Truckee, CA.

[bigfly]

This region has historically had mega droughts (up to 300 years).
This is merely a four year drought. So far.....
Nobody knows what normal is.......that's the irony.....
They've only actually been measuring for 120 years or so...
The coolest evidence most of us would understand, is the standing forest, deep in fallen leaf lake.

Jim

[Morgan]

This region has historically had mega droughts (up to 300 years).
This is merely a four year drought. So far.....
Nobody knows what normal is.......that's the irony.....
They've only actually been measuring for 120 years or so...
The coolest evidence most of us would understand, is the standing forest, deep in fallen leaf lake.

Jim

Ive heard some second hand info from a buddy that is friends w/ some bioligists. They pointed out that forest in fallen leaf. And were talking about this being the start of a 500 year drought. I sure hope not. If we dont get an "average", winter we are gonna be hurting next year in good ol California.

[bigfly]

300-500 years......it wouldn't matter.
We would be in for some very-dry flyfishing.
I'm working on my freemen "still" suit, got spice?

BTW.. the flows on the T are up to 207cfs....
Snowed all night, 2-3", dripping like crazy right now........
I'm going fishing.....

Jim

[cdevine]

300-500 years......it wouldn't matter.
We would be in for some very-dry flyfishing.
I'm working on my freemen "still" suit, got spice?

BTW.. the flows on the T are up to 207cfs....
Snowed all night, 2-3", dripping like crazy right now........
I'm going fishing.....

Jim

What's up with the Truckee now? Heard flows are anywhere from 180-210 below Boca down into Reno. Did they let more out of Donner/Boca/Tahoe? Those are good winter time levels. Let me know how you do Jim.
We can feel good again about fishing!

[bigfly]

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ca/nwis/current/?type=flow

I assume that everyone knows about flows.......but, just in case.
One of the best ways to raise your fishy game, is to use the flow report for your local waters.
On our waters, it may at times, be more important than weather or moon phase.
There are 4 dams that release, it's one of the things that makes the T "challenging".
Click on the number at left, for a look at the historical graph.
Trout don't like abrupt changes........up, or down. Temp or flow.
Look before you drive.....

12-8-14
The flows are nice......
The river has her voice again.....Green.... 43-44 deg 250cfs.
Fish are biting......I got to take a nice walk on a streamer......
My switch rod is great in these flows.....Swing it!!!
Midges....sz 20 zebra, or a little brassy.
Buckle-up, the weather is going sideways for a couple days.....
After that, it's back to guiding.....


Jim

[cdevine]

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ca/nwis/current/?type=flow

I assume that everyone knows about flows.......but, just in case.
One of the best ways to raise your fishy game, is to use the flow report for your local waters.
On our waters, it may at times, be more important than weather or moon phase.
There are 4 dams that release, it's one of the things that makes the T "challenging".
Click on the number at left, for a look at the historical graph.
Trout don't like abrupt changes........up, or down. Temp or flow.
Look before you drive.....

12-8-14
The flows are nice......
The river has her voice again.....Green.... 43-44 deg 250cfs.
Fish are biting......I got to take a nice walk on a streamer......
My switch rod is great in these flows.....Swing it!!!
Midges....sz 20 zebra, or a little brassy.
Buckle-up, the weather is going sideways for a couple days.....
After that, it's back to guiding.....


Jim

12-9-14
I was east today out past sparks. The river was stained for sure. Might be some melt but its got color.
Flows down in that neck more like 300-320. Haven't been out there since the flows were low so I thought I would make a trip. Nice to see the river back in winter mood. I was tossing streamers and midges. A bit slow but hey its fishing…. Hearing mixed things. Good in some areas and not so much in others.

[bigfly]

1-14-15
Busier in town and water with nice weather..
Some shelf or shore ice on the river, but mostly melted.
Here's my take on lakes...
All the ice on land is melting.....
Very warm daytime...freezing at night.
Be careful....

Remember...the two best things about winter fishing.... you can sleep in....perfect for the high-noon angler.
And, you could get first tracks, then go fishing......

River's dropping..... .....call it clear/green 42 degrees.
Air temps freezing at night, days can be "almost balmy" in the sun....45-50 deg felt like summer compared to nighttime.
Bring some Griffiths Gnats sz 20...........they're out of stock at Ace........a few Baetis might be good too....nymph and dry.
Bring a coat, about time to bring an extra layer for da feet (2 socks)...

I said last year and the year before that, fishing Winter-Spring is best in a drought.......don't wait for July.......there won't be any water then.........don't need a snow survey so far...
Really nice this week!! I'll be out..

The fishing year is underway.......


Jim

Please let post drop off page, but I'll still post updates here till things really change......thanks...