Kinda like Peanut Butter Jelly, except “Lake Shasta” with maybe a sandwich of that kind for lunch? Look, I like Lake Shasta and really enjoy the productive fishing the largest reservoir in the State of California provides. Lake Shasta is the most rewarding rainbow trout trolling fishery right now. I beleive it’s the best on… Read More »

Having a hard time getting a good hook set while nymphing under an indicator? I often see “experienced fly fishermen” on the bow of my drift boat, some have no problem at all setting the hook while others struggle, contorting and flailing like a convulsing symphony conductor. Or try to eat their fly line in… Read More »

With winter steelhead fishing upon us, I think about side drifting along the banks of my favorite coastal river, the Trinity River. All through these cold winter days, most of my time is spent fly fishing. I still look forward to my days spent gear fishing (fishing with conventional tackle) in search of winter chrome.… Read More »

No other river in the west come close in comparison to the Lower Sacramento River. The Lower Sacramento or “Lower Sac” starts at the base of Shasta Dam, a 602′ high retainer, holding back up to 4,500,000 acre-feet of cold, nutrient-rich water. The kind of water that has produced the healthiest, strongest, best looking Rainbow,… Read More »

Fishing on Whiskey Town Lake has been great! As great as it is, I’m concerned. Here’s why: We have all heard the news, Whiskey Town Lake has a full blown problem with copapodes(parasite). This is a serious concern for sportsman and guides alike. This wonderful resource, Whiskey Town Lake, is one of the most productive… Read More »

Whiskey Town Lake is completely wide open! The fishing is red hot with early limits coming daily between 65-25 feet. Trolling slow 1.2-1.4 mph have been my best speeds I catch my fish on Paulina peak(ppt) tackle pink orange and chartreuse. Short leaders tipped with some good old corn is the ticket! This year we… Read More »

This time of year you can find me chasing big brown trout along the banks of lake Shasta. It’s still spring, air temperature is cool, the sun is out, the Shasta Lake has not turned yet (turning is when water temp warms for the summer). These conditions make for perfect brown trout hunting. Let’s go… Read More »

How about a little normalcy. I’ve been fishing Whiskey Town Lake and getting into good numbers of Kokanee all month. April looks good and better days are ahead for sure. Come on out and get away for a day. It’s worth it. Check out my latest fishing report here Whiskey Town Lake fishing reports Boat… Read More »

Fishing for trophy land-lock King Salmon on Trinity Lake can be very difficult. In this post, I will share some of my tactics used to find King Salmon that live in Trinity Lake. Trinity Lake is a mystery, a very large reservoir. Third largest in California. Trinity Lake storage capacity is 2,448,000 acre feet. That… Read More »

Kokanee fishing on Whiskeytown Lake is not just a summer thing! Looking for tactics on winter and early spring Kokanee fishing? On Whiskeytown Lake? Got them here! We are often told Kokanee fishing is over after the first rain. Not true. Although the trophy fish have headed up the creek to spawn next years fish,… Read More »

Getting Started: Fishing Whiskeytown Lake Over the course of the past 4 years I have become a regular face on Whiskeytown Lake. Kokanee fishing on Whiskeytown Lake can be a daunting task. There’s times where only 10 yards away, another boat is limiting out while you’re struggling to find fish. In this blog post, I… Read More »

Beads work. More importantly they bring smiles. Ever wonder about the bead? Do they work? How and when to use them? In this blog we will talk a bit about the pegged bead. Weather your a die hard fly fishermen or a seasoned gear junkie the pegged bead will up your game for sure. There… Read More »

In this article, I will discuss how to arrive at a new river or fish your favorite river with out disrupting other fishermen on the water. If you are a regular at the put in (launch area on the river) you will know most people fishing your stretch of river if your visiting a new… Read More »

Check out my latest fishing report and learn how I use bobbers to get anglers into Salmon and Steelhead all year long.. well almost all year! Read my report here! In this blog post I will discuss how to use a bobber to fish for salmon and steelhead as well as talk about when, where… Read More »

The days of the old crusty fishing guide is behind us. Before we get into this article, make sure you check out my latest fishing report on my “Fishing Report Page”: HERE Not only am I a full time guide but I am also a client. In this world of endless pop ups and choices,… Read More »

Listen To Jammed Up – It’s a Northern California Outdoor Enthusiast Podcast Northern California rivers are thriving! Over here at The Trinity Guide Co. the fishing has been productive. It’s been downright fun. Fun! Mid-February is an “in-between” time on our rivers. Fewer Steelhead are showing up, but resident fish can be found sipping mayflies off the… Read More »

Lake Shasta Lake Shasta has had its highs and lows,fishing has been ok with big rainbows far and few between. But there is light at the end of the tunnel as we enter our summer the water temperature will stratify pushing the shad in to the main body of the lake. This makes larg rainbows easier to… Read More »

Book Today: Call 1 (530) 338-5734 Contact me by email here Rain is falling and winters breath is in the air. Recent wet weather sent a push of of fresh Salmon and Steelhead into the Trinity River, Smith and Chetco Rivers. Recent trips to those rivers were productive. Fresh chrome bright Salmon kept the net… Read More »

The lower Trinity has been pretty good with steelhead action from Hoopa, to Junction City but a good rain is what we need to open the sandbar at the Klamath for a fresh run of fish. We have seen a productive return of hatchery steelhead in the upper trinity in the over the past month… Read More »