Sink Tip lines are a combination of a floating running line and a 6′ to 20′ tip that sinks. The tips vary according to the sink rate classification. The advantages of the Sink Tip is that you can easily pick up the line after casting and you have more line control once…
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Like flylines, leader manufacturers now provide specialized leaders for specific or general purpose conditions. You can choose a leader depending upon the type of conditions you will be fishing and the type of flies you will be using. Most leaders are sold based upon breaking strength, from 0x to 7x. However, some…
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1. Arbor Knot: Attaching the Backing to the Reel The arbor knot is a slip knot in which an overhand is tied on the tag end of the backing, pass the backing around the arbor and tie another overhand around the standing part of the line drawing it closed but not tight. Pull on…
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Suggested Flies for Mill Creek and Upper Deer Creek:Sierra Tahoe Hatch Selection Caddis:Elk Hair Caddis #14-18Fox’s Poopah, Olive and Tan #14-18Sparkle Pupa #14-18Z-Wing Caddis #14-18Peeking Caddis #14-18 Nymphs:Copper John #12-18Prince Nymph #14-16BH Bird Nest #14-18Pheasant Tail #16-18S&M Nymph #16-18Zebra Midge #16-18 Drys:Parachute Adams #12-16Grey Wulff #12-16Elk Hair Caddis #12-16Parachute Madam X #12-16Yellow Humpy #12-16Yellow Stimulator…
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Sierra Tahoe Hatch Selection Suggested Flies for the Upper NF Feather StonefliesYellow Stimulator #8Clark’s Stonefly Attractor DriesYellow HumpyParachute Madam XParachute Adams #12-16Rio Grande KingRoyal Wulff #14-16 Mayfly NymphsPheasant Tail NymphA.P. NymphPrince Nymph CaddisPulsating CaddisPeeking CaddisZ Wing CaddisElk Hair Caddis #14-16X-Caddis Directions: The Upper North Fork of the Feather can be reached from Chester on…
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Sierra Tahoe Hatch Selection Suggested Flies for Lake Almanor: Hex FliesBurk’s Hexgenia Nymph #4-6Schmidt’s Hex Nymph #4-6Milt’s Hex Nymph #4-6Gray’s Hex Nymph, 6-8Gray’s Stillborn Hex Nymph, 6-8Mercer’s Rag Hex Nymph , 6-10 NymphsDenny’s Stillwater Nymph #10-12Carey Special #6-8Bird’s Nest #10-12Prince Nymph #10-12Lightning Bug #10-12 Streamers:Woolly Bugger, Olive or Brown, #4-10Krystal Buggers #4-10TS BH Bugger, Hex…
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Sierra Tahoe Hatch Selection Suggested Flies for Mountain Meadow Reservoir: Drys:Parachute Adams #12-16Grey Wulff #12-16Elk Hair Caddis #12-16Parachute Madam X #12-16 NymphsDenny’s Stillwater NymphCarey SpecialBird’s NestPrince NymphLightning Bug Streamers:Woolly Bugger, Olive or Brown, #8-10Krystal Buggers #8-10TS BH Bugger, Hex #8Mohair Leech #8-10Marabou Leech #6-10 Directions: From Interstate 5 in Red Bluff, take Highway 99/36 exit…
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Sierra Tahoe Hatch Selection Suggested Flies for Butte Creek and High Lakes: DriesParachute AdamsGrey WulffRio Grande TrudeParachute Madam XYellow HumpyLime TrudeYellow Stimulator NymphsDenny’s Stillwater NymphCarey SpecialBird’s NestPrince NymphLightning Bug Streamers:Woolly Bugger, Olive or Brown, #4-10Krystal Buggers #4-10TS BH Bugger, Hex #8Mohair Leech #8-10Marabou Leech #6-10 Directions: From Chico take Highway 32, then take the Humboldt…
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Sierra Tahoe Hatch Selection Suggested Flies for Yellow Creek and Butt Valley Resrvoir: Yellow Creek Dries Elk Hair Caddis #18-20Yellow Stimulator #14-16Clarks Little Yellow Stone #14-16Parachute Madam-X, Yellow #14Para Biot BWO #18Quigley Cripple BWO #18Para Quill, PMD #18Parachute Adams #18-20 Yellow Creek Nymphs GB Hares Ear #18BH Prince Nymph #18BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #18BH Deep…
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Sierra Tahoe Hatch Selection Suggested Flies for North Fork Feather River : DriesRoyal WulffHumpyElk Hair Caddis #10-16Stimulator #14-16Parachute Madam-XRoyal Trude #6-12 NymphsGB Hares Ear #12-18BH Prince Nymph #12-18BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #12-18BH Deep Sparkle Pupa #14-20BH Zug #14-20BH Copper JohnBH Twenty IncherKaufmann’s StoneBlack Rubber Legs #6-12 Hex Flies:Burk’s Hex Nymph #4-6Milt’s Hex Para-dun…
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