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Nor Cal Fly Fishing Christmas
Dan Wallentine got this trophy rainbow to take a black Wooly Bugger. WOW!!!
East Carson River, CA Fly Fishing Report **September 15, 2010**
Results: Two rainbows 14" and 12"
Method: Two fly nymph rig and caught both fish on the bottom fly, #16 bead head Prince Nymph.
Location: On highway 4 just north of the of the hwy 89 split.
Fishing was unexpectedly slow this afternoon, even when I switched to my dry-dropper set-up, which was successful on the 13th. After catching the two fish within the first 45 minutes I expected a more productive afternoon. Guess I should have caught the two fish and then taken a nap!
Report Submitted to the VFG Bulletin Board by: Dan Wallentine
East Carson River, CA Fly Fishing Report **September 13, 2010**
Results: Four rainbows, 8 to 12" and one brown 15".
Method: Dry, royal stimulator #14 and dropper #18, bead head green sparkle emerger.
Location: I fished the section just about the highway 89 and 4 split. This section is known to hold large stocked rainbows up to 27", but competeing with spin casters intent on "taking fish" is a challenge at times. The river below the bridge just east of Marleeville is restricted to catch and release single barbless hooks only. Having fished that area on a previous trip I know that it can be productive also. I recommend that a visit to the Tahoe Flyfishing Outfitters in S. Lake Tahoe for the latest info and river conditions.
Report Submitted by: Dan Wallentine on the VFG Bulletin Board
Weber River, Park City, Utah
Fish caught: On 9-4 landed one 11" brown and lost two sizeable (15" +) browns after lengthy fights. The first two took a #18 red larva nymph and the third took a #14 EC Caddis dry fly. On 9-5, 8 to 11:30 AM, landed two browns, 13" and 15" later in the morning on #14 EC Caddis dry fly. Obviously this is a brown trout fishery, though I'm told there are rainbows; I didn't see any.
Comments: The Weber River flows south to north through two reservoirs, Rockport and Echo. I think the best fishing is between the reservoirs. I tried fishing below Echo but did not like the larger water size. Though most of the river is on private land many of the property owners (ranchers) have erected fence cross-over ladders for river access. I was so impressed by the quality of this river and the friendly residents that I'm looking forward to my next visit.
Dan Wallentine
Glacier Creek, CO Trout Grand Slam
"Grand Slam" is four trout species in one day. Today I caught cutthrout, rainbows, browns and brook trout plus one cut-bow and all from one creek. A great day fishing.
Glacier creek is in Rocky Mountain National Park. My guide for the day was Frank Drummond, out of Estes Park Anglers. Frank also hand-crafts bamboo rods, local unique flies and can be reached by email at frank@brushcreekcane.com and phone at 303-810-4538. Also visit Frank at his web site www.brushcreekcane.com.
Method and flies: Several Dry flies including Royal Trude #14, Parachute Adams #16, PMD #16 worked well. A couple fish were taken on a dropper described as a "Frank's Special" #16.
Comments: We fished the creek about two miles up from Glacier Basin Campground. The creek is small and mostly pocket water fishing. I used a 3 wt 8.5' rod, but should have used a 7'. The creek required near surgical casting techniques to very difficult locations of very small holding areas. Without Frank pointing out these little holding areas I would have passed them by. I learned several new techniques that will aid this seasoned fisherman. Everyday fishing is a good day, but four species and one sub-species in one day from one creek is indeed special. Thank you Frank!
Big Thompson River, CO Fly Fishing Report
Fished the Big Thompson about a mile below Estes Lake. From the Lake down stream to Drake is catch and release only. As the morning wore on the river got crowded with weekend visitors, which made finding "fresh water" difficult and about noon the down canyon winds made casting difficult.
Method: dry-dropper with #14 yellow stimulator and #18 PMD and two fly nymph with #14 Pheasant Tail and #18 PMD emerger, using 6x tippet. The PMD worked in both methods.
Results: 4 browns up to 12" and one rainbow of 13" and of course the usual few hooked, played and lost fish.
Comments: We are staying in Spruce Lake RV and campground which is family friendly. There are many family activities in Estes Park. Within walking distance is Scot's Sporting Goods store. I found everyone at Scot's very friendly, especially Bob Traver who gave specific recommendations on fly selections that actually worked. The store web-site is www.scotssportinggoods.com and the phone number is 970-586-2877.
Dan Wallentine
Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, CO Fly Fishing Report
Dan Wallentine
Irvine, CA
October 2009
Caught this nice Rainbow above Lake San Cristobol and the bridge that crosses the river near the south end of the lake. The morning temp's were in the teens and the ice was building up in the guides.
Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, CO Fly Fishing Report
Dan Wallentine Irvine, CA
September 2009
22" Rainbow
Flies Used: Royal Stimulator, Pheasant Tail Frostbite, and Green Woolly Bugger.
Coffee Creek, CA Fly Fishing Report
Dan WallentineIrvine, CA
Body of Water: Coffee Creek (Trinity County, California)
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009
# of Fish Caught: 17
Species: Rainbow Trout
Size: Up to 11"
Effective Flies: #10 Royal Stimulator with droppers including #14 Prince Nymph and red Copper John droppers
Summary: For most of the details of this location and day of fishing see Sean's report below; no need to submit duplicate info.
I have always enjoyed secluded mountain streams with the constant sounds of the water and cooperative native fish. Coffee Creek is one of those special places. Sometimes those special places hold surprises too.
Toward the end of the day I was fishing the left side of the stream while Sean was fishing the right. We were in a sort of zone; catching a releasing numerous small fish. As I was moving up to the next pocket my foot slipped off of a rock with a thud and instantly there was a loud shoreline rattle; a short rattle in time but loud nonetheless. It took me a moment to gather my attention and at the same time Sean said, "what was that?"
"It sounded like a rattlesnake," I responded. Then looking to my left, sure enough there he was slithering along the bank away from me. Needless to say, our fishing was interrupted while we photographed and filmed it. In thirty years of fishing this is only my second encounter with a rattler. The first was along Deep Creek in the Lake Arrowhead area of Southern California.
So, be careful and alert when entering and exiting the water there are more native creatures than just the fish.
West Walker River, CA Fly Fishing Report
Dan Wallentine
Irvine, CA
September 2006
Caught 9 up to 13.5"
Flies Used: Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph #18; Green/Black Woolly Worm #12; Beaded Prince Nymph #14.
Other Details: Fished along Hwy 395 about 4 miles and 7 miles upriver from the end of the town limits of Walker, CA.
Burney Creek, CA Fly Fishing Report
Dan Wallentine
Irvine, CA
September 2004
Caught 5 Rainbows up to 14"
Flies Used: EC Caddis #16; Beaded Prince Nymph #16; Beaded Micro Mayfly 18; Black Midge Nymph #20.
Other Details: Fished above the falls and below the falls from the base along a well maintained path all the way to Lake Britton.
Upper Sacramento River, CA Fly Fishing Report
Dan Wallentine
Irvine, CA
September 2004
Caught 27 Rainbows up to 13"
Flies Used: Beaded Prince Nymph #14; Beaded Micro Mayfly 18; Cased Caddis #16; Serendipity #18; Gold Bead Caddis Emerger #16.
Other Details: Fished downstream from I5 bridge, through town at Prospect Access up to Mossbrae Falls and near Gillis Street, and down I5 to Vollmers exit.
Putah Creek, CA Fly Fishing Report
Dan Wallentine
Irvine, CA
February 2008
Caught 2 Rainbows an 18" and 22".
Flies Used: Cooper Bead Copper John #16 and Pheasant Tail Nymph #16.
Other Details: Fished mostly near the Hwy 128 bridge.
San Juan River, NM Fly Fishing Report
Dan WallentineIrvine, CA
San Juan River, NM
August 2003
Caught 16 Rainbows up to 19"
Flies Used: Chocolate and Cream Midge Larva #20; Red Larva #18; Orange San Juan Worm #16; Parachute Blue Wing Olive #16.
Other Details: Parked at the church lot and fished the upper flats, Kiddie Pool,the braided areas between Kiddie Pool and the upper flats.
Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, CO Fly Fishing Report
Dan Wallentine
Irvine, CA
Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, CO
September 2007
Caught 20 Rainbows and Brookies up to 19"
Flies Used: Royal Stimulator #14; Red Copper John #16; Parachute Adams #12; Black Woolly Bugger #8; Dave's Hopper #12.
Other Details: Fished 5 miles of private river and private ponds from the bridge on Hwy 30 up to where Cottonwood Creek and the Lake Fork merge.