THE TRUCKEE RIVER
The Truckee river is in Run-off season. The conditions are not to bad right now but with warmer weather approaching the flows should increase over the next couple of weeks. The best fishing right now is above where the Little Truckee comes in. The river doubles in size due to the water coming out of the Little Truckee. From Boca Bridge down through Reno the river is really high and starting to get off colored. Nymphing and streamer fishing is the best bet right now. You can access the flow charts on the links page.
Flies for the Truckee: Rogue Stone 6-8, Bottom Rollers 6-12, Jumbo John Red and Black 10, Bead Head Flashback Pheasant Tail 12-16, Aggravator Nymphs 12, Two Tone Hunchback 18-20, Copper Johns 16-20, Blue Winged Olive Cripple 18-20, Adams Parachute 18-20, Conehead Wool Sculpin 4, McCunes Sculpin 4-6, and Cutters Goblin 6
LITTLE TRUCKEE
Flows are 250 cfs. If the flows stay at this level we are in for a great spring. Nymphing with Baetis Nymphs has been working as of late. The water is still really cold and the fish are kinda lethargic. Look for fishing to improve over the next few weeks.
Flies for the Little Truckee: Copper Johns 18-20, Zebra Midges 20-22, Brassies, 18-22, Griffiths Gnat 18 and 22, Adams Parachute 18-20, Blue Winged Olive Cripple 18-20, Two Tone Hunchbacks 18-20, Mitey Mite Baetis 20, Mitey May Baetis 18-20
PYRAMID LAKE
The Area from Sutcliff Marina to the very South end of the South Nets is closed
The fishing at Pyramid has been awesome for about 8 weeks now. If you are going to go do it sooner than later. The water temps are starting to warm in the shallows and pretty soon the fish are going to start to head for deeper cooler water. The water temperature is around 50 to 52 degrees right now. When it gets to 60 degrees the fish usually head for the deeps.
Nymphing with red or black midges in size 10-14 either under an indicator or stripped slowly with a floating line. Stripping Woolly buggers, beetles and tadpoles in bright colors with a shooting head is also working well.
Best Flies for Pyramid Lake: Maholo Nymphs in Red, Green and Silver 12, Copper Johns Red and Zebra 12, Bead Head Chironomid Bomber Black and Silver and Black and Red 10 and 14, Frostbite Chironomid 12, Ice Cream Cone Brite Red 12, Martini Olive 4, Chartruese and White Wooly Worm 4-6, Chartruese and Black Wooly Worm 4, Black and Red Wooly Worm 4-6, Andy's Foam Dragon 6, Pink Floyd 6, Popcorn Beetle Chartruese and White 8, Popcorn Beetle Pink and White 8, and Crystal Beetle Pink 8
EAST WALKER RIVER
The flows are 74 cfs. If they stay below 150 cfs the fishing should be off the hook. Usually as the weather improves, irrigation season starts and the flows go way up. The fish are eating dry Stone Flies on the surface and small Baetis nymphs fished under the surface has been working well. Check the flows before you go. The East Walker fishes best when the flows stay the same for a few days.
Flies for the East Walker: Tungsten Twenty Incher 10-12, Barrs Tungstone 10 and 14, Copper Johns 16-20, Two Tone Hunchbacks 18-20, Bottom Rollers 8-12, Tungsten WD-40 Black , Olive and Gray 20, San Juan Worms Red, Wine and Pink 16, Mitey May Baetis 18-20, Brassie 16-22, Zebra Midges 20-22
EAST CARSON
Flows are around 250 cfs. The water is really cold and the fish are very lethargic. Nymphing with small midges and mayflies in slower water is the way to go. It is probably going to be a while before the reports get better here. It is usually mid April to mid May before we here anything really good.
HINKSON SLOUGH
The fishing here has been fairly good. Midges fished under an indicator are catching fish. The midges at Hinson are really big and make it easier to tie em on. Wooly buggers fished with an intermediate line has also been catching fish. Size 12-14 Olive or Brown have been the best.
Frenchman's Lake
Fishing has been really good at Frenchman's. Woolly Buggers and Leaches fished with a type two sinking line has been very effective. Also try Sheep Creek specials and Bird's Nests. Hanging midges under an indicator has also been working.
Illipah Reservoir
The fishing here has been outstanding. Stripping Woolybuggers and leaches with a sinking line is the way to go. There are plenty of fish and they are very active.
Lassen Meadows Ranch
The Ranch is set to open after Memorial day weekend. The fishing should be great Right from the start. Look for Callabaetis and midges to be hatching in numbers.
Smith Creek Ranch
The Ranch is opening this weekend. Callabaetis are starting to show up already and fish can be seen cruising in shallow water. There is still plenty of space available in May and June.
Goodrich Creek
Goodrich is set to open the 2ND week of May. There is lots of water this year and the fishing should be great.
News and Events
The Reno Fly Shop Presents
Andy Burk’s
Fly Fishing Schools
Andy’s Spring Creek Tactics @ Goodrich Creek
July 13 – 15 & August 8-10, 2008
Andy Burk grew up in Susanville California. He has been fishing Goodrich Creek for over 20 years. He has fished and guided spring creek waters since he was 18. His expertise on spring creeks has helped anglers hone their skills and catch more fish for years. This summer Andy and long time Goodrich Creek guide Rob Anderson will teach a selected few anglers how to master crystal clear spring creek water. The tactics learned in this clinic can be used on spring creeks anywhere. Sign up soon as space is very limited on a water that is one of the most popular private fisheries around.
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The clinic will take place on the famous Goodrich Creek at the 101 Ranch. The clinic will be limited to 6 anglers to ensure individual instruction. This is an intermediate to advanced class. The cost of the class will be $795 and will include 3 days of fishing at Goodrich Creek, gourmet meals and lodging on the 101 Ranch. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to spend time on the water with Andy and Rob.
Andy’s Top to Bottom Tactics for Trout
May 30-June 1 & June 6-8 & September 19-21, 2008
Andy Burk is one of the industries most innovative personalities. His work over the past years in the art of Czech Nymphing and Euro style nymphing has helped many anglers take nymph fishing to the next level. These techniques will be the center piece of the spring class. Do not miss an opportunity to spend the weekend with one of fly fishing’s real super heros.
The class will take place on the Truckee River and its tributaries. The class will be limited to 6 anglers to ensure individual instruction. This is an intermediate to advanced class and will cover nymphing, dry fly techniques and streamer fishing. The cost of the class will be $695 and will include first class lodging in Truckee, gourmet meals and of course spending the weekend on the water with Andy Burk and our top guides and instructors.
For more information on the fishing in our area or to inquire about upcoming trips around the country and the world, call or email the Reno Fly Shop at info@renoflyshop.com. (775) 825-3474. Have a great summer.
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