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9 March 15 - 29, 2019 VOL.38 • ISS. 6 Catch & Release Fishing Reports Sponsored by Kiene’s Fly Shop 916-483-1222 • www.americanflyfishing.com 9550 Micron Ave. Suite B • Sacramento, CA FLY FISHING REPORTS BAUM LAKE Fishing Is Solid, Water Level Stable There have been some very encouraging reports from Kiene’s customers that have been fishing the lake recently. Though the weather has been a problem, sunny days on the lake can spur hatches and result in some great dry fly fishing. Midge, BYO and Griffiths Gnats dries will get fish. Also The Kiene’s Team just got back from a hosted trip to Chile. strip small nymphs It looks like browns were on the bite! very slowly around Photo courtesy of KIENE’S FLY SHOP, Sacramento. weed beds. Lots of fish school around the hatchery outlet and also the Crystal TRUCKEE RIVER Spring Lake inlet. Fishing Fair, Pressure Light The only reason we are rating the FEATHER RIVER LOW fishing as only fair is that we’ve had FLOW only a few reports and they have been nothing to write home about. Mud Hampers Fly Action In all fairness the river was at about Lincoln Gray of Sierra Stream & 1000 CFS only a week ago, so with falling flows the fishing isn’t going to be all that good. Now that the flows have settled at only 130 CFS, fishing should improve greatly though with the cold temperatures they’ve been having, the best fishing is going to be at the lower elevation Nevada side. Nate Cuomo was fishing the Upper Owens this February with Doug Dolan and picked a fight with this dazzling rainbow. Photo courtesy of SIERRA DRIFTERS GUIDE SERVICE, Bishop. K Mtn Fly Shop in Chico reports that no reports have come in this week as the river has been blown out. Actually the flow is OK it’s just that a lot of mud generated by recent storms is flowing. He predicts that everything should clear up soon, when it does fishing will greatly improve. TRINITY RIVER Flies Produce Cold Water Steelhead Jack gave this Delta striper the smack down during a recently fly fishing adventure with Captain Toby Uppinghouse. Photo courtesy of EDGEWATER OUTFITTERS, Sacramento. There are a lot of fish in the river near Lewiston right now . You are going to have to put the fly right in front of their noses to get them to grab. Golden Stone patterns should be a part of any multi- fly set up, black Rubber Legs or egg patterns too. If the big and uglies don’t work you might have luck with the ubiquitous Flashback PT. One of the bonuses fishing on the Trinity is that you might dredge up a big Brown too. For flies, Black Rubber Legs, Mercer’s Epoxy Stone or Vinci’s Depthcharge Bird’s Nest #12 should attract some attention on warmer days. Having an egg pattern as a part of a two fly rig can’t be a bad idea, either. RUSSIAN RIVER Big Flows Make For Tough Fishing River flows dropped a lot, but are still pretty high for wading. If you just can’t help yourself then fish the edges where the fish are hiding to avoid getting blown out to sea. That being said, there should be a good population of fish hanging around once things settle down. KLAMATH RIVER Swing Flies For Adult Steelhead & Half Pounders A good number of adults and half-pounders are between I-5 and the dam. Go to patterns are Rubber Legs and egg patterns. Lots of Stoneflies in the river so have patterns to match them. For swingers, intruder style patterns swung Matt landed and released this hard fighting slowly are getting grabs. Use darker patterns with hints of red, American River steelhead, during a recent break between storms. purple or blue. Check weather Photo courtesy of EDGEWATER OUTFITTERS, reports before you go. Sacramento. Kiene’s: The Fly Shop For ALL Anglers! iene’s Fly Shop in Sacramento, California was founded back in 1984 by Bill Kiene. Bill came from a conventional tackle background and crossed over into the world of fly fishing. As a result, Kiene’s has always been a shop that celebrates and promotes the sport of fishing regardless of the tackle used or the species targeted. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert fly angler, a complete novice or a conven- tional gear guy looking to catch more and bigger fish by integrating flies into your approach, Kiene’s is the fly shop for you. Kiene’s friendly staff will put you on the path to success. Kiene’s is ground zero in the Sacramento area for top quality flies, fly-fishing equipment, guide services, fly-fishing instruction and worldwide travel services. Most importantly, Kiene’s is a source of information whether it be where to go fishing or what technique to use. Kiene’s is located at 9550 Micron Ave. Suite B, Sacramento, Ca. You can give them a call at (916) 483-1222 or go on their website to purchase gear or learn more about the shop. www.americanfly- fishing.com