Rainbows: Trout fishing near Redding was very good this past week for wild rainbow trout. Multiple hook-ups were common with many double, even triple hook-ups side-drifting Glo Bugs. Side drifting small hand tied Glo Bugs in various egg color patterns proved best early in the mornings. Natural cured roe tipped with a Quickie puffball also scored some great fishing for wild rainbows. Most trout averaged 1-3 pounds with the occasional large rainbow 4-5 pounds. 25 hook-ups are average with better scores of 40 plus hook-ups possible on good days. Redding to Red Bluff has been most productive water.

Shad: Fishing is starting to build in the upper reaches of the river from Red Bluff to Chico with better fishing downstream near Chico.

Side drifting small 1/16 to 1/32 ounce jigs with small one inch curly tailed grubs have been best.