Upper Sac Fishout

Thursday - Sunday

October 16 - 19, 2008

Fishout Site:  Upper Sacramento River

Fishout Date(s): Thursday - Sunday, October 16 - 19, 2008

Fishout Leader:

Eric Palmer

Phone: 916-987-1359

Email: ejpalmer@pacbell.net

Meeting Time:

Thurs., Oct. 16

Meeting Location: details to be emailed

Max. # Attendees: unlimited

Directions:

I-5 To Dunsmuir. Exit Dunsmuir Ave. Turn Left at Stop. Go under the Freeway, cross the river. Park Entrance is several blocks ahead on your Left.

Map: (see below)

Websites:

www.tedfay.com     www.cavesprings.com     www.theflyshop.com  http://www.troutsource.com/RiversFolder/UpperSac.htm  (lots of info here, including lodging)

Fish:

Rainbow

Trout

Fishing strategy:

Short line, indicator nymphing

Dry Flies in the evening

Tackle:

Rod Wts.

4 - 6 wt.

Line

Floating

Leader

9 ft.

Tippet

Dry:  5X - 6X; Nymphing: 3X - 4X Fluorocarbon

Other

 

Flies:

Patterns:

October Caddis, Bill's Stick Caddis, BH FB PT (14 - 18), Red Copper John (14 - 16), Tan Hare's Ear.  Dry Flies:  Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator (10 - 16)

Other gear:

Wading staff

Waders

Wading Boots

Net

Warm Clothes

Gloves

Polarized sunglasses

Stream Time map for the Upper Sac

Rain Gear

Bring LUNCH and BEVERAGES daily

 

Update: dates changed to Oct 16 - 19 in order to avoid conflicts with NCCFFF Conclave and the Salmon Festival.

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The dog days of summer will soon be a memory and come October it will be time for our annual 4-day fishout on the Upper Sac at Dunsmuir. We have again selected the second weekend in the month, and once again, Bill Carnazzo has graciously agreed to present his popular Short-Line Nymphing Clinic on Saturday morning.

 

Last year, the first three members to practice the nymphing technique immediately after Bill’s instruction hooked and landed a very nice fish on their second if not first cast.  All told, the weekend was productive for all members with some landing crazy numbers of fish in the park. October is “prime time” on this Blue Ribbon Freestone trout stream, and fishing can be at its best. Trout average 12” but can reach over 20” with some Browns.

 

Weather can be variable in October, ranging from warm to light rain, so plan accordingly.  We will have the usual dinner get-togethers at local restaurants for the first three nights for those interested. 

 

There is no charge for this fishout, and details of time and place for all activities will be forth coming on the web site. Since there is virtually unlimited river access for miles above and below Dunsmuir, there is no limit on attendance. A signup sheet will be available at the August, September, and October meetings.

 

For further information contact Eric Palmer at 916-987-1359, ejpalmer@pacbell.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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