Had similar results yesterday on the Lower Sac. John Bj and I drifted from Balls Ferry to Jelly's Ferry with Brian Bomarito of The Fly Shop. No one else on that stretch of river.
Landed 3 clipped fin steelies in the 19" to 22" range on rubber legs and PTs. Ironically, none caught at the barge hole--all in the riffles. Many trout from 12" upwards, plus several squawfish--ugh.
This made up for less-than-stellar catching on the Upper Sac on Tuesday. Heavy baetis hatch about 2:00 and many, many rises, but I could only catch one on a #20 dry.
Yes, Brian concurred that the river in Redding was getting pounded. Best to go downstream.
A wonderful two days, though.
Cheers,
El Rey
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