FLY FISHING WITH MIKE

The Sacramento River offers world class fly fishing for wild rainbow trout year around, with some seasons being better than others. These wild trout can get as big as 22-24 inches. Living in fast moving waters they are strong and even the smaller ones can give you an exciting fight. I use 6 wt, rods fishing from a well equipped Willie drift boat. The boat is comfortable with front and rear casting stations and level floors. Fall through spring is the prime time for the Sacramento River. The fishing in the summer months can be really good, but the temperatures in summer in this area can be unbearable. For the summer  months I would recommend a trip to the Fall River where temperatures run 10-15 degrees cooler than Redding.