Ralph:

I just got back from a week in California, Redding (No. 11) and it was AWESOME! Big, wild fish and beautiful rivers and streams. I've fished all over the US and Canada and it was as good as if not better than any. The Lower Sacramento is loaded with rainbows - took fish up to 6 pounds. My guide said the river was "crowded"....we saw maybe 8 other boats on a 12 mile float! Some guy on the McCloud last Thursday brought to hand a 30 inch, light butterscotch colored with big black spots, brown. The river is a bitch to get to, but well worth it. I'm planning on returning next year in June, when they say its even better. Also fished the Upper Sac one day.

Also, there's Hat Creek, Fall Creek, The Trinity River, The Pit River and other lesser knowns within 1 1/2 hour of Redding.

Matt