Yuba River Report 2/18/2021!
The Yuba is fishing good to great! The flows are great for wading at 760cfs at Parks Bar. Deer Creek is only bringing in 30cfs. The water has little tint to it. Clarity yesterday was a good 4-5 feet. With high temperatures in the mid 50’s and 60’s and 70's forecasted for next week the Skwala action is will be in full force. Don’t forget that there are many other hatches going on as well. You need to be able to be flexible throughout the day. I fished the river yesterday. Went for a long walk and got away from the crowds and found Skwalas, March Browns, Hydropsyche Caddis and fish. Remember long monofilament leaders (12-14’) tapered to 4x-5x is a must for the dry fly action. For the nymphs I love my Gray’s Indicator Leader. This drop leader allows you to move the indicator up and down quick and easy!
Tips
Be stealthy, even with the little tint on the low water, the fish can see you.
Fish dry flies downstream, by using a “Bump” mend. method.
Don’t be in a hurry, watch the water and observe what is happening (hatches, rises etc.)
Go for a walk and get away from the crowds.
I added to more flies to the LGC Online Store and to the list below. The new flies are Bill Carnazzo's Skwala Dry Fly. This fly is built to be fished in pocket water and rougher water. The other fly is my Lance's Jigged Skwala Nymph that I have been playing with for the last two and half years. Yesterday it worked well.
great private fishing in a beautiful location.
