Trinity River
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 The Trinity River flows straight from the Trinity Alps
and goes through a series of 2 reservoirs, Trinity Dam and Lewiston Dam. From there starts
our main stem of the Trinity River. This water system is a place you can find
yourself and the fish. Greg refers to this river as "The Serenity of the
Trinity." He works this system June through March.
June kicks off salmon season. Escape the heat of the valley - Trinity River temperature
averages about 5 to 10 degrees cooler. On the Trinity River these summer run fish come up
very bright and are extremely aggressive. Salmon run through August. The
average fish runs 6-10 pounds, with a big fish in the 20 to 30 pound range. August
through November is when the fall run starts. The fall run fish are even larger than
the early season fish. For these majestic fish we will use artificial reaction
baits, egg patterns and roe (fly fishing; streamers and egg patterns). Greg prefers
artificial offerings (lures, spinners, flies) over natural bait. These salmon trips
can be a combination of spin fishing and fly fishing techniques.
September through March is Steelhead time. Techniques used are fly fishing and
spin fishing: back bouncing, pulling plugs, side drifting. The average fish weighs in from
4 to 7 pounds, with a good fish over the 10 pound mark. During these months Greg
will carry fly or spin gear or in combination - your choice. |
Lower
Sacramento River
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The Sacramento River starts in Mount Shasta, California from a natural
underground spring and flows down into Shasta Lake. From there it flows over the largest
dam in California to create the Lower Sacramento River where fishing is excellent all year
long. While most coastal and un-dammed rivers are blown out from rain very rarely does the
Sacramento River between Redding and Anderson do so. "Salmon - Trout - Steelhead
Magazine" rated the Sacramento River "Best Wild Trout Fishing in
California". It is not uncommon to hook a 24" trout with the average fish being
14-18". Fall through January salmon are spawning. Enjoy egg
drifting with a nymph or tandem eggs for catching trout. Try to get your egg through the
salmon redds if you can avoid the wild spawning King Salmon you are sure to hook up on a
beautiful wild Rainbow Trout.
The Spring and Summer is dry fly time. Greg will do nymphing and dry flies.
For the spin fisherman it is a great time of year to pull plugs or side-drift.
This river system is truly a diamond and your guide Greg Hector will make sure it
is a trip you will never forget. |
