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TRUCKEE / LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVERS

Expect Dry Fly Action to Pick Up

TRUCKEE - The Truckee River saw a significant drop in flows along the entire river system this week . Looking at the various gauging stations in the local creeks , it appears most of the drop in flows come from the smaller seasonal creeks as opposed to whatever is controlled by dams . This drop from 1,200 CFS to 750 CFS around Glenshire in under a week is a good

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4308 those that fish this river often , we come to expect those tough days here and there . In truth , those tough days seem to make the good ones just that much better . Regardless , if the day isn ’ t producing great numbers , there is always a shot at a big fish or two . When the water is high like right now , it will make for an exciting fight when you run into a bruiser . So , always be ready ! In recent days , there ’ s been a greater mixture of bugs around due to rising water temperatures and longer days . We ’ ve seen baetis really start to fizzle out and bugs like PMD ’ s , caddis , yellow sallies , green drakes , and golden stones start to show up more and more when flipping rocks . With the flows dropping and a greater abundance of summer bugs showing , start mixing up your fly selection and steer away from the typical runoff bugs we have been recommending over the last few weeks . You may even be able to see a few fish rising this week . Dries and dry droppers will be good options in the months to come . Think PMD ’ s throughout the day , carpenter ants mid-day , and caddis in the evenings . As grasshoppers and golden stones begin to show , throwing small rubber leg stimulators can also elicit a few strikes here and there . Unlike the main river , flows on the Little Truckee came up again this week , currently sitting at +/ - 560 CFS . These flows are tough to fish , it really limits the good holding water and can even make nymphing a bit difficult . If fishing out here right now , use heavy jigged flies with a tight line set up . Be more selective than normal when choosing a run to fish . Look for any slow water available and fish it thoroughly . If you ’ re not having any luck then swap out bugs , wait a few minutes and try again . Any water that looks suitable to hold a trout probably will . But these fish are notoriously picky and even at these flows . So , a good presentation with accurate bug selection will still be necessary . The main bugs out here will be worms , eggs , PMD ’ s , caddis , baetis and midges . With the bump in the flows , worms and eggs will likely be your best bet as the naturals get flushed down the system . 4x tippet would be ideal right now when nymph fishing . Streamer fishing may also provide a good shot at fish this week . Especially when fishing in the mornings or evenings , as the sun is off the water . - Miles Zimmerman ,

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