[pct-l] fishing in the Sierras?

[enyapjr at comcast.net]

Ponch queried:
My husband and I are starting a SOBO JMT thruhike in mid-July, and he is
interested in fishing along the way.  He asked me to ask the list a few
things:  (1) have folks had success with fishing in the Sierras? (2)
what sort of tackle has worked? We're going pretty lightweight, so...
(3) any permits required?  And so forth...
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In addition to AYCE's excellent article suggested by Len - 

1)  YES!!

2)  Lightweight spinning 'pack' rod, small spin reel, bubbles, and assorted flies and lures...
See http://www.rockcreeklake.com/fishing/spinfish.htm for 'bubble' explanation and a 
listing of some flies and lures...
I get bubbles from Cabela's online http://tinyurl.com/39kq62 (can't find locally here in central PA)...
Flies best for streams, lures for lakes ('most' of the time)...
Lake fishing usually best very early morning and in the evening...

3)  CA fishing license - $33.35 for a 10-day nonresident license...  
See http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/sportfishingfees.html ...
Also look over the regulations at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/07-08-inland-fish-regs.pdf ...

Be sure to take along a small baggie of flour/spice mix for frying, and a 'light' olive oil works fine...  ;-)

Hope that's helpful...  Have a great trek! 
Happy trails!!!
Jim