The lake continues to fish well, the browns are still out in force

Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)


by The Fly Shop
1-25-2023
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The lake continues to fish well. the browns are still out in force. The fish are mainly keying on midges and Baetis, so fish the small Zebra Midges or a Micro Mayfly, black is a good color. Dry Dropper can be a deadly setup. They are also eating up top occasionally, so bring your small dry flies for the surface action. The Griffith's Gnat and your favorite BWO dry or emerger pattern will work fine. On the bright, sunny days you will want to drop down on your tippet to 6X or 7X. Our guides have this place wired if you are looking for some tactical advice on fishing a great spring creek fishery with an expert!

Hot Flies: 
Dry Flies:
Adams - #18-20, Hackle Winged May - BWO, Harrop's Last Chance - All, Griffith's Gnat, Mercer's Missing Link - #14-18, Light Cahill - #18

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
Red Copper John - #18, Ultra Scuds, GB Flashback PT - #14-20, Black A.P. - #14-16, Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20, Mercer's Gidget, Mercer's CB Micro Mays - Ruby Red #16-18, GB Flashback PT - Olive #18, Beaded Zebra Midge - #16-20, Chromie - #18

Steamers & Leeches:
JGF Translucent Wiggle Tail - #10, Beaded Micro Buggers - #12, Zack's Damseleech - #14





The Fly Shop Reports
for Monday, January 16th, 2023

Trinity River: Trinity River Fishing Report
Baum Lake: Baum Lake is fishing very well right now