FLY FISHING REPORT | NOVEMBER 06, 2014
PYRAMID LAKE – The recent storms and winds have helped to mix the lake up. These have allowed the temps to drop and the trout to more consistently be found in shallower water. While boat and tube fisherman have continued to do well the shore fishing has really seen improvement. With the cooler water the bait fish are more dispersed and deeper. The LCT will be on them when you find them but it will also be possible to find the big fish cruising the drop offs in search of snacks. We have found that this is the transitional period where the early season colors go from natural olive, whites and blacks to the punk rock colors we more commonly think of when thinking of Pyramid Lake streamers. The beetles and tadpoles also will get the attention of the cruising brutes.
Flies: Weir’s Sculpin #4, Stanley’s Little Brown Streamer #6, Midnight Cowboy #4 and Foam Beetle #8
TRUCKEE RIVER and LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER – CALIFORNIA – The water continues to drop as the reservoirs give up what is left of their water. Hopefully demand will decrease with winter approaching and what remains in upstream storage will be retained until the winter storms arrive. The brown trout are in full spawn now. The browns will have their redds in shallow (6″-18″) riffles and pool tail outs. It is pretty easy to see the disturbed gravel before you might see the trout lurking about watching over its brood. Please give these fish their privacy. None of us would want to be harassed while doing what they are doing…
Fishing can be fun and productive this time of year. BWOs on the cool cloudy days and swinging streamers can be top producers. Caddis mid day will have some of the fish looking up.
Dries: Elk Hair Caddis Brown #12 and #14
Nymphs: Tungsten Psycho May PMD #14 and #16
Streamers: Stanley’s Little Rainbow Streamer #6
LOWER TRUCKEE RIVER – NEVADA – The river below Reno has been pretty good. Streamers are the game hear right now. Indicator nymphing with a double set up might get some takes on the warmer afternoons. Try swinging a big burly streamer through this water for great takes. Temps are in great shape so the fish are strong and hot when on.
Nymphs: Jigged Hare’s Ear #14, Oops #16 and Dad Peacock #12
Streamers: Weir’s Sculpin #4
DAVIS LAKE – It has been a beautiful fall at Davis Lake. The fish are actively foraging in shallow water. The warmer afternoons have had some of the rainbows feeding on the surface. With the fish up in the shallower water only one rod is needed this time of year. 9’6″ 5 or 6 wt with floating line and a 9′ leader will cover all scenarios.
Recommended Gear: BRAND NEW Sage ACCEL 9’6″ 5wt and 6 wt
Dries: Yellow Humph #12
Nymphs: Ice Cream Cone Red #14 and #16
Streamers: Crystal Buggers Olive and Black #10 and #12
FRENCHMAN’S RESERVOIR – Great reports have been coming in from Frenchman’s. Stripping olive and brown streamers in shallow water 3-5 feet has been super fun. The Rainbows are fattening up and are pretty hot when hooked. We have had some trips reporting 15 fish in several hours. Fish seem to be spread out in the lake and the typical access points should be working if the wind stays down. The bite seems to be throughout the day with the warmer part of the afternoon being productive.
Streamers: Crystal Buggers Olive and Black #10 and #12, Twin Lake Special #10 |