The warmth of the summer evening and clean still windless waters that are boiling with life meet any fly fishers dream. The bugs and fry we love live out there life cycle and aray of fly fishing opportunity begins again. The long summer days went fast this year with the ever so present drought effecting our big rivers and high mountain lakes and drainages. The fish were still there and adjusting to the variations in water level defined success or failure for many California fly fishers. Some of the pro staff enjoyed the lake Almanor Hex hatch that put out some amazing trout fat with the earnings of successful hatch events. We all love fishing hex and minnow patterns on the surface this time of year. Seeing the trout smash your bug brings life to your heart and soul and is a true reminder of how special the sport of fly fishing is. Our company may be small yet the passion for the sport may surpass any commercial company on this earth. We still tip our hats to our Argentina crew who took this passion to the next level this year.
A classic hwy 32 summer scene at Calgon Pool. When the snow has melted and this water opens up its a trout fly fishers delight. Searching for the big fish will take you back to your childhood fly fishing memories or it will begin a new chapter for new people getting into the sport of fly fishing. If you are new to our sport tune into the Irideus fly fishing fly collections. You and seasoned fly fishing enthusiast will find tested and true patterns to help in your search for elusive trophy trout and steelhead.
Micheal pictured here in tune with the hatch and soaking up the great rewards of timing and skill. The big California brown trout are amazing creatures. It is not uncommon to lad a big one with another trout down its throat. They are aggressive during the hex hatch and will humble you on light fly fishing tackle. We love to search them out of with Irideus dry flies,nymphs and streamers. Catch and release of our California resources is a top priority. If a fish is out of the water it is a fast moment. Wet your hands before ever touching any fish. Never use a net if you can. If you do make sure you coll it down in the water and that it is wet when your fish hits the bag. It makes sense to take care of the things that bring such great rewards,
When a brown trout has a jaw life a German Shepard you know you have landed a true monster. This is a picture Of our friend Rodrigo who may have more trophy brown documented landings than any fly fisher in the world. This is one man who also treats these majestic fish with the utmost respect.
The low water drought conditions have made salmon season a slow one. Yet the strong chrome Kings with the will to spawn are not slowed one bit. There have been some amazing fish landed and released since the 2015 Sacramento river and Feather river seasons have opened. Here is Josh with one more big infectious smile for the world to see. It is an honor to fish with this a person who clearly is in tune with our local water and the worlds waters for that matter.
A plane ticket is will take you to your dream. If you have never heard of Panama we say book a trip soon! This place is a surfers and fisherman's dream destination.
Yes California has world class Chinook salmon fishing. This is one thick chrome example of why you should give California a shot if you can not get to Alaska for the fly fishing season.
The 360 day a year California steelhead fishery reminds us even a few early summer steelhead are worth chasing. If you happen to stumble on a 12 lb Sacramento river rainbow well...........hang onto your rod. never fly fish by reports or season marks. get close to your local water the life cycle is never perfect and offers year round opportunity's for people willing to explore. this has become a life style for many of us and we try to share it through Irideus and the well thought out fly fishing boxes,flies,fly lines and shooting head systems we offer. Our two handed spey rods bring people options that clearly inspired modern spey rod design. Getting credit for that may never come from the high hats of our industry but the dedicated customers we support enjoy this in our entire product line. Thank you to all of the great people who support Irideus. Working under the shroud of massive industrial companies shadows us yet our light is bright for all to find 24 hours a day 7 days a week. delivered to your door and sent in 24 hours or less. We bring a personal touch that has proved to worth all the extra work The fly fishing community is ever so worth it.
May your days on the water be many!
