Recent Lower Sac Fishing Reports
9/16/17 by Brian Kohlman: Another annual "girls trip" is in the books. The Sac has fished tough this summer, but I expect fishing to improve as the days continue to cool. Fishing was fairly consistent all the way to Anderson. Both hooked into some really large fish, as well as a number of "cookie cutter" fish. The flows have been at 9,000 CFS for a few weeks now, but I expect them to start dropping again very soon. We are closing in on October and that means the "egg bite" is right around the corner. My schedule is filling fast, so now is the time to book your fall float on the Sac.
9/10/17 by Brian Kohlman: I had the opportunity to guide Carl and Buck from Ventura today. They began their road trip fishing the famed Green River for two days, and decided to finish it off floating the Lower Sac. The fish were not super grabby, but both managed to hook fish pretty consistently throughout the day. The good news is the egg bite is right around the corner AND these crazy hot temps we've been dealing with all summer should start to drop this week!
9/9/17 by Andrew Harris: Check out Ashland Fly Shop's new "Spey Fishing with Jon" video installment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJf74AnyYAs. Jon Hazlett and Andrew Harris swing for trout on the Lower Sac and talk trout spey gear and technique. If you're interested in trout spey on the Lower Sac, this video will answer a lot of questions you may have.
Lower Sac Guide Availability
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Gear Recommendations for the Lower Sac
Rods & Lines:
We prefer 4 and 5wt spey rods for the Lower Sac.
Heavier rods are okay, but they may not be over-matched for the size of the fish.
Lightweight switch rods are good too.
Bring a line that matches your rod. Scandi lines paired with versi-leaders work very well on the Lower Sac.
Some of stiffer 5wt rods can throw a skagit line with a MOW tip fairly well. This is a good setup for getting closer to the bottom.
Leaders & Tippet:
We typically fish 2X-4X tippet for trout on the Lower Sac. Regular 9ft trout leaders tapered to 2X work really well.
Waders & Boots:
Chest-high breathable waders are the best choice for the Lower Sac.
In the middle of summer it's nice to wet wade in the afternoon.
Wading pants can also work when it's hot out.
Spiked boots aren't necessary on the Lower Sac.
Flies:
Nymphs:
• Fox's Poopah, tan, 14
• Mercer's Micro Mayfly, all colors, size 14-18
• Hogan's Spring Fling Caddis Pupa, 16
• Morrish's Hotwire Caddis, Olive & Chartreuse, 16
• Amber Prince, 12-18
• Copper John, Black, 12-18
• Mercer's BH Epoxy Golden Stone, 10-14
• Hogan's S&M Nymph, Olive, 16
Eggs:
• Pettis's Unreal Egg, Steelhead Orange, 12
• Glo Bugs, all colors, size 8-10
Dries:
• Parachute Adams, 14-18
• Spundun, PMD, 16
• March Brown, 14-16 (February-April)
• Cutter's E/C Caddis, Olive 16-18
Lodging & Travel Info
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Redding page for hotel and restaurant recommendations and ideas about other things to see and do while you're in Redding!