To Fish or not... That is the ?- Truckee

[cdevine]

Little Known fact...The Upper Sac is a strong River...It was actually Fishing One month after the Spill...

Jim- great to hear from you. We all miss your wonderful narratives. The power of social media and a moral compass has helped saved the Truckee. I drove by many times and I don't recall seeing anybody fish the river past June. I'm sure there were some but overall a shout out to all those who stayed away. Brilliant idea about walking the river and getting some practice in. Gill put up some nice pics of the river recently on his page and I hope these "smart" fish found that water because its flowing, cold , and survivable.

Good point about upper sac. Nature is amazing.

Jim, hope you've had a nice summer. Did some some small baetis out.. Maybe 18-20 along with typical molting craws.

[NVTrout]

I've been going crazy. I can be on the river in Reno fishing, in 30 minutes from my front door. I usually keep my Truckee setup loaded and ready to go. Busy life, small kids, wife gives me the green, Im out the door!

Like most, I haven't been on the river since May. I've been going up high some. I've been carpin some. But it aint the same. The Truckee is one of a kind. I've been jonesin for those slab bows......the ones that hang in the jungle water, and once hooked, take you down stream stumbling over boulders, heart racing the whole time. When its over, fish landed or not, you just stand there with a big dumb grin on your face. I miss slappin streamers around just knowing that every cast could produce a heart stopping moment courtesy of a nasty brown.

Like everyone, I've been praying for a big winter since the last one we had. And praying a littler harder each year. Its reached the point of desperation. I know she'll come back, but it sure sucks hard right now.

I went down to the East Walker a couple weekends ago just to look around. This is another place that is near and dear to me. I think its the only time I've ever been there on a Saturday (not including winter) that I didn't see a soul fishing. It was depressing. It felt lonely. I was daydreaming about a full Bridgeport Reservoir, cranked up flows, and people at every turnout on the miracle mile.......Ha, that used to irritate me......now I'd welcome it. The river is flowing. But its choked up with weeds......looks, and smells more like a warm water fishery. The EW too will recover, but for us guys who like to prowl around flowing water, its just hard to stomach right now.

[cdevine]

I've been going crazy. I can be on the river in Reno fishing, in 30 minutes from my front door. I usually keep my Truckee setup loaded and ready to go. Busy life, small kids, wife gives me the green, Im out the door!

Like most, I haven't been on the river since May. I've been going up high some. I've been carpin some. But it aint the same. The Truckee is one of a kind. I've been jonesin for those slab bows......the ones that hang in the jungle water, and once hooked, take you down stream stumbling over boulders, heart racing the whole time. When its over, fish landed or not, you just stand there with a big dumb grin on your face. I miss slappin streamers around just knowing that every cast could produce a heart stopping moment courtesy of a nasty brown.

Like everyone, I've been praying for a big winter since the last one we had. And praying a littler harder each year. Its reached the point of desperation. I know she'll come back, but it sure sucks hard right now.

I went down to the East Walker a couple weekends ago just to look around. This is another place that is near and dear to me. I think its the only time I've ever been there on a Saturday (not including winter) that I didn't see a soul fishing. It was depressing. It felt lonely. I was daydreaming about a full Bridgeport Reservoir, cranked up flows, and people at every turnout on the miracle mile.......Ha, that used to irritate me......now I'd welcome it. The river is flowing. But its choked up with weeds......looks, and smells more like a warm water fishery. The EW too will recover, but for us guys who like to prowl around flowing water, its just hard to stomach right now.

NV Trout- Dude well said. I think that sums up this entire thing. I feel bad for all those people who make a living on the river. Whether its in the shop or guiding. I love supporting the local communities and all the great people who make this industry what it is. It will be back. Just a cycle.

[NVTrout]

Lets keep praying! Heres to an epic winter!!!!

[kylgrn]

I too haven't touched the river since April/May, its been tough. At this point I'm anxious to visit my other favorite river in the Trinity, that place is magical in October/November.

[Morgan]

I've been going crazy. I can be on the river in Reno fishing, in 30 minutes from my front door. I usually keep my Truckee setup loaded and ready to go. Busy life, small kids, wife gives me the green, Im out the door!

Like most, I haven't been on the river since May. I've been going up high some. I've been carpin some. But it aint the same. The Truckee is one of a kind. I've been jonesin for those slab bows......the ones that hang in the jungle water, and once hooked, take you down stream stumbling over boulders, heart racing the whole time. When its over, fish landed or not, you just stand there with a big dumb grin on your face. I miss slappin streamers around just knowing that every cast could produce a heart stopping moment courtesy of a nasty brown.

Like everyone, I've been praying for a big winter since the last one we had. And praying a littler harder each year. Its reached the point of desperation. I know she'll come back, but it sure sucks hard right now.

I went down to the East Walker a couple weekends ago just to look around. This is another place that is near and dear to me. I think its the only time I've ever been there on a Saturday (not including winter) that I didn't see a soul fishing. It was depressing. It felt lonely. I was daydreaming about a full Bridgeport Reservoir, cranked up flows, and people at every turnout on the miracle mile.......Ha, that used to irritate me......now I'd welcome it. The river is flowing. But its choked up with weeds......looks, and smells more like a warm water fishery. The EW too will recover, but for us guys who like to prowl around flowing water, its just hard to stomach right now.

Well put.
I too have been high, up in the areas not so seen or fished.
But its just not the same. I miss the Truckee. The days getting your ass handed to you are welcomed. As are the ones that put the grin on our faces. Im sure she will bless all of us that have been giving her a rest soon enough. But how soon? Here's to mother nature and a banger winter.

And cheers to all who have given her a break! And continue to do so until she fills up a bit more.

[John Sv]

Sorry for the thread hijack, but I'm daydreaming about another year...
I've fished as far east as McCarran Ranch, but am wondering about east of there. Does anyone/has anyone fished between Wadsworth and Pyramid. Is it trouty or a warm water fishery? Looks like a nice float in a canoe, from what I've seen driving back from Pyramid that way. Whatcha know?

[NVTrout]

Dudes, fyi, I fished in the canyon the other morning, just to "sample".....The water was nice and cool....got into some lil, to decent sized bows that were HEALTHY. All fish were either LDRed or kept in water while netted, full of piss and vinegar. Crimped barbs of course.....the fish that live in the canyon have made it through the summer.

[cdevine]

Dudes, fyi, I fished in the canyon the other morning, just to "sample".....The water was nice and cool....got into some lil, to decent sized bows that were HEALTHY. All fish were either LDRed or kept in water while netted, full of piss and vinegar. Crimped barbs of course.....the fish that live in the canyon have made it through the summer.

NVTROUT-Exactly. Did you take any temp readings? I wouldn't be surprised if they are mid 50's early in day now. 24 in Truckee last night. Glad to hear that news. I think we have one more heat wave coming next week though so I would look elsewhere next week until we get a consistent fall pattern and a little more water.

[NVTrout]

didn't take a temp, but the water nice and chilly. I just wanted to see some Truckee fish. I'll prolly leave it alone until theres more water in the system.....it was just cool to see healthy fish in there.