Rain, snow, rain, snow warms my cockles right to the bone. Desperately needed for us bumpkins in Dogpatch and many thanks to the Gods. Just an outstanding start to the Fall and all our rivers are very appreciative. We’re hoping this trend continues and last years drought and fires are nightmare to be forgotten. Current weather is great and I’m seeing the long range procrastinators forecasting great Fall weather for a couple of weeks so if you are looking for some Fall days on the river it’s time. The McCloud River is showing signs of clearing but it’s still a dicey proposition wading, as I’ve said before you best have eyes in your wading boots. The new CA regulations have opened the river to all year fishing so no closure on the 15th as in years past. Remember too Ah Di Nah Campground will close on the 15th which means no running water or bano so be prepared if planning on camping.

The USac is in primo shape from Soda Creek upstream and running higher below. It’s running just north of 700cfs at Delta (lower river) so crossings could be a bit shakier and some of your secret spots may be too fast to fish. The October Caddis are still around from about Sweetbriar upstream. I took Buster out a couple of days ago and found fish on Stimmies rather than under the bobber. These big bugs are USDA prime food for the hungry trout prepping for Winter and I’ve observed them around into December so maybe we call them OcNoDec ….. whatever.

It’s steelhead time in the neighborhood too and all the close by rivers that these fish live in are in outstanding shape. The Klamath has been seeing an stellar year and all you horny steelheaders need to get it on your to do list. The shop carries a good assortment of flies for these beast so stop in on your way to the promised land.

I’m offering gift certificates for a Christmas gift for any of you who might be thinking of giving a special someone a fly fishing lesson, give me a call or email me at ricmcfly@gmail.com.

If you have any further questions give Bob a shout at the shop or just stop in and bug him next time in the area. Of note the shop will be starting its Winter hours November 17. Store hours will be Wednesday - Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday Noon to 5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.

Cheers

Rick Cox Fly Fishing - offering 40 years of fly fishing experience for hourly or half day lessons and trips for beginners to ole dawgs. Checkout my Instagram post at rick_fly

530-925-0446

ricmcfly@gmail.com