Recent Lower Sac Fishing Reports
7/9/17 by Brian Kohlman: I floated the Sac on Thursday and again today. Fishing remains a little spotty - tough one day and good the next. With the daytime temps beging well above 100 degrees, we've been starting early and it has been pretty comfortable. The Sac fished very good today, Philip and Sam both hooked several nice fish - and missed some really big fish! With the closure ending at the end of the month, I'm excepting the upper section to be in great shape in August. Stripers are in the river as well. I'm planning to do some scouting this week, so I'll post a report towards the end of the week.
6/23/17 by Mike Wright: Brian Kohlman and I guided three great guys on the Lower Sac Tuesday and Wednesday. The air temp was a little warm (one reading said 114), and the second day we had some strong morning winds which gave us a few challenges. The guys did great and the fishing was really good. Being on the water provides a nice breeze all day and plenty of cold water to cool off with. Our group had lots of hook-ups both days and we put a lot of good, quality fish in the nets. The fishing was consistant all day and the fish were grabbing a variety of nymphs. Don't let the weather scare you, the Lower Sac is a great place this time of year.
Lower Sac Guide Availability
Jul 26: Mike Wright Jul 26: Sam Robinett Jul 26: Tyler Lee Jul 27: Brian Kohlman Jul 27: Sam Robinett | Jul 27: Tyler Lee Jul 28: Sam Robinett Jul 28: Tyler Lee | | | For more Lower Sac dates, please visit our Online Booking page! |
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!