Northern california has so many legendary trout, steelhead and salmon waters its tough to know where to start, but as redding is known as one of the best fly fishing towns not only in the state but in the country, you might as well start your trip there. Striper fishing on the california delta jeff currier. Darker colors and small sizes from 16 to 22 usually work well. When most people think of california fishing they think of northern rivers like the mc cloud, the upper sacramento, or hat creek. California fly tying and fishing guide spiralbound september 1, 1991. Buy fly fishing simulator hd premium microsoft store. Northern california has some of the best wild trout and steelhead fishing in the. California fly fisher is the only magazine dedicated to providing you with thoughtful, informative articles that cover the breadth of the flyfishing experience in california, whether angling for trout or for the myriad other species warmwater and saltwater included found in our waters.
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