OUT OF AREA TRIPS
In addition to Truckee/Tahoe Area fishing, Four Seasons Fly Fishing offers trips to waters outside the Tahoe area to places like the Klamath River and Montana.
Fly Fishing Wade Trips
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Full Day
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$450
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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1-2 people includes lunch
Half Day
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$350
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AM or PM Session
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1-2 people includes snack
Half Day
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$350
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AM or PM Session
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1-2 people includes snack
Fly Fishing Wade Trips
Full Day
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$450
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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1-2 people includes lunch
Half Day
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$350
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AM or PM Session
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1-2 people includes snack
Fly Fishing for Steelhead in Northern California
I offer Steelhead fly fishing trips on the Upper Klamath River. I specialize in Swinging techniques. The swing technique is the traditional method for catching steelhead. This is done by casting downstream and across, flipping a mend if needed, and letting the tight line “swing” the fly across the current seam or target water. Depending on conditions, we use floating or sinking lines to get the flies to the desired depth. Grabs are pretty obvious. We can use single and two-handed rods with flies like the Silver Hilton, Purple Peril, Green Butt Skunk, and Tiger Paw just to name a few.
The season can starts in early October on the Klamath and runs through Thanksgiving for the summer run fish. Every year is a little different and I tend to target the last 3 weeks of October.
Klamath river is currently a tailwater fishery (that may change in the near future) with a strong run of “Half-pounder” steelhead. These guys are crazed fighters and make up the bulk of action between adult fish.
Lodging
Lodging is abundant and in every price range. For fishing on only the Klamath, Yreka, California is close and offers all the necessary facilities. Also, consider Mount Shasta City, Weed, and Ashland Oregon for options.
Cost
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$625/day
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Includes boat, guide, launch fees, lunch, and flies.
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You will need to get the appropriate state license and have your own wading gear. I encourage you to use your favorite rod if it’s a single hand 7 or 8 weight or, I have demo rods with the right lines to use as well.
I prefer to swing for steelhead with single and two-handed rods. There is something about the cast, swing, step down approach that I find relaxing. Then there is the “Grab” that pulls me out of whatever day dream I was in and the game is on. It all combines to have me more connected to the process than any other method. Perseverance pays off and the swinging technique is a traditional way to honor a great species of fish. I welcome the opportunity to share the experience with you.
Hosted Montana Trip Aug 3rd thru August 8th, 2025
No Experience required for this awesome trip into some of Montana's best fly fishing. Jim Mitchell of Montana Hunting and Fishing and his team of guides will float us down the Blackfoot and Bitterroot rivers. Both loaded with wild Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Brown Trout eagerly waiting to smash your flies.
Itinerary
Sunday Aug 3rd Arrive in Missoula, MT. Proceed to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula – Edgewater, 100 Madison St, Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: (406) 728-3100. Stay at Double Tree Edgewater.
Day 1 Monday
Check out of Double Tree, your guide will meet you in the lobby at 8.30 am to fish the Blackfoot River; Stay at Angler’s Lodge and Cabins 815B US-93, Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-0980.
Day 2 Tuesday
your guide will meet you at 8.30 am to fish the West Fork or Main Bitterroot River. Stay at Angler’s Lodge and Cabins.
Day 3 Wednesday
Your guide will meet you at 8.30 am to fish the West Fork or Main Bitterroot River. Stay at Angler’s Lodge and Cabins.
Day 4 Thursday
Check out of Angler’s Lodge and Cabins your guide will meet you at 8.30 am to fish the Bitterroot River. Return to Missoula and stay at Double Tree Edgewater.
Friday Aug 8th Check out of Double Tree Edgewater and depart
If any of the listed rivers are not fishing well at the time of your trip we will substitute the rivers as needed for the best fishing.
$2,300 per angler dbl occupancy.
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