Guide Notes

Ted Fay Report : October 12, 2017

October 12, 2017Rick Cox

Don Hooked Up Upper Sac Photo by Rick Cox

Fall has really kicked in locally now with it all of our fishing arenas open and ready for business. The Upper Sacramento River has started its October Caddis show from Dunsmuir up to Ney Springs. Any emergent pattern for these big bugs should do the trick during the day but be prepared to pull out those big Stimulators in the evening hours if not sooner. Over on the McCloud the crowds are showing up so be forewarned. Here the October Caddis are just starting to show. You will also find a variety of Mayflies and Caddis, the Caddis in the mornings and mayflies later in the day. And to top things off recent forays by the Wild Waters crew on the Klamath and Rogue Rivers have had success finding early runs of half pound and adult steelhead. Just a frickin plethora of opportunities. Give us a shout if you want to join in on the fun.

Cheers

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

McCloud River Photo by Rick Cox

Rogue River Daze Photo by Rick Cox

Rogue River Adult Photo by Rick Cox

The Elusive Rogue Beast Photo by Rick Cox

Klamath River Photo by Andy Marx

Klamath River Photo by Rick Cox

Rogue River Gnomes At It Again Photo by Rick Cox

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

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

Ted Fay Report : September 23, 2017

September 23, 2017Rick Cox

McCloud Brownie Photo by Rick Cox

Officially Fall now, cold nights and cooler days making a good recipe for fishing. It's been a Brown Trout year so far with recent trips for me producing them on both the Upper Sac and the McCloud. October Caddis are on the move and should be crawling onto the rocks soon. The McCloud is starting to gain it's nickname once again, the McCrowd. Some nice fish are coming to the net though and this much needed cool down has got the fish on the bite. Same goes for the Upper Sac but without the crowds. For both rivers make sure your box includes Poopahs, LBS, Hares Ears, October Caddis Emergers, Rubber Legs, and your own secret confidence flies. Give us a shout and get in on the fun!

Cheers

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

Upper Sac Bow Photo by Rick Cox

Upper Sac Brownie Photo by Rick Cox

Photo by Rick Cox

McCloud Bow Photo by Fred Gordon

Pastry Porn by Rick Cox

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.

Rick Cox

www.wildwatersflyfishing.com

Ted Fay Report : August 30, 2017

August 30, 2017Rick Cox

The worm is turning on our local rivers and the Dog Daze of Summer is being shown the door. We are seeing some very nice fish being brought to the net on the McCloud, Upper Sacramento and Pit Rivers. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler, just the recipe for waking up the fish and turning up their taste buds. Hatches still have to wait awhile, the days remain hot and there's a prolonged heat spell forecast for the next week but once we get over that hurdle the Fall insect activity should kick in. Right now getting your bugs down in the sweet oxygenated water and in the deeper runs will increase your grab meter. The current Pit River bite seems to be on the Jimmy Legs and the Upper Sac/McCloud River ticket has been the good ole LBS, commonly called Little Black Shit. Start checking your calendar and tell the boss you are in need of some vaca time, this Fall looks to be one of the best. We are seeing more October Caddis casings in the rivers than ever, I guess the record winter flows did some good. Give us a shout if you need some guidance.

Just in from the Forest Service ............

ATTENTION!!!

ON WEDNESDAY (9/6) AND THURSDAY (9/7), THE AH-DI-NA ROAD WILL HAVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AT THE BATTLE CREEK CROSSING. CREWS WILL BE REPLACING CULVERTS. EXPECT LONG DELAYS (4-8 HOURS)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE MCCLOUD RANGER STATION AT 964-2184. THE RANGER STATION IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00-4:30.

Rick Cox

Wild Waters Fly Fishing

McCloud River Photo by Rick Cox

Pit River Photo by Fred Gordon

Upper Sac Photo by Rick Cox

McCloud River Photo by John Rickard

McCloud River Photo by Chuck Volckhausen

The Rare USac Sucka De Oro Photo by Rick Cox

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

Cheers

Rick

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