Fly Fishing Shangri-la: The McCloud River with Greg Kennedy

Our destination is Northern California and the beautiful and lush McCloud River, home of the most widely distributed trout in the world, the McCloud Rainbow, and the birthplace of tight line nymphing.  With expert guide and fly angler, Greg Kennedy, Fish Kennedy Brothers.  Designated a wild and scenic river, the McCloud is a remote and magical place.  

Greg covers top hatches, flies and techniques, public access including the Nature Conservancy property, plus stories of Golden Dorado in Bolivia, airborne steelhead, and the famous Bollibokka club.  Stick around to the end for a great tip on a local restaurant where you can tie flies while you order a beer. 

Bonus:  Greg also gives us the lowdown on the Pitt and the Upper Sac.  

With host, Steve Haigh

Pictures of the McCloud River and Greg’s top fly picks: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook

About Greg Kennedy and his guide service

• Fish Kennedy Brothers  https://www.fishkennedybrothers.com/
• Email:   caddisman@hotmail.com
• Facebook, Instagram @FishKennedyBrothers
• The Fly Shop Or, you can book a trip with Greg through The Fly Shop in Redding, CA:  https://www.theflyshop.com/

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Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh50@gmail.com

Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts

Recorded July 13, 2022.  Episode 71

Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   

Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/