince #10-16, Copper John #12-16, GB Birdsnest #12-14, Fox’s poopah tan #14–16, Flashback PTs #16–18, Mighty May baetis #16–18, Mighty Mite Brown #14-16. Dries: Elk Hair caddis #12-14, E/C Caddis #16-18, Outrigger Caddis 14-18.
Hints: Expect lots of gorgeous wild rainbows in a setting just 30 miles east of Stockton. Large boulders make you earn your fish.

Davis Lake - Damsels now going strong. This is worth the drive.
General Conditions: Midges, Chironomid, AP's and Zebra midge under indicator. Fishing is better close to shore on the west side.	Fishing & Hatches: Small nymphs, Buggers & Damsels. The lake is loaded with nice big trout. Check with the guys at Davis Lake Resort for effective patterns.	Flies: Nymphs: AP nymphs, Zebra midges, Brassies, Mercury Black Beauty, Mercer's Midgeling #16-18, Buggers Olive and Rust #8-10, Burks Sierra Damsel #12 Prince #12-16, Hare's Ears #14-16, Blood Midges #18-20, Pheasant Tail #16-20. Dries: Nothing to report on top water yet.
Hints: check with Davis Lake Resort(great place to stay) - 530-832-1060 for up to date reports.

Delta - We have Pole Dancer Flies in stock! b>
General Conditions: The Delta is one of the best kept secrets in the West. Fishing the tides swings is best. It really is a great fishery. Starting to see some big guys! Water is beginning to warm.	Fishing & Hatches: Great reports from Capt RJ on stripers. Look for drop-offs, rock walls and currents...that’s where stripers hold. Think structure. Try top water for black bass. Fish are moving up for spawn.	Flies: Stripers: Try Airheads or Reducers. Also good are Clouser Minnows in Gray/White, Blue/White & Chartreuse/White in size 1/0-3/0, and also try smaller sizes #2-6. Puglisi saltwater baitfish are great flies for Delta.
Hints: Call Al Bunch Wednesday thru Saturday for details...Al knows striper & the Delta as well as anyone.

East Carson River - THe East Carson is really fishing well.
General Conditions: Current flows are around 350 cfs. Yup, it is in good shape..finally!	Fishing & Hatches: Swing some buggers through the deeper pools. Hopper-Dropper rigs are kicking butt.	Flies: Nymphs: Fox's Poopah tan & olive 14-16, Micro May #16, Flash-back PT #14, GB Hares Ear #16-18, Little Yellow Sloan 12-16, Copper John #16, Mighty Mite #14-16, Black Copper John #16, Mighty May BWO #16, Birds Nest #16, Prince nymph #14-16. Dries:Hackle Stacker BWO #18-22, Rubberleg Paralyzer tan,yellow & Olive 10-16, Persuaders tan 6-10, Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, E/C Caddis 14o-18, Parachute Adams 14-20, Limesotne Cripple 16-20, Ants & Beetles 14-16Streamers: Rag Sculpin #6-10, Buggers in black & olive #6-10, Silvey's Sculpin Sleech.
Hints: Swing streamers in the deep holes for big guys. Be sure to slow down retrieve.

East Walker River - Very fishable
General Conditions: Flows are around 320 cfs. Getting good reports and fish are hungry...Be sneaky and use stealth. Streamers in Yellow or white at these flows.	Fishing & Hatches: It's Hopper/dropper time. Copper Johns 16-18 in black/red/copper colors.	Flies: Nymphs: Micro Mays, Little Yellow Sloan 12-16, Scud patterns, Birds Nest #16, Poxybiot Stone #8-10, Zwinged Caddis 12-18,Fox's Poopah olive & tan 14-18, Mighty May BWO & PMD #16, Black Copper John #14-16, Copper John #14-16, Zebra Midge Two-Tone #16-20, San Juan Worm. Dries: Hoppers - any!, Sparkle Stacker BWO #18-22, BWO #16-20, E/C Caddis 16-18, Outrigger Caddis 14-18, EZ Caddis 14-18. Streamers: Buggers black & olive, Rag Sculpin, Muddler Minnow.
Hints: Warming up - great reports but watch flows.

Fall River - Fishing has been really good & Hex's are showing in good numbers...yippy! Book your next trip to the Fall River with American Fly Fishing Co.
General Conditions: Leeches with I line is producing. Caddis in afternoon and evenings on warmer days. Hex hatch in evenings.	Fishing & Hatches: PMD, caddis on top and small leeches - olive & green on the bottom. Try swinging spiders during hatch. Small nymphs under indicator - on dead drift.	Flies: Nymphs:Micro Mayflies #16-18, Sloans Mighty May 16-18, Leeches and buggers in olive and black #10. Dries: Outrigger Caddis, Lt. Cahill #18, Elk hair caddis #14-18, BWO #18, Limestone Cripple #16-20 &...Hex's.
Hints: Small olive leech with I sink line. Try light twitch of fly to induce a strike. Swing PT over weed beds. Load up PTs and Hares Ears with liquid dry fly floatant.

Feather River Below Oroville - Great new guide - Dave Barbieri 916-224-7444.
General Conditions: Flows are 3520 cfs @Gridley and about 378 cfs in low flow area. A few Steelhead being landed in low flow area. Shad appearing in lower stretches.	Fishing & Hatches: Stripers in lower stretch. Shad are here.	Flies: Nymphs: Fox Pupa and Pheasant Tails 14-16.Streamers: nothing right now. Dries: Nothing to report here. Stripers: Verona Striper/Shad action is beginning to happen!
Hints: Stripers & shad are happening! A few Steelhead in low flow.

Hat Creek - fair reports.
General Conditions: Look for PMD, small Caddis & calibeatis. Baum Lake is really fishing well - lots of planting has been done on Baum.	Fishing & Hatches: PMD mid-day. Caddis in the evening. Midge nymphs down deep at Powerhouse #2. Nymph carbondale also dry's PMDs and Caddis.	Flies: Dries: Mayfly Cripple #16(a sleeper), Adams #16-20, PMD #16-20, Trico spinners #20-22, Hackle Stacker BWO, Hackle Stacker PMD, Marabou Cripple, Sprout & Sparkle Stackers BWO & PMD. Nymphs: Mercers' Micro May #16-18, Mighty Mite Baetis #16-20, Might May BWO #16-20, WD 40, Dark Lord #14-18, BH FlashBack PT #16-20, Copper John #16-18. Streamers: Muddler Minnow #6-8, Rag Sculpin #6 and Matukas #6-8.
Hints: Baum Lake - buggers on I line is best.

Lower Owens - fishing is starting to pick up.
General Conditions: Flows are around 431 cfs - coming down. Fishing should be improving!	Fishing & Hatches: There are good hatches of midges (16-20). Swing streamer with sink-tip line. Be careful wading.	Flies: Nymphs: San Juan Worm, Scuds #8-14, BH Prince #12-16, Zebra Midges, WD-40's, Dark Lords #14-18, Copper John #12-16, Micro May #18, Mighty Mite #16-18, Mighty May & PMD #16-18, Zebra Midge #20, Dries: Hackle Stacker PMD, Hackle Stacker BWO, Sparkle Stacker PMD & BWO, Silohuette Dun #16-18, BWO #18-20, Caddis #14-18. Streamers: Slump Buster, Muddlers, Matukas and big buggers.
Hints: Upper Owens is fantastic! Hot Creek is really fishing well.

McCloud River - Great flows at Ah-Di-Na(230) Good reports.
General Conditions: McCloud flows are around 550 cfs - coming down. You will need to be careful and pick your spots carefully. Stay right below damn at Ashcamp or upper for better flows. Fowler Campground on Middle Falls have pretty good flows and should be good.	Fishing & Hatches: Baetis nymphs, BWO if cloudy,PMD nymphs & dries & Caddis in evening. Stay up around Ash Camp and right under McCloud Damn. We think that is your best bet.	Flies: Nymphs: Kaufman Stone Blk 6, Ugly Bug 6, Dark Lords #14-16, Micro May #16-18, HBI #16, Might May #16-18, Mighty Mite Brown & Baetis #14-16, Z-wing caddis #14-16, Poxybiot Stone #8-12, Little Yellow Sloan #12-16, Big Black buggers #8, BH Prince #8, Copper John #14-16, BH PT #14-16. Streamers: Muddler #6-8, Matuka #8, Rag Sculpin #6. Dries: Para Adams #14-16, Royal Wulf #14-16, Paralyzer Yellow #10, Hackle Stacker BW0, Outrigger Sally #14-16, Elk hair Caddis #14-16, E/C Caddis #14-16, Persuader Tan 6-10, Rubber leg Paralyzer Yellow 8-16, tan 8-16, olive 12-16.
Hints:We can now book trips to Bolibokka Club. Call Mike or Gary.

Milton Reservoir - finally open.
General Conditions: Just opened and should be very good! A little gem with Big fish!	Fishing & Hatches: Small leeches and buggers in brown, olive and black with PT, PMD, Baetis nymph dropper.	Flies: Dries: Adams #14-18. Nymphs: Baetis #14-18, Copper John #14-18, Mighty May Calibaetis, Prince #14-18 (trailer flies). Streamers: Buggers in brown, black and olive (rust can be good) #8-10.
Hints: Look for seams from inflow of creek.

Mokelumne River - Now open.
General Conditions: High flows, but coming down - 800 cfs - fish edges for resident bows	Fishing & Hatches:Good numbers of 8-16 in. fish right now. Good chance of dry fly fishing. Caddis, Small PMDs.	Flies: Nymphs: Midge pupae #20-22, Micro May #12-18, PT's #14-18, Baetis #14-16, Mighty May #18-20, Fox's Poopah olive #14, San Juan worm. Dries: Comparadun and Para Adams #18-22, E/C Caddis #14-16, Griffiths Gnat #16-20, Blue Winged Olive #20-24, Outrigger Caddis #14-18.
Hints: Call Mark Pinto for a great time on this river.

Putah Creek - Lake Solano for big fish!
General Conditions: Flows are around 700cfs - too high for Putah. There are some pretty nice fish on Putah but you will need to think Lake Solano.	Fishing & Hatches: Very hard to find suitable drifts with high flows. Very good fish on Solano.	Flies: Nymphs: PTs #16-22, Caddis Olive #14-18, Fox’s Poopah Olive #14-18, BWO #16-20, Zebra Midge #18-20, Micro May #18-20, Mighty May #16-20, Midge pupae #18-22, WD 40s #18-20.
Hints: Long fine leaders work best. Try Fluorocarbon. Be sure to clean your waders and boots due to New Zealand mud snails. Mark Pinto is the expert on Putah.

Pit River #3, #4 & #5 - Great access at Big Bend.
General Conditions: Still tricky wading so you will need spikes and staff. Getting good reports from regulars - Caddis, Golden Stones, PMDs. Hot tip - dries on top - PMD and then Caddis in evening.	Fishing & Hatches: Heavy duty nymphing right now. Normal flows. Try short tight lines with darker flies like Copper Johns & Prince Nymph. Baetis mid-day. San Juan worms, Black AP-12.	Flies: Nymphs: Kaufman Stone Blk 6, Ugly Bug 6, Mighty May Baetis and PMD, Dark Lords #14, Z-Wing Caddis #14-16, Poxybiot Stone #8-12, Fox's Poopah #14, Copper Johns #14, BH PT #14, BH Prince #14, BH Birds Nest #14-16, Black AP, Mighty Mite Brown #14-16. Dries: Rubber Leg Payalyzer Yellow & Tan 8-10, Adams #16-20, Royal Wulff & Royal PMX #8-16, Persuader Tan 6-10, E/C Caddis 14-18, Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, Lt Cahill 14-16.
Hints: Our facebook buddy, Shawn Perrault has been doing well and continues to do well on this great river!.

Sacramento River - Lower - Book your guide services through American Fly Fishing Co.
General Conditions: Fishing is great. Flows are around 12600 cfs and are stable which means good fishing. PMD are on right now. Dries...Caddis on top in evening!	Fishing & Hatches: Fishing from a boat is best for this river. Recent reports have been very good for Rainbows. This is one of the best times of year for big, wild rainbows. Nymph under indicator is still best producer.	Flies: Dries: Caddis are happening now. Nymphs: GB Flashback PT #14-16, Fox’s Cinnamon Poopah #14-16, Prince Nymph #14-16, Dark Lord #14-16, Birds Nest Olive & natural #14-16, Micro May #16, Mighty Mite #16-18, Mighty May PMD #16-18, try sucker eggs yellow.
Hints: Classic big water for long line nymphing. Get a big indicator and let it dead drift. Stay in upper stretch of river - off color in lower stretch. There are some very nice fish here! Call American Fly Fishing Co. for a great day on the water.

Sacramento River - Upper - Flows are starting to shape up and look for great July/August fishing.
General Conditions: Flows are around 389 cfs and should be good now. Nymph during the day. Stonefly nymphs and small Mayfly nymphs on the bottom. Caddis on top.	Fishing & Hatches: Call Charlie Costner or Dave Sloan for guide dates. You will need to really put weight on to get to the fish.	Flies: Nymphs: Poxybiot Stone 12-16, Fox's Pupae Olive & Tan 14-16, Prince Nymph #14-16, Hare's Ear #12-14, Dark Lord #14-16, Zebra Midge Black #16, Pheasant Tail(Reg, BH & Flash) #14-20, Copper John #14-16, BH Birds nest Nat #12-14, Micro Mayfly #14-16, Mighty Mite #14-16, Mighty May #16-18, Frostbite Chironomid 14-18, Zebra Two-Tone #14-18. Dries: Paralyzer #10-16, Hackle Stacker Baetis #16-18, Sparkle Stacker BWO #16-18, Para Adams #14-18, Persuader Tan #6-10, Limestone Cripple 16-20, E/C Caddis 14-18, Outrigger Caddis 14-18, Rubber leg Paralyzer yellow 8-16, tan 8-16, olive 12-16.
Hints:Call Dave Sloan.

Stanislaus River - Main Fork - Finally good flows. It is now fishable!
General Conditions: River flow is 325 cfs at orange blossom bridge. Caddis nymphs are fishing well. Try middle fork below Beardsley.	Fishing & Hatches: Caddis in evening and swing leaches during the day. Caddis nymphs under indicator has been producing.	Flies: Nymphs: Midge pupae #20-22, Micro May #14-20, Mighty May #18-20, Fox's Poopah Olive #14. Dries: Comparadun and Para Adams #18-22, Griffiths Gnat #16-20,Blue Winged Olive #20-24, Hackle Stacker BWO & PMD, Sparkle Stacker BWO & PMD.
Hints: Call Mark Pinto for guiding on this river. Lower Stanilaus call Jim Stewart - he's having very good fishing.

Truckee River - General - river is coming down. Finally fishable. Yea!
General Conditions: Truckee River flows are around 332 cfs in Truckee. The river is coming down below Hirschdale, now fishable.	Fishing & Hatches: Fishing reports have been good. Nymphing has been productive with small stones & caddis nymphs. Streamers have been effective, use type 3 or 4 - 10' to 15' sink tips.	Flies: Nymphs:Z-winged Caddis amber & olive 14-16, Red San Juan worm 12, Fox's Pupae Tan & Olive 14-16, BH Prince #12-16, Mighty May Baetis #16-18, Copper John #14-16, BH PT #14-16, Bird's Nest #14-16, Poxybiot Stone #8-16, Mighty Mite BWO #16-20, Mighty Mite brn 14,Little Yellow Sloan, Crayfish patterns. Streamers: Muddler #6-8, Matuka #8, Rag Sculpin #6. Dries: Ants & Beetles 12-16, Persuader tan 6-10, Silhouette Dun PMD #18-20, Sparkle Stacker #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis, Outrigger Caddis & E/C Caddis, Rubber leg Paralyzer tan, yellow 8-16 olive 14-16.
Hints: For Top Guide - Call David Sloan - 916-202-9450.

Truckee River - Little - Open between Stampede & Boca - barbless, catch & release. Word is out - pretty good fishing here right now - pretty crowded at times.
General Conditions: Flows are around 101 cfs between Boca & Stampede. Flows are up and stable. Fish like a spring creek - stealth is important.	Fishing & Hatches: Small wet flies, soft hackle, midges & Caddis when it warms. Get ready to try Hopper/Dropper. Do a little searching with Beetles.	Flies: Nymphs:Fox's Poohpah tan & olive 14-18Little Yellow Sloan 12-16, Dark Lord #14-16, BH Prince #14-16, Copper John #14-18, BH PT #14-16, Mighty May BWO #16-20, Micro Mayfly #18, Birds Nest #14-16, WD40 #20, San Juan worm. Dries: Rubberleg Paralyzer tan, yellow, olive 10-12, BWO patterns #18-20, Adams #18-20, Griffith gnat #18, Midges black #20, Rusty Spinner #18-20, Hackle Stacker BWO #16-20, Sparkle Stacker BWO #16-20, Foam Beetle 14-18, Bloom's Parachute Ant 14-18, E/C Caddis 16-20, Persuader Tan 8-10, Sprout BWO #16-24, PMDs.
Hints: Patience and experience are required on this stream. Not an easy fishery but worth the effort!

Yuba River – David Sloan is the main guide on the Yuba - give him a call - 916-202-9450!
General Conditions: Fishing has been exceptional on the Yuba. Flows are around 2677 cfs. Caddis & PMD on top. Flows are stable and river is fishing big right now.	Fishing & Hatches: Caddis & PMDs on top. Golden Stones - Sloan's Persuader 8 in tan is working right now.	Flies: Nymphs: Fox's poopah tan 14-16, Copper John 16-18, Dark Lords #14, Mighty Mite Brown #14-16, Mighty May #16-18, Fox's Poopah #14-16, Birds Nest #14, Micro Mayfly #14-18, PT #14, Poxyback Stone #10, Poxybiot Stone #10, San Juan Worm, Little Yellow Sloan #12-16. Dries: Yellow Paralyzer #10, E/C Caddis #16-18, Elk Hair Caddis #16, Foam Dead Stone Gold #8, Outrigger Caddis #14-18, Sparkle Stacker PMD #16-20, Hackle Stacker PMD #16-20, BWO #16-20, PMD #16-18, Limestone Cripple #18, Sloan's Persuader Tan #6-10, Rubber leg Paralyzer yellow 8-16, tan 8-16, olive 14-16.
Hints: Yuba river is really fishing well right now.

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