Pyramid Flies

I'm tying Pyramid flies for Ace Mountain Hardware in Truckee, CA. Stefan McLeod used to be the shop Pyramid bug tyer but hes been pretty busy with his other responsibilities so Ive kind of taken over the role. Pyramid style woolies, beetles, tadpoles and nymphs in some of the best colors are in the bins. Come grab some if you don't have the time to tie your own. I can also do custom orders if people need. See you on the water,
Dan

Lower Yuba

Had a fun float on the lower Yuba yesterday. Got on the oars for a while so my friend could cast skwala dries at some really nice rising fish. The river has come back nicely from the scouring that 90,000cfs did to it in the past. Still not quite the same as it was pre 97 flood from what I hear, but it keeps getting better! It was pretty barren a few years back after the most recent flood. Now, it seems like a lot more resident fish and plant and bug life. Hopefully this river can have some sustained stability, if it does it will become one of the better fisheries in the state and not some sterile, gravel chute like it was after the floods.

Mid Winter

Had a fun guide trip on the Truckee the day after Christmas. Stomping through the snow to the holes took more energy than normal, but it was worth it to get the fix. Fishing was pretty good once we got down to the water too! Jake hooked about five and landed four. He handed me the rod as we were leaving and told me to make a few casts. I hooked a couple little guys, then I let them shake loose so I wouldn't have to dip my hand in the water. We then headed back to the car for some much needed warmth and snacks.

Change

As you folks may have heard, the Reno Fly Shop is closing its doors. We're still going to be running the guide service, but the retail operation after some 30 years will be over in around a month. We're going to be clearing out the inventory so stop by and maybe score some goods while they're here. Thank you to all the people that stopped by the shop over the years, friends and customers alike, (Those lines often blurred.) It was a privilege to help you people with your fly fishing tackle, fly tying, casting, or just sharing stories. We're going to be keeping the same phone number for the guide service, so if you folks ever want to get in touch with any of us, feel free to drop a line.

(775) 825-3474

I'll still periodically post thoughts and nonsense about fishing here, so check by now and then. Here's a little fish porn to soften the blow.

32" Lake Trout from Boca Reservoir. I missed the hook-set and ended up snagging her in the side, so much like the rest of this post, it was a mixture of good a bad feelings. A bittersweet moment, especially considering that she wouldn't revive in the warm, early fall water. I guided her up to the cold inlet and tried to revive her for a half hour, but she kept listing to her side. This was the first fish I cropped in probably 10 years. It broke my heart.

Dan

Happy Thanksgiving

Big snows this fall. Hope everyone has a big meal with friends and fam and is safe out there.

We just got 2-3 feet of fresh powder up in Truckee. Winter is officially here. Glad I got my Nevada license, its been pretty amazing trout fishing down there the last few years. It's also time to start tying some Pyramid flies that put disco lights to shame. Anything that looks like a little chub is worth throwing. See you guys out there!

Dan

Spawning Redds

When you're out there wading in the rivers, especially this time of year, be very mindful of where you step. Any parts of the river bottom you see that have been cleaned off can be spawning reds. Sometimes they can be hard to see, but usually they'll be a different color from the rest of the river bottom. Protecting spawning redds and fish will help the future of our fisheries. Good luck out there.