Plan wisely

• April
• 20

1:58 pm Fishing, Fly Tying, General

Weather in my home town is expected to be around 95-100 degrees today. These stats are usually a little on the conservative side.

This heat wave in California followed by some rain this weekend will not produce the most favorable conditions for the 2009 Fishing opener in just five days.  My experience of fishing the Sierra over my life has shown me with early heat and some warm rains the rivers are always blown out. It’s better to wait a few more weeks until things settle down. However, if you can’t contain yourself I understand, heh. The best thing to do is target some smaller tributaries. I have a few that I frequent in the early season that have produced some fine trout although a bit smaller in size, usually around 8-10 inches. I just get my lighter rod and some small dries and mini nymphs and go to my favorite haunts. Keep me posted how you do! Tight lines! PM