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Fall River: , by Dax Messett: Complete Nor Cal Report: 3 stars

Fall River: Fishing is different every day, just like the weather this past week.  There are a few pmds and baetis starting to hatch, especially when there is cloud cover and light rain.  The fish are getting pretty wise to sinking line techniques, so we really are looking forward to more bug activity.  Pressure is pretty low.
 
McCloud: Slow on cold mornings, so sleep in!  The best fishing there right now is on cloudy days from about 3pm onwards.  Lots, and lots of bugs...excellent dry fly fishing opportunities.  Pressure is moderate.
 
Pit: Fishing is great for hard core waders willing to bash their shins and knees in the challenging new high flows.  High stick nymphing is catching alot of fish.  There are slow periods of the day, but if you tough it out and can cover water, you should hook dozens of fish.  Pressure is moderate.
 
Baum Lake: no idea
 
Burney Creek: Superb hatches of Green Drakes and big yellow mayflies.  The truck trout above the falls got a thrashing this weekend, but there are a few hearty survivors.  The wild fish below the falls are freely rising to dry flies.  Pressure is mega.
 
Hat Creek: Fishing is ok for the most part.  The riffles are getting pounded, but low pressure in the flat water.  Had some pretty great hatches during the rain.  This week is getting warmer temps, so the stones will be all over the place.  the last 15 minutes of daylight is the best time to fish.  Pressure is high.
 
Small Creeks: Prime!  Bring your 3 wt and a box of floaty dry flies and enjoy afternoon action.  Pressure is low on the ones I go to.
 
Stay at one of our rentals.  They are the best accommodation in the area, by far.  Very reasonable rates, no set meal times, and quiet riverfront accommodation. 

A local at one of the small creeks I fish
A local at one of the small creeks I fish
Fall River mega fatty
Fall River mega fatty
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