The only thing that should keep you from fishing Baum over the winter is the weather

Baum Lake - Cassel, CA (Shasta County)


by The Fly Shop
2-15-2024
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The only thing that should keep you from fishing Baum over the winter is the weather. Getting to the lake can be a slippery over the passes, so keep an eye on that. Otherwise, the fishing reports have all remained solid. Fish are eating midge larvae and Blue Wing Olive nymphs for the most part. For dries, the BWO Comparadun and Norman's Loopwing work well, for your underwater offerings Sweet Peas, the light BP Weiss Nymphs, and #18 olive S&M nymphs are all good. Don't forget your midge and Wooly Bugger boxes. Balanced Leeches in black and olive under an indicator when the wind picks up can save the day here. 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 Thursday, February 15th

McCloud River: The gage at the lake shows the river is flowing at or around 1,800 CFS
Sacramento River - Upper: The river has been on a roller coaster flow wise