Report - 5/14

[OKFlyFisher44]

Decided to hit Crane Creek on saturday with a buddy of mine who was seeking redemption from his 1st trip to the creek last year. Weather was cool and a touch windy for the middle of May when we arrived at the access. Made the usual hike downstream and then fished our way back to the truck. Fishing started off a little slow but as the morning warmed up, so did the fishing. The creek was a touch lower than it was on monday when I fished it, which resulted in the fish moving around and being much spookier. We spooked several fish before we could get close enough to make a cast. Even with the conditions, we were able to pull quite a few McClouds out.

After lunch, we went down to the Lower Wire RD access and spent a little time there before packing it in and heading home. We caught a few fish with my buddy losing a TOAD of a McCloud to end the day. He had his redemption on Crane and I had a great time, once again, on one of my favorite trout creeks. Hot flies of the day were egg patterns, flashback PTs, and buggers.

Another awesome day on the creek...

[Andrew324]

Hot darn! What kind of rod do you use? I just bought a 7' 3wt Sage Flight especially for Crane. Great to see another awesome post and photos!

[OKFlyFisher44]

I have a 6'6" Scott 3 wt paired with a Ross Vexsis that I use down there. Very fun rod. Has enough back bone to turn over the big flies and split shot but also makes the smaller trout very fun to catch. U will love that shorter rod down there. So much easier to fish with and carry through that jungle. A 7'6" rod is about max I would say for that creek, I fished it once with my 8' 4wt and it was kind of a pain in the rear.

[Nortrad]

Whoa, ease up on us Chance! You guys have mastered this creek, considering the skittish nature of the wild trout. They will only get more wary as it drops. Excellent report!

[Buzz]

Nice Chance.