2013 Summer Fly Fishing Classes!

on the Lawn or on the Water!

This class covers the same basics as our Intro class only we will spend additional time with you on the water covering methods you will use day in & day out including:

Proper dry fly presentation, Nymph fishing and Streamer fishing. Classes will be held with a maximum of 4-6 students and all equipment is included.

Gear Swap!!

We will be having our annual Gear Swap & Sale, Saturday and Sunday, March 23rd & 24th at the shop!

This is an excellent opportunity to get into some great used gear at great prices! Event begins at 10 am when we open the doors and as in previous years we will have goodies & coffee on hand.

I’ve got quite a few rods to put out from Sage, Redington & more as well as reels from top manufacturers. Gear bags, fly lines - spey & single hand, Fly Tying Materials & Tools, accesories etc. We will also be having a huge Fly Sale with many pattens going for $.50! This will be our largest event by far as the equipment is already stacking up! We will also be putting many items on sale storewide.

Lots of good stuff priced to sell!

We want your Used Gear - here’s how it works!

McCloud River, Northern California

And there it is gang, right where we all want to be. Wandering aimlessly up a trout stream, fly rod in hand. Well, now’s a good time to put that getaway together. Here’s a quick roundup:

Upper Sacramento: At this writing it’s about 1750cfs at Delta, which means it’s still a bit high but not out of the question. I would give it a another week or two. try to catch it on the high side of prime.. trust me.

Lower McCloud (below McCloud Res): This is a good bet. I am concerned that they will spill some water eventually as the reservoir fills up - but they haven’t yet. Ash Camp has the best flows now, but the whole river down through ah-di-na is fishable.

Hat Creek: A little far if you’re coming from the Rogue valley, but worth the trek. A very consistent early season fishery. Good bug activity early on. I had good fishing down there this last weekend.

Wild Hat Creek Rainbow

Diamond Lake: From Diamond Lake Resort: As of this morning, May 9th, folks are launching boat from the north boat ramp nearest to the Resort. The lake is 75% ICE FREE! There is still slushy ice at the north and south ends of the lake but the center of the lake is all open water. The continued warm weather will likely have nearly all the ice off the lake by the weekend.
Time to “Stretch Your String!!”

Noth Boat Ramp - May 9

Springtime Salmonflies

Big Bugs Rule!

5500 and climbing

Major releases out of the Rogue - hopefully this will mean we will be into the snowpack a bit and have some more resonable flows for the Salmonfly Hatch! Lost Creek is full though, so thats always good.

Couple of nice wild Upper Klamath Steelhead taken Sunday before the big game. just walking into a couple of my favorite spots around I5.

great Upper Klamath fish... on the swing!

bright fish...

• Extremely cool graphite and rust colored waterproof backpack
• Water-tight roll-top with side buckle closure
• Fully adjustable aeromesh padded shoulder straps and lumbar back support
• Removable side rod holder straps
• Zippered water bottle/rod holder pocket
• Small bifurcated internal pocket
• Convenient carrier loop
• 22 Liters, 1365 cubic inches, 13″x21″x5″

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This purpose-built shirt is perfect for the flats angler seeking the ultimate in sun protection and performance.

• Excellent UPF 50 sun protection
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• 71% Nylon/29% Polyester blend heathered fabric
• Back yoke venting
• Patch-on/bellowed chest pockets with horizontal zipper closure
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• Under collar buttons
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• UPF 50+ sun protection
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• Single loop construction for middle and ring fingers
• Separate cuff with pairing snap features to keep gloves together when stored

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One of our favorite features of the Simms Solar Sombrero is that the inner brim is lined black, and reduces glare.  It also has a handy cinch strap for adjusting the fit.  It’s made with 100% lightweight nylon with HT Teflon® treatment and features a wide brim.  This is a great all around sun hat/fishing hat, and dries quickly after getting dunked!