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The Ripple Effect A Professional Fly Fishing Guide Service and Outfitter. Featuring the Rivers and Streams in Northern California. "A Truly Professional Guided Experience"

Yesterday, my client and good friend Dick Kiene landed a 30" wild rainbow on the fly. I actually measured it twice to ma...
04/30/2017

Yesterday, my client and good friend Dick Kiene landed a 30" wild rainbow on the fly. I actually measured it twice to make sure. It was his biggest trout to date and the biggest trout I've see landed in that area.

All the jokes around his name and the size of the fish were hilarious!... By the end of the day my face hurt from laughing!

We landed another PIG today. This one measured 24". It's awesome to see fish like these, especially on back to back days...
04/22/2016

We landed another PIG today. This one measured 24". It's awesome to see fish like these, especially on back to back days.

Today's PIG measured 26"....... not your everyday fish.
04/21/2016

Today's PIG measured 26"....... not your everyday fish.

Cold, heavy rain all day today but the catching was good.
12/19/2015

Cold, heavy rain all day today but the catching was good.

Today we landed another 25" trout on the Lower Sac. This fish is the third one this year. Nice catch Kent!
12/12/2015

Today we landed another 25" trout on the Lower Sac. This fish is the third one this year. Nice catch Kent!

Today's chub measured 25". Credit to Rob for landing him.
08/23/2015

Today's chub measured 25". Credit to Rob for landing him.

All day fatty fest!
08/09/2015

All day fatty fest!

A fun day of fishing with my brother in law Zach and friend Tim.
07/18/2015

A fun day of fishing with my brother in law Zach and friend Tim.

My favorite pictures and why I'm always ready with the net.
06/13/2015

My favorite pictures and why I'm always ready with the net.

A nice double from yesterday.
05/24/2015

A nice double from yesterday.

Todays PIG! This incredible wild rainbow measured 24 3/4 inches! Great job Bob for landing this fish.
03/27/2015

Todays PIG! This incredible wild rainbow measured 24 3/4 inches! Great job Bob for landing this fish.

A big thanks to Chad & Ben for a fun day of fishing on the Lower Sac.
03/16/2015

A big thanks to Chad & Ben for a fun day of fishing on the Lower Sac.

No excuses! Even with TWO bananas in the boat, Brandon and Byron still had a good day of steelhead fishing. Always a ple...
02/20/2015

No excuses! Even with TWO bananas in the boat, Brandon and Byron still had a good day of steelhead fishing. Always a pleasure guys!

A few of last weeks highlights
01/27/2015

A few of last weeks highlights

Taking on 14 high school students for four days on the Trinity River is a tall order for any two guides. Especially when...
01/16/2015

Taking on 14 high school students for four days on the Trinity River is a tall order for any two guides. Especially when most of them have never fly fished before. But, with a lot of coaching and a lot of focus from the students, the trip was a success and fun for everyone! A BIG thanks to Sonoma Academy, Brandon Spars and everyone involved that helped put this trip together! This was one of the most determined and well mannered group of kids that I've fished with. Icy rods didn't faze anyone! I'm already looking forward to next year!

Ron is still showing us "kids" how to catch steelhead on a fly at 82 years young and doesn't plan on slowing down anytim...
01/12/2015

Ron is still showing us "kids" how to catch steelhead on a fly at 82 years young and doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

Not a bad day at all!
12/30/2014

Not a bad day at all!

And so it begins...
12/30/2014

And so it begins...

Not always great but never without. High water made fishing a little tough today. We managed to scratch out a few but th...
12/21/2014

Not always great but never without. High water made fishing a little tough today. We managed to scratch out a few but this big boy made the day, measuring 30 inches.

Afro rock!
12/18/2014

Afro rock!

A few more pictures from yesterday.
12/18/2014

A few more pictures from yesterday.

As a guide, I love hearing words like first or biggest. Today Kathleen landed her first steelhead ever and Matt landed h...
12/16/2014

As a guide, I love hearing words like first or biggest. Today Kathleen landed her first steelhead ever and Matt landed his biggest. Fun day in the rain!

I think it's safe to say that the river is completely reset..
12/12/2014

I think it's safe to say that the river is completely reset..

Tom's 29 inch steelhead from the video.
12/04/2014

Tom's 29 inch steelhead from the video.

12/04/2014

Figures... As soon as I turn on the video the fish stops jumping. At least we can hear the reel sing :).

Thanks to Pete and Don for a fun couple of days on the river!
11/26/2014

Thanks to Pete and Don for a fun couple of days on the river!

Has anyone else noticed that the hooks from certain major fly companies seem to be getting weaker? It's almost like the ...
11/25/2014

Has anyone else noticed that the hooks from certain major fly companies seem to be getting weaker? It's almost like the flies are being tied on thinner wired hooks so that more are either bent or broken and, in turn, more are sold. Both of these hooks broke or bent with a fish on. Loosing the fish is one thing but spending $2.50 per fly that is only good for one fish or one rock is ridiculous! These hooks should not bend or break this often! Bring the thick wired hooks back that these flies used to be tied on!!

Check out the tag in the back of this wild steelhead. Have you ever caught a tagged fish? What do you think about the wh...
11/23/2014

Check out the tag in the back of this wild steelhead. Have you ever caught a tagged fish? What do you think about the whole tagging system?

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