Good topwater action

Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)


by The Fly Shop
7-8-2025
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Baum can still be a good option for those who are looking for some topwater action. Tricos are coming off in force as are some Callibaetis, Damselflies, and Caddis at dark. Beetles and ants can still be effective. Good flies will depend upon what fish you are targeting, the stockers will chase Crystal Buggers and swung Zug Bugs. A full complement of assorted Adams and Dark Missing Links 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




More Reports

The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, July 8th

Fall River: The Hex is going and it is hot
Hat Creek: Hat Creek Updates
Sacramento River - Lower: Fishing has been slow at times
Trinity River: Continued solid fishing
Sacramento River - Upper:  Fishing continues to be quite good

The Fly Shop Reports
for Tuesday, July 1st

Fall River: The Hex is coming into full swing
Hat Creek: Hat Creek Updates
Sacramento River - Lower: Fishing has improved
McCloud River: Fishing remains very good
Pit River: Great river to fish a Euro rod
Trinity River: Good reports coming in
Sacramento River - Upper: Fishing on the Upper is very good
Baum Lake: The lake has slowed somewhat
Shasta Lake: It is all about Bass now
Lewiston Lake: Some good reports coming in
Manzanita Lake: Callibaetis and ants are on the menu