Guide Notes

Ted Fay Report : August 7, 2017

August 07, 2017Rick Cox

McCloud Browns Are HUNGRY Photo by Chuck Volckhausen WWFF

The beauty of fishing our rivers these days is the lack of people fishing, we have had recent days where we haven't seen another soul on the water....believe me not complaining. The recent hot spell is behind us now and temps are hanging around highs of 90 degrees with some afternoon thunderstorm activity. I like these types of days, the humidity increase along with moderate temps and overcast skies can induce a fish to step up to the feeding trough. The Upper Sac and McCloud Rivers are having a sporadic Caddis hatch that necessitates you making sure you have the appropriate nymph and dry imitations for this.....see the recommended bug list below. The Upper Sac has been good down low in the morning then best to move up river in the afternoon before the water temp spikes. The McCloud on the other hand has it's normal cold water and thus a chance to get into one of these big browns the river is so famous for. If you want your own personal river now is the time to be here, give us a shout!

Rick Cox

Healing Waters Day On The USac Photo by Carl Mogerly WWFF

Dan's USac Big Boy Photo by Rick Cox WWFF

Nancy's First Day On The McCloud Photo by Rick Cox WWFF

Dan Hooked Up On The McCloud Photo by Rick Cox WWFF

Buster's Little McCloud Brownie On A Sculpie Photo by Rick Cox WWFF

Healing Waters Day USac Photo by Carl Mogerly WWFF

Recommended Bugs .... Nymphs

Dirty Bird #8-12
Red Fox Squirrel #8-10
October Caddis Pupa #8-10
Plump Poopah #8-10
Jimmy Legs #4-14
LBS (dig back to a certain previous report)
Gordon Prince #14-16
Copper John (red & copper) #14-16
Tan or Olive Fox Poopah #14-16
Soft Hackles #14-16

Dries

Humpy #14-16
Adams #10-18
X-Caddis #8-14
E/C Caddis #14-16
Stimulator #8-14
PMD #14-16

If you have any further questions please call the shop and when you are in the area stop in and bug Bob.

Cheers

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

Ted Fay Report : July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017Rick Cox

Mother McCloud Daze

Dog Daze officially here. Best fishing has been mornings and evenings. If you must get out there during the peak of the day when the sun is directly overhead seek out the heavy, oxygenated, frothy water. The fish on both the McCloud and Upper Sac love this type of water during midday. Little Black Shit has been working the best ... remember get those flies down, the fish are hugging the bottom. River conditions on both excellent. The visibility issues on the McCloud have improved as you can see and the Upper Sac flows remain very good, exceeding the normal summer averages and running colder. We've been sticking some nice fish this summer, the happy face abides with our sports. Give us a shout.

Rick Cox

Vishal just broke off a toad, that's why he's empty handed and I am retying Photo by Elliott Wright TNC

Tristan's first go at fly fishing ... landed 3 fish

John stuck 2 nice fish right here

If you have any further questions please call the shop and when you are in the area stop by and bug Bob.

Cheers

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

Ted Fay Report : July 1, 2017

July 01, 2017Rick Cox

Fine Tuning Fred's Technique In Preparation For Later

Both the McCloud and Upper Sacramento Rivers are in excellent shape now. Clarity of the water is great so a bit of stealth is required. The McCloud has been crowded and will be through the 4th of July extended weekend. For both rivers mornings and evenings are the best time to be on the water and look for those shady spots midday. Some big fish were hooked this last week on an assortment of nymphs, take a look at the list below for the bugs that will get you into the game. It's July now, we have plenty of water unlike the previous drought years so this summer should offer excellent opportunities for you.

Fred Just Graduated

Photo by Rick Cox

Photo by Andy Marx

Seven Suns Three Layer Chocolate Orgasm Eaten By Rick Cox

Recommended Bugs .....

Nymphs:

LBS (as follows)

Dark Lords #14-16
Soft Hackles #14-16
S&M #16-18
Zebra Midge #18-20
Rock Worm #18
FBPT #16-18
Micro Mayfly (blk.) #16-18

Jimmy Legs #4-10
Gordon Prince #14-16
Possie Bugger #8-10
Copper John (red & copper) #14-16

Dries:

X-Caddis #16
EC Caddis #16
Parachute Adams #14-16
Stimulator #8-14

If you have any further questions please call the shop and when you are in the area stop in and bug Bob.

Cheers

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

Ted Fay Report : June 23,2017

June 23, 2017Rick Cox

The heat wave has hit and the snow melt is finally pooping out. The McCloud and Upper Sac are now in excellent shape and beckoning all of you. Morning and evenings are the ticket for best results but if you must fish during the day get your junk in the thick of all of that heavy oxygenated water with lots of lead. Both rivers are running gin clear so more stealth than usual is recommended. Hatches have been better in the evenings with Golden Stones, PMD's, Gray Drakes, Little Yellow Sallies, Caddis and BWo's showing on both rivers. Hat Creek has also been worth a visit where a nice PMD hatch happens regularly this time of year. Fortunately temps are due to drop next week so the brain baking will not be as severe. Heads up on the McCloud, we have been seeing more rattlers than usual, someone got bit in the Preserve recently so be careful!

See last report for recommended bugs. If you have any further questions call the shop and bug Bob.

Cheers

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

Ted Fay Report : June 6, 2017

June 06, 2017Rick Cox

It is all about the McCloud right now. Flows are a bit high but as you can see very user friendly. The visibility is about the clearest you will see until Mud Creek kicks in its glacial tint which is just around the corner. The snow melt on Mt. Shasta has cranked up and it's showing in McCloud Reservoir ... soon to be in the river. The Golden Stones have arrived and numerous hatches are appearing. June is a great time to be here and the fishing should be excellent. No excuses, pack your bags, tell the wife and dog you have an appointment with a dear friend in need and get up/down here. Dry/dropper has been working along with your favorite Mayfly and Caddis patterns. Evenings are producing a dry fly clinic.

The Upper Sac continues its slow creep down in flow, currently reading 1150 cfs at Delta. More and more spots are opening up and just like the McCloud hatches of Golden Stones, mayflies and caddis are appearing. This river is an alternative as always and the fish have not been harassed by anyone for a looooong time.