Baum Lake
Baum Lake has year-round cold water, a rich volcanic mineral bottom that fosters aquatic insects, and a hatchery…
Lance started fly fishing with his father and brother Lincoln at age 7. In his teens, he began tying flies commercially for shops all around Northern California. At 17, he went to work at Powell’s Fly Shop in Chico, working in the shop and building rods. In 2003 Lance and his wife, Kirsten, launched Lance Gray & Company, a full-service outfitter offering guided trips, fly-fishing tours, workshops, and a travel agency. Lance is a signature tyer for Aqua Flies, a pro staff member for Sage, RIO, Simms, Fishpond, and Umpqua Feather Merchants, and conducts presentations at fly clubs and fly-fishing shows. Lance writes the “Foraging Angler” column for the magazine, getting helpful input from his wife, Kirsten.
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Lewiston Lake
Several decades ago, when I was working at Powell’s Fly Shop in Chico, I went fishing at Lewiston…
The Foraging Angler: Camp Fare, Plus More Lake Almanor Eateries
The following recipes are three of my all-time favorite camping dishes. They are easy to prepare and are…
The WD-40
I am a simple guy. I like flies that are simple to tie and that catch tons of…
The Foraging Angler: Dining in the Redding Area
As many of us know, the area around Redding, California, is a Mecca for fly fishers: you have…
Stillwater Gear
As a guide, I always inspect the gear of the folks who come to fish with me, just…
The Foraging Angler: Eateries Around Lake Almanor
I spend lots of time at Lake Almanor and in the surrounding communities. There are some fantastic places…
Breaking Down Big Water
Decades ago, back in the 1970s, my brother Lincoln and I would follow our father up and down…
The Foraging Angler: Foraging Interstate 5
I live in Willows, California, and travel up and down Interstate 5 to fishing destinations on a nearly…
The Float-n-Fly Technique with Thurman’s Float-n-Flies
Many decades ago, when I was a youngster, my dad would take my brother Lincoln and me to…