Truckee (Nevada & Cali) Report

[Fochetti]

I was in Reno for work from 6/13 -6/17 so I decided to take advantage of it and fish the Nevada side of the Truckee every day :), while I was there.

On my way up I decided to make a quick detour and fish the Little Truckee for a minute. I really did not feel like nymphing so I threw on a hopper since there was no hatch. Fished the bat cave for a little with nothing happening. I went a little upstream from it and caught a nice rainbow. What an awesome start to the trip.

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Rusty's first fish, I really like this one...

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The next morning I went over to East Verdi and caught 5 Lohontans on a PT.

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I love the gold shine on these guys, its gorgeous.

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I decided to head back to the same spot that evening and try for some dry action. There was a nice little yellow stone hatch going on. So I threw on the yellow sallie. There were fish rising everywhere, and they were definitely biting. All of them were small, but it was fun. Caught some browns, bows, and lohontans.

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This was my view when I got back to the truck, I thought it was worthy of a pic.

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Over the next few days I caught fish every time I went out. In the morning the hot fly was a PT or a trout crawdad that is an awesome fly. In the eveing it was the Yellow Sallie. I went behind the Patagonia outlet and caught fish there too.

I did manage one wild rainbow that faught like a much bigger fish, and he was very nice looking as well.

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Since I was in the area I decided to hit up Pyramid one last time. Went to Monument and things were very slow. I picked up a few fish stripping a white schlappen bugger trailed by a black, blue bodied beetle. I did manage this pretty fish.

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The next morning I met a buddy of mine on the California side of the Truckee. I fished Glenshire right below the bridge. Literally my third cast I picked up this nice rainbow on a green drake nymph.

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Right when we were about to leave I put on a hopper for kicks and caught another rainbow in almost the exact spot. Not as nice but I'll take to fish on the Truckee any day.

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This was one of the best trips ever and it was a work trip. It does not get any better than that. I did not get skunked one day and that is a rarity for me lately. I can't tell you how happy I was with the outcome of this little trek. It was a trip to remember, and I doubt I'll get that lucky any time soon.

[Fochetti]

Thanks Evolution,

I enjoy your posts as well they are awesome, and someday when I have some extra cash I am going to have to get out with you. Although you may not still be guiding by the time I can manage it, I can dream.

[Black Cloud]

Great report. Everyone I've talked to this last week has said both Truckees are fishing off the hook. The mountains are the place to be.

[jim p]

Great report. You guys are killing me with all these reports and pics of beautiful fish. The fishing jones won't let up for sure now. ](*,)

Again, great report and thanks for sharing. =D>=D>

[jigger]

Excellent fish pics.
Thank you
Great job on multiple waters
Truckee's been pretty good lately, but today, I struggled. Decent in the morning, but the temp heated up with no hatch and not a lot doing in the pm. Sallies are around, caddis, pmd, saw three green drakes on LT. Hot afternoon. I'll bet it's going off right now.... 8:30 pm

[Adam Grace]

Nice report and awesome healthy fish!

[gilligan]

Nice report...Great pics. It is hot in the afternoons. Fish the fast pocket water. Caddis Pupas in green, tan, and gold have been working really, really well.

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[Scott V]

Nice report John, and some beautiful fish.

[jigger]

Freakin awesome pictures man
Love the high def

[Fochetti]

Thanks everyone, I have been hearing great reports about the Truckee and Little Truckee. I you are thinking about going it is a good time to make it happen.