CW
09-09-2011, 07:23 AM
Fished the Truckee this past Monday. On the water by 7 am, and left after dark (one hour break for couple of beers and sandwiches at Rowdyville, right off of the Hirschdale exit). Good numbers, but not good as far as size. Average size about 10 inches.
90% of my fish on ultra skinny, size 18 baetis imitation about 24 inches under a smaller grey hopper. Last week, did well with Morrish Super Pupa tan, in size 16 - same method.
Couple of dinks on a monster crawdad pattern - amazing how they could even fit the fly into their mouths. I fished this method hard, and lost a lot of big streamers - at least I was ticking bottom.
Evening caddis was cool, fish were willing, but again, no size. Support local mom and pop shop and stop in and get yourself a sandwich and cold one at Rowdyville and get yourself a streamer or two at the little fly shop. (Posting this part with Bill's permission).
90% of my fish on ultra skinny, size 18 baetis imitation about 24 inches under a smaller grey hopper. Last week, did well with Morrish Super Pupa tan, in size 16 - same method.
Couple of dinks on a monster crawdad pattern - amazing how they could even fit the fly into their mouths. I fished this method hard, and lost a lot of big streamers - at least I was ticking bottom.
Evening caddis was cool, fish were willing, but again, no size. Support local mom and pop shop and stop in and get yourself a sandwich and cold one at Rowdyville and get yourself a streamer or two at the little fly shop. (Posting this part with Bill's permission).