The Pendulum Cast is also known as the Underhand cast. It is a soft cast primarily used for placing the fly under low overhanging bushes. The cast creates an inverted loop that lies under the rod tip and makes the fly travel like a pendulum. This cast can be very useful on small streams. When…
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The steeple cast is used when there are objects behind you that do not allow a back cast. Constraints such as a cliff, trees, or brush might be behind you. Another constraint could be fast water in front of you which negates the roll cast. With the steeple cast, you turn your wrist upside down…
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The roll cast allows you to cast forward when there is no possibility for a back cast or an overhead cast. This can be a very common situation around small streams that are tree-lined or have tunnel-like brush stretches. A properly executed roll cast can easily reach 30 feet or more. It is important that…
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A Curve cast is one that creates a curve in the leader by whipping the rod tip to the right or left during the end of the power stroke. Curve casts give you an opportunity to present the fly to the fish before the line becomes visible. It can be used to reach a fish…
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Camping The majority of camping sites within the Sierra Nevada exist in the National Forests, which is the largest landholder of the region at 10,904,041 acres. National Forests also give you the most freedom to choose where and how you wish to camp. Within the National Forest, you can drive anywhere on a road, pull…
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Mokelumne River Area Mokelumne Campground 38 miles east of Jackson on Hwy 88, 8.5 miles south of Forest Road 92 (Ellis Road), and 2.5 miles east on Forest Road 8N50 (Salt Springs Road). Elevation: 3,200 feet. 8 sites, vault toilets. No water. Fee: $30.00 per night. Mokelumne Campground White Azalea Campground The campground is at…
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Upper Owens River Area Browns Owen River Camp This is a private park six miles east of U.S. 395 on Benton Crossing Road (exit at green church). Seasonal, late April through September 30th. Fees are $35.00 per night, $40.00 per night for river front. It is adjacent to the Upper Owens River just above Lake…
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Kings River Area Azalea Campground In the Grant Grove area, 3-1/2 miles (5.6km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. At 6500-foot elevation (1981m) under open stands of evergreen trees, 1/4-mile (.4km) to a sequoia grove. 113 sites, $32/night, flush toilets, pay phone. Within 1/2-mile (.8km) of visitor center, market, restaurant, gift…
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Upper Kern River Canyon Area Headquarters Campground 4 miles north of Kernville along Kern River via Mtn. 99. Paved road; 44 family units; Trailers up to 27′; Toilets; Water; Elevation 2,800 feet. Open year round; Supplies at Kernville and Riverkern. $34 per night. Holiday Weekends – $36 per night. Reservations can be made 3 days…
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Regional Locations I’ve put together a list of Guides and Fly Shops that are related to the regions shown on the maps. When traveling to a destination, this will give you a selection of the nearest Fly Shops and Guides which serve that area. I have also included a list of Fly Fishing Clubs. They…
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