The Yurok on Reopening the Klamath River to Salmon
A Perspective Will Bowers was eight when he witnessed a massive fish kill on the Klamath River. It…
Issue: Fall 2024
Fall is a season of change, and for many anglers, it’s a favorite time to be on the water. Here at California Fly Fisher, we’re embracing change too—having gone through some significant transitions ourselves. In this issue, we offer fresh ideas and inspiration for your fall fishing adventures.
- River Wild: The history of the Klamath River
- Spotlight Destination: The Trinity River known for its steelhead
- River Flies: Lance Gray’s favorites for rivers around the state
- The Stars in Our Eyes: A Casting for Recovery reflection
24 posts
At the Vise: Waking Caddis
Of claims both bold and implausible made within certain West Coast steelheading circles, perhaps none is more difficult…
Catchy Ideas: Test Drive Your Flies
Most of us judge a fly by its appearance. Are the proportions correct, does it use the right…
Riffles: The Mighty McCloud
Tough As They Come It’s hard to love a river that refuses to love you back, but that’s…
Craig’s Corner: The October Caddis Window
Originally published in Shasta’s Headwaters: An Angler’s Guide to the Upper Sacramento and McCloud Rivers The sun had…
Letter From the Editor: Fall 2024
The high summer sun, which burned with such intensity for months, is now lower in the sky, and…
Letter From the Publisher: A Season of Change
Welcome to the Fall issue of California Fly Fisher. Fall is a season of change and, without a…
Guide Thoughts
Preparing for Cold Weather I’ll be honest—I’m not a fan of cold weather. I’m not one of those…
Guide Profile: Travis Babin
Guide with AC Fly FishingYears Guiding: 3 Travis was born and raised in Southern California, grew up fishing…
High Strangeness in Gold Rush country
The Middle Fork of the American River bustles with wild rainbows and browns. The river is challenging for…