This is a single day group fish event at Lake Davis, near Portola, California. We will meet at 8:30 AM at the Grizzly Store near the Lake Davis Dam then proceed to the location where we'll fish. This is a great still-water event for all skill levels.
You can fish from shore at Lake Davis, however, a pontoon boat, float tube, kayak, or small boat/ pram will help you cover more water and fish more effectively. If you don't have a float tube or fins, let me know in advance and I'll bring them for you. The usual Stillwater fly gear will work fine, typically 5-6 weight rods of 9-10’ length with a variety of lines, including a floating line and various sinking or sink tip lines for subsurface presentations. Flies that are effective at this time of year include midges in sizes #12-16 in various colors, pheasant tail, hares ear, or similar nymphs in #12-16 to imitate callebaetis mayflies, leeches/damsels/wooly buggers and other similar streamers (olive, brown/rust, burnt orange, and black all work) in #6-12, snail patterns, ants, and a number of other attractor patterns. The lake can be windy with white-cap waves, particularly on spring afternoons; you may want to bring an anchor for your watercraft and, of course, exercise care in how far from shore you fish. Fishing at Lake Davis was outstanding years ago, but in recent years its been hit or miss. I've had some really good days there and some very slow ones, so its hard to predict how the lake will fish this time.
If you’d like to fish more than one day, there are several campsites near the lake (Grizzly Campground, Lightening Tree Campground, Grasshopper Flat, and private camping via the Grizzly store) as well as hotels near the lake and in the town of Portola about 6 miles away. There is no fee for this group-fish. Bring your own lunch, water, and any other food/personal items you will need. You might want to bring a folding chair for lunch.
If you have any questions, contact me at the e-mail provided