Upcoming Fishing Outings

Davis Lake Fishout (Impromptu and Unorganized) - Oct 7-11
Betty Rentz, fishmaster (sort of) - 427-9875

The fishing at Davis was excellent in the spring. The lake is loaded with fish. I have reports from friends who have fished the lake in the last couple of weeks that the fall bite has started. Water temps are in low 60's and fishing has been excellent in north end of lake.
I will be at the Mammoth Fishout before this trip and therefore, UNAVAILABLE for any questions. But if you want to take a chance and join up, in an impromptu way, at Davis Lake, I will be there (barring illness, car problems, or accident) from Oct 7-11th, at the Grasshopper Campground (or Grizzley if Grasshopper is closed) on east side of lake. Look at the entrance bulletin board for where we will be. It is my intention to be there, but things happen and I might not be able to show up.
Camp sites are $20 (two vehicles can shsre a site and split that cost). No reservations possible. Should be no problem at this time of year. Everyone is on his own.
Food: BYO everything.
Bring a float tube and PFD (a law on this lake), a floating line, an indicator, and midges, especially blood midges, and pt's, sizes 16 thru 12. Also an intermediate line with rust, olive green, black, and peacock small buggers. Snail patterns are good and smallish Sheep creek specials (size 14 and 12) have been working well.
This fishout will be CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN, SNOW, or heavy winds. Check out the weather before you head up. Check forecast for Portola, California. It will be cold at night. Maybe I'll see you there??

When: Friday October 30th-Sunday November 1st
Where: KOA, 900 N. Mt Shasta Blvd., Mt Shasta, CA - 800-562-3617
Signup: Call starting Saturday September 12th, payment due by Saturday, 26th.
Cost: $60 for Friday/Saturday nights/stay in rustic log cabin(including breakfast/lunch/snacks/drinks) or you can arrange for your own campsite or motel room nearby. We go out to different restaurants each night for dinner. A warning to tent or car campers: The weather can be unpredictable at this time of year and elevation (3500 ft.). Some kind of heated accommodations are recommended. (The prices for lodging are approximate, the exact amount will depend on the number on the fish out, but in years past these numbers are pretty close).
This is a great time of year to fish these two rivers, and see some beautiful fall colors. I've always had my best luck of the season in this time period. The October caddis should be active, with the rainbows trying to fatten up for winter. Additionally, the brown trout will be starting their spawning run in the conservancy section of the McCloud. Medicine Lake outside McCloud is reputed to fish very well in late fall...if you can reach it.
I will provide a simple breakfast, ingredients to make a sack lunch, and soft drinks and snacks for apres fishing. We will go into Mt. Shasta (five minutes away) for dinner, where there a number of good restaurants.
When you call to sign up please let me if you will be camping on your own or staying in a cabin. Please send me the appropriate funds by September 26th.
The log cabins have two rooms, with a double bed in one, and four bunk beds in the other. They have electricity, and portable electric heaters. You will need to bring your own sleeping bags/bedding and towels. There is a big, heated common bathroom area by the office with showers.
Call me if you have any questions.

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