Reno Fly Shop Report and Events | September 4, 2014

Sep 4, 2014 | Events, FISHING REPORT, Reno Fly Shop

September 1st arrived and as hoped the air and water temps are beginning to drop. We have had many reports of fisherman using their thermometers to record temps in the 50s early in the day. This trend shall continue and fishing should pick right back up.

Save the Date!!

SIMMS DEMO DAY AT THE RENO FLY SHOP (OCTOBER 3, 3-7 pm)

The Pyramid lake opener is right around the corner!
Come join Simms Sales Rep and Simms Guide Ambassador Arlo Townsend on 10/3 for a Pyramid Lake Demo day at the shop from 3:00 PM till 7:00 PM!

Details to follow on the Reno Fly Shop blog and in upcoming emails.

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FISHING REPORT (09/04/2014)

TRUCKEE RIVER LOWER
It won’t come as a surprise to many that we are enthusiastic carp anglers and the Lower Truckee River (below town) has been a great place to satisfy this itch. It has been just short of epic. Large fish working through the day has been a great alternative when we have pulled off the Upper Truckee to give those trout a rest. These fish are not easy to catch but the reward is there. Keep moving until you find fish and get your fly in front of the working carp. If you do spook them simply move on. Here is proof of Steve putting the wood to one of these critters.

Nymphs: D’s Hover Mover Olive, Barry’s Carp Bitter Rusty

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TRUCKEE RIVER UPPER
As of today the Farad area is flowing in the 170 cfs. This is still low but the reduced water temps have helped. Dead drifting a variety of patterns and styles have all produced on the California side. Search out the transitions of riffles to pools for trout looking to pick off easy meals. The section from Verdi to the Reno Fly Shop has been very productive early in the day. The upper reaches have fish in concentrated in the obvious areas and willing to take streamers until the sun hits the water.  Closer to the Shop and through town Dry/Dropper rigs are the way to search for fish in the skinnier water. The flow in Reno is approximately 88 cfs. If we do get some cloudy days don’t hesitate to bring out the streamers as fall progresses.

Dries: Missing Link Caddis #12-#14, Headlight Sallie #14, Charlie Boy #12
Nymphs: Psycho May PMD #12-#14, Micro May Glass Bead OLV #16, Z Wing Caddis
Streamer: Stanley Streamer Rainbow, Dead Drift Crayfish Tan and Olive

AREA RESERVOIRS
Fishing has been more challenging lately on the public waters. Private waters have cooled and have been producing lots of fish. Warmer surface temperatures have pushed the fish into deeper water. Those with the patience to get their nymphs deeper along drop offs and in the channels are still finding nice fish. Fish in areas where the creek channels converge. Type III full sink lines to depths of 15-18 feet have been successful. Blood midge and other colored chrionomids are getting the most attention but don’t shy away from a double rig including a bugger and nymph or damsel/chrionomid. Surface activity has been limited to very early morning and just before sunset and the standard fare has worked.

Dries: Missing Link #18, Emerger Midge Adult #20, Brook’s Sprout Midge Gry/Blk #20
Nymphs: Black Nymph #14, Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear #14-16
Bugger/Leaches: Mini Leech Wine #10, Black and Olive Crystal Bugger #10

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER

The LT’s current flow is 41 and has been running this level for a few weeks. This consistency has helped the fish and bugs get into a routine making the hatches more uniform and predictable. That however, does not always translate into fish to hand. You must still be able to work through the puzzle that is the Little Truckee and either get lucky or simply put in your time. With either you can still catch a trout of quality size and more then enough spice to get your attention.

Dries: Blue Ribbon Foam Emerger PMD #16-18, Silhouette PMD #16-18, Elk Hair Caddis Olive #18
Nymphs: Crystal Hunchback PMD #16-18, Anato-May Olive #18

Caffeinated Casting | September 6 | at Riverside Hub Coffee

CAFFEINATED CASTING IS THIS SATURDAY

At the Hub on Riverside Drive this Saturday will be our casting clinic/demo and competition. You will be able to try all of the Winston fly rods, Scientific Angler fly lines, 2015 Umpqua gear and Loon’s 2015 offerings.  Instruction will also be available and this fun low-key event. We will get started at 8:30 and then at 10 you will be put it all into action.

Again fun and low-key casting competition will happen with two categories 8wt/under and 5wt/under. We will have super simple rules that will make it a level playing field and move through everyone pretty quickly. We have some great prizes for competitors (SA fly lines, Umpua, Loon and Winston gear).

If you have any questions swing by the shop or give us a call and we will help out.

Wild Reverence |September 18, 2014 | Imperial Bar and Lounge

Wild Reverence |September 18, 2014 | Imperial Bar and Lounge

Wild Reverence – The Wild Steelhead’s Last Stand

Shane Anderson’s movie on the fish of ‘1000 casts’ will have it’s Reno/Tahoe premier on Thursday Sept. 18 at the Imperial Lounge. This is a free event with the party starting at 7 p.m. and the movie at 8. The Imperial is just down the street from the Shop and you can swing by beforehand to start the party.

There will be prizes and a raffle to support our local Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Wild Reverence Trailer

 

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