TRINITY RIVER STEELHEAD

To most anglers the ultimate challenge in fresh water fly fishing is the legendary Steelhead. There is nothing more exciting, fulfilling, addictive or down right mind-boggling than an explosive surface rise or arm-wrenching tight line grab from these elusive ghosts of the coast. No bones about it---We Are Devoted Traditional Steelheaders. Advocating, teaching and guiding traditional dry-wet line, single and double (switch-spey) hand fishing. These methods prove to be the ultimate level of accomplishment, exciting, extremely effective and most satisfying and preferred by devoted steelheaders. (We help you build confidence so YOU dig’em out!). LEARN – proper gear, coordinating fly selections with appropriate water compositions, fish migrations/behaviors, lore of the river and proper stream ethics. EXPERIENCE – “Hands-on” Traditional down and across wet fly swings, surging grabs, specific casts associated with proper line control and manipulation to achieve bottom scouring drifts and detecting the “take” without the crutch of a float or bobber. ENJOY – the hair raising thrill of Greased Line methods, surface-subsurface steelheading as well as bizarre dry fly techniques sure to broaden your horizons and advance you to success while witnessing the roll of their eyes. . Come Accept The ultimate challenge----Satisfy your temptations. Call—(530) 623-6757 or E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SEP – OCT – Half-pounders – Lead Adults. Exciting early season multiple hook-up opportunities for fresh run 12-17” chrome arrivals with occasional adults up to 8 lbs ..(Great confidence builder for those just starting out – not to mention great pump for all). Super time to push the limits with lightweight rods (both single and double hand Switch-Spey) and surface/sub-surface methods. Yeah – Get’em Early. Don’t Wait for reports Get out there and Make’em.

OCT – NOV – “Generally the bucket”! Indian Summer – Bursting colorful landscapes – restless adults averaging 5-8 lbs. are well distributed and receptive to a variety of traditional methods. The highlight before the press of winter and most definitely our most popular and desired time frame. Upper river yields excellent single hand options---mid to lower river excellent double hand Switch & Spey rev-it-up waters. Advanced reservations strongly advised – Book Now---fun later. Go For The Grab—Catch The Stoke!

DEC – APR – Sensitive time frame (all up to Ma Nature), however can be outrageous with some of the largest steelhead of the season available.  Rare, reality fish up to 15lbs.. Full-on cold/high water winter steelheading. Late season (late Jan.-Feb-Mar-April)  dry fly options rule as predictable mid-day hatches inspire late winter adults to sip on drifting duns---often sending winter steelheaders for a tail spin---great way to heat up to cool down. Can be solid. Can be blow out. Trust Us: if conditions are not favorable , we’ll reschedule.  Those Yearning to cradle a slab – Book’em NOW!!!

TRINITY TAILWATER TROUT. One of our most popular early season, spring-summer, full day guided trips and for good reason.  Big Water and Big Trout, with the possibilities of spring-summer steelhead.  A scenic float trip targeting prime waters. Exciting streamer/leech fishing dominates our approach as we target our quarry opting to simulate and fish --- the other food chain. No Secret -   Big fish often make meals out of little ones.  However, early season warm weather is the catalyst that can trigger adult stonefly activity, creating stimulating surface opportunities while complementing other methods---often encountering big trout of the brown kind (Lock-levens).
North-South-East-West, confused as to what to do or where to go next spring-summer.  It’s a no brainier- Come stretch on the west side and let us show you our off season waters few are aware of.

HATCH MATCHING ON LEWISTON LAKE. Recognized as one of Northern California’s premier tailwaters, Lewiston offers the ultimate in spring creek fishing for trophy trout.  A river runs though it best describes its rich and fertile moving waters and its keen-eyed selective trout will test the talents of the most avid spring-creek angler.  Eliminate the guesswork! Let us show you
how, when and where.  With hands-on streamside instruction, you will learn, in depth, the terms,  meanings of bank-huggers, sippers, gulpers, matching the hatch, understanding aquatic lifecycles, hatch matching proper fly selections, line control, drag-free drifts and much more while mid-day hatches inspire feeding sessions before your eyes. Down and dirty---do it! Understanding lake/water compositions is vital to the “blind-faith” wet fly, streamer  approach and those who dial in, not only build self confidence but are often rewarded with success often measure in pounds. Lewiston is much more than an option---it is the small giant fishery of Trinity County. REMEMBER – Lewiston fishes well throughout the fall-winter and can be a savior for steelheaders experiencing blown out river conditions. Lewie-lewie everyone! Always Current lake conditions and hatch information available----your “Local Source”--- (530) 623-6757 E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

BEST OF BOTH TAILWATERS. Combo Trinity River-Lewiston Lake. An exciting, very popular full day, best of both fisheries, that includes an early morning float trip down the Trinity River in search of browns, rainbows, summer steelhead and the remainder of the day targeting the spring creek waters and selective trout on Lewiston Lake.  A unique opportunity to challenge two very different fisheries all in the same day.  Great overview and learning curve for those anglers new or unfamiliar with Trinity Fisheries.

SHAD GRAB! Addicted to the wet fly grab and can't seem to get enough? Come shad with us. (MAY-JUNE).GRAB! The American Shad is a high quality spirited quarry that is often referred to as "the poor man's tarpon or steelhead." Our shad outings are designed for all anglers and geared to help you and your friends to wade in, stretch a line and get hooked up with a smile. No better way to welcome the later Spring-Summer seasons than tightening up into multiple hook-ups with determined chrome slabs, averaging 2-6 lbs., maxing out the flex of your favorite rod. (Great learning curve and exposure to a variety of fly lines and strong emphasis and instruction of the single and double haul. Right up the alley and full throttle action for SPEY CASTERS ). High water years provide the added bonus opportunities of spring salmon, stripers and even summer steelhead catches. Most steelheaders are shadders and shadders are steelheaders---it's all about the grab!!!