Hooboy, there is a lot of conjecture on whether or not the river is blown below the dam. From the pictures we received from the lower river yesterday morning, it is in super shape. The turbidity gage was adjusted by the BoR recently and this has caused it to read higher than it has all year. We of course will post here as soon as we have solid evidence, i.e. a first hand account, that is it blown. Whew! The McCloud continues to fish solidly below Lake McCloud through the Conservancy. Octobers are coming off in the upper sections of the river through the Conservancy. We are probably a ways off from the dry bite, your best chances will come right at last light. Mid day and afternoons are seeing some giant Blue Wing Olive hatches, and some Grannom Caddis as well. Bring your S&Ms in #16 & 18, Sweet Peas, and some Andy's October Caddis. Olive Hotspots and the Holopoint nymphs are good flies as well. For the evening Caddis hatches right at dark, bring Bird's Nests, Poopahs and Missing Links will be players. To target the largest Browns, the olive and natural Slumpbusters stripped or swung have been paying off. To reserve a day with one of our expert guides to experience one of the most picturesque streams in the north state, call Chris or Bryan in Outfitters at 800-669-3474.

Hot Flies: 

• Morrish's Adult October Caddis
• Pat's Rubberlegs
• Mercer's Tungsten October Pupa
• Olive Hotspot
• Coppertop Duracell
• Sweet Pea - #16/
• Copper John Red - #16/
• Jigged Birds Nest - Natural, Hot Spot #14-16
• Walt's Worm