John Johnson of Spalding with a 3 lb 8 oz rainbow caught trolling Jay Fair flies at Eagle Lake .

Photo courtesy of Tim Noxon , Fish Traveler Guide Service

FRESHWATER REPORTS :

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and 7 between 1 and 2 pounds . “ We caught the fish trolling in the main body with Speedy Shiners ,” Dunham explained . The Pardee Marina will remain open every day from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m . . with boat rentals and items to meet all of your fishing and camping needs through the end of the season .

- Dan Bacher

PYRAMID LAKE / TRUCKEE RIVER

Fly Fishermen Experience Superb Lahontan Cutthroat Fishing

RENO - The fishing at Pyramid Lake has been nothing short of fantastic since the season opener on October 1st . Anglers have been having success catching Lahontan Cutthroat Trout after locating schools of Tui Chub minnows . These bait balls congregate near points and other structure around the lake . Some of the most exciting fishing takes place at this time as you can cast a streamer into a school of Tui Chub being actively ambushed by large cutthroat trout . Streamers are the best option at this time since the fish are chasing schools of Tui Chub at a rapid pace . One of the more popular and effective techniques this year has been a vertical presentation using a heavily weighted fly or jig on a heavy sinking line . Baitfish patterns like the Reno Fly Shop Super Jig weigh 1 / 4 ounce and get down quickly . This new fly is available exclusively at the Reno Fly Shop and is available in 3 color combinations . With a change in weather expected

Vince Borges , of Vince Borges Outdoors , holds up a healthy striper that he caught on the delta . The fall striper bite is definitely picking up and should continue to get better .

Photo Courtesy of Vince Borges Outdoors this weekend , we anticipate water temperatures to drop and wind speed increase . Lahontan Cutthroat have been located throughout the water column at a depth ranging from 0-50 feet as they follow Tui Chub schools . Many people have found success by using a fish finder to identify depth and locate trout and bait balls . Deeper castable sonar units are now available at the Reno Fly Shop in-store and online . Shore fishing has been slow but still possible in the early and late part of the day . Following the weather pattern change ,

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Scotts Flat Lake Recreation Area is the gateway to the Tahoe National Forest . At an elevation of 3,000 feet , the lake is an ideal headquarters for a complete vacation and family fun !

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