I spend a fun day on the water scouting the Yuba River with fellow guide Mike Wright.  Although the river channel has changed a lot due to some big winters, I was reminded of when I guided the Yuba years ago.  I think the last time I guided the Yuba we were still using yarn indicators!  That's been a while...

The river is running high and clear with flows around 6,000cfs.  Normal flows are under 3,000cfs.  It was a bizarre weather day that ended with a punishing deluge.  Fishing was pretty good considering the conditions, though.  We caught fish on nymphs and on trout-spey techniques and even got  grab on a dry fly.  We saw a variety of bugs, including march browns, PMDs, little yellow sallies, caddis and hoppers.  Fishing will get easier and more productive when flows drop.  Expect really good fishing when flows drop below 4,000cfs.  Mike has private access now above the Highway 20 bridge and down at DaGuerre Dam.  Get in touch if you would like to book a Yuba River float trip with Mike!