Truckee, CA.

[bigfly]

We had some weather.... nothing historic for sure.....but enough to update the post.
This was two days and nights accumulation. Which isn't much really.


Slightly over 13" on the deck.
The only reason we had power issues was the heavy water content sludge.
We got some pow, but then some rain.
Also above freezing temps right now.......
Saturated snow makes it tough to blow, but we persist.......once the Honda 928 can't handle it, we shovel.
All those who are big snow boosters, should have to help out.
Long time locals have faced the snow monster many times.
It takes more than two feet to scare........
I would advise not coming up for fun just yet....streets a filled with slush, and folks who are snow challenged.
Unless you WANT to help out........we have extra shovels.....

The river is already coming down and clearing.
Give it a day or two before coming up, and we will be ready to attack....
High flows create an opportunity to use a variety of food forms...
Worms come to mind.
Stone nymphs...
Baetis nymphs....
Fish the edges for best results.
Give a call if you want to learn some big water techniques...


Jim

[JD2105]

How are the flows looking this weekend? Im from around sac and would maybe think of making a day trip out of it if it will be good. Ive never fished the truckee so any info you could provide will be helpful. Thanks.

[bigfly]

The Truckee river is not exactly easy at normal flows. Say 150-300cfs
These are not normal flows.......450cfs near town...and much bigger below that...
Would say that unless you are a very seasoned angler, it would be a good idea to wave off.
Actually, more like common sense...Roads are bad, and more weather coming.
I go out now because I have to, and to me, it is fun. Guides will fish when others won't....
But 2-3 feet of snow, and large icy water is nothing to fool around with.......
Don't mean to discourage, come up in the Spring, fishing will be better......

Jim

[JD2105]

Thanks for the advice

[cdevine]

Thanks for the advice

From a lot of personal experience I struggle above 1k CFS. Just a really big raging monster. For some I'm sure they can get into fish. (Landing could be a different story). The river is still above 2k+ through most of it from Boca down to Reno. That is big, big water. That is the section I usually fish and I wouldn't even give it a shot at these flows. Quite frankly its dangerous. Glenshire down to Boca is probably a lot more fishable come Friday-Sun. I would imagine it will be below 1k CFS by then as things start to clear out. Would be fun to chuck some big stuff because now is the time you could get into a hog. You don't have to get your feet wet at these flows nor should you.

Also from 2nd hand it sounds like its still a mess up there. Resorts closed, power out, roads are a mess. I'm going to stay away and let people get their lives back a little. Everybody and there mom is going to try and make it up this weekend on the slopes. Could be a zoo.

[JD2105]

Yeah i figured just thought i would ask just anxious to get a line in somewhere looks like ill have to be patient and wait until the waters are slowed

[bigfly]

01/20/17
Snowing again....another 4"-6" last night.
Looks like another good day to fish!

It's been nice this week, which made shoveling easier.........although you could break a shovel handle if you got a full scoop...if you could lift it.....
Roads are snowy slippery, but traffic is better. Most visitors have left.....
Mid-week is best, and avoid driving near resorts at 8:00 AM and then again at 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
It's not crack O dawn fishing this time of year...sleep in?

Midges and worms would be a good combo.....
Hit'em on the nose.....mostly in soft water.
The takes are soft, and subtle. Like we say, "was that rock ticking, or a fish taking".......be quick on the draw.
I saw fish rising today...midges or BWOs...but I think the former...

We have been out, and the river still fishes...
Parking to access the water is the main issue....no parking on surface streets.
Glennshire is snowed in (Blessed be the plow guy, we have some parking spots), but Hirschdale has parking.......big water though.....6wt and 3-4 shot.
Be safe on the water........bring extra clothes as always.

Watch the flows..
I'd rate it green/tan 3ft of vis. and rising slowly. 35 deg.
The warmer weather and rain this week will cause flows to go up again a little or a lot, so watch temps...when air temp is cold again, attack.
Bring a good rain jacket....it's wet out. Might be time two pair of socks...

Give a shout if I can help....1st hand info is best.




The snow pack is very firm to walk on.......

Jim

[bigfly]

Thought I'd let you know of our progress......we are coming around to normalcy up here....
When the going gets tough, we go....
For those who can't see over the road berms..I thought I'd share what it looks like.
The snow is pretty deep but we are packing out the trail....as locals we tag-team this task......
About a twenty minute hike to water right now....






Water temp is 34 deg. and green/clear....



And fishy.....
Being a statistical fisher...I keep track...seven drifts and four fish...I think they are hungry.
Midges....baetis...worms....soft fast takes.....
Keep them in the water so they don't get nipped....air temp is below freezing.
As always, be safe, fishing alone isn't the best idea, if you go far from the car...
Snow shoes might be a good call....

Parking is doable in a few places...get off the road completely!
It's looking like we may have a winter!
Hope you are all well.........

Jim

[yankeefanbob]

Thanks for the info & pics Jim......

[yubaman]

Wow, nice pics Jim!!! Love the countryside looking like that. Nice rainbow as well, thanks for the good fishing news. We were up skiing last week in the midst of all the snow. Awesome powder, best I have seen in Tahoe for awhile now. Here are a couple of pics of what we drove up to last Tuesday. Mind you 3+ feet more fell after we left on Friday morning . . .