fly fishing the

FLY FISHING THE
CALIFORNIA DELTA
John Sherman is a renowned fly-fishing and
outdoor photographer. His photographs have
appeared on the covers and in articles of Field
& Stream, Fly Fisherman, California Fly Fisher,
Northwest and Southwest Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, and The Drake to name a
few, as well as many product catalogs. He has
guided, managed a fly shop, hosted trips all over
the world, and spoken at many of the country’s
largest fly fishing shows. He has been filmed in a
number of television shows airing on ESPN and
the Versus channel. John was the featured fly
angler in the film Bass: The Movie. John is the
West Coast Representative for Simms Fishing
Products.
More of John’s amazing photography
can be found at:
www.JohnGSherman.com
: TH E PHOTOGR APHY OF JOH N SH ER M AN
Natih Sherman blows up a nice Delta Largemouth Bass.
The Delta offers some of the best bass fishing in the country.
A birds eye perspective of the flooded Mildred Island in the Central Delta
Fly fishing the west Delta and some of the natural marshland
that still is prevalent there.
Eric Nuefeld bombs a cast in a West Delta slough as the fog starts to lift.
Charlie Bisharat’s Airheads are one
of many great patterns that were
born on the Delta.
Smallmouth bass are one of the most under pursued Delta gamefish, they are found primarily in the North Delta.
A Close up of the Umpqua Pike
Fly. One of the top producing Delta
Largemouth Flies.
Ric Rudgers launches a cast in pursuit of a top water striper in the South Delta.
Close up perspectives of the Delta top fly rod gamefish, the striped bass.
Sight fishing in the Delta is limited due to the sediment in the water which gives you limited visibility, but the savvy angler can find a few sight fishing opportunities.
Blast off. Mike Costello and clients go in search of the next hot striper grab.
An Abel Fish Print Pattern matched up
with its Inspiration.
The Marine layer pulls into the foothills, a common trend in the summer months.
One of many magical sunsets in the North Delta.
Early morning fall fishing on the Cashe slough in the North Delta.
Spectacular early fall cloud pattern high above the North Delta.
Captain Kevin Doran poles around Mike Hendry in search of
shallow water fall stripers.
The magic hour, there is nothing like the first and last hours of
light for Delta Bass.
Let the giants go! Big stripers are the future of this fishery and it’s important to let the big spawners go. A female of this caliber can produce
over 200 million eggs.
Armed and ready,
a look at Captain
Mike Costello’s
Striper Box.
Matt Baker fishing the matts looking for a explosion from a giant
Delta Largemouth Bass.
More of John Sherman’s amazing photography can be found at:
www.JohnGSherman.com