Lower Yuba River is good.................

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Ray Rivera knocked 'em out yesterday with his spey rod swinging wet flies on his Spey rod with guide Keith Kaneko.



http://www.kiene.com/KeithKaneko.htm

[DonCooksey]

I also had a great time on the Lower Yuba also on February 7 with guide Mike Bias. Seemed like wherever he recommended that I put my indicator rig, there was a nice trout. Mike was a great guide. Thanks for recommending him Bill!

[David Lee]

That's a BEAUTY , Don !! D.J.L.

[Adam Grace]

I agree. Nice fish.

Once again the Yuba has beautiful trout.

[rrivera]

Nice fish Don..!! That week was beautifull to fish the Yuba. I had a blast myself.

[David Lee]

Great shots , Ray ! Are you tying or buying those Zonkers , and if home tyed , are they hook down ? Just wonderin' .... David

[rrivera]

Thanks David...

Yes I love this river..!! When I floated on the 9th, 6 came on the swing..!!

All about the size in the pic posted. As far as the Zonker, hook down and I purchased these. The only trick here is to trim the tails a tad. I can't
tell you how many tail nips I have felt swinging this pattern in my earlier trials.

If you can but or tie these in 2 shades of olive. Darker for the day and lighter for the shade or later in the day. Leader these flies on a slip knot or similar to give these wet flies more life in the current as you swing. Then hold on for the ride..!!

[Hairstacker]

Must say, those Yuba rainbows sure are pretty. Nice fish, good for you guys!

[Rob]

Zonkers are tied with lead in the belly and with the rabbit strip they they are a hook up fly. Also I use the smallest size #8 .I think I get less short strikes than the bigger flies.

Take care Rob.

[David Lee]

Ray and Rob , thanks for your input on the Zonkers !
Believe it or not , an Olive #6 Zonker has nailed a number of GOOD Stripers for me the past couple of years . All 4x long Mustad 80000 streamer hook point down . Haven't tyed them point up yet , but will try some soon .
Thanks again , David