@@driftstone it’s suppose to be the go to in high water. I’ve been watching a lot of old Kelly gallop videos. It makes me want to throw big streamers everywhere
Nice to see you get out. Always fun to watch fish or no. Can't wait to see the members review. Interested in seeing where you were at. The club is planning a Spey Clave for next year if you are interested in that.
That companion video will be out later this evening. I'm definitely interested in the Spey Clave. When I drop this side job, I hope to get more involved with the club!
Way to persevere brother! Getting out there was definitely the thing to do. You may not have done much catching but the fishing was good for you and fun to watch. Adverse conditions but you're gonna get em next time! I will think of you while stripping your red leeches on Easter Sunday!
@@driftstone It was great. Started out cold and no action. Thought I was gonna get skunked for a while and reminding myself that fishing is way more important than catching. You can control the former, not the latter! Red leech under an indicator produced the biggest fish (16-17") of the day but the really fun ones were on dries! PMDs, BWOs and a Griffiths Gnat. Your flies are definitely going with me to the McCloud soon!
@@genedavella9817 I think May is one of the best months. The temps have come up and we're through runoff (usually) and it isn't super hot like it will be in June. Simms campground is right on the river, there is another one at Castle Crags which is great too. DM me if you have any more questions.
I knew exactly where you were from the parking lot. That run at GR is pretty tough, Even moreso with high flows. There's usually a fish hiding out just above and to the right of that upstream rock. The river is too fast right now. Best to wait until it gets
That's awesome Rich, it's a pretty stretch of water when we settle into normal summer flows. Good spot to learn too, wide up and plenty of room to cast.
Back at it, catching fish, catching sticks, and catching trees. Seems like we have a similar use case fly fishing at times. Hopefully you get that boat here soon.
Know that section well. We decided to fish elsewhere as we thought flows were too high. Had some luck in some of your other rivers/creeks but it’s tough this time of year
Haha, the few flies I rotated through I have a lot of confidence here and have caught many fish with. I get into ruts with my flies though and use the same 10 patterns.
@@driftstone Eric, I'm curious if you've fished the Smith River before. I've driven by it on my way to the redwoods from S. Oregon. It looks very fishy. Your videos about the McCloud have really got me excited about fishing in N. California. Thanks!
@@kevingarrett9694 I haven't yet, it's been on my bucket list for a long time. The problem is while I'm close as the crow flies, it's a solid 3.5-4hr drive for me. Have to go way around to get over there. So I need to go for a multiday trip. Will need to drag the raft over there!
@@driftstone Eric, thanks for your quick reply! I hope you get a chance to fish the Smith. It's also on my bucket list, as are the other rivers you've fished in your videos. Thanks for always producing great content!
