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Yuba River: , by Mike Wright: Slow fishing but good signs on the Yuba: 2 stars

Took a day and drifted the Yuba. The flows were low (around 600 cfs) and the water was gin clear.  Although I was a little disappointed with the overall fishing on this day,  there were good signs for things to come this fall as the river has begun to create some shape and structure after the floods of the past few winters.  My biggest disappointment was with the Hopper grab.  Threw a lot of Hoppers in usual places with no response.  It's still a good time to fish this technique, but this particular day was slow. Nymphing was also slow.  Only a few grabs and only in the few deep and heavily oxygenated holes. I did have some fun on small dries throughout the day.  Simple patterns worked best and the 'ol Parachute Adams was the "go to"  for the day.  Seemed that the bigger fish were in the deep holes and the smaller fish were spread throughout the river looking for dries.  No whoppers to speak of, but still fun to have fish grab dries.  The best news of the day was to see the presence of Salmon in the system.  Even counted a number of Redds already being developed.  This is a really good sign for fall Yuba fishing as it has been awhile since I have seen this much early activity.  

Dry flies in shallow riffles can be a kick in the pants
Dry flies in shallow riffles can be a kick in the pants
Next 10 open days for Mike Wright: Mar 29, Apr 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23
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