Truckee river report-Fall

[dryflychico]

Nice,

Very classy Jim.

I said it a while back in another post. I don't know you other than this board, never met you but I've sent a couple clients your way because of the way you conduct yourself on this board.

Appreciate the advice and non-argumentitive nature you bring with your posts.

Keep up the solid work.

dryflychico (Josh)

[jjjewett]

Thanks Jim, sorry I didn't speak up sooner. I'm bringing snow shoes and streamers on Friday!

Dont worry about the snowshoes.

[bigfly]

Mr. Jewett is correct, no snowshoes needed yet.
But soon.....
Thanks josh, we should meet.
NON-ARGUMENTATIVE!!!!!!
Come on.

Jim

[Chet Troutpuncher]

I couldn't agree more.
I have fished with Jim a lot in the last year or so and the advice he has offered has helped me immensely. Your can read books, message boards, watch DVDs, fish everyday, etc. but I think the one thing that really pays off is to be able fish with someone who knows more than you do. Jim is an excellent guide and phenomenal teacher.

Jim - Funny you should mention my dog's stream side etiquette. Took him out last night with me and he was no help at all. Like Michael Phelps out there. This is a big reason why he's been on the junior varsity team all season.

[bigfly]

Chet, thanks. It's not funny I mentioned THE dog.
Many of my fishing freinds, have expirienced Canine Fishus Interuptus syndrome.
Lets tie him to a tree, and sneek up on'em! He can jump in when we're done.
Let's see some fish pics too!
Give me call.

Jim

[bigfly]

The rain has relented, the flows have stabilized, water color is good.
Cloud cover early is prompting fish to rise to BWO's sz20, (Burk's sillouette dun, or a dark body parachute).
Small yellow caddis sz 18-16 (Lt. elk hair dry) on the water, try swinging a beadhead soft hackle emerger too.
Oct. Caddis bouncing around, fish the emerger.
Brown mays (Drake?)sz 12-14, saw a few but couldn't catch one to ID.
Grass hoppers in the afternoon (drown'em).
Swim a skulpin to a fatty.
It's about time to call in sick mid-week. Less pressure, smaller bug menu, fish active, and winter is coming.........
In fact, Mt Rose got more than just a dusting of snow this last storm.

Jim

[Jed Peters]

Jim:

Email is on the way.

Jed

[Chet Troutpuncher]

I thought I had the image sizing thing figured out but apparently not.
Anyway...

I had a few hours to fish yesterday afternoon so I went down into the canyon. I live in town so the upper river is really close but if I have a choice, I'll take the canyon every time.


The Pat's Rubber Leg Stone has hooked more big fish for me this season than any other fly...hands down. A friend and I now just refer to it as "The Pat's". Bugs of the Underworld was a real eye opener for me as far as what stones look like when they are in the river. When I fish The Pat's, I try and fish it on the lighter side. Obviously you need to get it down but I think less shot and a Duncan loop really gives it good action underwater. If it's shallower water and reasonably slow, I don't use any split shot at all.


In the recovery room.

[Blueracer]

What a great fish Chet! Thanks for the post.

[bigfly]

Chet, that's what I call a fish report!!!
Keep up the good work, I need to know that they are still in there..
What are the temps, morning/evening?

Jim