September in the Valley can still be very hot but the nights are starting to cool off.

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September use to be the prime time for the Isonychia may fly emergence on the "old" Pit River.

They have ruined my favorite trout stream with the higher flows but I still have all the memories.

Pit River expert Frank Pipgrass told me that the second week in September was the peak of the hatch.

After the big spill in 1991 on the Upper Sac top guide Fred Gordon started working on the Pit River.

This introduced an entire new group of fly anglers to the Pit River.

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September is the top month for Half-pounders on the lower reaches of the Klamath and Rogue Rivers.

It is my favorite month on the Lower American River for Half-pounders.

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Heenan Lake opens with very large Cutthroat trout.

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The high country lakes turn on in September according to retired CA D of F & W director Charlie Fullerton.

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September is a top month for trout in Idaho and Montana too

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September is a prime month in Alaska for Silver salmon and big Rainbow trout.

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September is dry fly time in British Columbia, Canada for Steelhead.

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This is the traditional kick off for the Fall season, Sept - Nov, so get something planned.



Contact me if you need any help planning a good Fall expedition.........