Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Gear and Trout Flies for Hot Creek in California
Fly Line;
We suggest either a 4 or 5 weight, floating fly line for most of the fly-fishing for Hot Creek.
You may want to use a 6 weight line for heavy nymphs and streamers.
Fly Rod:
You should have a fly rod for each of the above line sizes you choose to use. The four or
five weight rod should be between eight and nine feet in length. We suggest either a
medium to moderately fast action. The 6 weight streamer rod would be best in a nine foot
length and a medium fast to fast action.
Fly Reel:
The reel for either of the three rods should be the right size to hold the fly line and
backing, light and have a good drag.
Leaders:
Leaders should be available in lengths ranging from nine to twelve feet. You should have
them in sizes ranging from 2X for streamers, up to 7X for small dry flies.
Tippet:
Make sure you have extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 2X to 7X.
Waders:
Waders would be desirable but not required. There are places you could fish from the
banks effectively.
Wading Boots:
Felt soles would be our first choice. The new rubber soles may also work well. We have
not tested them on Hot Creek.
Flies:
We always recommend our on "Perfect Fly" Trout Flies. We have specific imitations of all
the insects, crustaceans and other things that fish feed on in Hot Creek. If you haven't
done so already, we recommend you give them a try. There are the most realistic and
effective trout flies you can use on any spring creek.
Fly Line;
We suggest either a 4 or 5 weight, floating fly line for most of the fly-fishing for Hot Creek.
You may want to use a 6 weight line for heavy nymphs and streamers.
Fly Rod:
You should have a fly rod for each of the above line sizes you choose to use. The four or
five weight rod should be between eight and nine feet in length. We suggest either a
medium to moderately fast action. The 6 weight streamer rod would be best in a nine foot
length and a medium fast to fast action.
Fly Reel:
The reel for either of the three rods should be the right size to hold the fly line and
backing, light and have a good drag.
Leaders:
Leaders should be available in lengths ranging from nine to twelve feet. You should have
them in sizes ranging from 2X for streamers, up to 7X for small dry flies.
Tippet:
Make sure you have extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 2X to 7X.
Waders:
Waders would be desirable but not required. There are places you could fish from the
banks effectively.
Wading Boots:
Felt soles would be our first choice. The new rubber soles may also work well. We have
not tested them on Hot Creek.
Flies:
We always recommend our on "Perfect Fly" Trout Flies. We have specific imitations of all
the insects, crustaceans and other things that fish feed on in Hot Creek. If you haven't
done so already, we recommend you give them a try. There are the most realistic and
effective trout flies you can use on any spring creek.
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There is "No Fishing" in this section of hot creek
Hot Creek California
Photo Courtesy of Gary Paepke
Photo Courtesy of Gary Paepke