Pyramid Lake Clinic with Mike Anderson Nov. 3 | SIGNUP TODAY

Oct 25, 2018 | Classes, Events, Pyramid Lake, Reno Fly Shop, Technique

Pyramid lake boasts the largest strain of cutthroat trout in the world. And RFS Guide Mike Anderson is ready to share his tips of the trade with you on Nov. 3. This class is limited to 6 anglers so sign up today. If needed, all gear will be provided. Mike will provide demo gear from ECHO | SAGE | RIO FLY LINES | GALVAN and many more of our great partners.

November 3 – Pyramid Lake Clinic with Mike Anderson

When: November 3, 2018

Where: Pyramid Lake (beach to be determined)

Who: Mike Anderson, You and only 5 other anglers

How Much: $150/angler – paid at time of reservation

How to Signup: Stop by or call the shop today at 775-323-3474. You can also email Mike at mike.anderson@renoflyshop.com

Added Benefit: For participating in the clinic students will have a one-time 15% discount for gear purchased here in the Reno Fly Shop

Check out details below and signup today


The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (LCT) historically reached 40 plus pounds. Today, trophy fish are 10 to 25 pounds. This incredible size and accessibility has garnered Pyramid Lake as a true bucket list fishery. Pyramid lake’s size and terrain makes it difficult to locate these leviathans. At nearly 190 square miles and 340 feet of depth the LCT have a lot of area to spread out.  

On November 3rd Reno Fly Shop guide Mike Anderson will be hosting a clinic at the lake to teach anglers some of the tricks that crack-the-code to effectively fly fish Pyramid Lake.  

This one day clinic will cover:

  • Pyramid lake overview/history
  • Locating the LCT
  • Gear, Rigging, Fly Selection
  • 3 Most Common Techniques for fishing Pyramid Lake/Casting

After the Clinic students are encouraged to stick around and fish! Mike plans on hanging out and will be available for questions and one on one instruction to further your fishing experience and develop the skils you will have just learned in the clinic!

The clinic will run 4 hours at a cost of $150 per angler. Gear is available if needed on a first come first served basis. Please let us know if you plan to use our gear at the time of reservation.

Class is limited to 6 anglers to maximize the learning/fun environment.


TOPICS THAT MIKE WILL COVER

Pyramid lake overview/history – Pyramid Lake is a unique location, historically, culturally and biologically. Mike will cover these topics and more to help you understand the uniquness and significance of this amazing resource.

Gear, Rigging, Fly Selection – The fly rod setup at Pyramid Lake contributes a lot to an anglers overall success and overall ease of fishing. Mike will share what he has found works the best in most situations and how to keep youself organized on and off the water. Some of the equipment used at Pyramid Lake is iconic and Mike’s experience as developed a deep understanding of when/where/how to use this fly fishing equipment.

Different Techniques for fishing Pyramid Lake/Casting – While there countless different ways to approach angling Pyramid Lake you will learn the best techniques to fly fish from shore from one of the busiest Guides at the Lake each year.

    • When to use a sinking line vs. a floating line.
    • When to use a ladder or chair and when to not.
    • Indicator or Naked
    • Two flies or one and when/where.
    • And much much more…

Locating the LCT – When it finally comes down to it. It is a good idea to know a bit about where to find the fish to catch them. Mike conveniently breaks down the season into three distinct sub-seasons and he plans to share is unique approach to finding fish in each one of these.

Here are some great articles Mike has prepared on this subject and he plans to go into greater detail during the clinic.

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When: November 3, 2018

Where: Pyramid Lake (beach to be determined)

Who: Mike Anderson, You and only 5 other anglers

How Much: $150/angler – paid at time of reservation

How to Signup: Stop by or call the shop today at 775-323-3474. You can also email Mike at mike.anderson@renoflyshop.com

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