Watch for the Water Boatman bite soon

Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)


by The Fly Shop
5-27-2025
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Some Callibaetis are beginning to come off and Damsels and Dragonflies are as well. Zebra Midges in #16 & 18, black and red, and small black Balanced Leeches still are getting the job done. A full complement of PMD dries and cripples along with your assorted Adams in #14 - 18 will keep you in good stead with whatever is hatching. Watch for the Water Boatman bite soon. 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

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Red Copper John - #18
• GB Flashback PT - #14-20
• Beaded Zebra Midge - #18-20
• Mercer's Gidget
• Mercer's CB Micro Mays - #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 Friday, February 14th

Sacramento River - Lower: The boat ramps should be opening shortly
Baum Lake: Reports of big fish being caught