American River

Steelhead Fishouts

Jan. & Feb., 2007

 

Fishout Site:  American River sites to be announced.

Fishout Date: Dates & Locations to be announced in Jan. & Feb. 2007

Fishout Leaders:

Alex & Vic Giannini (speybros)

Phone:

(916) 784-7422

Email:  freshwater_flyfisher@hotmail.com

Meeting Time:

Return Time:

5:40 AM or when u can…Whenever

Meeting Location:  Dates & Locations to be announced

Max. # Attendees: 12

Sign-up at Meeting, Jan. 2006

Directions:

Various sites along the American River Trail. Be sure to bring $4 cash parking  (they will ticket you!)

Map: see below or www.mapquest.com

Website links:

http://www.theamericanriver.com/   http://www.arconservancy.org/

Fish:

Steelhead

Fishing strategy:

Wading

Wet fly

Tackle:

Rod Wt(s)

6-7-8+ wt. or Spey

Line

WFxF or sink tip

Leader

12 lb.

Tippet

10 lb.

Other

Split shot

Flies:

Pattern(s)

Hook size(s)

Egg Sucking Leech, Pettis Unreal Egg, Glo Bug, Egg, Lg. Nymphs

#12 - ? with BARBLESS HOOKS; split shot

Other gear:

Wading staff

Waders

Dress warm

CA Freshwater Sport Fishing License & Bay/Delta Stamp

Steelhead report card

Rain jacket with hood

Polarized glasses

We’ll be trying something different in 2007. Instead of having a Super Bowl Sunday American River Fishout, Alex Giannini will be taking small groups of club members to the river at various times during the months of January and February. This will give Alex the opportunity to provide individual instruction to participants.  In addition, he will be able to select the best fishing location depending on flow and weather conditions.

 

There will be a sign-up sheet at the January Meeting. Alex will use the sign-up sheet to contact everyone and schedule a mutually compatible fishing date, so be sure to include your phone number and email address. He will also advise participants as to the equipment needed and the patterns that will be most successful at that time.

 

The targeted fish will be Steelhead. These fish range from 5 - 20 pounds. In the past I have had days where every fish I landed exceeded eight pounds! These fish require 12 lb test leader material. You won’t want to use anything lighter or you will consistently break off fish. You will need to use at least a nine-foot, 6-wt rod. I personally use a 7-wt spey rod. As for fly lines, in most cases, you will want to use a floating line, but you may also want to have a sink-tip with you.

 

Fly selection can vary from traditional steelhead patterns, (egg leaches, lanterns) to nymphs. Nymphs work well and make sure to bring egg patterns. Bring plenty of split shot as the fishing is almost strictly on the bottom. A pair of polarized sunglasses will easily help you spot the fish. Don’t forget your waders, boots, and staff.

 

You will also need:

  1. 2007 fishing license

  2. Bay-Delta Enhancement Stamp

  3. Steelhead Punch Card

  4. $4 cash fee for entry into the park or your American River Season Pass

Contact Alex Giannini via email: freshwater_flyfisher@hotmail.com for more information.  Sign-up sheet will be at the January General Meeting.

 

Mike Powers demonstrates how it’s done in these photos by Kent Ripley taken in 2004:

  

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