Pyramid Lake Pyramid lake is looking better with some clouds and wind in the forecast. Bluebird days have been difficult. I’m finding myself dropping my tippet size for the indicator to help fish feel more comfortable and willing to bite. I’ve been fishing 8lb test…
Many of you have gotten to know Mike by watching his On-the-Water reports from the shore of Pyramid Lake or the banks of the Truckee River. Or maybe when he his working in the shop between his guide days. Now you have a chance to…
Here is Mike’s on-the-water for the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake, mid January. Fishing conditions will continue to improve as storms roll through and water temperature increase. Pyramid Lake Flies We Suggest: Boobies (Spanish Olive, Cat Whisker, Diablo), Pyramid Lake Beetle, Bellyache Minnow, Jans Tui-Chub,…
We hope everyone had a great holiday season! Here is the first fishing report of 2020! This is a jam packed report, we hope you enjoy and it kicks off the year right. -Mike Anderson and Jim Litchfield Truckee River The Truckee River is in…
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 Saturday, October 26. This class is limited to 6 anglers so sign up today. If needed,…
Truckee River The Truckee River is fluctuating a bit from the storms earlier in the week, but is stabilizing around 375 cfs. Fall is definitely upon us. Storms are beginning to stack up and colder temperatures are moving in. On colder days fish have been…
Truckee River The Truckee River is flowing around 350 to 400 CFS with some spikes due to recent storms. Water temps have dropped dramatically with cooler overnight temperatures. Fishing has been good, with a few slower days when the weather and air temperatures drop suddenly….
Pyramid Lake Summer has finally come! Warmer temperatures at the lake are going to start to force fish below the thermocline as it begins to form. Surface temps this morning were 65 degrees and spiking to 70 by evening. Fishing early morning until the water…
Flies That We Suggest for the Truckee River: Squirmy Wormy, Hot Cheek, CDC Red Tag, Double Bead Stone, Carot, Perdigon, Duracell, Masked Marauder, Nemec Stone Flies We Suggest for Pyramid Lake: Marabou Midge, Balanced Leech (peacock,diablo,olive), Cat Whisker Booby, Dirty Martini Booby, Spanish Olive BoobyMidnight…
Pyramid Lake The LCT spawn is still ongoing at the lake. Fish are shallow and cruising in schools. Some of these shallow fish are willing to eat, but they are few and far between. The fish holding off of drop offs more willing to feed….