The Bollibokka (Wintu for Black Manzanita) Section of the McCloud River is an amazing stretch of private water that is home to the world famous Redband Rainbow Trout. These trout are some of the hardest fighting trout in the world! Although the high water made it difficult to wade in the Spring, the increased flows brought many potamodromous fish into the system from Shasta Reservoir. I believe these migratory rainbows on the McCloud are decedents to Steelhead that were trapped in Shasta Reservoir when it was created.
Bottom line, the fish were not easy to catch, so changing techniques and flies was crucial throughout the day. I think I used every method in the book! Thanks for watching