It seems like I've been fishing in heaven all spring and summer up here in Northern California.  So many days on the water with so many great clients, both new and old.  Today on Whiskeytown Lake was just another reminder of just how lucky I am to be living and fishing in the north state.  The bite on Whiskeytown Lake...
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Once again Shasta Lake produced some very good fishing for some great rainbow trout.  We caught all of our fish at 65'-70' feet trolling a variety of Mack's Lure porducts.  The 4" sling blades in the UV colors and the Mack's small Double "D" in UV or prism are all you need.  I have a preference for the Humdinger spoons...
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The Sacramento River in Redding, Ca. is famous for its beautiful steelhead and rainbow trout.  I've been running a few steelhead trips a week in between lake trout and salmon trips and my clients have been catching some amazing fish. Todays father daughter trip was no exception and they did a great job landing every fish they caught.  I'm primarily side drifting...
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I've been fishing Shasta Lake all summer and I've had a lot of exceptional days on the water.  I have this Sunday (13th), available for a Shasta Lake trout trip and fishing will be great.  These big rainbows are cutting like salmon and are in very good shape!  If you haven't fished for Shasta Lake rainbows, now is the time!  Round up...
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Today I had three anglers fishing the Sacramento River in Redding, Ca.  The bite was on and off, but these guys hooked a bunch of big fish today.  Not very many of our fish today were under 16" which made for a lot of bent rods and singing reels.  These Sac River steelhead are super tough and even the small...
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I fished the Sac River in Redding today with four great clients!  Our first few drifts were red hot and then a slower bite ensued.  We concentrated our efforts above Sundial Bridge and caught rainbow trout at a steady pace for most of the day by drifting Dick Nite spoons.  Lots of smaller fish today, but we had some nice ones...
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