The Truckee River has been fishing really well over the last week. Water temperatures are ranging from mid 50F to low 60F on the Nevada side and fish are very active. With over 600cfs entering the river from Boca Reservoir water temperatures should remain stable.
Trout have moved into the summer holding spots. This includes pockets, riffles, and surprisingly fast water. To target this type of water, a European Style Nymph (ESN) setup is your best bet. Water with a depth of any more than a foot can yield fish right now. In the morning, fish are holding in slightly slower water. By around 10-11am, they have moved into faster water.
Rainbows and browns are eating crayfish now and this should continue through remainder of the summer. Dead drifting a crayfish pattern like the Mud Bug or Cray Z Emma is a great way to get down fast. You can fish these on an ESN setup or underneath an indicator.
A number of different insects are hatching on a daily basis. This includes PMD’s, caddis, and Little Yellow Sally Stoneflies. Pairing a smaller presentation with a crayfish is a great way to go right now. Flies like the Quill Jig, Spanish Bullet, Olive Hot Spot and Jig TNT PMD all imitate the PMD mayfly. For a caddis try either a Carot or OCD Caddis. The Yellow Sally Stoneflies are hatching consistently between 11am-1pm. You can use a Bird’s Nest or a simple Hares Ear to imitate this insect.
We have seen a slow down in streamer fishing over the last week. This is likely attributed to the increase in bug activity and feeding options for the fish. We expect the streamer fishing to improve in the coming weeks.
Dry fly fishing has been spotty but can be done in the evenings along the Nevada section of the Truckee River. Yellow Sallies, Caddis, and PMD are all viable options in the evening. Fish activity on the surface tends to be best around the last half hour of daylight. Focus your efforts in tailors or slow glides with a flat surface.
MORE Fly Fishing Classes added to the Calendar
We have added our popular Fly Fishing 101 and 201 classes.
FF101 will introduce the new/beginner student to basic concepts to undestand gear (what and why), knots and casting stroke. This class is 1 hour and takes place at the Reno Fly Shop. All necessary equipment is provided.
FF201 builds upon our FF101 (required pre-requisite) and will pick up where that class leaves off. After a quick review of the basics the student will be exposed to the following topics;
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Review of to fly rods, reels and lines and their different applications
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Essential knots and rigging - with the opportunity to tie your own and which knot to use when.
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Fly selection and how these change seasonally and even through the day.
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Basic casting at a local park on the grass.
FF101 is required to take our FF201.