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FISHING REPORT 2/14/2010

SPECIAL REGULATION WATER OPEN-GENERAL REG SECTION CLOSED!

(DON'T FORGET TO PINCH THOSE BARBS, CATCH & RELEASE ONLY!)

JUST A REMINDER: On the issue of proper etiquette on our waterways-give space to others who may be fishing or utilizing a particular area that you may want to fish; try not to fish one particular spot for an extended period of time, let others have a chance to fish there to; finally, respect private property boundaries and their patrons that utilize it.

Truckee River:

Trout Creek to Stateline barbless Flies and lures only!
Truckee River: Trout Creek to Stateline barbless Flies and lures only! NO BAIT NO SCENTED LURES!
Flows: Truckee 10cfs, Boca 102cfs, Farad 132cfs
November 16th signifies that special reg water is open only and for catch and release only, so report anyone who may not be following these rules (Those fishing Prosser Creek, LT along 89, ect). Dress accordingly to stay warm and dry. This week will bring daytime temps in the 50’s, this should get the bugs and fish moving. Reports of midge hatches , as well as sporadic Blue wing Olives, and a few Skwalas. Fish seem to be grouped up, one run maybe quiet then the next will have fish working the surface. Using Midges and small mayfly patterns such as Baetis will be the most productive patterns now either wet or dry depending on conditions. Other success can be had by using a Pat’s Rubberleg or dark Stonefly trailed by the aforementioned patterns. On slower stretches of the river now look for rising fish that are taking BWO or Baetis duns if you are looking for a break from nymphing. Low water throughout the system makes getting to the fish that were out of reach before now more attainable, but the low water will stress these fish as they compete for food resources so land quickly and use proper catch and release techniques to insure their survival through what could be a tough winter.

This section of wild trout water is being poached on a regular basis. It’s up to you to protect it by calling 1-888-334-2258(DFG Caltip). Release All Walters. (Big Trout)!

Nymphs:

  • Stoneflies sz 10 & 14
  • Burk’s BH two-tone Baetis
  • Copper Johns sz 18 (Olv, Blk, Red,Zebra)
  • Pat’s Rubber Leg
  • Mighty Mites 18-20
  • Mitchell’s Split Case BWO
  • M’s Pickpocket 16
  • Hogan’s S&M Nymphs
  • TB Twisted Sister sz 16
  • Pheasant Tails 18-20
  • TB Spaced Out Bob sz 16
  • Dave’s Black Widow Weevil
  • JuJuBee Midges
  • Spitfire Olv 18
  • M’s Biotic Nymph
  • Zebra Midges sz 18-20
  • KF Flasher 18
  • Brassies 18-20

Dries:

  • CDC Baetis Emerger 18-20
  • Para Adams sz. 18-20
  • Comparadun BWO 18-20
  • Burk’s Silhouette BWO
  • Sparkle Dun sz 16-18
  • Dryemerger BWO 20
  • Hogan’s Hangin Stimi Orange
  • Q’s Flag Dun Adams 14-18
  • Baetis Challenged 18-20
  • Q’s Hkl Stkr BWO 18-20
  • Baetis Thorax 20-22
  • Q’s Baetis Patterns 20
  • Q’s Spider Midge 20
  • Stimis sz 10-16 (Yellow or Orange)
  • BWO Pullover 20

Streamers (slooow strip, deep pools)

  • Sculpzilla sz 4,8 Black
  • Conehead Zuddler 10 Blk
  • Black Bunny Leech

CATCH & RELEASE ONLY-GENERAL TROUT SEASON CLOSED!

Little Truckee River:

Barbless Flies and lures only! NO BAIT!!! PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER ANGLERS AND THEIR SPACE! PLEASE DON’T FISH ONE SPOT FOR TO LONG!
Flow: 40 CFS Special Regs. With the road covered access here will limited to maybe the inlet unless you have a snowmobile. Very low flows will make fishing tougher here as the fish will spook easily. Fishing this time of year on the LT becomes very technical-perfect drifts are a must and stepping down one leader/tippet size can make all the difference. Small midge patterns in dark colors and Baetis in both dries and wets are the norm now. Pink hackle stackers are working well for those finicky trout that refuse your BWO’s or Baetis patterns. Stealth and patience is still required on this stretch so take your time and study the water before you fish it.

This section of Wild Trout water is being poached on a regular basis. It’s up to you to protect it by calling 1-888-334-2258(DFG Caltip).

Nymphs:

  • San Juan Worm
  • Pheasant Tails sz 18-20
  • Brassies sz 18-22
  • WD-40 Blk 20-22
  • Burk’s HB Baetis
  • Copper Johns 18-20
  • Mighty Mites 18-20
  • Rainbow Warriors
  • Tailwater Tinys Olive & Red sz 20-22
  • Zebra Midges
  • Rubberleg PT Copper John sz 20
  • Hogan’s Better Baetis
  • BWO Soft Hackle 18
  • JuJubee Midge (all colors)
  • JuJubee Baetis
  • Hogans S&M nymph
  • Glo Bugs
  • Winter Stone
  • KF Flasher 18
  • BW Trout Bug Olv 18
  • Mitchell’s Split Case BWO

Dries:

  • Dandelion RS-2
  • Q’s Baetis sz 20
  • CDC Baetis Emerger 18-20
  • Para Adams sz 18-20
  • Adult Midge Blk, Olv, White
  • BWO Pullover 20
  • Para Midge Blk,Olv, Wht
  • Q’s Hkl Stkr BWO sz 18-20
  • Sparkle Dun sz 16-18
  • Almost Dun BWO 18
  • Burk’s Silhouette Duns BWO 18-20
  • Comparadun BWO sz 18-20
  • Captive Dun BWO 20
  • Dryemerger BWO sz 20
  • Q’s Pink Hkl Stkr
  • Tailwater Pink Humpy
  • Griffiths Gnat
  • Baetis Thorax 20-22



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Sawmill Lake Flyfishing- Joe Cerniglia (530)582-5393

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